F-One 2016 kites, kiteboards, hyrdofoil en accessoires koop je bij Kitemana!

20.08.2015

F-One 2016 - Nieuwe kites, kiteboards en accessoires!

F-One lanceert hun nieuwe 2016 lijn kites, kiteboards en accessoires. Zie hieronder vast wat beelden en op de product pagina's vind je van allemaal een 3D model tot in detail!

F-One 2016 twintips

F-One 2016 surfboards

F-One 2016 Hydrofoil boards

Alle producten van F-One vind je hier!

Zelf willen we de kites en boards natuurlijk ook zo snel mogelijk testen om onze bevindingen te kunnen delen! Eind september zijn de nieuwe spullen leverbaar en zullen dan ook voor het eind van het jaar nog een testdag inplannen, zodat iedereen de nieuwe spullen gratis kan testen!

Dit zegt F-One zelf over hun nieuwe kites, kiteboards en accessoires...

De Bandit 9

For this 9th edition of the Bandit, we have worked essentially on the two following axes: profile refinement and the swing of the kite to improve the depower. Our designer Robert Graham has smoothed the profile down to the perfection on the whole span of the canopy. The kite is therefore more stable and performing better, with no parasitic movements. We have then modified the way the kite swings around its bridle and depowers, as well as the quality of the depowered profile. It is now more stable in static position on the beach but also in motion during flight. We have changed the fabric used on the trailing edge, which used to be 170g Dacron, for two layers of 52g canopy fabric. This makes the kite lighter while avoiding flapping.

Thanks to all these improvements the kite holds firmly its position on the edge of the flight window while riding with no forth and back movements. The continuous traction it provides is impressive whatever the wind strength. This is especially efficient for upwind riding where the Bandit will let you ride with a better angle effortlessly with good speed control. This new improved flight stability opens the way for some really stable steering, free of all parasitic movements. The bar feeling is more than ever direct, accurate and clean. In the low range the Bandit is responsive and light while in the high range the kite proves reassuring and absorbs the gust. A better performer, the Bandit is easier to send to the top of the window for the jumps and offers more hang time. The kite flies faster through the window during the loops, showing no decrease in speed before rushing back to the zenith. For unhooked riding, its stability and ability to fly close to the edge of the window enable a better pop with a progressive traction through the handle-pass moves.

After 9 years of development on the Bandit, we have yet again improved and refined each size for its program :

Larger kites of 11m² or more are optimized for light air riding with a particular focus on lightness and maneuverability which are critical on these sizes. They offer an unprecedented amount of power per square meter and an improved behavior in the upper range.

Sizes of 8-9-10m² are super-efficient in any kind of winds and disciplines.

The smaller 5-6-7m² kites are targeted at wave riding. Control of the speed of the kite has been improved to help you focus on your carving lines while surfing. Superior control in the upper range and overall comfort are also proofs of the significant developments made towards wave riding as much as the gains in stability, the improvements in bar feeling and maneuverability.

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F-One Bandit 9 3D

F-One Surfboards

F-One Mitu Pro Model 2016
For its 3rd edition, Mitu Monteiro’s pro model surfboard keeps on getting better with some new refinements on the bottom shape and some stunning new graphics. This bestselling and high performance board has been specifically designed for strapless riding from the bottom to the deck and will boost your riding skills in freestyle, waves and free surfing! The Mitu Monteiro Pro Model receives the proven HD foam flex composite construction which improves the board so much thanks to its flexibility and comfort. This includes a high density foam sandwich, with optimized flex to improve reliability, provide outstanding comfort and better maneuverability while keeping the boards lighter. The heel shock absorber featured on the deck softens all impacts and landings for the rider while increasing the board durability. With the compact outline and rounded nose, we have achieved a shorter board which maintains great directional stability.

Looking at the bottom, we have used a very deep single concave that extends all the way back to the fins. This guarantees an early planning with sharp accelerations on and off the surf while helping out dealing with the chop. The two smaller sizes, 5’4 and 5’6 benefit from a bit more rocker on the tail to achieve more maneuverability and control, especially in the surf On the two larger sizes, 5’8 and 5’10, the concave has been reduced slightly around the fins to make the board easier and more progressive in the turns and while carving. Width is optimized for each size to make the tricks easier and get a more responsive board. Yet the general outline remains rather wide to get a lot of lift and make the most of the waves’ energy. A lot of work went into the deck with the Camel deck shape that helps nesting your feet into the board to achieve great control. The grab rail at the front helps out during the tricks. The Mitu Monteiro boards are all equipped with a tri-fin setup for a faster ride and a lighter weight for the tricks.

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F-One Signature 2016
The Signature boards are designed for pure surfing with a shape that comes out of a long evolution of our kite surfboards. With the Camel drive deck shape, the volume has been maximized in the middle sections of the boards before fading out towards the tail to keep the rear foot as low as possible for better control. The heel shock absorber featured on deck makes sure all impacts feel softer for the rider to achieve a smoother ride and increases the board durability. The rail is thick and rounded towards the nose to make the board more forgiving with more stability and support from the front sections.
The new bottom shape features a single concave on the front half of the board, evolving further aft into a straight V shape at the fins. The concave provides a smoother ride and a better balance while the V tail ensures the board remains super responsive. Switching from one rail to the other is quick and simple as the board enters the turns with ease, gaining also in maneuverability thanks to its round pin tail.

