In Focus: Naish 2017 Product Overview: The Boards
Features / Thu 22nd Sep, 2016 @ 1:30 pm
Another day of stoke for kiters across the globe, new additions to the 2017 Naish product line up. For the 2017 season we see the all new Quad-Tex 4x reinforced ripstop introduced, a redesigned Pivot, the all new Slash, the Torch with ESP, Torque control systems, redesigned twin tips, Apex 2 bindings, redesigned directional boards and the all new Hover foil / foil board range. We’re pretty excited to get our hands on the new gear! For now we will leave you with the low down on the slick new gear from Naish… Firstly check out the 2017 collection overview movie…
2017 Twin Tips
Grom
The Grom is the ultimate user-friendly board for young riders that covers the entire spectrum from beginner to advanced—regardless of conditions.
The bottom shaping and construction have been fine-tuned to respond to lighter degrees of rider input and lower loads, resulting in a smooth, forgiving ride and outstanding overall performance. The beveled edges and center razor channels work in unison to provide riders with superior edging performance and controlled grip, which yields precisely balanced power.
To further benefit lighter riders, the fin platform has been set at 10 degrees for unmatched grip and upwind performance.
Alana
The Alana is designed for women who want all-around freeride, freestyle and TT waveriding versatility within a single board. Its outline, flex and dimensions have all been fine-tuned to respond to lighter degrees of rider input and lower loads.
A medium rocker profile provides a forgiving ride and lively feel, while its supreme wood core delivers a soft, natural flex with a high strength-to-weight ratio. This, combined with its 3D bottom shaping, provides superior grip, forgiving landings and directional stability in a wide range of conditions.
In addition, sizes on the Alana have been modified to accommodate a wider range of riders.
Monarch
The Monarch is designed for riders looking for a state-of-the-art design with no-compromise freestyle performance. It delivers very direct power for upwind drive and explosive freestyle pop on-demand.
The Monarch features defined edges for outstanding grip, powerful engineered flex and directional stability with deep channels in the tips and the rails. A lightweight basalt fiber construction delivers an incredible strength-to-weight ratio and uniquely responsive flex. The new radiated Carbon V construction provides outstanding reflex for increased pop when loading for huge jumps/maneuvers, while keeping the center section free of Carbon fiber, makes the board very comfortable to ride in all conditions.
Its 3D bottom shape, composed of beveled channel rails and steep quad tips, provides increased tracking and phenomenal edging. The further reduced concave in the center section also improves water entry and optimizes flex in between the rider’s feet.
Motion
The Motion is for riders looking for unrivaled versatility in one “do-it-all” design. This board offers everything from freeride and freestyle performance to twin tip wave riding functionality.
Its surface area, full rocker, new beveled razor channel rails and responsive flex provide balanced power, superior edging, soft landings and a smooth ride in chop. The added fin beam in the tip section adds rigidity to the fin mounting area, thus increasing the edging ability of the board. Its solid pop and directional stability help riders of all abilities take their riding to the next level.
Drive
The Drive is designed for intermediate-to-advanced riders who demand an extremely lightweight and responsive board for speed and upwind performance.
Ultra-lightweight 3K Carbon creates a high-tension framework, so shape and flex are never compromised. The Drive’s rails gradually taper, providing lightweight tips and defined edges for outstanding grip and optimum flex.
When paired with Beveled Tunnel Edges, riders will experience unmatched edging, aggressive pop and dynamic ride through both chop and flatwater conditions.
Orbit
The Orbit is designed with a large surface area and low rocker for early planing and freeride fun in lightwind conditions.
Its surface area, flat rocker, double concave bottom shaping and responsive flex provide easy planing, a smooth ride, superior edging and soft landings. The newly refined outline makes the Orbit more playful and the ride more forgiving—even when small chop starts to develop. It also features an angled heel-side center fin for strong upwind performance while still maintaining a playful ride.
Stomp
The Stomp offers riders the best of all worlds: superior freestyle and freeride performance with the advantages of a wakestyle-inspired design. Ideal for aggressive wakestyle riders using footstraps or boots, this board delivers insane drive, edging and pop.
