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Description
Its comfortable nose combined with an important rocker gives two great qualities: it does not pearl and the board is super manoeuvrable.
The concave in the center of the hull tightens the lines for more speed. The more you push on the board, the faster it goes. And it never skids away because this concave gives a lot of control.
The central beam allows a tight radii of curves and great liveliness. The board is light underfoot. This placement of the beam invites you to move your feet back to make the most of the maneuverability of this shape.
The diamond tail carries to accelerate in soft waves. It carries a little less than a pure square tail, and gives more rail to rail to your ride. We really feel the board lighter under the feet. But this extended width to the tail will stretch the outline line behind the back foot and stabilize the board at high speeds. The opposite of a round tail, for example, which would have given too much handling, to the point of losing a lot of control and docility. This diamond tail offsets the set back beam to balance overall handling.
This pure shortboard rocker is relatively pronounced to provide safety on the steep sections. As the hull picks up a lot of water to launch the board, the rocker can be more pronounced without losing lift. And the center concave tightens the center rocker line for more speed and acceleration. We have a board that turns short as soon as you put it on the rail, and that flies on the flat sections.
The rails are round and soft in front and clearly aggressive from the beam. We’re on a modern board that likes to surf with speed and explosiveness.
The volume is delicately distributed with a dominant around the carrying handle to keep a thin tail and distribute the liters exactly where you need them. No worries about the thickness of the rails at this point as the domed deck plan erases the volume near the rails on this wide board.
In addition, we assemble these boards with 5 FCS II boxes (2 + 1 fin set-up on the 9’10). The anchoring is firm and therefore the most efficient and solid. It is simply the highest standard of fin box on the market. You can therefore set up your fins in quad or trifin according to your desires and your surfing style by accessing an almost endless catalog of top-of-the-range fins.
The pressure relief screw is automatic. It is made up of a waterproof membrane that allows air to pass through. It will handle the common variations in pressure between the outside and the inside of your board. The durability gain is considerable, without you having to worry about it.
The leash plug is indestructible as it is glued into the high density PVC sandwich of the deck. The guarantee of not losing your board in the rocks for example, nor of seeing water seep through the plug because the PVC is waterproof.
We glue in vacuum on the entire board, at a pressure of several tons, a fiberglass and high density PVC foam (called Airex) which forms a hydrophobic shell of 3mm that’s super strong and rigid.
Then we apply a biaxial fiberglass which completely covers the sandwich of the board. This super strong mesh acts as a protective grid with its large strands of fiber. It boosts performance by taking over the flex tensions and reinforcing the board for increased durability. This biaxial layer is covered by a classic fiberglass for a nice finish.
These outer layers are also placed in vacuum. This modern process densifies the composite and leaves it only the exact dose of useful resin. The rest is absorbed by a blotting cloth to make your board as light as possible.
Then come the finishing coats with a first hot coat in epoxy resin, super resistant to impact. Then a polyester hot coat which will equalize the micro variations of the surface (less than a millimeter).
And finally the decoration which is as light as possible, therefore with transparency effects which reveal the construction for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. We don’t like painting because it puts on a lot of weight and it’s fragile. We prefer noble materials directly accessible under your eyes and sublimated by some stylish decorative elements.
Our technology is truly the pinnacle of board building. Durable, efficient, repairable, the brands capable of offering a total PVC sandwich in large series in SUP can be counted on the fingers of one hand and GONG is the leading one!
We were the first to mass-produce SUP boards in the world in 2006. This unique experience makes GONG the experts in the design and manufacture of the sport.
At GONG our boards are the highest quality. Our low prices may come as a surprise, but they can only be explained by our direct sales model which eliminates margins.
Finally if by bad luck you damage your board, it will be easily repairable because it was well built. We stock components for your preferred repairer and publish dozens of tutorials to help you maintain your equipment throughout its life.
Your benefits are clear:
Function
Tear the spot apart in all types of waves, a pure shortboard that’s easy to paddle and for handling choppy conditions.Introduction
The Karmen FSP 2X are boards 100% dedicated to curves: rollers, top turns, slash, powerful cut back, airs and waves with power, it turns on the spot and on demand. Ideal for those who want to produce an aggressive surf while keeping an easy board to paddle with comfort. It’s a fluid and comfortable shape that comes in 8 sizes : 6’10, 7’3, 7’8, 7’11, 8’4, 8’9, 9’2 and 9’10 to satisfy all surfers. We particularly like its tail, which combines frank acceleration in the surf and incredible maneuverability. The work on the hull is no stranger to this, as are the rails. But what sticks out is a board that reacts immediately and healthily.
