In Focus: 2018 Nobile Tribe and Futurism Collection
Features / Tue 5th Sep, 2017 @ 3:00 am
Tribe&Futurism, the 2018 collection from Nobile, has been released. Nobile offers a complete line of kites, twintips and direcitonal boards for riders of all ability levels. Notably, they have a unique line of split boards that pack up easily for travel and still rip on the water. Continue reading to see find out what’s new. Text and photos provided by Nobile.
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The last decade at Nobile was marked by dynamic growth. We have shown how much we can improve in our beloved sport and how many innovations we are able to present. We have been continuously putting in a lot of effort to make kiteboarding – in all its variants – a popular sport that appeals to the masses. We have proven that everyone can become a kite “sailor”. In accordance with our Human Concept philosophy, we always pay great attention to user comfort and safety. We take the same principles into consideration when designing any equipment, both for new kiteboarders and professional riders.
Our products are available worldwide. We have our own bases, shops, service centers and a user-friendly online store.
We will continue to responsibly make our kites, boards and accessories reliable and solid, as they have been so far. For that we have been continually receiving sincere appreciation. That’s why we are so happy to find ourselves prestigiously ranked in IKSURFMAG’s three best brands on the market, according to your votes. Our kites have passed various tests to become the world’s top products. Our control bar is equipped with the first injection safety system on the market. It is valued for its simplicity and reliability. The KISS system in which accessories are mounted with butterflies and bare hands is the easiest and the most comfortable assembly method on the market. Our splitboards enjoy the well-deserved position of absolute bestseller among travelers, who fold them into their backpacks without paying extra fees for extra luggage. We have introduced the ZEN hydrofoil, also with a splitboard, which is truly sought-after. And all of these are complemented with our clothes from the Street collection, worn on a daily basis by many brand enthusiasts and beyond.
We can promise you that we are just warming up. Think: Kiteboarding, say: Nobile – this is our goal. That’s why we introduced many construction improvements to our collection. The joints in splitboards are even better, stronger and more precise. A new construction of the Infinity and Skim Foil boards surprises with its low weight and rigidity. We have expanded the available board size range, in order to meet customers’ expectations, but most of all, we have prepared the new collection design together with the best advertising agency in Poland and one of the best worldwide – Saatchi&Saatchi. We have named this collection Tribe&Futurism.
We believe that the combination of the highest quality and the modern, timeless design will stir your desire to get on the water, giving you a feeling of freedom thanks to the wind, water and a chance to commune with nature. Ladies and gentlemen, here it is – the 2018 Nobile Tribe&Futurism collection!
Tribe
Nowadays the need to be a member of a group is probably stronger than ever. Groups gather around subculture codes while relations are based on passion and understanding a common system of values. Young people function as contemporary tribes for whom we dedicate our TRIBE product line. Instead of rituals, they share a common passion; instead of a totem there is a kite spot, while tribe colors are replaced by the system of graphic signs and references. TRIBE is a mystical line with a reference to primal values and a close bond with nature. It creates the “tribe idea” – a group of young people sharing a common passion. This line represents all features of our boards: dynamics, great pop, speed and user comfort.
Futurism
This line has been born from the excitement of the movement and of dynamics. It combines futuristic fascination for mechanics and geometrical precision with minimalistic graphic solutions. There you can find a reference to machine technical schemes, as well as a beauty of the physics, recurrence of wave, momentum and power. It’s the love for energy, rhythm and precision of repeating that connects people who search for movement and adrenaline in their lives, as well as those who want to improve their moves. The purity and formal synthesis bring out the elegance of the line and graphic sophistication. This line is dedicated to those who look forward to the future, like Leonardo da Vinci. It expresses our passion for innovation in design, advanced materials and top-quality manufacturing processes.
Kites
T5 Kite
Probably the best freeride kite ever
The Nobile T5 Kite is simply one of the best kites on the market. The idea was to design a stable, durable kite that ensures full control in all weather conditions. It is used by everyone from experienced kiters through to kiteboarding schools. You can always count on it. It is great in any conditions and is a favourite for fans of wave riding, where the steering simplicity and the kite’s stability matter.
This year we have introduced additional reinforcements and a new canopy material – Double Ripstop Teijin, which has been tested in the most difficult conditions. It is super-durable and resistant to mechanical damage, as well as climactic conditions, such as salt water, high temperature and sand. This kite will serve you for many years.
