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Developed with wakestyle king, Andre Phillip, the 2010 Custom is arguably one of the best shapes in kiteboarding today.
An all new flex pattern offers straight line tracking and insane pop so hitting kickers and sliders or throwing down 3s is a piece of cake.
The 3D bottom shape focuses the concave at the extreme tips with a flatter center section. This places the bite where you need it and allows for finless riding on flat water or obstacles.
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Thanks to its size it is the perfect light wind board. It is quick to plane and very forgiving for beginners mistakes.
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The SK8 makes its comeback in our 2010 product line! Ideal for carving, playful and responsive, the SK8 is our wave oriented twin-tip. Intended for powerful carves, the SK8 comfort in choppy waters and strong winds is unmatched. The SK8 is built for carving and dynamic riding.
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The TX3 is an ambitious and extremely responsive board for all type of conditions. Thanks to its powerful and precise pop it will help you reach another level in freeride and freestyle sessions. Its technology and structure is based on the TRAX4 with a modified shape for more carving and flexibility: in summary, the TX3 is the perfect balance between power, smooth ride and control. The TX 3 has been designed for all those riders seeking an accessible all-around and high performance board.
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Ideal for freeride and easy to learn on, this board is modern, high performance yet predictable. The Fluid helps the rider find its stands and during the first jumps very forgiving.
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The ACID is the ultimate freestyle weapon! It’s a dynamic board, with explosive pop and soft landings. This year the ACID gained from the TRAX5 R&D: its double concave will suppress any leg splash and better absorb vibrations during high impact landings. The ACID allows sharp edging, great release and insane pop. Light, sharp and responsive under your feet, the ACID is the board you need to launch huge tricks. The ACID is designed for new school freestylers.
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The ultimate performance freeride board is finally here! Gaastra has taken a new leap forward on this insane range of boards. The new “Sandwich-Wood-Construction” has been derived from Snowboard technology, optimizes flex areas and gives unmatched comfort on the water. The 3D CAD shape has a unique single concave bottom shape that grips and boosts when you tell it to. Blessed with great jumping pop, tons of control and hard to beat upwind performance, the newly revolutionized Matrix impresses everyone! Durable and lightweight, the Matrix delivers excellence.
MATRIX Facts
- Biax Fiber-Glas transverse axis layer of core gives the board most strength to weight ratio.
- ABS side wall construction for superior edges hold and added durability.
- Ergonomic adjustable foot straps for maximum comfort.
- Metal snowboard inserts throughout the range - the time tested industries standard - proven to be the best solution for inserts.
- 3D Tip shape for a massive pop and versatile flex.
- Concave shape for easy landing and a stronger edge pressure.
- Special wood core construction lightened up and loaded with pop, this wood core improves snap and response.
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You don't have to be a freestyler to be a good kiteboarder. For many, the freedom to ride in which ever style the conditions best suit, is still the goal. The 2009 Shinn Twin Tip is the board built to appeal to riders who are led by feelings and not fashion. Even the word "free-ride" struggles to define its purpose - Our Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline concept was first designed for the Shinn range in an effort to make this THE one board for all riders...carving, jumping, wakestyle, wave...what ever your tastes, the Shinn will never fail to deliver the super smooth feeling and lively performance that you've come to expect.
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Light wind enthusiasts challenge marginal conditions in the search for the ultimate soul searching freeride session.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Glide has proven its dominance in the light wind category. Member of the LIGHTWIND COLLECTION, the Glide redefines the rules.
The Glide incorporates the innovation of Slingshotʼs proprietary core technology FRT*. Advantages such as responsiveness, stability and consistencymake the Glide the perfect upwind lightwind board. The Glide is the ideal compliment to any quiver. The simplicity of this board means less kites and more time on the water.
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The SX stands for skate series. In its 7th year the SX maintains its roots in delivering a free form skate like feel all while using the latest engineering techniques and process to deliver unmatched controlled flex and drive.
The SX is an all in one package that slashes through choppy water or wind swell, drives hard with controlled flex and releases off the water with a skate like feel for effortless riding and boosting.
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Riding the wave of success in its 3rd year, Slingshot debuts the 2010 Lunacy. This year the partnership between Chief board designer John Doyle and pro rider Ruben Lenten have pushed the Lunacy to its highest performance level ever!
The Lunacy is the first ever “promodel” board appropriately named with reference to how insane Ruben Lenten rides. After experiencing the benefits of Slingshotʼs proprietary core technology FRT*, used in the Slingshot wakeboards, Ruben incorporated this feature into his kiteboard. The Lunacy is a super aggressive twin tip, maintains a wide shape and extreme tip power. NEW for 2010 the added features of Taper Wall sidewalls and Hyper Tip Flex translate a smoother ride and uniform flex.
Translation, it delivers unmatched drive, precision control and massive pop!
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Change, innovation and driving kiteboarding to a new level is what Ruben Lenten is all about. For 2010 Ruben expands his arsenal to include a wakestyle slider and rail specific kiteboard dubbed the Darkside.