Its comfortable nose combined with an important rocker gives two great qualities: it does not pearl and the board is super manoeuvrable.
The concave in the center of the hull tightens the lines for more speed. The more you push on the board, the faster it goes. And it never skids away because this concave gives a lot of control.
3D view
Shape
Harmony is the number one quality of the shapes designed by l’Ours. His ability to merge and blend shaping elements is simply exceptional. The boards are simply beautiful, without the need for bells and whistles. And that is a sure way to appreciate the expert hand of a great shaper. Two main areas of work have guided the development of the Karmen: the bullet nose and the hull in single concave (under the paddling position) then double concave (between the feet in the surf position) ending in a V (under the rear foot). The bullet nose of the Karmen provides the useful surface to be relaxed when paddling. When you put it on the water, you really feel its surface helping, but above all the nose tightens the front lines of the board. The width is felt right from the toes when paddling as the outline line is a bit wider from the beam. Finally, these outline lines in the front third are more parallel than on a point nose, which prevents the board from making mistakes when you pearl a little on the take off. This nose is more comfortable in all respects. The shape of this thin nose carries you with its surface. The volume is concentrated towards the center of the board, where it is most useful to you. This new distribution of the volume / surface ratio thins the board and allows a more aggressive surf, but also easier. The stability is better than with a point nose, so you can choose the right volume without worrying about repeated falls as soon as the water is agitated. The hull is particularly worked, in connection with all the other parameters. A flat nose to carry without making mistakes. The concave in the center of the board gives a lot of stability to paddling and acceleration at the bottom turn. The double concave in front of the side fins distributes water over these fins dedicated to acceleration and creates a central Vee as a rail to rail tilting point. Finally, the tail ends in a pronounced Vé to assert the rail to rail and free the board in the curves.
The central beam allows a tight radii of curves and great liveliness. The board is light underfoot. This placement of the beam invites you to move your feet back to make the most of the maneuverability of this shape.
The diamond tail carries to accelerate in soft waves. It carries a little less than a pure square tail, and gives more rail to rail to your ride. We really feel the board lighter under the feet. But this extended width to the tail will stretch the outline line behind the back foot and stabilize the board at high speeds. The opposite of a round tail, for example, which would have given too much handling, to the point of losing a lot of control and docility. This diamond tail offsets the set back beam to balance overall handling.
This pure shortboard rocker is relatively pronounced to provide safety on the steep sections. As the hull picks up a lot of water to launch the board, the rocker can be more pronounced without losing lift. And the center concave tightens the center rocker line for more speed and acceleration. We have a board that turns short as soon as you put it on the rail, and that flies on the flat sections.
The rails are round and soft in front and clearly aggressive from the beam. We’re on a modern board that likes to surf with speed and explosiveness.
The volume is delicately distributed with a dominant around the carrying handle to keep a thin tail and distribute the liters exactly where you need them. No worries about the thickness of the rails at this point as the domed deck plan erases the volume near the rails on this wide board.
Equipements
The Karmen FSP 2X are equipped with our premium 5mm thick 3D Function pad for maximum grip and comfort. This non-slip deck coating is “smart” as it provides different sensations in different parts of the deck, with groovings and openings designed for proprioception. Your feet are better positioned and informed of their exact position to give you a more precise surf. An ergonomic carrying handle on the deck makes it easy to handle the board out of the water. It also allows you to get the board out of the water with only one hand, which is handy!
In addition, we assemble these boards with 5 FCS II boxes (2 + 1 fin set-up on the 9’10). The anchoring is firm and therefore the most efficient and solid. It is simply the highest standard of fin box on the market. You can therefore set up your fins in quad or trifin according to your desires and your surfing style by accessing an almost endless catalog of top-of-the-range fins.
The pressure relief screw is automatic. It is made up of a waterproof membrane that allows air to pass through. It will handle the common variations in pressure between the outside and the inside of your board. The durability gain is considerable, without you having to worry about it.
The leash plug is indestructible as it is glued into the high density PVC sandwich of the deck. The guarantee of not losing your board in the rocks for example, nor of seeing water seep through the plug because the PVC is waterproof.
