In Focus: CrazyFly 2017 Product Overview: Twin Tips & Surfboards
Features / Thu 12th Jan, 2017 @ 12:00 am
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CrazyFly has been producing high-quality kites and boards in their own factory located in Europe since 1999. With their 2017 range looking as sharp as ever, and the kites looking as bright as ever, their small but mighty range offers something for everyone! Let’s take a look at the 2017 range!
Twin Tips
Elite
Freeride/ Freestyle
CrazyFly is redefining the future of the ultimate kiteboard. Blending together the most advanced technologies and materials while focusing on the best possible performance, we created the Elite. It displays the sensuality of high performance and possesses the elegance of pure, uncompromising design. The Elite is a masterpiece of extreme light weight engineering and demonstrates the outstanding expertise of CrazyFly in all areas of carbon fiber technology. To complement its superiority, the Elite board comes in a one of a kind custom tailored hard case. Performance wise, the Elite was designed as a high end freeride board. As with every carbon board, the Elite has quite a lot of pop and dynamics, so the load ‘n’ pop will not disappoint. The Elite is very different when compared to a traditional full carbon board. Even though it is a full carbon board, it does not feel too stiff at all. Because the HMX-CF carbon is so strong, we were able to use only one layer on each side, and the board remains highly flexible, giving the Elite a very comfortable medium flex. Due to its extreme light weight, it is very simple to maneuver and thanks to the shape, it handles chop extremely well. Overall, the Elite beats just about any other board we have made so far.
Sizes: 132 x 41, 136 x 41, 140 x 42
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Raptor LTD
Freeride/ Freestyle
The CrazyFly Raptor Limited is a high performance freeride freestyle board for intermediate to expert riders. This board does not need much introduction. Raptor Limited is one of the best boards we have ever made. Extremely light full carbon masterpiece with Gullwing Double Concave Channels. Buttery soft in chop, yet dynamic for high end freeride and freestyle. The full carbon construction provides loads of pop while the shape gives the board that smooth feel we all enjoy. For 2017, we introduced a brand new Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board. The micro channels on this foil help the board track and go upwind better. The foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more reluctant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye catching premium look.
Sizes: 132 x 41, 136 x 41, 140 x 42
Raptor
Freeride/ Freestyle
The Raptor is a freeride freestyle high performance board for intermediate to advanced rider level, it will bring never before experienced ride feelings. Thanks to a Multi Channel bottom shape and V tips, the Raptor has the perfect balance between speed and grip. The Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails for ultimate edging and amazing upwind. For 2017, we introduced a brand new Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board. The micro channels on this foil help the board track and go upwind better. The foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more reluctant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye catching premium look. Raptor’s construction layup combines multi axial fiberglass and brand new X carbon. This construction is a little bit softer than the previous Raptor boards, making it more comfortable. The X carbon provides for plenty of pop to pull off tricks. Light Up sidewalls are stronger and lighter than ever with an attractive color changing look.
Sizes: 132 x 41, 135 x 41, 135 x 43, 137 x 41, 137 x 43, 140 x 42
Bulldozer
Freestyle/Wakestyle
The 2017 Bulldozer is a freestyle/wakestyle crossover board for intermediate to expert riders. On the bottom, the Bulldozer has a Quattro concave in the middle section of the board. The Quattro concave shape provides superior edging, comfort, and softest landings. Towards the tips, the Quattro concave changes into Hexa concave for more stiffness and ultra load ‘n’ pop. This board is shaped and constructed to be pushed hard, and it delivers amazing power on the water. We have reinforced the Bulldozer’s construction with Uni-directional Kevlar throughout the whole length of the board. The Kevlar is a high strength and low weight composite and is used in military and space industries. Plus, we added a Spread Tow Carbon reinforcement in the center 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. Brand new Light Up sidewalls are stronger and lighter than ever with an attractive color changing look.
Sizes: 135 x 41, 140 x 42, 143 x 43
Addict
Freestyle/Wakestyle
The Addict is a freestyle wakestyle crossover board for advanced to expert riders. It is designed and constructed to push the limits. Right Angle Channels on the tips and Edge Control Track provide plenty of grip. Riding the Addict without fins makes it ideal for hitting kickers and sliders while kiting, or at cable parks. Construction is rock solid and can take plenty of abuse. The X carbon, Kevlar, and optimized flex provide explosive pop while the larger rocker makes landings incredibly smooth. Light Up sidewalls are stronger and lighter than ever with an attractive color changing look.
Sizes: 136 x 41, 139 x 42, 142 x 43
Shox Green
Freeride
The 2017 Shox Green is the ultimate upwind machine and the most comfortable freeride board in our range for intermediate to advanced riders.We are extremely proud to offer the most environmentally friendly kiteboard. With help from our supplier, new technologies, and new machinery, we are able to produce the Shox Green edition kiteboard with almost zero waste in production. The Shox Green takes advantage of Multi Channel bottom shape and Concave Tips which provide unmatched upwind perfomance and increase the overall all-round abilities of the board. Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails and sharper edging. The construction layup combines Recycled fiberglass and X carbon on the deck for a dynamic feel and optimized pop. Full wood core and the Multi Channel Bottom shape make up for the most comfortable freeride and top notch upwind performance.
