GEAR: THE ONSHORE OPTION

On many kitesurfing spots, the onshore conditions produce the best waves. These are generally difficult conditions with current, a lot of chop and sometimes big waves to get passed. To make the most of these conditions, L’Ours has shaped the Alu to boost your mobility in this difficult line-up.

 

 

L’Ours challenge in developing this shape was twofold: to boost the board’s mobility without degrading its handling. Getting to the outside is nice, but you also need a board that can radicalize the turns in the surfs. A lot of work on the shape was therefore carried out to obtain a very dynamic board to get passed the waves and ultra nervous in the maneuvers:

• The rocker is a little more heavy on the back compared to a side shore surfboard, this combined with a wider tail and a fairly straight outline in the back third allows for a super early planing, heading and a very good high speed stability.
• This shape also makes it possible to handle bigger kite sizes and to hold steady in the gusty winds because the length of the submerged rail is greater than on a very round board. The edging is sharper and more constant. This is essential in onshore conditions where one generally chooses to overpower.
• The work on the hull is important to combine a strong grip on the edges and handling. We go from a very big concave in the center to a double concave at the tail which directs the board in addition to the fins. The nozzle effect coupled with the powerful tail boosts its performance!
• Its thin nose is easy to direct in messy playing fields. It flies through choppy water without bouncing.
• The rails are thin because overall the board is radical. They are 100% surf.
• The length is standard to maintain maximum control with a significant portion of useful rail.

  The overall shape produces the ideal board for performing in onshore conditions plus excellent freestyle qualities thanks to its high pop. The tail will once again work wonders. And with the surface of the board concentrated between your feet, you have a board that will naturally stick to the feet in the air.