FOCUS : GONG Crusader L 11'9 at 599 ?,? available on line !!!

A very narrow tail and nose but a wide board very comfortable to mix perfectly flat water paddling and surf abilities. As perfect on cruisings, long distance and surf, the 11’9 Crusader size L is the absolut combination of performances for a surprising program but so demanded.
Presentation:
An insane looking for a no limit challenge: mix fast paddling and good surf abilities.
You are pure beginner or confirmed, light or strong, this Crusader 11’9 L open the door of a performance world on paddling domain but stay very very easy to ride and carry.
But this Crusader L is not only an efficient long distance board, it is also a very good surf board. It loves accelerate and make good turns. It takes off so early, never nose dive, easy to controle, and do unbelievable turns.
At the opposite froma tricky board, the Crusader 11’9 L delivers a pure surfing style. It is so close to a 12′ but feels like a legendary 10′. Its is very fast on the wave and its narrow tail and thin nose offers awesome turn abilities. The max width is located just on your toes for a comfortable paddling, with a strong balance and a strong paddling with the breath forward on the paddle. Speed and comfort. Speed because it never stick on chop and it accelerate on the swell. Comfort thanks to its generous volume and good width.
You dream about a fitness board, a long distance board, a board for cruising with friends and family, a nice surfboard, nice on turns and nice on accelerations… The Crusader 11’9 L is all in one and perfect for most of people.
Programme:
50% surf, 50% fitness.
The perfect board to combine fast paddling, comfort and great surfing. A board easy to carry and drive.
Stability:
– Less than 65 kg: ultra easy. – 65 kg to 85 kg: easy, easy, easy, easy, easy… – More than 85 kg: amazingly easy even in choppy water.
Row effect:
Small, almost none. Board with considerable drive and very directional steering.
Shape:
– Rocker: back kick and continuous curve for a smooth ride and pronounced nose lift so as to never stick. – Rails: hard towards the tail, well defined in the centre and quite soft towards the front of the board. – Volume: enough, even for heavier weights, to feel comfortable paddling and surfing. – Outline: an uncompromising pintail and large widepoint. A great board in surfing mode and stable and fast in paddling mode. – Tail: radical pintail for a powerful drive and maximum speed. This extra fine tail enables a perfectly controlled placement of the board on the wave. – Nose: radical pointed nose for maximum control. An extreme nose for extreme performance.
Technical data:
– Length: 11’9 = 358 cm – Width: 30″ 3/5 = 77.90 cm – Thickness: 5″ = 12.8 cm – Volume: 175 litres – Width one foot off the tip of the nose: 14″ 3/8 = 36.7 cm – Width one foot off the tip of the tail: 14″ 3/8 = 36.7 cm – Tail: Radical Pintail. – Nose: Radical Point Nose. – Fins: Tri-fin. – Proteck weight: 12.90 kg (indicative weight ± 5%) – Highteck weight: 10.95 kg (indicative weight ± 5%)
Equipment:
– High Core compressed glass fibre fins for top performance. Unbreakable brass insert and 3mm stainless steel screw for maximum strength. – Unbreakable mini tuttle and US boxes so that you won’t miss a session and can push to the limits. – 5 mm Diamond Grip Deck Pad for total adherence and comfort. – Double Concrete Fixed Plug to be able to let go without ever having to think about losing your board.