The details on the final Wainman Hawaii twin tip boards are done… The Blunt
Construction and graphics on the Blunts are unreal. Nothing out there quite like this in terms of the construction. Super LIGHT!
Wainman Hawaii has released its new twin-tip dubbed “The Blunt”.
Like the kites, this board is breaking some rules of convention. It is super thin all the way through, and incredibly light weight. Yet very strong. The concave is not shaved out of the bottom of the board. Strength is added by having a concave run from edge to edge. And the entire plank is formed to the concave, so the deck is slightly domed.
Around the entire working edge, the hard plastic ABS used by most brands is replaced by a softer rubberized bumber.
The first photos os the 2009 Nobile Boards are already available.
For 2009 Nobile will have the same range, the NBL, 555, 666, Shinn Twin, Shinn Wave and the 666 Women Model.
Take a look at the pictures above:
We already published in Kitemovement a couple of photos, of the 2009 X-series.
Aboards already published oficial information about it
X-series from ABoards Kiteboarding 2009 board collection is the highest performance board oriented for new school freestyle/wakestyle riding.
The board comes with premium graphics and is equipped with an extra insert to allow wider stance position and accommodate standard wakeboard bindings.
X-series 3D progressive board is manufactured with snowboard technology making it super strong and durable. Board’s geometry, rocker and core is specially fine-tuned for kite wake-style riding.
FEATURES
-compatibility with standard wakeboard boot bindings
-extra insert position for wide stance
-kiteboard rocker adapted for wakestyle
-combined core tuned for wakestyle/freestyle riding
-special geometry customized for powered moves
-optimized for pop maneuvers
-3D top deck with multiple flex zones
-bi-directional flex tips
-tunnel concave bottom deck
-anti-spray cuts
-Upwinders - extended outline tips
-ABS bumper rails
-premium graphics
-glossy top sheet finishing
-extruded base snowboard technology bottom sheet
-durable anti-scratch cover
Sizes of X-series:
• 137 x 42.0
• 134 x 40.5
• 131 x 40.0
• 128 x 39.0 (limited edition)
Proven world wide, the SRT 5’11” Quad excels in small waves and river swell alike. New for 2009, as part of the Crossover Collection, the SRT has a round tail and quad fins. The bottom of the SRT has a flat entry rocker, increased tail kick and a slight single concave in front. The outline is a “no nose” which means that the wide point of the board is pulled back ,matched with low round rails and a tail that is then pulled into a tight round thumb. Light and lively defines the 2009 SRT Quad!
The SRT Quad is for lighter smaller riders or aggressive riders who want a fast forgiving board that makes tight turns in the pocket and the feeling of a quick speed burst. Kiteboarders coming off twin tips will find the learning curve adjusting to quad style surfboards easy.
2009 SST
The SST from the Crossover Collection is designed to be the most versatile surf board we make.
The SST is excellent for lighter winds or bigger riders who want good upwind ability.
The SST Quad has a dome deck and deep single concave running the full length of the board. Its boxy rails in the tail and low round soft forward rail allow the SST Quad to be driven extremely hard in the turns. The SST Quad shape also has a wider nose with a wider tail that provides a large surface area to drive the quad fins. The advantages of the SST make this board the most versatile board we make.
The SST Quad is the perfect all round board with the most amount of versatility. It’s
ideal if you if you are looking for a one surfboard quiver to ride every kind of wave.
2009 BEN WILSON PRO
This years most exciting addition to the Crossover Collection is the Ben Wilson Pro Model surfboard. It’s a high performance short board designed to compliment Ben’s aggressive aerial style.
The BW Pro Model has a slightly dome deck with a single concave bottom that zero’s out at the tail. This allows riders to control their speed strapped or strapless .
The BW Pro Model board is set up specifically with a classic tri fin configuration which allows for precision turns in the pocket. “Once I get a magic shape I can’t let go of it. I am freaking out on how good this board is from 3’ to 8’ waves. I can create massive amounts of speed and still draw insane lines in all conditions.”- Slingshot Global Team Rider Ben Wilson.
