2008 Kitesurf Board Range. Product Info Kitesurf Board Range Product Released November 2007

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2 Page 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. Page 2

3 What s your passion? Board Selector Not sure which board is right for you? * Which size? Page 3 Learning You need a board to upwind on that will help your kitesurfing skills to progress rapidly. Light-wind You want to make the most of light-wind conditions and work on the same tricks you were doing in stronger winds. Freestyle You are a competent rider who wishes to push themselves with freestyle. You re interesting in nailing the latest freestyle tricks. Intermediate Freeride 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. Waveriding Your passion is waveriding and you enjoy big, carvey turns. Making the most of sloppy on-shore waves is important. 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. Price (SRP) Price (SRP) Price (SRP) Less than 70 kg (11 stone) 144 x 44 cm (Product code: 51010) Between kg (11-14 stone) 144 x 44 cm (Product code: 51010) Greater than 90 kg (14 stone) 144 x 44 cm (Product code: 51010) Less than 70 kg (11 stone) 129 x 38.5 cm (Product code: 51011) Between kg (11-14 stone) 134 x 40 cm (Product code: 51012) Greater than 90 kg (14 stone) 139 x 41.5 cm (Product code: 51013) Less than 70 kg (11 stone) 130 x 41 cm (Product code: 51014) Between kg (11-14 stone) 133 x 42 cm (Product code: 51015) 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 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 Between ( cm) 42 cm width Greater than 6 (180 cm) 46 cm width Page 3

4 Page 4 Designed for // Kitesurfing Sizes // 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. Not sure if this is the board for you? Take a look at our simple Board Selector on page 3 and find out. 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. 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. Page 4

5 Page 5 Designed for // Kitesurfing Sizes // 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. 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. Adaptability 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 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 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. Page 5

6 Page 6 Designed for // Kitesurfing Sizes // 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. 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. Page 6 Waveriding 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.

7 Technical notes: Construction Airex core construction (Alpha & Delta 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. Technical notes: Features Stance Position (All boards) 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. 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. Wood / Airex composite construction (Omega boards) 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. Top mould shape strength 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. Top mould grab detailing Concave style 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. 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 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. Page 7 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 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. Page 7

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