North FOCUS HYBRID 2021 TEST Kiteboard 136 + pads and straps

North FOCUS HYBRID 2021 Kiteboard Twintip Description

Explosive pop. Dynamic Flex. Precise Response. The Focus Hybrid Carbon is precisely engineered to push the boundaries of performance freestyle riding. Greater traction allows you to hold that rail and edge harder, while the geometrically stiffer backbone enables more controlled take-offs. The hybrid carbon technology features unidirectional carbon reinforcement tapes for a well-balanced and responsive flex, so you can ride for longer, with flow and form. Butter-soft tips reduce the impact load on landings and slice through chop, making the Focus Jesse’s board of choice for winning the King of the Air; 'Having that extra little bit of rocker helps absorb the landing, especially when I come down hard, and the flex helps me explode on the take-offs. With the Focus I can control extreme amounts of power while still having a stable base to land on.” For 2021, the Focus has new pulled-in tips for added durability and comes supplied with bigger 40mm composite fins for added traction.

North FOCUS HYBRID 2021 Kiteboard Twintip Details

• NEW 40mm Fins Included

Strong, abrasion resistant composite fins with dogbone washers and M6 screws. NEW 40mm fins are supplied with the board, providing additional grip.

• Compatible with Fix Boots or Flex Bindings

• Progressive rocker and squarer, flatter outline with new tip shape

Generates ultimate pop for aggressive freestyle moves. The NEW 2021 pulled-in tip shape adds durability.

• Quad concave bottom shape

Forms a geometrically stiffer backbone for more controlled takeoffs, with dynamic flex to disperse chop with ease.

• Harmony between rocker, outline and flex

Delivers easy carving through turns and greater traction, allowing you to hold that rail and edge harder to load up the board for an explosive release.

• Dynamic flex

Ride in comfort, with precise edge control for carving. The flex characteristic of every TwinTip Board is determined by multiple features built into each specific design. Core thickness variations and taper, as well as detailing, longitudinally and laterally, play the most significant role in controlling the overall flex and feel. Board specific laminate layups then allow us to further fine tune the flex and board characteristics. We adjust the stiffness lengthwise and torsionally in conjunction with the rocker line, plan shape view and profile of the board, to give each board its specific performance characteristics.

• Lightweight, impact resistant eco core

Paulownia is a highly renewable hardwood species, with one of the highest strength to weight ratios. Ultra lightweight, with a high shear force and high impact resistance, Paulownia wood forms a non-toxic core which significantly displaces the amount of foam or resin used in manufacturing, thereby reducing carbon emissions. Each board has a customised core thickness individually fine-tuned to ensure its characteristics are consistent throughout the range, no matter your size or weight.

• Hybrid carbon construction

Strategically placed layers of unidirectional carbon tape reinforce the E-glass laminate in high load areas. This layup is sandwiched with a Paulownia wood core to deliver a well-balanced, more forgiving flex so you can ride for longer, with flow and form.

• Durable ABS rail

For long-lasting, impact-resistant performance.

• Ergonomic handle

Lightweight and ergonomic TPE material with ultimate grip when wet.

• Integrated grab rail

Integrated into deck shape to provide easy grip for board-offs.

• Quad-channeled butter-soft tips

Spread the load and soften the impact, letting you stomp your landings.

• Red Bull King of the Air winner

Copy of Tested by nature and proven on the podium. The little bit of extra rocker in the Focus made it Jesse’s choice for winning the 2020 Red Bull King of the Air. 'To me the Focus is the ultimate board I could ask for. Normally I ride a 136, but in this event I ride a 133 because we’re so overpowered. So having that rocker and a smaller board helps me to control extreme amounts of power, and still gives me a stable base to come down and land on.'

• Stainless M6 standardised hardware

Standardised SS316 M6x16mm hardware across all twin tip boards and accessories enables the use of the same PH3 screwdriver for assembly and makes replacement of parts super easy.

• Fix Boots Recommended

Featherlite, low-cut boots with easy one-handed entry and exit, shock absorption, direct feel and maximum comfort KnitFlex lining.
Customise with coloured velcro straps. The Focus is boot or binding compatible (both sold separately).

Order now online at Coronation Berlin