In Focus: CrazyFly 2020 Product Overview
Features / Wed 30th Oct, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
CrazyFly’s 2020 line-up is impressive! Built on high-quality manufacturing; they are incredibly proud to be the first and only Kiteboarding brand producing all of our products in our factory based in Europe.
Guaranteed to last by their industry-leading three years warranty for all 2020 kites and boards. Feast your eyes on the new range in action from the best spots in the Dominican Republic!
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CrazyFly 2020 Kites
Hyper
Elevating Sensation (High-Performance Freeride / Big Air)
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Meet the long-awaited king of the air. This rocket launcher of a kite takes you to the moon and back, from zero to hero, in a split second, it delivers. With the most durable five strut kite frame we have ever made, the Hyper is rock solid. No fuzz in the air, just pure lift, glide and smooth touch down. With exceptionally light bar pressure, it gives power on demand and ultimate control for this big air boosting kiteloop machine.
Exclusive to CrazyFly, we use Triplex, the most advanced ripstop material on the market. Triplex has by far the best strength to weight ratio, and with triple coating its durability is unmatched. The coating protects the fabric from UV rays, salt and abrasive objects, such as sand. Triple coating and three ripstop yarns ensure the lowest possible elongation and deterioration of the material.
Find out more on CrazyFly’s 2020 Hyper, right here!
Sculp
One world. One kite. (Freeride / Freestyle / Foil)
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The 2020 CrazyFly Sculp is a versatile all-around performer, suitable for a wide range of riders and styles. It delivers consistency in all riding disciplines and offers incredible wind range and ease of use. Shape wise; the Sculp has a high aspect ratio, which makes the kite slim and dynamic. Flat Delta shape offers smooth, stable, and predictable flight with progressive power delivery and amazing jumping, for a three strut all-around kite. The Sculp is renowned for its amazing low end and works extremely well for foiling.
Exclusive to CrazyFly, we use Triplex, the most advanced ripstop material on the market. Triplex has by far the best strength to weight ratio, and with triple coating its durability is unmatched. The coating protects the fabric from UV rays, salt and abrasive objects, such as sand. Triple coating and three ripstop yarns ensure the lowest possible elongation and deterioration of the material.
The Sculp pushes the limits of strength, rigidity and weight of the kite. With Strategic Dacron placement and Tailored Canopy, we created the most compact kite, and the resulting performance is breathtaking.
Find out more on CrazyFly’s 2020 Sculp, right here!
2020 Sick Bar
The 2020 CrazyFly Sick Bar is a state of the art control system blending safety, comfort, durability, and simplicity. With safety being the top priority, the Sick bar has a single front line flag out. It ensures 100% collapse of the kite in all situations when the safety is triggered.
The standard safety mode provides 100% safety in all situations. We strongly recommend using standard safety mode. The suicide modes should only be used by experts because it does not offer full depower of the kite when losing the bar. The swivel is integrated under the bar, where it is easy and comfortable to reach for untwisting the front lines after a rotational trick or a kite loop.
For unmatched comfort and durability, the bar itself has a full carbon construction, making it one of the strongest and lightest bars on the market. The Sick Bar is the first and only bar made 100% in Europe in the CrazyFly factory and made only from European materials and components.
Packed with all the great features, yet still comfortable and safe to use.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Sick Bar, please click here.
CrazyFly 2020 Boards
Raptor Extreme
Ticket to the moon. (High-performance Freeride / Big Air)
A brand new addition to the Raptor board range, we are proud to introduce the Raptor Extreme. Designed and developed with Big Air World Champion Posito Martinez, the Raptor Extreme is a true big air weapon. It is based on the legendary Raptor shape, but the Extreme version is specifically built and designed for big air and to withhold hard landings from high jumps, even with wake bindings.
While the Raptor Extreme has a super tough construction, the weight remains very low thanks to a full carbon layup. One of the main design goals was to have as much pop as possible and did we exceed our expectations. It launches to the moon.
The shape features an edge control track on the bottom for added grip and a subtle centre Vee for more speed under control.
Brand new high modulus Quadraxial Carbon layup used exclusively on the Raptor Extreme ensures extreme strength and higher heel to toe stiffness for increased pop with more flex along the length of the board for added comfort.
Another unique feature is a bottom sheet grind base from CrazyFly wakeboards. It is extremely tough and durable — a perfect match for the Raptor Extreme.