This is Ben’s bread and butter daily driver anywhere in the world. It’s the one board that always gets packed.
SST BW Pro Model Specs :Length: 6′2; Width: 18.35″; Tail: 14″
Benefits:
The Ben Wilson Pro Model Quad is for riders who want to surf exactly what the pro’s ride. It’s for riders who appreciate a board that draws a line in any situation, speed or condition.
2009 CELERITAS
Looking for some speed in your surf riding? Look no further than Slingshot’s most fun addition to the Crossover Collection, the Celeritas. This board is faster than fast!
The Celeritas is a short “trunk” style board, with exaggerated concave and curvy tail lines. It also features a fast center rocker that blends from the center to the tail giving this board off the charts speed while maintaing perfect control.
The Celeritas is so versatile it is a blast to ride in small mushy surf but also holds it own in good medium surf. The Celeritas was born out of a fun tri fin board shaped for Ben. It has such innovative qualities, adds to his riding and best of all…he even paddles this board too!
The Celeritas is for riders looking for an innovative board that excels in small wave conditions or the rider looking to set new standards at their local spot. It’s faster than fast! Quiet literally the Celeritas has an afterburner built in!
Aboards 3D progressive boardsLast week I was finally able to test the boards that drawn my attention in 2008 season.
The first question that came to my mind when two weeks ago I received the 2008 Z- and X-series models of ABoards was what does 3D progressive boards mean?
But soon I was able to discover the answer to that.
Construction
Together with the boards I have received some technical information about the way they are being produced and that was when the mysterious term “3D” came all clear.
It turns out that the boards are actually being produced with the use of the special technology that allows them to be profiled in 3 dimensions. Thanks to that it has various flex levels that provides outstanding pop and ensures the absorption of all possible vibrations.
The boards core made of the combinations of materials such as airex, abs and wood is being thermo-pressed under the pressure of 68 tons. This provides its extreme strength and durability but at the same time keeps them ultra light.
The Aboards R&D team focused their efforts on making a board that combines perfect stability and control with an easy upwind. They put extra attention on the boards shape.
Both x- and z- series, have a single concave on the bottom and a shape that ensures the maximum edging potential. The so called “up-winders”, the symmetrical extensions on each tip of the board results in fantastic up-wind performance.
And as I have proved myself that does not compromise at all the board’s maneuverability. But let’s leave the technical jargon to the designers and get to the point.
On the Water
As I have tested both Z-series and X-series I enjoyed great weather and water conditions witn slightly choppy water and some little waves. The wind speed was about 18 knots. Sun, warm wind. I’m 1.68m tall and weigh 53kg- this information might be useful if you are searvhing for the right size of the board for yourself.
X-series 134 X 39.5 cms
My first choice was the X-series size 134 cms. It is surely a great board with an excellent pop, very strong and perfect for powerful wake style tricks. It looks very solid and it really is. Perfect for a rider that wants to learn and improve some freestyle moves and tricks. It is almost indestructible.
By the way, X as well as Z-series have a strong ABS plastic rail protection and an anti-scratch cover that protects the core and the graphics (top and bottom) from all kinds of bumps, crashes, scratches and even UV sunlight.
In case of the x-series designers have created a board with the huge wake potential; very strong, durable but at the same time they have improved the comfort of riding. Even though the X-series is not the best choice if you will be mostly riding on choppy water it has a great capacity of absorbing unwanted vibrations. Your knees will certainly appreciate that. It has a good slide and goes perfectly up-wind. It is fairly easy to handle and responds almost instinctively to the rider.
The board goes exactly where you want it to go. It allows the rider to perform the maneuvers fairly quickly. It has a great pop and is just magically flexible. Watch the movie below but don’t try this at home
Summing up, the X-series is a wakestyle board with geometry designed for experienced riders passionate about powerful tricks.
If you are looking for allround freestyle board though you should definitely try Z-series.