The Darkside is made to be ridden with boots, although the NEW Slingshot BOLT-ONS foot pad / strap system can be substituted. It carries the traditional outline of Slingshot wakeboards yet is customized for kiteboarding. The Darkside is also made with Slingshot proprietary FRT technology and Taper Wall sidewalls for unmatched flex, pop and stability.
The synthesis of Slingshot wake and kite engineering and technology make the Darkside the most powerful force for hitting sliders and performing wakestyle moves with precision control and aggression.
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Riders who constantly push the freestyle envelope, demand a board that will test their limits and hone their skills. The Misfit board, now part of the Crossover Collection, has been instrumental in the overall process for 7 years.
The Misfit is built with our proprietary FRT* core construction delivering insane responsiveness, grip and massive pop!
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The Airush X-Over offers the ultimate blend of carving, jumping and control, making it the most capable twin-tip in the surf. The unique performance aspect is thanks to the tucked ABS rail and advanced bottom shape that employs a double concave V center section to ensure a smooth ride in chop, mated with spiral V in the tips that enables the rider to move from rail to rail effortlessly. The compact flip tip prevents pearling and keeps spray away from the riders face.
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The Balance boards come in 2 styles and 4 sizes for all riders who want to dominate on the water and in the air.
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Designed to help you take your riding to the next level, the Ouija%u2122 makes it easier for any rider to reinvent their game.
Our Primo wood core construction with ABS rail creates the perfect balance between lightweight performance and durability. Computer controlled 3D shaping provides a thinner rail profile, improving grip in choppy and overpowered conditions.
Strategically positioned glass and wood laminates put the pop exactly where you need it, ensuring springboard take offs for every jump. Progressive concave and wide radius tips aid early planing and improve edge-to-edge control for those hard carving days. Low swing weight helps you stop trick rotations on a dime and our flex-tip design helps to make every landing butter soft.
The 09 Ouija comes complete with A Grab Handle, Fins, Foot Straps and Pads.
Ouija:Supernatural handling and performance.
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The Thorn CC delivers the most direct power for light wind efficiency, upwind drive, and explosive freestyle pop on-demand, it was no small project to improve upon the performance of the 2009 Thorn. Kevin Langeree was unwilling to compromise any amount of the Thorn's speed and power that has been absolutely proven by his competition excellence in the various conditions around the world.
The Thorn's moderately more parallel outline, wider tips and low rocker line perfectly balances locked-in grip with essential control, our greatest achievement for 2010 was from continued construction development where we managed to combine truly the best attributes of the 2009 Thorn and Thorn FC.
The winning combination for the 2010 Thorn cc construction was discovered with the same top and bottom laminates as the 2009 Thorn, but replacing its I-beam core with carbon fiber composites from the FC. The end result is a new Thorn that has the solid control of the 2009 Thorn, with the responsive liveliness of the FC.
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TOP OF THE RANGE
For 2010 you can go ahead and increase your expectations, because we at North Kiteboarding have once again pushed the limits of kiteboard construction to an entirely new level. Our completely new SELECT construction delivers an extremely lightweight board with a magical new feeling under your feet!
We are happy to introduce our unique, lightweight, Textreme® carbon construction in cooperation with Oxeon AB that hugely benefits our new-school and freeride twin tips. We have simply dubbed this construction “Select”. Widely used in aerospace, Formula One and sports applications, where critical performance requirements are crucial, Textreme® Carbon Fiber offers us approximately 20% weight savings over conventional woven carbon construction. Its ease of use allows our progressive flex pattern to be micro-adjusted for a harmonic feel, to suit the targeted rider’s desired stiffness. This process, together with our Responsive Center Flex, enables us to build a board with lively, aggressive new-school characteristics and precision response, while also offering a smooth feel and lots of comfort reserves. Go ahead…choose your Select weapon to meet your unique demands at the highest level!
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STOMP IT!
The Team Series boards have always been the product of evolution. An evolution driven by riders who are pushing freestyle kiteboarding to the next level and whose riding defines the new-school era. Demanding the most of their boards in all conditions, we are constantly developing new technology to meet the high expectations of our most progressive riders.
Featuring the most aggressive and uncompromised flex pattern, the 2010 Team Series boards benefit immensely from the new center flex concept which allows the tips to flex for huge pop and the hardest, smoothest landings while still feeling solid and aggressive on edge. A bit more width in the center gives you the possibility to ride smaller kites and the insane upwind performance means you can throw down more tricks in less time. The new S-Bend fins offer more pop, are faster, provide more directional stability and engage quicker after fast landings.
Last but for sure not least, rounded center rails allow a smoother ride and saver landings.
TEAM SERIES YOUNGBLOOD
Also included in the Team Series is the Youngblood; an uncompromised newschool twin-tip for lightweight grommets. The customized flex pattern and dimensions are specially developed for lighter weight persons, who want the most pop and most aggressive feel!