CrazyFly exclusive and latest in tech, the grind base features Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board. It helps the board track and go upwind better thanks to its microchannels. The Nano Glide skin foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more resistant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye-catching premium look.
The Raptor Extreme works with pads and straps, as well as with wake bindings.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Raptor Extreme, please click here.
Raptor LTD
The Legend Reborn (Freeride / Freestyle)
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Raptor LTD is a true legend in our board range. It is one of the best boards we have ever made. It also comes in a Neon version for customers who prefer better visibility of the board in dark water.
Sticking to its core properties of a high end freeride/freestyle board, it remains a full carbon, an ultra-light masterpiece. The 2020 Raptor LTD features an Ellipse double concave shape in the centre of the bottom for unmatched comfort and Double V tips for better grip when popping. Buttery soft in chop, yet dynamic for high end freeride and freestyle. The latest CompFlex 4T5 Carbon on the bottom of the board makes the new LTD even more comfortable and smoother, especially in choppy water. This unique carbon weave provides much more flex without sacrificing strength. Plus the new weave is thinner and requires less epoxy resulting in 0,1 kg weight saving per board compared to 2017 models.
CrazyFly exclusive and latest in tech, the Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board helps the board track and go upwind better thanks to its microchannels. The Nano Glide skin foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more resistant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye-catching premium look.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Raptor LTD, please click here.
Raptor LTD Neon
New Era of a Legend (Freeride / Freestyle)
Raptor LTD Neon became our top-selling board in its first year, which says everything about how good this board is. It has the same great shape and full carbon construction as the regular Raptor LTD, but the Neon has bright colours to make it more visible in dark waters. This comes especially handy for riders who progress and often body drag back to the board after crashing.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Raptor LTD Neon, please click here.
Raptor
Experience Future Now. (Freeride / Freestyle)
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After thirteen years of proven performance, the legend in our board range continues to impress. The Raptor is a freeride freestyle high-performance board for intermediate to advanced rider level.
The shape features an edge control track on the bottom for added grip and a subtle centre Vee for more speed under control. Brand new Triaxial 45-degree E-glass layup ensures higher heel to toe stiffness for increased pop and more flex along the length of the board for added comfort and softer landings. Brand new double carbon stringers on the deck and bottom give the new Raptor a new dynamic feel. The Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails for ultimate edging and amazing upwind.
CrazyFly exclusive and latest in tech, the Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board helps the board track and go upwind better thanks to its microchannels. The Nano Glide skin foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more resistant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye-catching premium look.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Raptor, please click here.
Bulldozer
Next Generation (Freestyle / Wakestyle)
The 2020 Bulldozer is the weapon of choice of Posito Martinez for the freestyle world tour. It is shaped and constructed to be pushed hard, and delivers amazing power on the water. The Bulldozer continues to sit in the freestyle/wakestyle crossover aimed at intermediate to advanced riders who like to ride aggressively. The Bulldozer is a great choice for riding with wake bindings.
The shape features a deep centre concave for added comfort and a smoother feel. Along the centre concave, we created two split V channels for more grip and better upwind tracking. They also play a big part in load ‘n’ pop tricks which is also supported by triple concave tips. The Bulldozer continues to be the fastest board in our range so that you can transfer all the speed into your jumps and boosts. If you like to push the gas pedal, the Bulldozer is the right choice.
We have reinforced the Bulldozer’s construction with Uni-directional Kevlar throughout the whole length of the board. Kevlar is high strength and low weight composite and is used in military and space industries. Plus, we added a Spread Tow Carbon reinforcement in the centre of the board to increase the board dynamics and pop. Aside from the Kevlar and Carbon, the Bulldozer also makes use of Multiaxial Fiber Glass. This construction provides a breathtaking amount of pop without making the board too stiff.
The Bulldozer is compatible and works great with both Hexa Bindings and wake bindings. The board is equipped with brand new 3.0 cm Carbon fins.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Bulldozer, please click here.
Girls
This is Love (Freeride)
Comfort, style and performance are the building blocks for a functional girl specific board. Our Girl’s board has always been specially designed for girls – with an appropriate construction and proper adjustments to suit the needs of girl kitesurfers.
The Girls board benefits from Multi Channel bottom shape and new V Tips, which provide unmatched upwind performance and increase the load n‘ pop abilities. The Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails and sharper edging.
