In Focus: CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Product Overview
Features / Fri 14th Sep, 2018 @ 1:30 pm
CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 products are out, and they are undoubtedly amongst the most durable kites and boards on the market. This year, CrazyFly is guaranteeing a three years warranty for all 2019 kites and boards. Feast your eyes on the new range, right here!
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CrazyFly 2019 Kites
Hyper
High-performance Freeride
Meet the long-awaited king of the air. This rocket launcher of a kite takes you to the moon and back, from zero to hero, in a split second, it delivers. With the most durable five strut kite frame we have ever made, the Hyper is rock solid. No fuzz in the air, just pure lift, glide and smooth touch down. With exceptionally light bar pressure, it gives power on demand and ultimate control for this big air boosting kiteloop machine. The 2019 Hyper – Go big or go home!
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The Sculpt
Freeride / Freestyle / Foil
The 2019 CrazyFly Sculp is a versatile all-around performer, suitable for a wide range of riders and styles. It delivers consistency in all riding disciplines and offers incredible wind range and ease of use.
The Sculp has a high aspect ratio, which makes the kite slim and dynamic. Flat Delta shape offers smooth, stable, and predictable flight with progressive power delivery and amazing jumping, for a three strut all-around kite. The Sculp is renowned for its low end and works exceptionally well for foiling.
Exclusive to CrazyFly, we use Triplex, the most advanced ripstop material on the market. Triplex has by far the best strength to weight ratio, and with triple coating its durability is unmatched. The coating protects the fabric from UV rays, salt and abrasive objects, such as sand. Triple coating and three ripstop yarns ensure the lowest possible elongation and deterioration of the material.
For 2019, we have re-worked multiple details on the construction of the Sculp, such as brand new fluid flow struts, redesigned wingtips with more dacron and lab tested seams.
The Sculp pushes the limits of strength, rigidity, and weight of the kite. With Strategic Dacron placement and Tailored Canopy, we created the most compact kite, and the resulting performance is breathtaking.
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Tango
Unhooked Freestyle
The 2019 Tango is a freestyle kite for advanced to expert riders looking to unhook and ride hard. With the updated bridle set up, the tango now produces that much needed slack for handle passes, making it the perfect companion for progressing into the next kiteboarding level. The Tango is a modern open C-shape kite with lots of pull, power, and pop. It turns quickly with predictable power and moves exactly where the rider wants it to go. Powered kite loops come with ease, plus the Tango provides amazing upwind abilities.
The Tango has short, completely squared wingtips and short linked bridle without pulleys or sliders for ultimate response and direct bar feel.
For 2019, we have re-worked multiple details on the construction of the Tango, such as brand new fluid flow struts, redesigned wingtips with more dacron and lab tested seams.
The Tango pushes the limits of strength, rigidity, and weight of the kite. With Strategic Dacron placement and Tailored Canopy, we created the most compact kite, and the resulting performance is breathtaking.
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CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Freeride/Freestyle Boards
Elite
Freeride / Freestyle
CrazyFly is redefining the future of the ultimate kiteboard. Blending the most advanced technologies and materials while focusing on the best possible performance, we created the second version of the Elite board. It displays the sensuality of high performance and possesses the elegance of pure, uncompromising design. The Elite is a masterpiece of extremely lightweight engineering and demonstrates the outstanding expertise of CrazyFly in all areas of carbon fibre technology.
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. Unlike other carbon boards, we believe the Elite II is the most flexible carbon board out there. It is comfortable to ride. Due to its extreme light weight, it is very simple to manoeuvre and thanks to the double concave bottom shape, it handles chop exceptionally well.
Brand new layup features two layers of carbon on the top and two on the bottom. One layer is the complex 4T5 carbon with 45 degree angled fibres for optimal torsion flex, which makes the board stiffer in the heel to toe direction. This is topped with a brand news HMX-CF2 carbon which gives the board strength along the length of the board. The HMX-CF2 carbon is the thinnest, lightest and highest tensile strength carbon material. Thanks to its properties it provides a very comfortable medium flex.
With a patent-pending Air Inside Core technology, we were able to save another 140 grams compared to the previous Elite. This makes the Elite II the lightest board in the world.
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Raptor LTD
Freeride / Freestyle
Raptor LTD is a true legend in our board range, and It is one of the best boards we have ever made. The 2019 Raptor LTD also comes in a Neon version for customers who prefer better visibility of the board in dark water.
Sticking to its core properties of a high end freeride/freestyle board, it remains a full carbon, an ultralight masterpiece. The 2019 Raptor LTD features an Ellipse double concave shape in the centre of the bottom for unmatched comfort and Double V tips for better grip when popping. Buttery soft in chop, yet dynamic for high end freeride and freestyle. The latest complex 4T5 Carbon on the bottom of the board makes the new LTD even more comfortable and smoother, especially in choppy water. This new carbon weave which provides much more flex without sacrificing the strength. Plus the new weave is thinner and requires less epoxy resulting in 0,1 kg weight saving per board compared to 2017 models.