Construction
These boards are equipped with our innovative and high-end technology called FSP 2X for the best weight / strength / performance compromise on the market. It’s quite simply the ultimate in custom vacuum fiberglass techno, as standard. The shape is cut with a numerical control (CNC) from a high-end and lightweight EPS foam blank.
We glue in vacuum on the entire board, at a pressure of several tons, a fiberglass and high density PVC foam (called Airex) which forms a hydrophobic shell of 3mm that’s super strong and rigid.
Then we apply a biaxial fiberglass which completely covers the sandwich of the board. This super strong mesh acts as a protective grid with its large strands of fiber. It boosts performance by taking over the flex tensions and reinforcing the board for increased durability. This biaxial layer is covered by a classic fiberglass for a nice finish.
These outer layers are also placed in vacuum. This modern process densifies the composite and leaves it only the exact dose of useful resin. The rest is absorbed by a blotting cloth to make your board as light as possible.
Then come the finishing coats with a first hot coat in epoxy resin, super resistant to impact. Then a polyester hot coat which will equalize the micro variations of the surface (less than a millimeter).
And finally the decoration which is as light as possible, therefore with transparency effects which reveal the construction for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. We don’t like painting because it puts on a lot of weight and it’s fragile. We prefer noble materials directly accessible under your eyes and sublimated by some stylish decorative elements.
Our technology is truly the pinnacle of board building. Durable, efficient, repairable, the brands capable of offering a total PVC sandwich in large series in SUP can be counted on the fingers of one hand and GONG is the leading one!
We were the first to mass-produce SUP boards in the world in 2006. This unique experience makes GONG the experts in the design and manufacture of the sport.
At GONG our boards are the highest quality. Our low prices may come as a surprise, but they can only be explained by our direct sales model which eliminates margins.
Finally if by bad luck you damage your board, it will be easily repairable because it was well built. We stock components for your preferred repairer and publish dozens of tutorials to help you maintain your equipment throughout its life.
Your benefits are clear:
- An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the SUP world.
- A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
- A construction proven on thousands of boards.
- The “Full Option” finish at a crazy price.
- A light, solid board, with one of the best tech on the market!!!
- An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
- Simple maintenance and easy repairs because we have all components in stock.
SUP Karmen FSP 2X
High performance shortboard that’s tolerant and easy to paddle.
Regular Price
585€
Sale Price
585€Regular Price
839€
-30%
Description
Its comfortable nose combined with an important rocker gives two great qualities: it does not pearl and the board is super manoeuvrable.
The concave in the center of the hull tightens the lines for more speed. The more you push on the board, the faster it goes. And it never skids away because this concave gives a lot of control.
Function
Tear the spot apart in all types of waves, a pure shortboard that’s easy to paddle and for handling choppy conditions.Introduction
The Karmen FSP 2X are boards 100% dedicated to curves: rollers, top turns, slash, powerful cut back, airs and waves with power, it turns on the spot and on demand. Ideal for those who want to produce an aggressive surf while keeping an easy board to paddle with comfort. It’s a fluid and comfortable shape that comes in 8 sizes : 6’10, 7’3, 7’8, 7’11, 8’4, 8’9, 9’2 and 9’10 to satisfy all surfers. We particularly like its tail, which combines frank acceleration in the surf and incredible maneuverability. The work on the hull is no stranger to this, as are the rails. But what sticks out is a board that reacts immediately and healthily.
Its comfortable nose combined with an important rocker gives two great qualities: it does not pearl and the board is super manoeuvrable.
The concave in the center of the hull tightens the lines for more speed. The more you push on the board, the faster it goes. And it never skids away because this concave gives a lot of control.
3D view
Shape
Harmony is the number one quality of the shapes designed by l’Ours. His ability to merge and blend shaping elements is simply exceptional. The boards are simply beautiful, without the need for bells and whistles. And that is a sure way to appreciate the expert hand of a great shaper. Two main areas of work have guided the development of the Karmen: the bullet nose and the hull in single concave (under the paddling position) then double concave (between the feet in the surf position) ending in a V (under the rear foot). The bullet nose of the Karmen provides the useful surface to be relaxed when paddling. When you put it on the water, you really feel its surface helping, but above all the nose tightens the front lines of the board. The width is felt right from the toes when paddling as the outline line is a bit wider from the beam. Finally, these outline lines in the front third are more parallel than on a point nose, which prevents the board from making mistakes when you pearl a little on the take off. This nose is more comfortable in all respects. The shape of this thin nose carries you with its surface. The volume is concentrated towards the center of the board, where it is most useful to you. This new distribution of the volume / surface ratio thins the board and allows a more aggressive surf, but also easier. The stability is better than with a point nose, so you can choose the right volume without worrying about repeated falls as soon as the water is agitated. The hull is particularly worked, in connection with all the other parameters. A flat nose to carry without making mistakes. The concave in the center of the board gives a lot of stability to paddling and acceleration at the bottom turn. The double concave in front of the side fins distributes water over these fins dedicated to acceleration and creates a central Vee as a rail to rail tilting point. Finally, the tail ends in a pronounced Vé to assert the rail to rail and free the board in the curves.
