Abstract: Disclosed herein are rapid radiation curable ink compositions that can cure at speeds that are greater than the speeds at which other commercially available ink compositions cure. The rapidly curing ink compositions advantageously display an increased cure speed, improved adhesion and solvent resistance when compared with other commercially available compositions. The ink compositions of the invention are substantially free of solvent, and include an ethylenically unsaturated hyperbranched oligomer having an average functionality of at least 6 per oligomer, a difunctional ethylenically unsaturated compound, and a photoinitiator. The ink compositions optionally include a surfactant and/or a vinyl amide monomer.

Abstract: Radiation curable and jettable ink compositions comprise ethylenically unsaturated oligomer and an ethylenically unsaturated monofunctional monomer. The compositions may optionally include additional ethylenically unsaturated polyfunctional component and/or chain transfer agent. The compositions have a viscosity at 25° C. of not greater than about 70 cPs and are radiation curable to form a cured ink having an elongation of at least 150%.

Abstract: Gliding board equipment systems and individual components are disclosed herein. A gliding board equipment system of one embodiment includes a gliding board, a boot having an upper cuff and a lower boot, and a binding selectively attaching the boot to the gliding board. The upper cuff of the boot defines opposed slots, and a respective pin passes through each slot to couple the upper cuff to the lower boot and allow the upper cuff to move laterally relative to the lower boot.

Abstract: Gliding boards having removable edge sections and methods of modifying gliding boards are disclosed herein. A gliding board of one embodiment includes a board body having top and bottom sides and defining a recessed area therebetween. A plurality of edge sections are removable from and replaceable to the board body, and each edge section has an engaging region complementary to the recessed area of the board body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are ultra-thin thiol-ene coatings exhibiting optical clarity, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion to a variety of substrate materials.

Abstract: A ski or snowboard with removable and interchangeable edge sections. These edge sections are specifically designed to allow a ski or snowboard to have the best edge combination for traditional use as well as for sliding or grinding on objects. The fixed or removable grind plate system protects a ski or snowboards edges from damage due to sliding or grinding on objects and surfaces.

Abstract: Curable coating compositions exhibiting exceptional resistance to high impact damage are described. The composition is formulated using a combination of poly and monofunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomers, oligomers and polymers. The composition can be applied using standard coating application techniques and cured rapidly under initiator dependent curing conditions. The compositions can be formulated to include optical brighteners, pigments, flow agents to enhance coating functionality in selected applications.