Description

Kite-course racing is rapidly gaining momentum and the demand for competitive light wind boards is now greater than ever. In the ongoing development to push the light wind boundaries and upwind performance to the absolute max, North's third generation Race Ltd Board is once again leading the charge.

 

The 2011 North Race Ltd features a shorter, wider design with more volume that will carry you through the lightest wind lulls. An optimized rocker makes the Race Ltd incredibly smooth and controllable through the chop and you will never have to worry about stuffing the nose when you're flying down wind towards the finish line.

 

The extremely domed deck allows you to maintain lateral pressure for optimal board trimming to maximize your upwind angle. The 2011 Race Ltd. also features CNC-cut G-10 quad fins and Textreme® Carbon construction that is not only performance enhancing, but also extremely light, reducing weight by 20% over conventional carbon construction.

 

If you're looking to get out in the lightest possible breeze or blazing around the race course, the North Race Ltd is the absolute performance leader.

 

Construction / Technology:

 

Textreme Spread Low Technology:
The patented TeXtreme® spread tow makes the composite 20% lighter, with unprecedented performance. The main reason is that the fibres are straighter in TeXtreme® than in standard carbon reinforcement. As a result of the optimized fibre structure, the end product will hold a large amount of carbon fibers, at a minimum size and weight. The outcome of the unique technology is a board with high fiber volume fraction, low weight and enhanced strength.

 

High Pressure Technology:
Custom Epoxy / EPS / Wood Sandwich

Derived form windsurf technology; the construction features a high strength to weight ratio with great resistance to dents and perforations, resulting in durable and high performance surf style kiteboards.

 

For 2011, North have put a strong focus on optimizing the flex and dampening properties, bringing the feeling and performance close to that of a traditional Clarkfoam / Polyester custom board.

 

A new high density "surf-style" core has been developed together with a wood sandwich / multiaxial fibre glass layup, optimizing flex, torsion and dampening.

 

All of North's surfboards are made using an epoxy sandwich construction. The advantage of this construction is that, basically, it is lighter and stronger than conventional surfboard construction. However, it is often difficult to achieve the same "feel" as a conventional board. North's new layups are optimized to achieve the desired amount of flex and dampening while still keeping it light and lively (and not too hard or bouncy feeling).

 

The boards also have a bamboo skin top and bottom. The bamboo itself has excellent dampening properties which work wonders for the overall feel of the board. The bamboo skin also makes the boards really resistant to pressure dents and dings. There are also reinforcements under the heels as well as on ding prone areas like the nose and tail and around the fin boxes.

 

Together with a high glossy polished finish, the North 2011 surfboard range has both the looks and peformance of a custom board but with far superior durability.

 

North Race Ltd 2011 180 x 59cm:
Developed for riders wanting the ultimate upwind performance when racing in light or strong wind conditions.

 

North Race Ltd 2011 Key Features:

• Amazing Upwind Ability
• Carving and Control at High Speed
• Easy Jibing
• Quad-Fin
• Custom Epoxy Wood Sandwich
• Fast as Lightning
• Light and Durable Construction
• Future Fin System
• Extremely stable through chop
• Strapped or Strapless
• Dual Density Pads

Complete with:

• North Traction Pad
• North Directional Footstraps
• North Race Fin Set

North Kiteboarding Freet Kitesurf Directional / Wave Board RRP: £1149.00 Race Ltd 2011 : £1149.00

 

Wind Range

North Race Ltd 2011 Kiteboard Wind Range
Model	< 55 to 75kg	70 - 90kg	85kg >
164cm	* / ***	* / ***	*/ ***
Key	* Small Waves	*** Medium Waves	**** Big Waves

Features

North Race Ltd 2011 180 x 59cm:
Developed for riders wanting the ultimate upwind performance when racing in light or strong wind conditions.

 

North Race Ltd 2011 Key Features:

• Amazing Upwind Ability
• Carving and Control at High Speed
• Easy Jibing
• Quad-Fin
• Custom Epoxy Wood Sandwich
• Fast as Lightning
• Light and Durable Construction
• Future Fin System
• Extremely stable through chop
• Strapped or Strapless
• Dual Density Pads

Complete with:

• North Traction Pad
• North Directional Footstraps
• North Race Fin Set

High Pressure Technology:
Custom Epoxy / EPS / Wood Sandwich

Derived form windsurf technology; the construction features a high strength to weight ratio with great resistance to dents and perforations, resulting in durable and high performance surf style kiteboards.

 

For 2011, North have put a strong focus on optimizing the flex and dampening properties, bringing the feeling and performance close to that of a traditional Clarkfoam / Polyester custom board.

 

A new high density "surf-style" core has been developed together with a wood sandwich / multiaxial fibre glass layup, optimizing flex, torsion and dampening.

 

All of North's surfboards are made using an epoxy sandwich construction. The advantage of this construction is that, basically, it is lighter and stronger than conventional surfboard construction. However, it is often difficult to achieve the same "feel" as a conventional board. North's new layups are optimized to achieve the desired amount of flex and dampening while still keeping it light and lively (and not too hard or bouncy feeling).

 

The boards also have a bamboo skin top and bottom. The bamboo itself has excellent dampening properties which work wonders for the overall feel of the board. The bamboo skin also makes the boards really resistant to pressure dents and dings. There are also reinforcements under the heels as well as on ding prone areas like the nose and tail and around the fin boxes.

 

Together with a high glossy polished finish, the North 2011 surfboard range has both the looks and peformance of a custom board but with far superior durability.

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