Z-series, 130 X 39.5 cms
When I went out off the water after my kite session with Z-series I decided not to let that one out of my hands (or feet). The board performed really well in choppy water.
It has a better grip than X-series. It edges nicely and I have noticed that I could easily make much bigger angle upwind than other riders in the water thanks to the magical “up-winders”.
The board feels like it was cutting through the water and performs really well on choppy water. I also appreciated the slide and the great pop just like in X-series (surprise, surprise )
I felt very confident on the water riding the z-series. It is very maneuverable and extremely easy to handle with a perfect balance between flex and pop. Not as demanding as X-series.
It also allows you to ride earlier when the wind is not very strong. I cannot recommend the board enough to all of you, rather light weight riders, who prefer freestyle and freeride.
If you are looking for a board with freestyle in mind, you want pop and speed all that gives you the Z-series.
But what would the excellent board do without a good pair of footpads and footstraps? They are the link between the rider and the board and they let you control more and better boards performance.
Aboards provided us with nice, well finished and quite comfortable pads.
They are not too soft and not too hard. The surface grips well to the feet, it is not slippery. They give a direct feel of the board.
The straps though are probably the weakest point of the board. They have an anatomical shape but unfortunately they are too big.
Even if you try to tight the Velcro up they will probably still stay too big (and believe me, I am not a Cinderella)
I believe though that the Aboards team is working right now on the new better straps so it is just the matter of time until we finally have the perfect board with perfect straps.
Last but not least I would like to congratulate the Aboards team for the outstanding graphics of both boards. They are simple but powerful (just like the boards) and they will definitely make a lot of heads turn as you walk at the beach. The boards are really beautiful.
Overall
When you decide to buy either of the boards you should make sure you chose the right size. It really makes a big difference you ride the right one to get the most of the board’s potential.
Remember, you are dealing here with huge wakestyle machine in case of x-series and a fantastic allrounder in case of z-series.
X-series is produced in 4 sizes:
137 x 40.0
134 X 39.5
131 X 39.0
128 x 38.5
Z-series in 3:
136 x 40.5
133 x 40.0
130 x 39.5
If for any reason you want to contact Aboards directly the best way to do that is via email: sales@aboards.eu
You can also check up their site: www.aboards.eu
I would like to thank everyone in Aboards team for their professionalism.
There are already some photos and information about the 2009 Liquid Force Surfboards.
After the huge success of 2008 boards, this year the legendary shaper Pat Rawson will shape again for Liquid Force. The goal for 2009 is to create the ultimate surfboard for kiting.
The guys from xboard.dk already have the first sample board in their hands.
Ocean Rodeo already showed thei 2009 Mako and Rise.
For the 2009 Rise - they have taken all of the great characteristics of the 08 version and made the kite even better!
1) More stylish for the kite-fashion conscious set.
2) More depower and top end range.
3) New, individually designed planforms for all sizes. We’ve tamed down the 4 and 6 and made the larger sizes much faster!
4) Smaller diameter struts, while retaining a larger diameter LE. This improves aerodynamics and has increased the turning speeds of the larger kites, while at the same time not compromising ease of relaunch and the rock solid in-flight stability. The Rise is one of the few SLE’s on the market that will never taco.
5) A more nimble overall feel in the larger sizes.
6) Even more efficient than the 08 version, allowing you to ride an ever smaller kite!
7) More color choices - yellow, orange, red, black, bright green, army green and blue.
Ocean Rodeo’s bomber construction, excellent pricing, and one year warranty! Compare that to the ” other ” guys!
Coming of the incredible success of the 2008 150 Mako Wide, we’ve listened to your requests - I am stoked to present the 09 Mako 140 Wide! This board is every bit as phenomenal as the 150 - these boards are truly in a league of their own!
The 2009 150’s and 140’s will be available in limited quantities in approximately one month’s time. Contact your retailer now or you will not be able to get one from the first run!
Advance released some photos of their 2009 board range.
There is no information about their twin tips, but in 2009 they will have a new surfboard that is already in production, a skim board and race board.
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