Style: Freeride/Wave
Size (m): 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 12, 14
Shape: Hybrid
Main features:
– Shape: hybrid
– Excellent for wave riding
– Exceptional freeride performance
– Great lift and hang time for big airs
– Big depower and turning speed dedicated for wave riding
– Great control combined with soft bar feeling
– High lift, low drag profiles
– Superb upwind performance
– 3-strut construction
– Tough construction dedicated for wave riding and schools
– Easy to relaunch
– Quick inflating/deflating screw valve
– One-pump system
– Quick and easy setup
– Bridles with pulleys, owing to which the kite has a wider lower range, it doesn’t fall, it’s more stable in the zenith and has a better relaunch
– More durable lines at the pulleys on bridles
– Improved sewing technology and quality
– 4-line control bar system
– Colour-coded and fool-proof line connectors
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50/FIFTY Kite
Sporting vitality
50/Fifty is the Superman of kites. It will do anything you want in the blink of an eye and is used by all Nobile pro-riders. We have combined the advantages of C-shape kites with complete, stiff bridling, thus getting the best features of both types of kites. The 50/Fifty quickly generates huge power that remains during tricks and allows you to reduce power immediately. It is also characterized by an immediate reaction to steering and an incredibly connected feeling on the bar. It is extremely stable and easy to relaunch. It is very light, which makes it fast, responsive and provides a wide wind range.
The innovations here are extra reinforcements and the new material – Double Ripstop Teijin – which has been tested in the most difficult conditions. It is super-durable and resistant to mechanical damage, as well as climactic damage, such as that from salt water, high temperature and sand.
Style: Freeride/Wakestyle
Size (m): 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14
Shape: C-shape
Main features:
– Shape: hybrid C-shape and full bridles which combines the advantages of both types
– Great freestyle and wakestyle performance
– Bridles with no pulleys give better control and direct feeling
– Great lift and pop combined with constant power while performing tricks
– Great control combined with medium bar feeling
– Fast, low drag, quickly generating power profiles
– Floating strut eliminates gusty wind effects
– 5-strut construction
– Easy to relaunch
– Quick inflating/deflating screw valve
– One-pump system
– Quick and easy setup
– Improved sewing technology and quality
– 4-line control bar system
– Colour-coded and fool-proof line connectors
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MR. BIG Kite
Mr. Big is the biggest kite in the Nobile collection and, as you would expect, has been built to withstand low-wind conditions. Our engineers have managed to design a kite which, despite its great size, doesn’t lose the agility, quickness and steering responsiveness of a smaller kite. It has a specific shape – flattened in the middle part – which enables it to find power in lower winds and you can ride it upwind and perform your tricks. We have introduced the lightest and the most durable materials (T9600 Ripstop Teijin, Dacron Ripstop) and used a reduced number of reinforcements thus making it very light.
Style: Freeride/Lightwind
Size (m): 17
Shape: flat bow dedicated for lighter wind conditions
Main features:
– Low wind performance
– High freeride performance
– Flat shape generating huge power
– Great lift and hang time for big airs
– Big depower and fast turning speed optimized for low wind conditions
– Great control combined with soft bar feeling
– High lift, very low drag profiles
– Superb upwind performance
– 6-strut construction
– Light construction dedicated for low wind conditions
– Easy to relaunch
– Quick inflating/deflating screw valve
– One-pump system
– Quick and easy setup
– Bridles with pulleys, owing to which the kite has a wider lower range, it doesn’t fall, it’s more stable in the zenith and has a better relaunch
– More durable lines at the pulleys on bridles
– Improved sewing technology and quality
– 4-line control bar system
– Colour-coded and fool-proof line connectors
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Control Bars
TRUST CONTROL BAR
Size (cm): 46 (20m), 52 (23m)
Nobile Trust Control Bar is made of aluminum which ensures the construction lightness, as well as high durability and stiffness. Thanks to that, steering the kite is more precise. The central part of the bar is made of aluminum as well, which makes it extremely durable and wear through resistant, while light at the same time. The bar arms are wrapped up with a soft EVA foam. The foam surface is perforated and has hollows for fingers to provide a confident bar grip and high comfort during the ride.
