Product Info - 2008 Kitesurf Board Range
Product Released November 2007
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2008 Kitesurf Board Range
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Flexifoil International Ltd, Unit 9 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2QL, UK.
web www.flexifoil.com
Product Info - 2008 Kitesurf Board Range
Product Released November 2007
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2008 kitesurf board range
Flexifoil’s new kiteboard
offering consists of
three very individual
ranges - Alpha, Delta
and Omega. These
encompass a variety of
sizes and styles giving a
total of six boards. Each
of the boards have been
individually designed
and constructed to
deliver outstanding
performance, comfort,
ease of use, strength
and durability.
The development process
involved input from a diverse
selection of riders in a variety
of locations to ensure that,
whatever your riding style
and favourite conditions,
we can provide you with your
ideal board.
To ensure you can find a
kiteboard that is the right fit
for you, the Delta and Omega
boards have a number of size
options. Additionally, all of our
kiteboards have three stance
width options enabling you
to tailor your board to your
requirements. These options
allow ample customisation for
maximum comfort.
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Board Selector
Not sure which board is right for you? *
What’s your passion?
Which size?
Learning
Less than 70 kg (11 stone)
You need a board to upwind on
that will help your kitesurfing skills
to progress rapidly.
144 x 44 cm (Product code: 51010)
Between 70 - 90 kg (11 - 14 stone)
144 x 44 cm (Product code: 51010)
Light-wind
You want to make the most of light-wind
conditions and work on the same tricks you
were doing in stronger winds.
Price (SRP)
£ 389.95
€ 599.00
Freestyle
129 x 38.5 cm (Product code: 51011)
Between 70 - 90 kg (11 - 14 stone)
134 x 40 cm (Product code: 51012)
Intermediate Freeride
Price (SRP)
£ 429.95
€ 649.00
Waveriding
Greater than 90 kg (14 stone)
139 x 41.5 cm (Product code: 51013)
Less than 70 kg (11 stone)
Your passion is waveriding and you enjoy big,
carvey turns. Making the most of sloppy
on-shore waves is important.
130 x 41 cm (Product code: 51014)
Between 70 - 90 kg (11 - 14 stone)
133 x 42 cm (Product code: 51015)
Advanced Freeride
You want it all - a board for smashing waves and
doing freestyle tricks in flat water. A challenging
and fun board to ride for high-end riders.
144 x 44 cm (Product code: 51010)
Less than 70 kg (11 stone)
You are a competent rider who wishes to push
themselves with freestyle. You’re interesting in
nailing the latest freestyle tricks.
You want a board that is comfortable to use in
various conditions. You love boosting off the
water and want a “locked-in”, grippy feel.
Greater than 90 kg (14 stone)
Price (SRP)
£ 469.95
€ 699.00
Greater than 90 kg (14 stone)
133 x 42 cm (Product code: 51015)
* This guide is for reference only. The best way of finding out which board is right for you is by contacting your
local Flexifoil retailer and testing them out. Find your nearest retailer at www.flexifoil.com/retailers
Stance Selector
Confused about the three stance options?
All boards in the range offer three stance width options (38, 42 and 46cm).
Your height will roughly dictate which stance setting you should use, although
advanced riders may wish to experiment with the widest stance setting.
Less than 5’6” (165 cm)
38 cm width
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Between 5’6” - 6’ (165 - 180 cm)
42 cm width
Greater than 6’ (180 cm)
46 cm width
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Designed for //
Sizes //
Kitesurfing
144 x 44 cm
Alpha board
The Alpha board excels in two main areas: as a light-wind board for the
experienced rider looking to make the most of low wind conditions, or as a first
board for anyone who has just started kite surfing. With early planing ability
and excellent upwind drive it is perfect for school use or anyone who is looking
to progress their kitesurfing skills rapidly.
Simple to use
The Alpha board is easy to ride. The board’s
44cm width allows early planing and
progressive flex in the tips gives great power
holding ability. The straight rail enables the
board to track well on an upwind line and
cut easily through choppy water. Beginners
will find it simple to hold an edge and start
planing in light winds.
Colours // Available in one design
Comes complete with
» Board
» Fins (x4)
» Footstraps (x2)
» Pads (x2)
» Grab handle
» Footpad screws and washers
» Instructions
Need more techical info?