The Girls board is a very comfortable freeride board customised for the ladies. Not only the graphics but also the construction, insert positions and straps are all customised for girls. Construction-wise, we source the finest selection of tip-to-tip CNC Shaped Wood Core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass and Fusion side walls to create a great balance of flex, stiffness and pop. A slightly softer flex pattern provides smooth and comfortable riding, soft landings and eats up chop very well.
The Girls board is designed for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a comfortable freeride board with enough pop to nail tricks.
The Girls board works best with brand new Hexa Bindings S-size for unmatched comfort and board feel. The Girls board is also compatible with wake bindings.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Girls, please click here.
Allround
New ride, good old price (Freeride)
The 2020 Allround continues to impress. If you are looking for a high-quality kiteboard which performs well, looks cool, and has a very attractive price tag, then the Allround is the board for you.
The Allround has a step cap deck technology for improved flex pattern. The Allround has a proven outline and a single concave bottom. The tips are now more squared providing a larger surface area for better upwind performance while the singe concave bottom provides more comfort and makes the Allround a much smoother ride.
The Allround is an incredibly comfortable board with soft flex, great upwind ability and a reasonable amount of pop. The Allround is constructed from three main elements: precisely CNC Shaped Wood Core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass and Fusion sidewalls. These three high-quality elements enable the board to deliver fantastic performance on the water, and the Allround’s construction is designed to fit a wide range of riders from beginner through to intermediate.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Allround, please click here.
Slicer
Lightwind Reinvented
The 2020 Slicer is the ultimate light wind machine which stands out from the crowd. Blending the most advanced technologies and materials while focusing on the best possible performance, we created the Slicer. With the most advanced full carbon layup, the Slicer is exceptionally lightweight for its size. The carbon construction and step cap deck technology ensure that the board maintains its designed rocker for riding in ultra light winds. With hand-finished rails, and as the name suggests, this board flies upwind with unmatched edging.
A special light wind outline with sharper squared tips maximised surface area to squeeze the lightest wind performance out of this board. Fine-tuned medium flex of this board suits intermediate and advanced riders. It rides comfortably in choppy waters and the flat rocker with inverted outline ensure that it is an incredible lightwind board.
The Slicer has asymmetric fins position. The fins are positioned on the heel edge of the tips and in the centre of the tips. Due to the asymmetric fin position, the fins stay in the water all the time and provide better upwind ability of the Slicer.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Slicer, please click here.
Cruiser LW
Lightwind Machine
The Cruiser LW was, is, and always will be the lightwind machine. With step cap deck technology, we improved stiffness, so the board maintains its designed rocker for riding in ultra light winds. The outline with sharper squared tips maximised surface area to squeeze the lightest wind performance out of this board. The very well balanced medium flex of this board suits intermediate and advanced riders. It rides comfortably in choppy waters, and the flat rocker and inverted outline ensure that it is an incredible lightwind board.
The Cruiser LW has asymmetric fins position. The fins are positioned on the heel edge of the tips and in the centre of the tips. Due to the asymmetric fin position, the fins stay in the water all the time and provide better upwind ability of the Cruiser LW.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Cruiser LW, please click here.
Skim
Let the fun begin
The Skim has a straighter outline for improved low-end performance and upwind ability. It is a perfect toy for light wind fun and small surf conditions.
The strapless set up provides unlimited possibilities for exploring new tricks and stance positions. You can put the fins on, which see the Skim perform very well upwind, even in super lightwind conditions. Or for a nice skatey feel it’s equally happy being ridden without fins. The Skim is also great fun in smaller waves, where you can carve them up or use them as kickers for strapless tricks. Whatever your riding style or level is, the Skim is always fun to play with!
Our Skim board is produced with a full wood core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass construction and Fusion sidewalls. This construction provides comfortable medium flex, and the flat bottom shape ensures easy early planning.
The Skim board features a beautiful transparent wood core design with funky graphics and comes complete with brand new 3.0 cm Carbon fins and a self-adhesive EVA footpad, so you have the choice of riding strapless with a waxed deck, or with the footpads.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Skim, please click here.
Foils/Foilboards
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F-Lite
Ultra Small Flight Deck
F-lite is a feather-light full carbon, ultra-small low volume foil board suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. It is a high performance easy to ride board with a full diamond grip deck footpad and concave deck for easy manoeuvring during gybes. Riders who already know how to foil will appreciate its small size, low weight and dynamic transfers of energy into the foil. It features a high nose and speed rocker to generate speed quickly and get you up on the foil in no time. Packed with lots of performance, this board is also a great travel companion, plus it delivers great fun and fantastic performance on the water.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 F-Lite, please click here.