Bar ends
Soft control bar ends, made of injected EVA foam provide high comfort and safety in case of an accidental hit. Thanks to integrated floaters, the bar stays on the water without any problems.
Quick Release safety system
Proven the best system on the market, the quick release system worked out by Nobile gives 100 percent safety during the ride. Ergonomic shape allows secure grip, when necessary. Properly fitted cleats enable unrestricted movement of the bar with quick release along the safety line. After activation, the system guarantees 100 per cent loss of kite power. The released system can be easily disassembled and put together in any situation outside or inside the water. The proper design ensures construction durability up to 500 kg.
Depower lines
Depower lines and safety line are made of super durable Spectra line and additionally secured with Teflon coating. Thanks to this, the lines do not wear through during use and easily slip through the hole in the bar. Carefully selected line length ensures 100 percent kite depowering.
DDB Dyneema lines
Lines running to the DDB Dyneema kite, made in the Netherlands, are the best and the most durable professional lines available on the market. Durability of front lines amounts up to 350 kg, and steering lines up to 250 kg at the diameter
less than 2 mm. Thanks to initial tension, they are characterized by high stretch resistance. Lines are Teflon coated which makes them stiff; they do not tangle and are resistant to the influence of seawater and sand.
Clam cleat depower system
The system of power regulation is based on a clam cleat . It’s simple, user-friendly, failure-free and light. It provides faster and more precise adjustment of kite power compared with any other system.
Fixing methods
The system can be hooked to the rider in a standard way or in suicide mode, preferred by more experienced kitesurfers.
Swivel
The swivel enables seamless uncoiling the front lines.
Leash
The well proven Nobile solution keeps the kite hooked to the kitesurfer in case of activating the safety system and during unhooked tricks. Equipped with quick release, it can be disarmed permanently. The durability of leash construction guarantees to bear the weight up to 250 kg.
Colours
The colour scheme – blue and orange – makes an identification easier and ensures very good bar visibility.
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COMFORTY CONTROL BAR
Size (cm): 46 (20+3m), 52 (23m)
Nobile Comforty Control Bar is the epitome of reliability, safety, simplicity, comfort and user-friendliness. It’s an incredibly simple to use product as well as being incredibly safe and reliable. We have also incorporated new materials which are resistant to unfavourable conditions, such as salt water, UV radiation, high temperature and sand, to maximise the life of the bar. All components have been rigorously tested to ensure their resistance to the strong forces which accompany jumps, riding and uncontrolled manoeuvres. The new Nobile Comforty Control Bar matches for all models of Nobile kites, as well as all other 4-line kites which need equal length of bar lines.
What’s new?
– Longer, more comfortable C-loop that doesn’t cause any problems with attaching to the harness hook.
– New, redesigned and more user-friendly Quick Release which takes less space and shortens the distance to the bar.
– Single depower line (less problems compared with two lines) protected by polyurethane tube making it impossible to wear through.
– No stopper.
– Universal finish of front and steering lines – a loop with a knot which allows the Nobile bar to be attached to any kite.
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Tribe Twin Tips
50/FIFTY & 50/FIFTY WMN
Nobile Pro Rider’s first choice.
This is a truly exceptional board and one of the best in Nobile’s history. It has been created for extreme freestyle riding and is both easy to control and very dependable during landings. With the 50/Fifty we have achieved what our riders (who worked on the board’s construction together with the Nobile engineers) really cared and waited for: the perfect grip during carves and tricks, coupled with massive pop, comfort and safety during landing.
It is all possible thanks to the best and latest Nobile technologies. The multi-channel bottom and hydrodynamic rocker ensure perfect control during high speed carves. As the rider’s safety is Nobile’s priority, we have also adjusted the flex engineering to take into account those riding in boots. The board is equipped with two sets of inserts – for riding with boots or straps, which allows you to set up the centre of gravity on the board perfectly.
Style: Newschool / Wakestyle
Size (cm): 131×38,5 – new! | 134×39 | 138×39,5 | 140×42 | 143×43
Features:
• Pre-Stressed Multichannel system guarantees stability in every situation. • Carbon power belt keeps the rocker line during hard landings.
• Compatible with wakeboard bindings.
• Rocker line is perfect for all conditions on the water.
NHP
It’s as smooth as a Mustang GT on water.