For more information on the technical
features and construction of this board,
please go to page 7.
Easy to manoeuvre
By balancing length and width, the Alpha
board brings the latest in board technology
to all its riders. The short length makes it
easy to manoeuvre in the water, while the
44cm width enables early get up and go.
These characteristics give the rider a feeling
of being on a much smaller board. For the
experienced rider, this opens new doors
for freestyle areas in wind that previously
wouldn’t have been useable.
Not sure if this is the board for you?
Take a look at our simple Board Selector
on page 3 and find out.
Comfortable
The variable stance options allow each rider
to customise the board to maximise their
personal comfort. The light-weight Airex®
foam core dampens vibrations in chop giving
a smoother ride, leaving you free to enjoy
the conditions.
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Designed for //
Sizes //
Kitesurfing
129 x 38.5 cm / 134 x 40 cm / 139 x 41.5 cm
Delta boards
The new Flexifoil Delta boards have been created for intermediate and
experienced riders who are looking for a kiteboard to use in a wide range of
conditions. The board has been carefully designed to focus on rider comfort,
ease of use and versatility.
With strong red graphics on the underside and a high level of detail
throughout, this board stands out on the beach. This high quality construction
is matched by the impressive performance whilst on the water. The Delta’s
ease of use enables any level of rider to excel in their chosen discipline.
Adaptability
Colours // Available in one design
Comes complete with
» Board
» Fins (x4)
» Footstraps (x2)
» Pads (x2)
» Grab handle
» Footpad screws and washers
» Instructions
Need more techical info?
For more information on the technical
features and construction of this board,
please go to page 7.
Not sure if this is the board for you?
Take a look at our simple Board Selector
on page 3 and find out.
The Delta board excels as an all-round board.
It’s suited for both freestyle and freeride;
this is partly due to the carefully balanced
length to width ratio, which has helped make
the Delta the board of choice for many of
the Flexifoil pro-rider team. Each board has
been individually designed to ensure that you
don’t have a board that requires lots of kite
power all the time, or skips out in high winds.
This board will enable you to take your riding
up a gear.
Jumping ability
landings, whilst maintaining edge control
at high speeds. The overall rocker and rail
outline (coupled with the progressive flex in
the board) makes the Delta range the most
comfortable boards to ride in choppy water
that we have ever made.
High levels of performance
The diverse potential of this board enables
riders of all levels to push their abilities
and performance in many new directions,
ensuring that every rider makes the most
from every session.
The combination of the composite core and
top-mould design helps to control the flex
and provides the board with outstanding
levels of pop. This makes wakestyle tricks
and jumping easy, enjoyable and fun!
Forgiving profile and rocker line
The forgiving nature of this board allows
the rider to try new things and develop their
skills on a progressive learning scale. The
flexible tips help to eliminate nose diving on
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Designed for //
Sizes //
Kitesurfing
130 x 41 cm / 133 x 42 cm
Omega boards
The Omega board is built for the experienced rider with the focus on
responsiveness and a lively ride. The Omega boards are designed for riders
wanting reactive performance and exceptional carving ability.
This board has excellent pop and releases superbly off the water making it
good for wake style tricks, while the elliptical outline and sculpted tip shape
provides the board with a true “carvey” turn, making it excellent for powered
wave riding.
Waveriding
Colours // Available in one design
Comes complete with
» Board
» Fins (x4)
» Footstraps (x2)
» Pads (x2)
» Grab handle
» Footpad screws and washers
» Instructions
Need more techical info?
For more information on the technical
features and construction of this board,
please go to page 7.
Not sure if this is the board for you?
Take a look at our simple Board Selector
on page 3 and find out.
The elliptical outline provides more curvature
in the tip so the board turns sharply on a
small radius. Even on small waves the board
drives well and pushes out of top and bottom
turns. The Omega board has a loose “skate”
feel, making it ideal for the experienced
rider who is looking for a fun, fast and
reactive board.
Responsiveness
The wood / Airex® composite construction
makes the board more responsive to even
slight rider input and delivers superb
feedback to the rider throughout their
riding experience.
Quick Planing
The overall board dimensions have been
designed to help you to get up on the plane
very quickly enabling you to ride on your
preferred kite size and make the most of
all conditions.
