Introducing six all-new Futuras: advanced
freeriders with maximum wind range, early planing power and the
highest top-end speed. Flip the coin and the Futuras are also the
most stable boards thanks to their extra width and remain accessible
to improving riders thanks to their inboard strap positions and
comfortable deck domes.
A high
performance racing machine on one side, and an easy stable board on the other -
impossible?
"Stable
at low speeds, the Futura 122 has a double whammy of explosive acceleration and
early planing. What a pleasure to ride high on the water with just the tip of
the tail and the fin in the water. We really have minimal friction and you can
go super fast without having the legs of a skier. Its rivals had better be
scared because this is one very complete board, and as a bonus, with a higher
fun factor than them. A reference." Planchemag Feb-Mar 2010
"A
great freeride board with performance that can hold its own on the race course,
in the right hands. It is fast, user friendly, manoeuvrable and exciting, what
more can you ask for!" Windsurf magazine April 2010
Futura
Feature 1:
the Futuras are designed to have the same width-to-volume ratio as modern
wide-style slalom boards. This means that they are wide (= extra stable) and
thin (= control and responsive). Compared to classic freeriders, the Futuras are
around 15% thinner.
Futura
Feature 2:
big deck domes. This means that the deck shape is comfortable for all footstrap
positions, whether you're using the powerful outboard settings or the more
accessible inside strap settings.
Futura
Feature 3:
super wide wind range. Because the boards are wide and thin, the board can be
paired with extra big sails and extra big fins: maximum bottom end performance.
At the same time, the low volume and thin profile also makes the board work with
smaller sails and smaller fins. The result: a wind range classic freeriders
can't compete with.
Futura
Feature 4:
carve jibe response. Extra thin also means a very quick and responsive carve
jibe. The Futuras turn fast, powerful and with an incisive bite. Looking to
improve your jibes? Not a problem: the Futuras extra low speed stability means
that it's easy to finish off a jibe, whether you plane out or not.
Futura
Feature 5:
a wide sweet spot. Classic freeriders tend to need to be perfectly powered up
with a perfectly sized sail. The Futuras have a wider sweet spot: if you ride
slightly underpowered or overpowered, using a smaller sail or a larger sail or
windsurfing in a patchy wind area, the Futuras always deliver peak performance.
New for 2011
Developed
in parallel with the 2011 iSonics, the new Futura 4G benefitted from the same
upgrades:
Harder
rail edges in the tail
With harder rails, the board releases from the water cleaner and quicker: this
increases top speed, enables quicker acceleration in gusts, improves earlier
planing and improves the board's ability to maintain top speed in lulls. By
reducing the tuck-under edge angle, the planing surface became wider and shorter
than previously (higher aspect ratio planing surface): this improves bottom-end
efficiency. With a harder release edge, the Futuras also gain more jibing power:
the rails have the ability to store more energy as the racer enters a jibe that,
a fraction of a second later, releases into more exit-speed.
Very
Deep Deck Concaves
By using very deep deck concaves, the level of control is maximized. The pivot
point between sail and board is kept as low as possible. The centre of gravity
of the board is also lowered further to minimize undesired swing weight. These
very deep deck concaves also break the aerodynamic suction effect that often
lifts the nose out of control in high winds. Last but not least, the gap between
the sail and deck is eliminated and the mast track can be moved back to improve
top end speed without compromising control. Note the very deep deck concaves
require the boom to be set about 2cm higher than your normal setting.
Technology
Futuras
are available in Wood Technology, WoodCarbon and TechnoraTM.
Wood
offers the best ratio between light weight, comfort, control and stiffness.
Ideal for all-round performance in all conditions, especially high wind.
The
WoodCarbon
Futuras are lighter and stiffer, for riders who want more bottom-end
acceleration and sharper sensations.
The
Futura TechnoraTM
uses a Starboard original technology where the PVC sandwich core is replaced
with natural Australian plantation pine wood. Technora? boards are light weight,
crisp and comfortable with rigid flex. |