The Medium-to-high rocker grants ample pop, while delivering a smooth ride in chop. Its tapered rails reduce weight in the tips, defining the edges for increased grip and solid directional stability.
The newly developed 3D bottom shaping utilises center razor channels for increased edging performance and trapezoidal skidplates with a large vertical area for unmatched grip when loading for a huge manoeuvre.
2017 Directionals
Global
The Globals are designed for riders looking for total confidence and unmatched all-around performance for both strapped or strapless wave riding.
Responsive yet forgiving due to their thinned-out rails, flowing outline, unique bat-tail and progressive rocker—the Globals are equally at home ridden slow and snappy, or fast and powerful. Driving off the bottom and snapping or carving off the lip, while still holding speed down the line, has never been easier. The relatively narrow release in the tail yields great power, grip and stability while its thruster design delivers the right combination of speed, control and drive—regardless of wave size and wind conditions. Whether in flat water, big waves or small, the Global will have even the most novice rider ripping like a pro, session after session!
Skater
A great fit for beginner up through advanced kiters, the modern shape of the Skater takes directional strapped or strapless riding to new levels in any surf condition.
The outline and length of the Skater is finely tuned to deliver optimal control and balance, helping riders execute aerial tricks and hit critical sections with ease and confidence. An incredibly durable honeycomb construction and full deck pad, provide outstanding impact resistance, while the angled channel flow, rocker and single concave combine to improve grip and maneuverability for a tighter turning radius. Thinner rails help twin tip riders transition to directional riding faster, while the compact shape makes for tighter, faster, snappier turns.
Skater Sport
A great fit for beginner up through advanced kiters, the modern shape of the Skater Sport takes directional strapped or strapless riding to new levels in any surf condition.
The outline and length of the Skater Sport is finely tuned to deliver optimal control and balance, helping riders execute aerial tricks and hit critical sections with ease and confidence. An angled channel flow, rocker and single concave combine to improve grip and maneuverability for a tighter turning radius. Thinner rails help twin tip riders transition to directional riding faster, while the compact shape makes for tighter, faster, snappier turns.
Mutant
Whether strapped or strapless, the Mutant is the solid, easy-to-ride choice for lightwind and underpowered conditions.
Incredibly stable, with its wide shape and low rocker line, this board planes early for unparalleled lightwind performance. Thinned-out rails and low rocker contribute to fast upwind speed and controlled driving off the front foot reinforces its nimble feel. Channels in the tail improve water flow over the fins, enhancing grip and control, making the Mutant very easy to maneuver.
Hover Boards / Foils
Hover 130
The Hover 130 foil board is the perfect way to take your foiling to the next level. A flat midsection with rounded edges delivers early and forgiving planing to assist with launching. The nose section—transferring into a V-bottom and pulled-up nose—reduces the potential to pearl when touching down.
Hover 160
Whether just getting started or looking to take your foiling to the next level, the Hover 160 foil board is a fantastic and forgiving choice for gliding above the water. Featuring a PU foam core, fiberglass and topsheet construction, the Hover 160 is incredibly durable. Its flat rocker line, rounded edges and generous buoyancy translate to early and forgiving planing. Master the art of foiling with the durable and easy-to-use Hover 160.
Hover Foil
Foil with confidence with the forgiving and accessible Hover Foil. With three available mast lengths to swap out as skills progress, the Hover makes it easy to learn and advance. A low aspect main wing planes quickly for smooth take-offs and stability, while a relatively long fuselage lends additional support. Once up, the foil situates itself naturally in the water for a balanced ride that makes for easy tacking and moving upwind and downwind with ease.
2017 Kites and Control Systems
Check Out The 2017 Naish Kite and Control System Line Up
Still wanting more? Get more information on Naish Kites webpage here
By Robin and Sukie
With years of kite sport experience combined, you can be sure you’ll be receiving the highest quality of knowledge on the best equipment the industry has to offer.