CrazyFly exclusive and latest in tech, the Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board helps the board track and go upwind better thanks to its microchannels. The Nano Glide skin foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more resistant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye-catching premium look.
The Raptor LTD works best with Hexa LTD Bindings for unmatched comfort and board feel.
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For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Raptor LTD, please click here.
Raptor LTD Neon
Freeride / Freestyle
Raptor LTD Neon became our top selling board in its first year, which says everything about how good this board is. It has the same great shape and full carbon construction as the regular Raptor LTD, but the Neon has bright colours to make it more visible in dark waters. This comes especially handy for riders who progress and often body drag back to the board after crashing.
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Raptor
Freeride / Freestyle
For 2019 the Raptor received a complete makeover with a brand new shape and brand new layup. It remains a freeride freestyle high-performance board for intermediate to advanced rider level.
The new shape features an edge control track on the bottom for added grip and a subtle centre Vee for more speed under control. Brand new Triaxial 45-degree Eglass layup ensures higher heel to toe stiffness for increased pop and more flex along the length of the board for added comfort and softer landings. Brand new double carbon stringers on the deck and bottom give the new Raptor a new dynamic feel. The Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails for ultimate edging and amazing upwind.
CrazyFly exclusive and latest in tech, the Nano Glide Skin on the bottom of the board helps the board track and go upwind better thanks to its microchannels. The Nano Glide skin foil has better gliding properties and generates speed quicker, plus it is more resistant to scratches. The top of the board has a brand new matt overprint for that eye-catching premium look.
The Raptor works best with Hexa Bindings for unmatched comfort and board feel.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Raptor, please click here.
Bulldozer
Freestyle
The 2019 Bulldozer is shaped and constructed to be pushed hard, and it delivers incredible power on the water. It continues to sit in the freestyle/wakestyle crossover aimed at intermediate to advanced riders who like to ride aggressively. The Bulldozer is an excellent choice for riding with wake bindings.
The shape features a deep centre concave for added comfort and a smoother feel. Along the centre concave, we created two split V channels for more grip and better upwind tracking. They also play a big part for load ‘n’ pop trick which is also supported by triple concave tips. The Bulldozer continues to be the fastest board in our range so that you can transfer all the speed into your jumps and boosts. If you like to push the gas pedal, the Bulldozer is the right choice.
We have reinforced the Bulldozer’s construction with Uni-directional Kevlar throughout the whole length of the board. 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 centre 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.
The Bulldozer is compatible and works great with both Hexa Bindings and wake bindings. The board is equipped with brand new 3.0 cm Razor fins for the ultimate grip if required.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Bulldozer, please click here.
Shox
Freeride
The 2019 Shox is the ultimate upwind machine and the most comfortable freeride board in our range for intermediate to advanced riders. It is the most flexible board in our range providing ultimate comfort.
The Shox takes advantage of multi-channel bottom shape and brand new V Tips which provide unmatched upwind performance and increase the overall all-round abilities of the board. Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails and sharper edging. The construction layup consists purely of Recycled fibreglass for comfortable soft flex.
The environmental aspect of this board did not sacrifice anything regarding performance on the water. The Shox works a treat! Full wood core and the Multi-Channel Bottom shape make up for the most comfortable freeride and top notch upwind performance.
This board works best with Hexa Bindings for unmatched comfort and board feel.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Shox, please click here.
Allround
Freeride
The 2019 Allround continues to impress. If you are looking for a high-quality kiteboard which performs well, looks cool, and has a very attractive price tag, then the Allround is the board for you.
Brand new for 2019, the Allround has a step cap deck technology for improved flex pattern. The Allround has a proven outline and a 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 Upside 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.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Allround, please click here.
Girls
Freeride
Comfort, style, and performance are the building blocks for a functional girl specific board. Our Girl’s board has always been specially designed for girls – with an appropriate construction and proper adjustments to suit the needs of girl kitesurfers.
The Girls board benefits from the multi-channel bottom shape and new V Tips, which provide unmatched upwind performance and increase the load n’ pop abilities. The Step Cap deck technology allows for thinner rails and sharper edging.
The board is a very comfortable freeride board customised for the ladies. Not only the graphics but also the construction, insert positions and straps are all tailored for girls. Construction wise we source the finest selection of tip-to-tip CNC Shaped Wood Core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass, and Light Upside 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. Designed for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a comfortable freeride board with enough pop to nail tricks.
The Girls board works best with brand new Hexa Bindings S-size for unmatched comfort and board feel. The Girls board is also compatible with wake bindings.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Girls, please click here.
CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Lightwind Boards
Slicer
Lightwind
The 2019 Slicer is a brand new addition to our board range, and it stands out from the crowd. Blending the most advanced technologies and materials while focusing on the best possible performance, we created the Slicer. With the most advanced full carbon layup, the Slicer is an extremely lightweight board for its size. The carbon construction and step cap deck technology ensure that the board maintains its designed rocker for riding in ultra light winds. With hand finished rails, and as the name suggests, this board flies upwind with unmatched edging.
