Concave Deck:
The concave deck lowers the riders center of gravity on the board and places
the buoyancy higher on the rails, creating a more stable sub-planing platform.
It also makes you feel more connected to the foil, improving the stability and
response when pumping and turning.
High Apex Rail:
The high apex combines the stability of a wider board with the ability to turn
more aggressively as you would on a board 4 inches narrower. These work in conjunction
with the hard release edge in the tail and a softer release in the nose for
intuitive touchdowns and fast releases. This unique combination makes the Compact
easier to use in lighter wind without sacrificing performance as you get up
on the foil.
Thick Profile:
Packing a surprising amount of float into such a short length reduces the swing
weight, keeping the board easy to pump and turn. The volume is optimized for
stability and works with the high apex rail to keep the board as nimble as possible.
Wide Nose:
For pure wing performance, we kept the Compact as short as possible,
with the wide nose keeping volume up front, and the rails parallel. This creates
directional stability at low and high speeds, and spreads the volume more evenly
between the nose and tail..
Bottom Shape:
The rounded nose and softer rails help prevent the nose from sticking on touch
downs, instead recovering without losing too much speed. The mid-section runs
into a single concave for maximum planing speed and works in conjunction with
the hard rails in the tail area for a quick water release during partial touchdowns.
Gore Auto Vent:
GORE auto vents provide a waterproof and breathable solution, thanks to their
proprietary GORE Membrane. This breathable membrane has a microporous structure
that allows air and gases to pass through freely, so pressures are equalized,
and moisture diffused before problems arise.
Active Carbon Construction:
The Active Carbon construction creates an extremely strong and stiff standing
area, covering an ultra-lightweight fused EPS core. The foil connection features
a heavy duty high-density load plate, which carries the load of the foil and
connects it to the top deck for a direct connection between the foil and the
rider.