The central beam allows a tight radii of curves and great liveliness. The board is light underfoot. This placement of the beam invites you to move your feet back to make the most of the maneuverability of this shape.
The diamond tail carries to accelerate in soft waves. It carries a little less than a pure square tail, and gives more rail to rail to your ride. We really feel the board lighter under the feet. But this extended width to the tail will stretch the outline line behind the back foot and stabilize the board at high speeds. The opposite of a round tail, for example, which would have given too much handling, to the point of losing a lot of control and docility. This diamond tail offsets the set back beam to balance overall handling.
This pure shortboard rocker is relatively pronounced to provide safety on the steep sections. As the hull picks up a lot of water to launch the board, the rocker can be more pronounced without losing lift. And the center concave tightens the center rocker line for more speed and acceleration. We have a board that turns short as soon as you put it on the rail, and that flies on the flat sections.
The rails are round and soft in front and clearly aggressive from the beam. We’re on a modern board that likes to surf with speed and explosiveness.
The volume is delicately distributed with a dominant around the carrying handle to keep a thin tail and distribute the liters exactly where you need them. No worries about the thickness of the rails at this point as the domed deck plan erases the volume near the rails on this wide board.
Equipements
The Karmen FSP 2X are equipped with our premium 5mm thick 3D Function pad for maximum grip and comfort. This non-slip deck coating is “smart” as it provides different sensations in different parts of the deck, with groovings and openings designed for proprioception. Your feet are better positioned and informed of their exact position to give you a more precise surf. An ergonomic carrying handle on the deck makes it easy to handle the board out of the water. It also allows you to get the board out of the water with only one hand, which is handy!
In addition, we assemble these boards with 5 FCS II boxes (2 + 1 fin set-up on the 9’10). The anchoring is firm and therefore the most efficient and solid. It is simply the highest standard of fin box on the market. You can therefore set up your fins in quad or trifin according to your desires and your surfing style by accessing an almost endless catalog of top-of-the-range fins.
The pressure relief screw is automatic. It is made up of a waterproof membrane that allows air to pass through. It will handle the common variations in pressure between the outside and the inside of your board. The durability gain is considerable, without you having to worry about it.
The leash plug is indestructible as it is glued into the high density PVC sandwich of the deck. The guarantee of not losing your board in the rocks for example, nor of seeing water seep through the plug because the PVC is waterproof.
Construction
These boards are equipped with our innovative and high-end technology called FSP 2X for the best weight / strength / performance compromise on the market. It’s quite simply the ultimate in custom vacuum fiberglass techno, as standard. The shape is cut with a numerical control (CNC) from a high-end and lightweight EPS foam blank.
We glue in vacuum on the entire board, at a pressure of several tons, a fiberglass and high density PVC foam (called Airex) which forms a hydrophobic shell of 3mm that’s super strong and rigid.
Then we apply a biaxial fiberglass which completely covers the sandwich of the board. This super strong mesh acts as a protective grid with its large strands of fiber. It boosts performance by taking over the flex tensions and reinforcing the board for increased durability. This biaxial layer is covered by a classic fiberglass for a nice finish.
These outer layers are also placed in vacuum. This modern process densifies the composite and leaves it only the exact dose of useful resin. The rest is absorbed by a blotting cloth to make your board as light as possible.
Then come the finishing coats with a first hot coat in epoxy resin, super resistant to impact. Then a polyester hot coat which will equalize the micro variations of the surface (less than a millimeter).
And finally the decoration which is as light as possible, therefore with transparency effects which reveal the construction for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. We don’t like painting because it puts on a lot of weight and it’s fragile. We prefer noble materials directly accessible under your eyes and sublimated by some stylish decorative elements.
Our technology is truly the pinnacle of board building. Durable, efficient, repairable, the brands capable of offering a total PVC sandwich in large series in SUP can be counted on the fingers of one hand and GONG is the leading one!
