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Grain Belt
By rotating the wood laminates within the core, we are able to increase the compression force of the wood by approximately ten times. This construction technique makes our cores more durable under the binding area, where core compression is the greatest cause of board failure. Increased edge hold and responsiveness are some of the other valuable performance properties of this design. Look for it in our cores with the “LE” and enjoy the factory fresh feeling of Grain Belt technology.
Sustainability/SLW
It’s no mystery that we love boards made with wood cores, but we also love trees. With this noted, Forum has committed to using SLW (sustainable lightweight wood) in our cores. SLW grows four times faster than most commercially-harvested woods, amongst other environmental benefits. Its mechanical properties are stronger than balsa wood and about the same weight, so it makes perfect sense to use it in our best cores.

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