Outstanding pop
The stiffness offered by the Wood / Airex®
construction the means that the board has
excellent pop without sacrificing power
holding ability. The stiff sections develop
excellent pop for wakestyle manouveres
without reducing the wave riding performance
of the board.
Easy to land
The extra width the board has provides a
large landing area. This means that it is
easier to control fast landings and ride away
with control, speed and confidence.
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Technical notes:
Construction
Airex® core construction
(Alpha & Delta boards)
Wood / Airex® composite construction
(Omega boards)
The Airex® core used in this board is very light
weight. The Airex® construction dampens
board vibration, which adds control and
comfort through choppy water, making for an
easy, comfortable, relaxed fun ride.
The Omega board core uses the best properties
of wood, and Airex®. The wood section runs
down the centre of the board and enables the
board to have a lively feel and to be extremely
responsive to rider input.
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Technical notes:
Features
Stance Position (All boards)
Top mould shape strength
All boards in the range offer three stance width
options (38, 42 and 46cm). Whilst testing with
a variety of riders we found that stance position
made a significant difference to the feel of the
board. Feedback from our professional rider
team led to the inclusion of the wide stance
option which helps them to land powered
moves with more consistency giving an edge
in competitions. The wide stance puts your
feet closer to the fins and board tips which
enables more controllable powered carving,
great for freeride sessions. The 42cm stance is
optimum for most riders as it is a solid stance
width and creates more flexible tips making the
board more forgiving and landings easier. The
38cm stance is perfect for smaller riders.
Our unique shape helps to distribute the loads
that are put on the board throughout every
session. It makes the board strong in all areas
and helps prevent it from braking even after a
heavy landing.
Outline shape
Testing showed us that the outline shape of the
board makes a massive difference to how the
board behaves. We found that by adjusting the
curvature of the board outline, you can control
a number of different aspects of the board. The
outline shapes of our board range have each
been carefully designed to so that every size
and model delivers outstanding performance.
Top mould shape
The unique Flexifoil-designed top mould shape
keeps the board stiff in the centre whilst allowing
for more flex towards the tips and the fins. This
makes it easy to edge
the board in strong
winds and also provides
great pop. The flex in the
tips of the board enables
the rider to carve upwind easily and generate
awesome power to boost
off the water.
Top mould grab detailing
To help control the
board during grabs
and board offs we’ve
incorporated a grip
texture into the top
mould. This makes it
easy to hold and stops
your hands
from slipping.
Concave style
The concave shape helps to stiffen the board
in the centre section, providing progressively
more flex towards the tips. This means that
the board edges well in strong winds as it puts
High-gloss UV-stable finish
(Delta & Omega boards)
A high-gloss UV protective finish has been
added to the top skin of the board so that it will
continue to look good for years to come, even if
left in the sun.
Pads and straps
Fully adjustable, strong and comfortable.
Contoured footpads are screwed on to the
board using the foot strap bolts (no glue
required) so you can change the foot position
easily. The ergonomically designed straps are
strong and comfortable and dismantle easily
for travel.
Wake Style option
The Delta and Omega board’s foot-strap
inserts are designed to accommodate a
standard wake-style binding plate. This gives
the rider the option of a true wake-style setup
for kiting and also enables the board to be used
as a standard wakeboard when fitted with the
binding plate.
Board accessories
your feet closer to the fins and board tips. It
also helps the board to plane easily in light
wind conditions.
2mm ABS side walls
Extremely durable and strong. The red
coloured side walls are excellent for spotting
your board in the water and provide the added
security of a relatively ding-proof rail.
High quality 55mm G10 fins ensure that you
won’t be skipping out easily and allow you
to maintain an aggressive upwind course
with less effort. The ergonomically designed
grab handle has a comfortable and solid feel,
making it easy to latch on to at all times. The
package is completed with fully polished
stainless fittings.
Legendary Flexifoil quality
As with all Flexifoil products, our boards are
finished to the very highest standard and are
built to deliver a fun and rewarding experience
for years to come.
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web www.flexifoil.com
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2008 Kitesurf Board Range
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Flexifoil International Ltd, Unit 9 Silverglade Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2QL, UK.
web www.flexifoil.com