The NHP, Nobile’s best-seller, is for advanced riders looking for an exceptional big air, freestyle board without compromising on comfort or upwind performance. Designed to ride with straps. From first jumps to faster rides, it is a great board that you would really have a hard time parting with. The NHP makes use of all the Nobile technologies. It is perfect for freestyle and big air, and doesn’t compromise comfort or upwind performance. We have achieved this thanks to the Pre-Stress technology which stretches the wood fibres by weaving and then laminating them with glass fabrics while outstretched. Owing to this unique Nobile technology, the board gains bigger torsion resistance which translates into fantastic upwind abilities and massive pop for jumps. Pre-Stress maintains energy within the board which, combined with perfectly chosen flex engineering, ensures low weight, responsiveness and exceptionally soft landings.
* Among NHP sizes you will also find the low-wind version of this model. Construction of NHP 142x45cm is based on the elliptical concave and flat hydrodynamic rocker, and then modified in order to keep the NHP characteristics at this size.
Style: Freestyle / Freeride
Size (cm): 134×41 | 138×43 | 142×45 – new!
Features:
• Generous rocker guarantees comfort in chop and exceptional board agility.
• The double concave is responsible for hard edging and staying on track.
• Top-quality glass fibres pressed in aps technology, combined with the wooden core, guarantee incredible pop and endurance.
• Asymmetric outline ensures great upwind and carving performance when riding switch.
• Elliptical concave allows quick planning and a smooth ride.
• Double concave channels guarantee perfect traction and fantastic upwind
NBL
This will be your first love. A love for kiteboarding.
The NBL is the classic, all-round Nobile board inspired by the most advanced models. It is perfect for honing your skills. It lifts-off gently, carves perfectly and forgives mistakes. It has an Elliptical Concave which allows the freedom of manoeuvres and boasts perfect upwind performance as well as a specially designed hydrodynamic rocker which guarantees spectacular pop when it’s time for jumping. The rocker, combined with properly adjusted flex, ensures high comfort and rigidity. NBL is offered in many sizes, giving you the chance to find the board to suit you in any given conditions. Moreover, the strengthened construction guarantees durability, making this board the most popular choice for kiteboarding schools.
Style: Freeride
Size (cm): 134×39 | 138×40,5 | 142×42 | 146×43 | 150×45
Colours: fluorescent, rich, clearly visible in water and on land – safety!
Features:
• Extra sizes for perfect fit.
• Reworked outline makes upwind riding easier.
• Pre-stressed elliptical concave allows you to plane faster and gives you a smoother ride.
• Durable sandwich construction lets you enjoy the ride for many years.
2HD
Power for your control.
2HD (Double Hydrodynamic) is the fastest Nobile board. It travels on the water like the fastest motorboat, and when you want to lift -off, it performs like a rocket. The unique bottom pattern of 2HD has been adjusted to make the water resistance as low as possible, resulting in an extremely fast board which planes immediately. It’s an extremely stable board that reacts fast to rider input and, in the right conditions, you can break speed and big air records on this board.
Style: Freeride / Freestyle
Size (cm): 134×42,5 | 137×43
Features:
• Super-fast and efficient freeride board for flat water
• Superior upwind abilities
• Rigid but comfortable flex pattern for balanced power
• Pop grower tech for massive jumps
• It’s all about speed
T5
Think Kiteboarding. Think T5.
Thanks to its perfect construction and reliability, the T5 got into the PRO line. It’s a very light board and its flex has been adjusted to perform well in all conditions. Big air and smooth landing become easy. The T5 employs the Pre-Stress technology, which stretches the wood fibres by weaving and then laminating them with glass fabrics while outstretched. Thanks to
this unique technology, Nobile boards gain bigger torsion resistance, which translates into fantastic upwind abilities and massive pop for jumps. The T5 is perfect for freeride and freestyle elements. It performs well in any given conditions: flat water, chop, and waves.
Style: Freeride / Freestyle
Size (cm): 134×41 | 137×42 | 140×44
Features:
• Wavy Channels System makes the board ride like it is on rails.
• Improved pre-stress technology provides outstanding edge grip and pop, as well
as strengthening the board’s reactivity.
• Asymmetric outline facilitates curves and turns without any negative impact on
upwind riding.
