In Focus: F-One 2017 Product Overview: The Boards
Features / Wed 21st Sep, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
F-One have been at the forefront of kiteboarding for some time now. You may know them for their signature kite the Bandit, the Mitu pro surfboards, the foilboard range and Diablo foil kite, or even for their awesome movies like Antandroy. F-One are expanding their range for the 2017 season, let’s check out the 2017 line-up as it stands today. Firstly, let’s whet your appetite by watching their latest movie Endless Playground. It’s off the hook!
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Boards
Twin Tips
Trax HRD Carbon Series
Optimized design of the deck, volumes and core thicknesses
More stress resistant
Carbon construction
Improved strength / weight ratio
Unrivalled Shape
Unmatched smooth riding, incredible drive, earlier planning, better upwind performance
Equipped with the revolutionary helical rail design
Superior edging, impressive stability and precision, huge comfort, forgiving
Bi-colour Abs Sidewall
Sizes
135 x 39 cm, 136 x 40.5 cm, 137 x 42 cm, 140 x 45 cm
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Trax HRD Lite Tech
Optimized design of the deck, volumes and core thicknesses
More stress resistant
Bi-axial contruction
More comfort and precision
Unrivalled shape
Unmatched smooth riding, incredible driving, earlier planning, better upwind performance
Equipped with the revolutionary helical rail design
Superior edging, impressive stability and precision, huge comfort, forgiving
Bi-colour and sidewall
Sizes
135 x 39 cm, 136 x 40.5 cm, 137 x 42 cm, 140 x 45 cm
Trax HRD Girl Lite Tech
Sizes
135 x 39 cm, 136 x 40.5 cm
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Acid HRD Carbon Series
Rocker and concave shape dedicated to new school freestyle
Better speed control and better pop
Improved deck
More stress resistant
Carbon construction
Improved strength / weight ratio
Increased control, maximum edge grip and pop anytime, anywhere!
Equipped with the revolutionary helical rail design
Superior edging, impressive stability and precision, huge comfort, very forgiving, smoother landings
Bi-colour abs sidewall
Sizes
132 x 40 cm, 133 x 42 cm
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Acid HRD Lite Tech
Rocker and concave shape dedicated to new school freestyle
Better speed control and better pop
Improved deck
More stress resistant
Bi-axial construction
More comfort and precision
Increased control, maximum edge grip and pop anytime, anywhere!
Equipped with the revolutionary helical rail design
Superior edging, impressive stability and precision, huge comfort, forgiving, smoother landings
B-colour abs sidewall
Sizes
132 x 40 cm, 133 x 42 cm
Acid HRD Girl Lite Tech
SIZE 132 x 40 cm, 133 x 42 cm
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Acid Next Generation
Dedicated new school youth weapon
Impressive control and stability
Flex adapted to lightweight riders
Amazing pop
Incredibly light
Responsive under your feet
Sizes
127 x 37 cm, 130 x 39 cm
Spicy
Uncompromised wake style board
Unique shape developed for bindings
Explosive pop
Perfect speed control
Ultra soft landings
Ideal swift control
Forgiving with superior durability
Size
138 x 42 cm
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Unik
Unrivalled freeride abilities
Combines performance with accessibility in all conditions
Light and high versatility
Highly effective with early planning
Impressive control
Sizes
134 x 40.5 cm, 135 x 42 cm
Next
Freeride perfect weapon
Very comfortable and forgiving
Early planning
Great upwind performance
Incredible control and stability
Sizes
138 x 40 cm, 140 x 42 cm
Next LW
Size 148 x 45 cm, 150 x 48 cm
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Surfboards
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Mitu Monteiro Carbon Pro Model
The level of strapless riding has increased so much for both the professionals and also for the average rider. When riding strapless, any weight loss translates into a direct advantage for the wind to keep the board pressed against your feet. From the very first prototypes, the feedback on the carbon built Mitu was excellent!
We have focused our development work on the technology and materials to offer the best possible construction. This was done following two main criteria:
– The Weight: everything has been done to get an extremely light and reliable board. We have decided to use a Hd foam carbon composite construction with a brushed finish that allows for a lighter weight. This sandwich construction (High Density Foam / Carbon) has been used for several years in our SUP range and allows us to reach an ideal weight/resistance ratio.
Being dedicated to strapless riding, this version is manufactured without straps inserts to save another one hundred grams.
– The Comfort: we have worked specifically on the flex of the board as carbon tends to naturally bring more stiffness. We have selected a 45° bi-axial carbon fabric, to get rid of any longitudinal fibers and to keep the flex of the board.
With its exceptional shape and this Hd foam carbon composite technology bringing significant weight advantages, the Mitu is transformed and provides incredible sensations.