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A LEAGUE OF IST OWN
Combining new-school performance characteristics of the Team Series with plug-and-play free-ride comfort, the Jaime is a legendary, progressive, all-terrain machine and truly a benchmark in a league of its own.
The subtle combination of a round rocker, single concave and Responsive Center Flex makes the Jaime extremely smooth through the chop, yet still aggressive enough to keep up with the young guns with amazing pop and a solid, positive feel on edge. Featuring our most high-tech construction, harmonic flex and S-bend fins, the Jaime’s emphasis on early planing and great upwind ability make it ideal for gusty winds, to keep you planing through the holes. The 137cm offers plenty of reserves for heavier people even in tricky, gusty conditions, where a little extra planing surface is needed. This is Jaime’s only toy that is allowed to sleep in his bed… Simply slip your feet into the straps and see just how good it can feel!
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THE BIG HITTER
The XRide is an all terrain twin tip perfect for doing huge jumps, freestyle and power carves in the surf. Our most sought after board in 2009, the X-Ride’s aesthetically harmonic features and smooth ride still make it the most versatile board in the NKB range.
Our new responsive center flex concept allows for earlier planning while also dampening and absorbing the chop for an incredibly smooth feel. A refined, rounder rocker and slightly wider outline have further tightened XRide’s turning radius for venturing out into the surf and make it easy to find the release point for take-offs. The specially designed S-Bend fins give the XRide excellent upwind abilities, provide grip for high speed carves and allow you to hold your edge to the absolute limit for maximum pop and massive sent jumps. Comfortable, solid grip on edge and no spray at all in your face makes the XRide a board you can step on and instantly feel right at home.
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- New school freestyle board
- 3D bottom concept
- Massive pop and great control
- Eco-friendly Paulownia Wood Core
- New ergonomic moulded footpads
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If you like flat water, chop, waves, technical freestyle, or wake style riding, the Serum is a versatile board built for all conditions. Complete with Dura Force wood/glass construction the Serum contains the bells and whistles to make it a great all-arounder.
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If you like flat water, chop, waves, technical freestyle, or wake style riding, the Serum is a versatile board built for all conditions. Complete with Dura Force wood/glass construction the Serum contains the bells and whistles to make it a great all-arounder.
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THE SOLUTION BOARDS REPRESENT THE ANSWER IN KITEBOARDS DESIGN TO THE NEW HYBRID AND BOW KITES. MORE POWER AND MORE DE-POWERBILITY ALLOWS YOU TO USE A SMALLER KITE SIZE, AND RESPECTIVELY YOU CAN USE A MUCH WIDER BOARD. MORE LOW END POTENTIAL WITH AN EXTREMELY FORGIVING SHAPE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO CONTROL THE BOARD WHEN FULLY OVERPOWERED. A GREAT COMBINATION OF EARLY PLANNING, SPEED AND CONTROL. THE TORSION BOX TIPS AND THE FULL CONCAVE HULL A THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO ACHIEVE A TOP LEVEL PERFORMANCE
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The Nugget is the board everyone will bug you to try. With its high volume foam core, low rocker line and soft rails, and twin tip outline, it is a clear departure from the cookie cutter freestyle designs of today.
Its higher than normal volume allows it to plane quickly and keep its speed through the light spots.
Perfect for kick flips, shuv-its and anything else you can dream up, strapless freestyle trick riding has never been more fun.
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Developed specifically for kiteboarding, the Wake Skate represents a new genre of strapless trick riding.
A low-priced highlight to anyone’s quiver, it can be considered a high performance toy or a low performance twin tip.
Made for strapless trick riding in flat water, the Wake Skate will challenge your skills in ways you wouldn’t expect. Nothing is out of the question. Hit kickers and sliders. The Wake Skate is built with a horizontal laminated wood core.
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When it comes to the performance / value equation, the Rival has no competition. With a milled Paulownia wood core and an ABS sidewall construction, the Rival is built to withstand the elements.
Its flat bottom provides an easy and forgiving ride in any and all conditions. The 6” (15.24 cm) insert pattern accepts standard foot straps, Sync backless bindings, or a wakeboard boot.
It’s this versatility that makes the Rival the perfect entry level board that will grow with your ability.
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The Prodigy all round freeride board feels right at home in just about any type of wind and water conditions.
Its all new wider outline creates quicker planing and added stability. The new stiffer flex pattern improves tracking and the paulownia wood core provides dampening through choppy water to deliver smooth ride.
The breakout model from last year, this board will surprise you.
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The Plasma design concept was to make a board that could be ridden in the threshold conditions of 10-12 knots. This board planes quickly while delivering a high level of performance suited for light wind riding.
The result is a lightweight twin tip design with a wider, parallel outline and off center 3-D section and foot positioning. A new tip design reduces the spray when riding in choppy waters.
The PVC core has excellent tracking abilities and knack for getting a rider upwind in marginal conditions.
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Kitesurf boards : Freeride / Freestyle
