Octus & Shkoda
Octus Octus
Shkoda Shkoda
Shkoda Shkoda
Hey Octus, ever thought about building a custom hydrofoil that mimics a manta ray’s wings? It could glide through reef waters without stirring up the sand—would love to sketch a prototype.
Octus Octus
Sounds like a brilliant idea—manta‑ray hydrofoils could glide over reefs almost silently, keeping the sand undisturbed. If you sketch a lightweight frame with flexible, bio‑inspired fins, we could test it in a reef tank first. What kind of materials are you thinking of? Let's make sure it’s gentle on the coral.
Shkoda Shkoda
Sure thing, Octus. Start with a carbon‑fiber or epoxy‑filled glass‑fiber skeleton for strength and weight, then laminate a thin layer of marine‑grade silicone or a biodegradable polymer over the fins so it doesn’t scratch the coral. Add a bit of cork or cork‑filled foam at the base for buoyancy—easy to tweak in the tank. Just keep the edges rounded and the material smooth, and we’ll have a reef‑friendly glide.
Octus Octus
That setup sounds solid—lightweight yet sturdy, and the silicone or biodegradable polymer will give the fins a gentle, non‑abrasive feel. The cork base will keep it buoyant without adding bulk. When you’re ready, we can run a test in a controlled tank first to tweak the fin angles and see how it feels over a mock reef surface. Let me know when you’ve got the first sketch ready!
Shkoda Shkoda
Got the first draft sketched out, just a rough layout of the frame and fin placement. Will tweak the angles next, then hit the reef tank and see how it glides. Keep your wrench handy; I’ll need a spare for any quick fixes.Got the first draft sketched out, just a rough layout of the frame and fin placement. Will tweak the angles next, then hit the reef tank and see how it glides. Keep your wrench handy; I’ll need a spare for any quick fixes.
Octus Octus
Nice, that first sketch is a great start—just looking forward to seeing how it moves in the reef tank. I’ll bring a spare wrench and a few quick‑fix tools just in case you need to tweak anything on the fly. Make sure you keep an eye on how the fins interact with the coral—no sudden jerks, just smooth gliding. Let’s keep the reef happy while we push the limits of bio‑inspired tech!