31 MODULE 1: TERM 1 – Introducing the world of design
Did you know... that the Snake Board (skateboard) was invented and designed by South African designer trio R Clausen, B Clausen and G Clausen of Clausen Plastics (Pty) Ltd in 1993? Anyone who belongs to the skateboard culture will know that a Snake Board is a skateboard with a difference! The choice of the correct materials, to provide strength under extreme stress and still provide the sportsman with all their needs, was vital. Zytel ST901, a V-shape cut insensitive nylon, is a light-weight material with outstanding impact, stress crack and shock resistance qualities with enough flexibility. The Snake Board can reach a speed of 18 km per hour on a flat surface and an astonishing 35 km per hour downhill. (Design for specific needs for sporting goods)
Publication: Thirty years of South African Design Excellence. See details on page 336 if you want to have your own copy.