The Kite Mag

THE BIG PICTURE

The Kiatta is the best allrounder for any conditions, the solution for riders wanting one board. The Barracuda is a well-rounded, do-it-all, high-end performance board. It is a fast board that grips the water and delivers superb hold in extreme conditions, but is easy to ride and comfortable in both light and strong winds. The Maquina is our classic thruster with a pure surfboard feel so you can charge the biggest swells and ride fast down walls of water. The C.O.T.A.N. can be used for wave riding or is perfect for progressing in strapless freestyle. The We used our 27 years of experience to completely revise the surfboard construction process resulting in one of the most innovative methods of construction. The boards are a high-tech product that provide maximum durability, lightness and flex for different conditions and riders. We are the only brand using high-density, high definition, molded EPS cores, which are then injected with 36kg/m3 density EPS pieces through the use of steam and pressure that blows polystyrene into the mold. The result is a perfect mono-block core that is 40% more resistant and with perfect surface definition compared to a classic CNC-shaped board. Both boards have glass and bamboo layup that make the board super flexible to ride and impact resistant. The Pro construction has a carbon stringer and parabolic carbon rails resulting in a board with a progressive smooth flex and a strong shape memory, with the perfect blend of weight and strength for high performance. Finally there is a painted matt finish to provide UV protection. Yes that’s right. We’ve kept the C.O.T.A.N. Flight as tough and light as possible so it is suitable for foiling. Both are the same shape – compact with a swallow tail, C.O.T.A.N. standing for ‘cut off tail and nose’! Both have thin rails and a thin profile so they are easy to maneuver and control. The Flight comes with 4 x M8 screw inserts for the foil. Its swallow tail improves stability, allowing for more aggressive turns when wave riding or when pushing to get maximum pop for strapless freestyle. The tail maintains surface area so you’ll experience reduced drag and increased speed in smaller surf. . The Varial has a strapless freestyle dedicated shape – razor sharp rails, deep bottom channels and super thin profile. This enhances handling, stability and control, and will set the foundation for a high level of strapless freestyle. The deep bottom channels increase water flow for tracking and control at high speeds and landings, and you will have enough surface area to generate speed. The Varial’s bat tail is the best shape for strapless tricks, the removed area giving bite and the remaining tail area acting like a little fin creating extra directional feel.

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