Sizes: 5’4″, 5’6″, 5’8″, 5’10”
Mitu Monteiro Pro Model
The Mitu Monteiro pro model receives the proven Hd foam carbon composite construction which improves the board so much thanks to its flexibility and comfort.This includes a high density foam sandwich, with optimized flex to improve reliability, provide outstanding comfort and better maneuverability while keeping the boards lighter.
The Heel shock absorber featured on the deck softens all impacts and landings for the rider while increasing the board durability. Mitu used to like longer boards because of the added stability they offer. With the compact outline and the rounded nose, we have achieved a shorter board which keeps some great directional stability.
The outline is designed to make the tricks easier and get a more responsive board. Yet the boards remain rather wide to get a lot of lift and make the most of the waves’ energy. Looking at the bottom, we have used a very deep single concave that extends all the way back to the fins. This guarantees an early planning with sharp accelerations on and off the surf while helping out dealing with the chop.
Sizes: 5’4″, 5’6″, 5’8″, 5’10”
Mitu Monteiro ESL Pro Model
Since the first Mitu pro model 4 years ago, we have focused on one single objective: offer the best technology to bring unique sensations and exceptional comfort. The Mitu boards have become genuine technological marvels featuring many built-in features: Hd foam flex composite, heel shock absorber, full pads… For the ESL version, we have elected to use our original Bamboo sandwich construction, which was an F-ONE innovation and a tremendous success.
ESL stands for ESSENTIAL as this is all we have kept for this original technology. Fitted with a full bamboo sandwich on both deck and bottom with double bamboo layer on deck to strengthen the area under your feet, the board is very resistant to local impacts and offer a great comfort.
Without pads for the riders who prefer a direct contact with the board and use some wax, this board also shares the latest shape and design of the Mitu range.
Sizes: 5’6″, 5’8″
Mitu Monteiro Convertible
Everyone is aware that kiteboarding is an expensive sports. We have therefore decided to offer the Mitu Monteiro pro model surf in 5’6’’ / 5’8’’ / 5’10’’ in its “convertible” version (ie: equipped with a KF-BOX).
The deep concave on the bottom of the board provides great acceleration to lift off easily while the proven rocker and outline of the board make the transitions really easy and progressive when they are done on the water. The large pad designed for strapless riding enable a wide riding stance for maximum comfort and stability.
With its very efficient and all around shape combined with the new construction Hd foam flex composite, tough and light, the surf Mitu Monteiro Convertible is the perfect board to stop worrying about missing a session without loading your quiver.
Signature
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Signature Carbon
An ultra-light weight board which offers incredible sensations while surfing. We have therefore developed a carbon version of the SIGNATURE to let you enjoy even more every wave that you ride!
We have focused the development work on the technology and materials to offer the best. This was done following two main axes:
– The weight: everything has been done to have an extremely light and reliable board. We have decided to use a Hd foam carbon composite construction with a brushed finish that allows achieving a lighter weight. This sandwich construction (high density foam / carbon) is used for many years in our SUP range and allows us to get an incredible weight/resistance ratio.
As it’s dedicated to strapless, this version is manufactured without straps inserts to obtain one hundred grams alleviation.
– Comfort: We have worked specifically on the flex of the board has carbon tends to naturally bring more stiffness. We have selected a 45° bi-axial carbon fabric, thereby getting rid of any longitudinal fiber to keep the flex of the board.
With this exceptional carbon version, you’ll have the perfect tool to rip every wave!
Sizes: 5’8″, 5’10”
Signature
The SIGNATURE boards are designed for pure surfing with a shape that comes out of a long evolution of our kite surfboards.
With the Camel deck shape, the volume has been maximized in the middle sections of the boards before fading out towards to tail to keep heel of the rear foot as low as possible for a better control.
The Heel shock absorber featured on deck makes sure all impacts feel softer for the rider to achieve a smoother ride and increases the board durability.The rail is thick and rounded towards the nose to make the board more forgiving with more stability and support from the front sections.
The bottom shape features a single concave on the front half of the board, evolving further aft into a straight V shape at the fins. The concave provides a smoother ride and a better balance while the V tail ensures the board remains super responsive. Switching from one rail to the other is quick and simple as the board enters the turns with ease, gaining also in maneuverability thanks to its round pin tail.
Compact, stable and responsive the SIGNATURE boards are made for surfing in any kind of waves or conditions, benefiting from their well balanced and really intuitive shape. These boards are able to carve short turns as well as long and fast curves effortlessly.
The SIGNATURE boards are equipped with a quattro fin setup for maximum pivoting ability and a perfect grip even when carving aggressively.
Sizes: 5’8″, 5’10”
Concept Boards
AC21 Speed Board
For the first time in the history of kitesurfing, F-ONE brings speed boards to the market. Get ready for a whole new level of speed and performance.
The new AC21 speed board pro model is a unique shape designed for speed and pure adrenalin. The board inherits the years of development made by Alex Caizerques, multiple times World speed record holder, and the F-ONE team to push the limits of the world speed record.
