F-one signature 2011 kite surf wave board

Pure directional surf, from knee high to double overhead, great turning, off the lip slashing, down the line riding, reef breaks. The F-One Signature is the pure directional kitesurf you have been waiting for, tested in the water of Mauritius and Cabo Verde.

For 2011, the F-One Signature series has two sizes, 5'8, 5'10, with a more roundish outline and a pin tail. The bottom has a pronounced double concave for better handling at high speed.

Surprisingly easy, the F-One Signature naturally enters the curves and goes where you want: it can do it all, from tight turns to long curves.

New also for 2011 is an ergonomic adjustable strap with a wavelock system for easy mount (based on the twin tip straplock).

Construction:

A kiteboard sustains more constraints than a standard surfboard. It endures more pressure, mainly in the upwind stage, in the chops, and during jumps. A sandwiched construction is a must-have for our sport.

F-One's research them to bamboo. The result is a light structure, super strong that absorbs those constraints. The extremely dense cellular structure of bamboo surpasses that of oak in stability and elasticity.

Bamboo is superior to wood in terms of durability and rigidity. This mighty grass is extremely solid due to high elasticity fibers lined up to the cane on the outer layer of the peel. With regards to tensile strength, bamboo matches up with tree and steel.

The use of bamboo is also environmentally responsible. It has an astonishing growth rate: the “giant bamboo” will grow 30cm to 50cm per day to reach 15 to 30 metres. Every year the “mother plant” generates several shoots allowing a full grown “forest” to be harvested after 5 years without reducing the size of the forest.

Fin Setup:

F-One use the most advanced fins available, The Future Fins Vector II profile were specifically designed for explosive radical surfing making it great for speed and releasing off the top. The Thruster fin setup will also make the radius of the turns a bit longer and will hold in the turn better.

Waveriding:

When the water starts to roll and become 3D, it is important to have the right tool. F-One Surf Boards are designed in style that will make you stand out on the water and with an attention to detail that will help you take your riding to the next level.

Carving:

When the waves are not up, you can stilll use the power of the wind and ulitimate carving shape of this surf board to your advantage. Jibing, speeding, pointing upwind – it is all great fun and freeriding starts to take on a new meaning when one of these Surf Boards is between you and the water.

Strapless Fun:

Generally kitesurfers are used to having straps that attach you to the board. Well it is no longer that simple and obvious. Riding strapless is just unbelievable fun. Standing freely on the board that is moving very fast brings much more emotions to the whole aspect of riding. The challenge of just riding and cruising make it so different and challenging that everybody should try it. The carving feeling when everything relies on the riders position and balance is multiplied by 10. Pure fun.

Surfing:

When the wind is dead and the waters are moving and rolling, there is nothing better than just paddling those waves to surf them. You can use F-One Surf boards to do so and this will be a great experience.

F-One Surfboard Sizing:

So that rider weight and varied conditions are covered there are different sizes of Surf Boards in the F-One line. You know your conditions best; but, in the spirit of keeping the drama out of choosing the right board, talk to those who are already riding or call us anytime.

F-One Signature 5'8 (172.7 x 45cm) Surf Board:

A great allround thruster board intended for light to medium sized riders. Its shape is very compact and balanced. This is a great board for use with straps whenever there are waves. Its slightly wider shape design helps to catch some slower waves and still surfs great in the real fast and big waves. This board is perfect for intermediate / medium sized riders.

F-One Signature 5'10 (177.8 x 45cm)" Surf Board:

A board for medium sized riders or for lighter wind conditions. Its general size and especially it's width is not too big so it still can be used for ripping and snapping, but surely for kitesurfing, guys between 65kg to 80kg will appreciate it more. It can be also great board for all kitesurfing beginners, who are looking for their first surfing kiteboard with more stability.

Features:

* Super strong bamboo construction outer layer still allowing the board to be light and agile.

* Can be used for use with or without a kite.

F-One Signature Surf Board Complete with:

* F-One Future Surf fins

* F-One EVA pads

* F-One Wavelock Footstraps