A brand new outline with sharper squared tips maximised surface area to squeeze the lightest wind performance out of this board. Fine-tuned medium flex of this board suits intermediate and advanced riders. It rides comfortably in choppy waters and the flat rocker with an inverted outline to ensure that it is an incredible light wind board.
The Slicer has asymmetric fins position. The fins are positioned on the heel edge of the tips and in the centre of the tips. Due to the asymmetric fin position, the fins stay in the water all the time and provide the better upwind ability of the Cruiser LW.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Slicer, please click here.
Cruiser
Lightwind
The 2019 Cruiser received a complete makeover. With new step cap deck technology, we improved stiffness, so the board maintains its designed rocker for riding in ultra light winds. The Cruiser is a light wind 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 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 to ensure that it is an incredible light wind 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.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Cruiser, please click here.
Cruiser LW
Lightwind
The Cruiser LW was, is, and always will be the ultimate light wind machine. For 2019 The Cruiser LW received a complete makeover. With new step cap deck technology, we improved stiffness, so the board maintains its designed rocker for riding in ultra light winds — the new outline with sharper squared tips maximised surface area to squeeze the lightest wind performance out of this board. 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 light wind board.
The Cruiser LW has asymmetric fins position. The fins are positioned on the heel edge of the tips and in the centre of the tips. Due to the asymmetric fin position, the fins stay in the water all the time and provide the better upwind ability of the Cruiser LW.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Cruiser LW, please click here.
Skim
Lightwind
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 light wind 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.
Whatever your riding style or level is, the Skim is always fun to play with.
Our Skimboard is produced with a full wood core, Multi Axial Fiber Glass construction, and Light Up sidewalls. This construction provides comfortable medium flex, and the flat bottom shape ensures easy early planning.
The Skimboard 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.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Skim, please click here.
CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Foil Boards
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F-Lite
Foil
F-lite is feather-light full carbon, ultra-small low volume foil board suitable for intermediate to advanced riders. It is a high-performance easy-to-ride board with a full diamond grip deck footpad and concave deck for easy manoeuvring during gybes.
Riders who already know how to foil will appreciate its small size, low weight and dynamic transfers of energy into the foil. It features a high nose and speed rocker to generate speed quickly and get you up on the foil in no time. Packed with lots of performance, this board is also a great travel companion, plus it delivers great fun and amazing performance on the water.
For more information on CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 F-Lite Foil, please click here.
Chill
Foil
Chill is an easy-to-ride, low volume, all-round foil board suitable for beginners and intermediate riders. With its compact size high nose and speed rocker, it provides a good surface area for early planning and will get you up on the foil in no time. A concave deck provides easy handling of the board while the full deck footpad comes in handy for traction and safety during wipeouts.
The Chill has a fibreglass layup with a central carbon fibre stringer to increase the dynamics of transferring energy into the foil. Packed with all great features, who needs more to go foiling and Chill.
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CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Foils
We are pleased to introduce a brand new foil products range. The foils are made with the most advanced composite technology – prepreg Autoclave. Prepreg carbon fibre composites always have the perfect ratio of resin spread evenly and create the best molecular bonding. Prepreg composite lamination is a dry process, as prepreg carbon fibre composites are stored cold. Then they are CNC knife cut and hand placed into the mould. The Autoclave ensures correct pressure and heat are applied for a very specific time frame. This results in by far the best strength to weight ratio which is essential for high-performance foils.
When designing our foils, we also thought about travel and storage convenience, so our mounting system is very simple and quick to assemble and take apart.
All parts of the foil set can be quickly and easily mounted and dismounted with only seven screws, which makes it perfect for travelling. We designed the foils with a modular system, so all individual parts are compatible with both, the Master and Up foil sets. The modular system is ideal for upgrading your foil game.
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CrazyFly Kiteboarding 2019 Sick Bar
The 2019 CrazyFly Sick Bar is a state of the art control system blending safety, comfort, durability, and simplicity.
With safety being the top priority, the Sick bar has a single front line flag out. It ensures 100% collapse of the kite in all situations when the safety is triggered.
The standard safety mode provides 100% safety in all situations. We strongly recommend using the standard safety mode. The suicide modes should only be used by experts because it does not offer full depower of the kite when losing the bar.
The swivel is integrated under the bar, where it is easy and comfortable to reach for untwisting the front lines after a rotational trick or a kite loop.
For unmatched comfort and durability, the bar itself has a full carbon construction, making it one of the strongest and lightest bars on the market.
The Sick Bar is the first and only bar made 100% in Europe in the CrazyFly factory and made only from European materials and components.
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By Jen Tyler
Italian/Egyptian Jen Tyler grew up on the sandy beaches of the Red Sea and has been on the IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag team since 2017.