FLYING CARPET
This carpet will take you on a flight, even in light wind.
This is the board that proves its worth on low-wind days. The Flying Carpet is for those who ride in lakes and in low-wind conditions, as well as for schools. While creating it, we had one goal in our minds: it must possess all of the features and performance of a regular twin tip board. The Wavy Channels system, as well as an asymmetrical shape, ensures perfect edge grip and great upwind performance, while the flat continuous rocker lets you reach high speeds on flat water. This board will be appreciated by anyone who rides on lakes, low-wind spots and in schools, as it is ideal for the first tacks. It will prove itself in all situations where a bigger riding surface is needed (so it is also a great board for bigger riders).
Style: Freeride / Lightwind
Size (cm): 160×46
Colours: Fluorescent, rich, clearly visible in water and on land – safety!
Features:
• High-performance light-wind board.
• Aps technology maintains the right torsion.
• Airlight core
FLYING CARPET TANDEM
Never kite alone again!
This is a board to ride in twos. Perfect for demonstration lessons with the instructor for those interested in beginning their kiteboarding adventure, or for those who can’t ride on their own yet.The Flying Carpet Tandem is a unique product on the market. This is the board for schools where, together with the instructor, you will be able to learn all of the actions on the board quickly. The Wavy Channel system and asymmetrical shape ensure perfect edge grip and great upwind performance while, thanks to the Flat Continuous Rocker, you will be able to reach top speeds on flat water.
Style: Lightwind / School / Demo
Size (cm): 163×48
Colours: Fluorescent, rich, clearly visible in water and on land – safety!
Features:
• Reinforced board construction
• More rocker and bigger size
• Second set of inserts
• Special flex segments in the board to ensure adequate traction
Tribe Directional Boards
INFINITY SPLIT, INFINITY CARBON SPLIT
Can you imagine a surfboard in two pieces?
The Infinity Split is a wave folding board you can transport in luggage that’s less than 92cm long. It facilitates everyday transport of the board: by car, train, motorcycle and, most of all, in airlines. You don’t have to pay any extra fees for transporting sports goods! The Infinity Split has a very thin core, which lets you put your feet very close to the water and, as a result, facilitates steering and board feeling. The deck is covered with an EVA pad, ensuring comfort and keeping your feet in the right position. Thanks to the use of hybrid concave, the Infinity is manoeuvrable and has very good carving abilities. Wave riding on the Infinity Splitboard is just really a great fun!
Style: Wave / Freeride
Size: New size 5’6”
Features:
• Sandwich construction guarantees high resistance to damage.
• The fin arrangement, combined with the board’s profile, allows exceptional upwind performance.
• Third generation W-connection
SPLIT FOIL
Can you imagine a foilboard in two pieces?
This year we introduced the fourth generation of our W-Connection patented solution. The improved connection has been redesigned from scratch. Its shape has been changed completely, which resulted in better distribution of the force. Furthermore, a new shape allows precise connecting and comfortable disconnecting from the board. Some of the connection’s constructional elements have been reduced, while others have been replaced with durable composite. This has resulted in reduced weight, improved stiffness and durability in connection points, as well as retaining the natural properties of the board, so the connection won’t impact the comfort during the ride. We have also used the CAP construction which has a box-type structure, where the edge of a wooden wedge is fully secured with a laminate. The board is lighter, stiffer and much more resistant to breakage.
Style: Foil / Wave
Size: 5’2”
What’s new:
• W-Connection – IV Generation
• CAP construction
• Easy to pack in standard luggage
• New size 5’2”
Features:
• Multifunctional board: hydrofoil/wave
• Easy to transport – splitboard
• Fin arrangement, combined with the board’s profile, allows exceptional upwind performance
• Fourth-generation W-Connection – new shape and new internal structure increase the durability of connection and improve the comfort during the ride
• CAP Construction
Includes: Board | Straps set | Set of Fins 4,7 | One-Hand coverbag
SKIM SKATEY
Feeling on water.
The Skim Skatey is for every kiter to play on small waves, perform strapless tricks and enjoy lightwind conditions. No other board will give you as much fun when practicing skateboard-like tricks on the water. When the wind stops blowing and you still want to play, this board is the perfect solution. Thanks to the Wavy Channels technology, the Skim board is perfect for freestyle learning and for having fun on the water. The flat directional rocker lets you ride small waves. Moreover, the board’s core is additionally reinforced with the ABS sidewalls, making the board more resistant. It is also covered with EVA pad with a specially designed structure to guarantee good grip and overall comfort.