2016 sees the introduction of a new 5’8’’ to complement the 5’10’’ which share the same shape and feel on the water. Benefitting from more volume and length, the 5’10’’ will fit the larger riders or the larger waves. Being slightly shorter, the 5’8’’ will let you carve the most radical turns and rollers with a more compact board under your feet. Compact, stable and responsive the Signature boards are made for surfing in any kind of waves or conditions, benefiting from their well balanced and really intuitive shape. These boards are able to carve short turns as well as long and fast curves effortlessly. Surfing becomes such a pleasure when you can focus on the waves and not on how to get your board moving. Just look ahead, these boards will follow !
For strapless riding the Signature complements the Mitu Monteiro range for those looking for a narrower board or for the typical stormy European conditions with a steep chop. The pad extends a long way forward specifically for riding strapless with a wider stance. The Signature boards are equipped with a quattro fin setup for maximum pivoting ability and a perfect grip even when carving aggressively.

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Platinium³ Bindings

Three tuning axes to set the Platinium³ Bindings on the board for an optimum riding position :

Angle: from 0° to 24°, you can select the foot angle that fits you the best.

Foot Position: you can slide the Platinium³ Bindings forth or back on the board to place your feet at the right distance from the edge of the board.

Stance: all F-One boards offer three settings for the spacing of your feet.

Three types of controls depending on the size of your feet for an amazing comfort :

Length

Width

Height

A refined construction :

Dual-density pad for an optimized comfort: white EVA areas are denser for a better support while the grey EVA areas are softer for more comfort.

Combination of a fine anti-slip texture with a layer of thermoformed EVA to offer a perfect grip.

Assembly based on a light but solid base plate.

The Platinium³ Bindings form a block which can be positioned and fastened easily on the boards (requiring only two screws). They can also be transported easily without losing your finely tuned setup.

An ergonomic pad shape :

Optimized slope: the whole pad is canted towards the inside of the board to keep the feet perpendicular to the legs.

Dedicated grab ridge in toe area.

Specific support area under the foot arch.

Wide heel area to let you angle your foot as you feel like depending on your riding.

Lateral comfort flanges to protect your feet from the plastic straplocks.

A new generation footstrap :

A thermoformed structure combined with a triple density EVA core provide the footstraps with an ideal comfort and support.

Super resistant comfort neoprene.

F-One Foilboards 2016

Available in three different widths, these boards were created to be 100% dedicated to foiling with tailored characteristics to meet the requirements of this new discipline. Compact in design to reduce the wind drag, the top deck of the F-ONE foilboards is concaved to maximize comfort and control. The bottom is particularly shaped and uses a precisely tuned concave with side Vs, combined with a strong nose rocker to soften the impact when the board touches down. The rails are high and inverted to reduce drag when the board meets the water while edging hard upwind. With its large volume and width, the 51 is forgiving for the beginners and offers a lot of room for feet placement. Its compact shape and the 2016 evolutions such as the pinched tail outline also make this board very progressive and suited for all levels of practice. The 49 is targeted at riders who have already mastered their foil and are keen to get more performances out of it. With its moderate width, this board will let you edge harder upwind with reduced weight and wind drag. Available with a carbon construction for a more responsive and featherweight board.

Official racing board of the F-ONE team, the 47 is the ultimate foil racing weapon with its narrow outline and recessed deck bringing more control. Available with a carbon construction for performances worthy of a Goldcup podium. Equipped with multiple attachment points to facilitate tuning and with the all-conical KFBOX for an easy assembly these boards offer compatibility with most of the foils available on the market. With three sizes and two types of construction available (carbon or glass fiber), the range is perfectly suited to all types of riding levels.

Mitu Pro Model Convertible 2016
We also decided to offer a board that was a 2 for 1. Everyone is aware that kiteboarding is an expensive sports. We have therefore decided to offer the Mitu Monteiro pro model surf in 5’6’’ / 5’8’’ / 5’10’’ in its “convertible” version (ie: equipped with a KF-BOX). The deep concave on the bottom of the board provides great acceleration to lift off easily while the proven rocker and outline of the board make the transitions really easy and progressive when they are done on the water.

The large pad designed for strapless riding enable a wide riding stance for maximum comfort and stability. With its very efficient and all around shape combined with the construction HD foam flex composite, tough and light, the surf Mitu Monteiro Convertible is the perfect board to stop worrying about missing a session without loading your quiver.

F-One Hydrofoil 2016

Accessible and really progressive, the F-One Kitefoil is the new weapon of choice to not only ride, but truly fly over the water. Foiling is more than a new discipline; it’s a whole new world. The F-One kitefoil has been developed with the most experienced foil riders and every element of the foil has been designed to deliver the best imaginable experience out on the water whether you are about to start or if you already master the magic of foiling. With innovation deeply rooted into its DNA, the F-One team has worked tirelessly to design, engineer, test and optimize this new piece of equipment. The shapes and profiles have been carefully selected and optimized by F-One’s in-house naval architect and the foil assembly concept was completely thought back towards ease of use.