Using a narrow and asymmetrical outline for a maximum top end speed, the board’s secret lies in its rocker line combined with a single concave and flex distribution for an optimum balance between control and speed.
The board comes with a thinner G10 profiled main fin for minimum drag and a shallow front fin to get back to the top of the run.
Available in starboard or portside configurations, this board will tear up your spot as soon as the wind starts revving up!
Dimensions: 157 X 29 CM
Foil Boards
Foil Boards Carbon Series
Compact in design to reduce the wind drag, the top deck of the F-ONE foilboards is concaved to maximize comfort and control. The bottom is particularly shaped and uses a precisely tuned concave with side Vs, combined with a strong nose rocker to soften the impact when the board touches down. The rails are high and inverted to reduce drag when the board meets the water while edging hard upwind.
Three foilboards are available in carbon series: the 49, the 47 and the 45.
The 49 is targeted at riders who have already mastered their foil and and are keen to get more performances out of it. With its moderate width, this board will let you edge harder upwind with reduced weight and wind drag. Available with a carbon construction for a more responsive and featherweight board.
Official racing boards of the F-ONE team, the 47 and 45 are the ultimate foil racing weapons thanks to their narrow outline and specific hull featuring a deep V shape, which allow for a more aggressive edging upwind. This shape also allows to fit more thickness into the board around the foil implantation, making the mast feel longer for more efficiency.
Foil Boards
Compact in design to reduce the wind drag, the top deck of the F-ONE foilboards is concaved to maximize comfort and control. The bottom is particularly shaped and uses a precisely tuned concave with side Vs, combined with a strong nose rocker to soften the impact when the board touches down. The rails are high and inverted to reduce drag when the board meets the water while edging hard upwind.
With its large volume and width, the 51 is forgiving for the beginners and offers a lot of room for feet placement. Its compact shape and the 2016 evolutions such as the pinched tail outline also make this board very progressive and suited for all levels of practice.
The 49 is targeted at riders who have already mastered their and foil and are keen to get more performances out of it. With its moderate width, this board will let you edge harder upwind with reduced weight and wind drag. Available with a carbon construction for a more responsive and featherweight board.
Equipped with multiple attachment points to facilitate tuning and with the all-conical KF-BOX for an easy assembly these boards offer compatibility with most of the foils available on the market.
51 TS
The F-ONE 51 TS foil board is a unique model blending the great qualities and resilience of a tough topsheet construction with the ease of use and performance of all F-ONE foilboards.
Built around an injected foam core with protective top and bottom sheet layers, the 51 TS is ready for a life-long service. The solid cap construction will preserve the edges of the board when the latter is laid on its side together with the foil while ashore.
Length is important to keep firm directional control and width helps providing some tolerance in feet placement. So at 156cm long by 51cm wide, this board has enough of both to offer control and stability to help manage the foil with ease. Its slim design allows for easier water-starts as the board sits more stable on its side and results in more inflight control. The bottom V and generous rocker on the nose also make the occasional touch-downs more manageable.
Foils
Foiling is more than a new discipline; it’s a whole new world. The F-ONE kitefoil has been developed with the most experienced foil riders and every element of the foil has been designed to deliver the best imaginable experience out on the water whether you about to start or if you already master the magic of foiling.
Freeride 800 Hybrid
This Freeride foil built of aluminium and carbon is super accessible to enjoy all the sensations of foiling whatever your level.
The Hybrid Aluminium/Carbon Freeride 800 is made of:
– Mast Aluminium 90cm
– Front Wing Carbon Freeride 800cm²
– Fuselage SST Carbon Freeride 42cm
– Stabilizer Carbon Freeride 300cm²
– KF-Box
Freeride 600 Hybrid
This Freeride foil built of aluminium and carbon is stable and really versatile for a performance foiling program.
The Hybrid Aluminium/Carbon Freeride 600 is made of:
– Mast Aluminium 90cm
– Front Wing Carbon Freeride 600cm²
– Fuselage SST Carbon Freeride 42cm
– Stabilizer Carbon Freeride 300cm²
– KF-Box
Freeride 600 Carbon
This full carbon foil gathers the best of design and technology to reach amazing racing performances
The Foil Freeride 600 Carbon is made of:
– Mast Full Carbon 95cm
– Front Wing Carbon Freeride 600cm²
– Fuselage SST Carbon 42cm
– Stabilizer Carbon Freeride 400cm²
– KF-Box
Race 510 Carbon
This full carbon foil gathers the best of design and technology to reach amazing racing performances
The Foil Carbon Race 510 is made of:
– Mast Full Carbon Race 95cm
– Front Wing Carbon Race 510cm²
– Fuselage SST Carbon Race 38cm
– Stabilizer Carbon Race 210cm²
– KF-Box
Kites
Check out the 2017 F-One kite line up
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