Style: Freestyle / Lightwind
Size (cm): 130×50,5
Features:
• APS technology with small channels
• Directional shape for better manoeuvres
• Lightweight construction perfect for freestyle tricks
SKIM FOIL BOARD
When you ride on it nothing can beat you.
This completely new Skim Foil board has a radically changed bottom shape and outline, as well as an internal structure. Thus we achieved lower weight and better stiffness, which significantly improves wave riding quality. The board has a very thin core, which lets you put your feet very close to the water or hydrofoil and, as a result, facilitates steering and board feeling. The deck is covered with EVA foam, ensuring comfort while keeping the right position. Channels running along the board considerably improve the board stability during wave riding. We have also used the CAP construction which has a box-type structure, where the edge of a wooden wedge is fully secured with a laminate. The board is lighter, stiffer and much more resistant to breakage.
Style: Foil / Freeride
Size (cm): 146×46,5
What’s new:
• CAP construction
• New size: 146×46,5
Features:
• Multifunctional board: hydrofoil / freeride.
• Possibility to attach standard kite fins.
• Directional shape for better manoeuvres.
• Board can also let you practice freestyle tricks.
Includes: Board | Straps set | Set of Fins 40mm
Futurism Twin Tips
NHP SPLIT + NHP CARBON SPLIT
Pack your bag on board with no extra cost.
There are many fantastic kiteboards, but only the Nobile Splitboard line lets you enjoy the freedom of travelling with a board wherever you want – whether by car, train or motorcycle. You just fold the board in two and pack it into the special Nobile bag. That’s all. The board doesn’t lose any of its properties when compared to classic kiteboard construction.
This year, we introduced the fourth generation of our W-Connection patented solution. The improved connection has been redesigned from scratch. Its shape has been changed completely, resulting in better distribution of the force. Furthermore, a new shape allows precise connecting and comfortable disconnecting from the board. Some of the connection’s constructional elements have been reduced, while others have been replaced with durable composite. This has resulted in reduced weight, improved stiffness and durability at the connection points, as well as retaining the natural properties of the board, so the connection won’t impact comfort during the ride. The shape and construction are the combination of Elliptical Concave, which gives you the manoeuvrability and great upwind performance, and Double Concave Tips Channels.
In addition, we have introduced high channels at the fins, which makes the board more stable, curves better against the wind and it’s ready to go with shorter fins. Owing to these technologies, we have achieved the perfect riding track, with confidence during jumps and perfection when landing. The specially designed Hydrodynamic Rocker guarantees massive pop and lift-off during jumps. The rocker combined with a properly suited flex ensures high comfort.
Style: Freestyle / Freeride
Size (cm): 130×39 | 134×41 | 138×43
Features:
• Additionally higher channels on tips, owing to which the ride is stable, the board curves better and you can ride with shorter fins.
• Fourth-generation W-Connection – new shape and new internal structure increase the durability of connection and improve the comfort during the ride.
• Generous rocker guarantees comfort on chop and exceptional board agility.
• Top-quality glass fibres pressed in APS technology, combined with the wooden core, guarantee incredible pop and endurance.
• Asymmetric outline ensures great upwind and carving performance while riding switch.
• Elliptical concave allows you to plane quickly and ride smoothly.
• Double concave channels guarantee perfect traction and perfect upwind performance
NHP CARBON
The Ultimate Kiting Machine
NHP Carbon is quite simply one of the best boards available on the market. It’s for intermediate to advanced riders looking for high-end performance and a luxury board which handles all conditions. It performs exceptionally well in all conditions and riding styles – whether freestyle or freeride. Thanks to the use of carbon we have achieved low weight as well as even better traction and board control. Every minor impulse transfers into the board and triggers an immediate reaction. The NHP Carbon pops perfectly and controls the edge during carves precisely. It’s a reliable board for years. The construction is a combination of elliptical concave – which gives freedom of manoeuvres and great upwind performance – and double concave tips channels which, together with Pre-Stress technology, guarantees perfect riding track, solid jumps and perfect landings. The specially designed hydrodynamic rocker offers massive pop and take-off during jumps and the rocker, combined with a properly suited flex, ensures exceptional comfort. The unique attributes of this board have been possible due to the patented Pre-Stress technology which makes the most out of the wood and carbon fibres, delivering a unique board. Pre-Stress maintains energy within the board which, combined with perfectly chosen flex engineering, ensures low weight, responsiveness and exceptionally smooth landings.