Chill
All-round Foiling Fun.
Chill is an easy-to-ride low volume all-round foil board suitable for beginners and intermediate riders. With its compact size, high nose, and speed rocker, it provides good surface area for early planning and will get you up on the foil in no time. Concave deck provides easy handling of the board while the full deck footpad comes in handy for traction and safety during wipeouts. The Chill has a fibreglass layup with a central carbon fibre stringers to increase the dynamics of transferring energy into the foil. Packed with all great features, who needs more to go foiling and Chill.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Chill, please click here.
Foils
Master
Free your mind
We are pleased to introduce a brand new foil products range. Of course, all foil products are produced in Europe.
The foils are made with the most advanced composite technology – prepreg Autoclave. Prepreg carbon fibre composites always have the perfect ratio of resin spread evenly and create the best molecular bonding. Prepreg composite lamination is a dry process, as prepreg carbon fibre composites are stored cold. Then they are CNC knife cut and hand placed into the mould. The Autoclave ensures correct pressure and heat are applied for a very specific time frame. This results in by far the best strength to weight ratio, which is essential for high-performance foils.
When designing our foils, we also thought about travel and storage convenience, so our mounting system is straightforward and quick to assemble and take apart.
Both foil boards are taking advantage of carbon fibre. While the F-lite is a full carbon ultra-light board, the Chill board has a carbon fibre stringer. When it comes to foiling, carbon is by far the most superior material for transferring energy in the fastest and most dynamic way, resulting in unmatched foiling experience.
Master is a high-performance free race foil aimed at intermediate to advanced riders. It offers high top speed, incredible upwind drive and superior stability. Smaller 560 squared centimetre surface area and high aspect ratio of the front wing create extremely low water resistance for fast acceleration and high top speed. Advanced riders will appreciate the speed of this foil for boosting even higher jumps. This foil is ideal for cruising at high speed. Riders looking to progress into foil racing will find themselves at home on the Master.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Master foil, please click here.
Up
All-round Foiling Fun
Up is a full carbon all-round freeride foil suitable for beginners and intermediate riders. It offers high manoeuvrability, medium top speed and excellent stability. Plus the larger 580 squared centimetre surface area and hydrodynamic high lift shape of the front wing push up at low speed. It is easy to get up and fun to cruise. The larger front wing makes up for a smooth ride and is easy to ride strapless. More advanced riders will appreciate the larger front wing when landing their first jumps, as it is more much stable and easier to get back up on the foil than the smaller front wings. The rear wing has a more loose shape, allowing for playful turns and fun in waves.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Up foil, please click here.
Shorty
Easy Foiling
Shorty is a full carbon all-round freeride foil, suitable for beginners and intermediate riders. The shorter 71cm mast is forgiving during crashes and makes water starts much easier. It also helps beginners get up on the foil quicker. The Shorty is a great option for shallow water spots and having fun in the waves with its playful nature. The 590 front wing has the highest lift in our range for early take off at low speed and fantastic stability. Plus, it goes upwind exceptionally well in low wind and generates medium top speed.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 Shorty foil, please click here.
ATV
All-terrain Vehicle (Wave / Surf)
The All-Terrain Vehicle has a brand new shape and construction. ATV is the most versatile surfboard we have ever made. It handles a large variety of conditions ranging from small to big waves and does not disappoint on the flat.
We are proud to announce that these boards are made in the United Kingdom with state of the art construction and attention to detail. The finish and quality are second to none. The new construction features a carbon stringer on the top and bottom for exceptional flex characteristics and FCS II fin boxes for the latest click in fins.
The ATV is shaped as a true do it all surfboard. Brand new this year is a slight double concave on the bottom, which has proven to be incredibly comfortable, making the ride super smooth. The ATV has a straighter outline, resulting in a wider tail and a slightly wider nose, which create the optimal volume and balance for the rider. Medium segmented rocker ensures good acceleration while the board stays stable in high-speed thanks to the wider outline. Small fishtail creates explosive snaps on any wave you can throw at this board.
Whatever the conditions, the ATV is always ready to deliver.
For more information on CrazyFly’s 2020 ATV, please click here.
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By Jen Tyler
Italian/Egyptian Jen Tyler grew up on the sandy beaches of the Red Sea and has been on the IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag team since 2017.
