{"title":"Education \u0026 STEM Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eClass-ready composites kits for STEM programs, technical schools, and student build teams: per-student lab kits, classroom packs, vacuum bagging and carbon fiber project kits, and bulk fabric with resin. Need a custom mix for your course? We kit custom student packs and classroom quantities through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale-apply\"\u003eWholesale Pro program\u003c\/a\u003e, with tax-exempt purchasing for schools.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"forged-carbon-fiber-starter-kit","title":"Forged Carbon Fiber Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis carbon fiber repair kit is perfect for restoring carbon fiber surfboards, hydrofoils, bikes, fishing rods, boats and other composite equipment. It includes our durable epoxy resin system and carbon fiber fabric for strong, long-lasting reinforcement. 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