Style: Freeride / Freestyle
Size (cm): 134×41 | 138×43
Features:
• Carbon fabrics combined with APS technology make the board more reactive and dynamic.
• Minimal board weight makes each task on the water easier.
• Generous Rocker guarantees comfort in chop and exceptional board agility.
• Asymmetric outline ensures great upwind and carving performance while riding switch.
• Elliptical concave allows you to plane quickly and ride smoothly.
• Double concave channels guarantee perfect traction and upwind performance.
T5 WMN
Basic instinct is what women like the most.
The T5 WMN is for intermediate to advanced female riders looking for a freeride board with serious freestyle potential. For 2018, we have put all of our efforts into creating this female-oriented board. It is a real joy to ride and will help ladies progress. T5 WMN boasts outstanding riding properties which we achieved by using the improved Pre-Stress technology. Pre-Stress adds magic to the board’s construction by stretching wood fibres and strengthening them with glass fibers while they are in their outstretched form. You can’t see it with the naked eye, but you will definitely feel it in the water. The board gains improved torsion resistance which results in perfect upwind abilities and massive pop for jumps. The board is also “loaded” with inner energy which, combined with properly refined flex engineering, guarantees low weight, reactivity and soft landings. Thanks to using the Wavy Channels system we have achieved manoeuvrability while keeping full control over the board at the same time. The asymmetric shape with its extended backside edge allows easier and more effective curves. The board is perfect for freeride and for learning freestyle. It performs well in any conditions: from flat through to choppy and small wave conditions.
The T5 WMN meets all female expectations. It is lighter than the regular T5 model and has a narrower stance position while the flex is suited in order to respond perfectly to the lighter and more delicate female body structure.
Style: Freeride / Freestyle
Size (cm): 131×39 | 134×40
Features:
• Wavy Channels system makes the board ride like it is on rails.
• Improved Pre-Stress technology promotes the outstanding edge grip, pop and strengthens reactivity.
• Asymmetric outline facilitates curves and turns without any negative impact on upwind performance.
• Stance and flex adjusted to women’s needs.
NHP WMN
Female rider’s best friend!
NHP WMN is a top-class women’s board which includes all of Nobile’s best technology. The NHP WMN is for advanced female riders looking for an exceptional, big air, freestyle board without compromising on comfort and upwind performance. Through continuous improvements and tests performed by our best female riders, we have managed to create this exceptional board designed for freestyle and big air without compromising on comfort and upwind performance. Thanks to the magic we call Pre-Stress technology, we have succeeded in achieving the exceptional properties of this board. The board gains improved torsion resistance which results in perfect upwind abilities and massive pop for jumps.
The board is also “loaded” with inner energy which, combined with properly refined flex engineering, guarantees low weight, reactivity and soft landings. NHP WMN performs like a spring, even with small pops, while the hydrodynamic rocker technology makes every tack a pleasure. From the first jumps to the faster ride – NHP WMN is a great board which you will find very hard to part with. The NHP board is perfect for freestyle, big air and fast tacks. It performs well in any conditions: flat water, choppy water, and waves.
Style: Freestyle / Freeride
Size (cm): 129×38 | 132×40 | 135×41
Features:
• Generous rocker guarantees comfort on chop and exceptional board agility.
• Double concave provides hard edging and keeps you on the track steadily.
• Improved Pre-Stress technology promotes the outstanding edge grip, pop and
strengthens reactivity.
• Stance and flex adjusted to women’s needs
FLYING CARPET SPLIT
Split your carpet into your luggage
Flying Carpet Split is a low-wind board you can fold and pack into your bag. It facilitates everyday transport of the board: by car, train, motorcycle and, most of all, in airlines. You don’t have to pay any extra fees for transporting sports goods! It is also one of the lightest boards in this size on the market. Wavy Channels System and asymmetrical shape ensure perfect edge grip and great upwind performance, while the flat continuous rocker lets you reach the highest speeds on flat water. The low weight of the board lets you perform simple freestyle evolutions.