Sizes: 132 x 41, 136 x 41, 140 x 42
Girls
Freeride
For 2017 the Girls board was completely redesigned. The brand new Multi Channel bottom shape and Concave Tips provide unmatched upwind perfomance and increase the overall all-round abilities of the board. The new Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails and sharper edging. The Girls board is a very comfortable freeride board customized for the ladies. Not only the graphics, but the construction, insert position and straps are all customized for girls. Construction wise we source the finest selection of tip-to-tip CNC Shaped Wood Core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass and Light Up 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 and advanced riders looking for a comfortable freeride board with enough pop to nail tricks.
Sizes: 132 x 41, 135 x 41
Allround
Freeride
The Allround received a brand new outline and single concave bottom. The tips are now more squared providing a larger surface area for better upwind performance while the single 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 3T Wood Core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass and Light Up side walls. 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.
Sizes: 135 x 40, 138 x 40, 138 x 43, 145 x 42, 145 x 44, 145 x 48
Cruiser Double
Freeride
Cruiser Double features inserts positions for two sets of bindings. As the name suggests, the Cruiser Double can take two riders on board at the same time. A great tool for introducing newcomers to kiteboarding and for sharing our beautiful sport. The name sums it up perfectly: Cruising around, having fun and enjoying the ride. The Cruiser boards are well known for their outstanding upwind ability and the Cruiser Double is no exception. With double weight on the board, we made sure the construction is a bit stiffer, so there are no sacrifices to flying upwind.
Sizes: 154 x 44
Cruiser
Lightwind
Cruiser is a light wind machine with proven shape and construction. The name sums it up perfectly: Cruising around, having fun and enjoying the ride even in the lightest winds. But of course, this board can handle a lot more than that… Due to its unique core construction and extremely light layers of carbon, the Cruiser can also be seriously abused. 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 squared outline ensure that it is an incredible lightwind board. The Cruiser has the lightest and strongest wood core in our entire range, which is reinforced with carbon ensuring that the board is very light – even in the bigger sizes.
Sizes: 145 x 44, 145 x 48
Cruiser LW
Lightwind
The Cruiser LW was, is, and always will be the ultimate lightwind machine. The name sums it up perfectly: Cruising around, having fun and enjoying the ride even in the lightest winds. But of course, this board can handle a lot more than that… Due to its unique core construction and extremely light layers of fiberglass, the Cruiser LW can also be seriously abused. 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 assymetric fins position. The fins are positioned on the heel edge of the tips and in the center 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.
Sizes: 154 x 44, 160 x 44
Skim
The Skim has a straighter outline for improved the 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. Our Skim board is produced with a full wood core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass construction and Ligt Up 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 Razor fins and a self adhesive EVA footpad so you have the choice of riding strapless with a waxed deck, or with the footpads.
Size: 135 x 48
Surfboards
ATV Custom
The All Terrain Vehicle is the most versatile board in our range. The ATV was designed and developed with Tommy Gaunt, who has been shredding waves all over Australia, Antigua, Cornwall and Scotland, so the board handles a large variety of conditions ranging from small to big waves. With a medium rocker, the ATV planes early and generates speed. Even at high speed, the board has plenty of grip and is easy to handle. This makes it the best choice for riders looking to get into the kitesurfing discipline. For 2017, the ATV has not only a brand new construction, but is now coming from a new factory in Europe. The new ultra light construction is as close to a proper surfboard as a kitesurfboard can get. There is no bamboo reinforcement, so the ATV now offers amazing flex and a real smooth surf feel. It is very forgiving and comfortable to ride. Under back foot heels, we use carbon fiber reinforcements, so the tail can hold a lot of pressure. Overall the new ATV is lighter, durable, more flexible and overall a lot nicer to ride.
Sizes: 5´10´´ x 19´´, 6´0´´ x 19 1/8´´
Strapless
The Strapless is designed for newschool freestyle strapless tricks, small waves and light wind conditions. For 2017, the Strapless has not only a brand new PU core and Polyurethane resin construction, but is now coming from a new factory in Europe. Overall, the new construction is lighter, but still strong enough for Strapless air trick landings. The deck is reinforced with Bamboo for added strength and more dynamic feel. The Strapless has a wide outline, lots of volume and and the biggest surface area in our range. With these properties and a thruster fin set up, the Strapless gets going really early even in light wind conditions. It will also not disappoint for surfing small waves. The strapless feels light, lively and is a lot of fun to ride no matter if the wind and waves are hauling or not.
Sizes: 5´8´´ x 19 1/8´´, 6´0´´ x 19 7/8´´
Strike
The Strike delivers maximum performance in small to medium surf and works great for strapless freestyle tricks. It features a cut off nose shape for powered snappy turning and straighter outline for more control in the chop. This outline allows the Strike to have as much volume as regular surfboard shapes, even with the cut off nose. The volume of the board is more centered under the rider’s feet and provides easier and more precise control. With a wider center, straighter outline and cut off nose, the Strike is extremely easy to ride. For 2017, the Strike is made in Europe and features a PU core and Polyurethane resin construction. Overall, the new construction is lighter, but still strong enough for air trick landings. The deck is reinforced with Bamboo for added strength and more dynamic feel. If you are looking for an easy to ride dynamic board for small to medium surf and some strapless airs, the Strike is the right choice.
Sizes: 5´4´´ x 18 1/2´´, 5´6´´ x 18 1/2´´
By Georgina Monti
Georgina Monti is an enthusiastic kitesurfer from England, who spends most of her time escaping to the Caribbean for the perfect wind and waves.