Style: Freeride / Lightwind
Size (cm): 160×46
Features:
• APS technology keeps the right torsion.
• Airlight core minimizes the board’s weight.
• Dynamic asymmetric shape revives the board.
• Third generation W-connection: lighter, stiffer and more durable.
NHP SNOWKITE
Maximum performance in every condition
The NHP Snowkite is a board dedicated to be used in the snow with a kite. It’s not just a regular snowboard with a kiteboard brand logo. When designing this model, we used all our experience and passion to develop the best performing board on the market, whether for snow or ice. You’re looking at massive pop, a versatile flex pattern and a unique 20-meters progressive sidecut radius. This is the weapon of choice for all snowkiters. Our unique construction results in an insanely comfortable ride without being forced to upwind all the time, while the Nobile Snowkite provides extraordinary grip, both on toe and heel-side edge, allowing you to hold more speed, especially when going upwind. Our patented Snake Transition solution offers tons of control and response, even on icy and hardpack conditions, while still maintaining a fun flex. This board is also just as happy being used as a regular snowboard for those days when the wind isn’t playing ball.
Style: Freestyle / Freeride
Size (cm): 148 | 157 | 164
Features:
• APS core technology
• Woodcore
• Power plates
• Glossy lacquer
• Abs sandwich construction
RC 2000
This is the world’s best race snowkite pro board!
Yes, this is the world’s best race snowkite board – the winner of the ISPO 2014 Award, and the most popular board among those who took part in the most important snowkite championship in the world: The Red Bull Ragnarok in Norway. The ultimate racing machine, designed and developed solely to conquer this unique sports discipline. Tested in the wildest areas of Utah (USA), Siberia (Russia) and Norway. Designed for riders who are not afraid of speed and have the desire to win every race. Patented APS technology provides extraordinary grip, both on the toe and heel-side edge, even on icy and hard-pack conditions, and allows you to hold more speed, especially when going upwind. Made specially for the highest level racing.
Style: Race / Freeride
Size (cm): 200
Features:
• APS core technology
• Woodcore
• Power plates
• Glossy lacquer
• Abs sandwich construction
• Sintered premium base
Pads & Straps
CLICK&GO IFS GEN2
A perfect match
New IFS is the next step forward in Nobile. Built of the light EVA foam, they’re not only light and don’t absorb water, but they are also comfortable and user-friendly. Their major advantage is the comfort and the ability to adapt to any foot shape. An ergonomic shape has been re-designed – the pad surface is the reflection of the human foot and combined with a flexible plastic material it ensures even better foot grip during the ride, which gives you the solid control over the board. In addition, the platform at the toes improves control over the board and precision in transferring the body movement to the board. Newly designed straps firmly hold the foot in the pad without any uncontrolled movements, while additional pads on the edges improve the comfort in most delicate foot parts. Another layer was added in the toe area in order to press the toes to the pad surface. Eco leather guarantees the quality and solidity of the product, the neoprene inside improves the comfort, while the wide Velcro-fastened buckle makes the whole fastening system solid and reliable. The strap itself is fastened inwards, which was proved by the ergonomics tests – it is also less prone to accidental catching in by the kite lines. The pad base, made of solid plastic, has 4 installation holes which allow riders to change the angle according to user preferences.
Advantages:
– Click&Go
– light construction
– ergonomic shape
– anti-skidding surface
– platform at the toe area
– possibility to adapt to any foot shape
– fast and solid Velcro-fastening
– 3 positions of straps attachment
– extra layer on straps presses the toes to pad
– 4-angle positions of board secure
– solid, modern materials (EVA, PA, eco-leather, neoprene)
– solid foot grip, better control over the board
– comfortable and safe inwards fastening
– comfort you are dreaming of
Sizes: S/M | L/XL
Color: Black, White
Life’s better when you’re kiteboarding Nobile!
By Lindsay McClure
Lindsay is a pro rider from Hood River in the USA, she works for IKSURFMAG as our Features Editor and is an integral part of the team. Lindsay is really into wakestyle riding and can be found in the Hood River Slider Park during the summer months, she also travels all over the world with the World Class Academy helping younger riders develop through kiteboarding!