We were the first to mass-produce SUP boards in the world in 2006. This unique experience makes GONG the experts in the design and manufacture of the sport.
At GONG our boards are the highest quality. Our low prices may come as a surprise, but they can only be explained by our direct sales model which eliminates margins.
Finally if by bad luck you damage your board, it will be easily repairable because it was well built. We stock components for your preferred repairer and publish dozens of tutorials to help you maintain your equipment throughout its life.
Your benefits are clear:
- An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the SUP world.
- A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
- A construction proven on thousands of boards.
- The “Full Option” finish at a crazy price.
- A light, solid board, with one of the best tech on the market!!!
- An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
- Simple maintenance and easy repairs because we have all components in stock.
GLOBAL
- Rocker: important to manage steep sections and turn short even at full speed.
- Rails: vertical and hard at the tail then soft at the nose for that real Shortboard feeling.
- Volume: the strict minimum for each size in order to keep comfort when paddling AND when surfing for a light surfer.
- Outline: moderate widths at the tail and nose for comfort and stability.
- Deck: flat for stability.
- Hull single concave to double concave to light V double concave.
- Tail: diamond square tail made for unhindered shredding.
- Nose: bullet nose.
Two main areas of work have guided the development of the Karmen: the bullet nose and the hull in single concave (under the paddling position) then double concave (between the feet in the surf position) ending in a V (under the rear foot).
The bullet nose of the Karmen provides the useful surface to be relaxed when paddling. When you put it on the water, you really feel its surface helping, but above all the nose tightens the front lines of the board. The width is felt right from the toes when paddling as the outline line is a bit wider from the beam. Finally, these outline lines in the front third are more parallel than on a point nose, which prevents the board from making mistakes when you pearl a little on the take off. This nose is more comfortable in all respects.
The shape of this thin nose carries you with its surface. The volume is concentrated towards the center of the board, where it is most useful to you. This new distribution of the volume / surface ratio thins the board and allows a more aggressive surf, but also easier. The stability is better than with a point nose, so you can choose the right volume without worrying about repeated falls as soon as the water is agitated.
The hull is particularly worked, in connection with all the other parameters. A flat nose to carry without making mistakes. The concave in the center of the board gives a lot of stability to paddling and acceleration at the bottom turn. The double concave in front of the side fins distributes water over these fins dedicated to acceleration and creates a central Vee as a rail to rail tilting point. Finally, the tail ends in a pronounced Vé to assert the rail to rail and free the board in the curves.
The central beam allows a tight radii of curves and great liveliness. The board is light underfoot. This placement of the beam invites you to move your feet back to make the most of the maneuverability of this shape.
The diamond tail carries to accelerate in soft waves. It carries a little less than a pure square tail, and gives more rail to rail to your ride. We really feel the board lighter under the feet. But this extended width to the tail will stretch the outline line behind the back foot and stabilize the board at high speeds. The opposite of a round tail, for example, which would have given too much handling, to the point of losing a lot of control and docility. This diamond tail offsets the set back beam to balance overall handling.
This pure shortboard rocker is relatively pronounced to provide safety on the steep sections. As the hull picks up a lot of water to launch the board, the rocker can be more pronounced without losing lift. And the center concave tightens the center rocker line for more speed and acceleration. We have a board that turns short as soon as you put it on the rail, and that flies on the flat sections.
The rails are round and soft in front and clearly aggressive from the beam. We’re on a modern board that likes to surf with speed and explosiveness.
The volume is delicately distributed with a dominant around the carrying handle to keep a thin tail and distribute the liters exactly where you need them. No worries about the thickness of the rails at this point as the domed deck plan erases the volume near the rails on this wide board.
Technical sheet
SUP Karmen FSP 2X 7'8
- Length: 7’8 = 233.7 cm.
- Width: 27 13/16″ = 70.6 cm.
- Thickness: 4″ = 10.1 cm.
- Volume: 95 liters.
- Projected surface area: 12914 cm2.
- One foot off front: 19″ = 48.2 cm.
- One foot off tail: 17 15/16″ = 45.6 cm.
- Total rocker: 25.4 cm.
- Tail: diamond square tail.
- Nose: bullet nose.
- Fins: Tri fin or Quad.
Buying guide
For whom?
It’s the board for the one who doesn’t want any hassles: it works all the time.
It will be perfect for a Pro who wants comfort and high performance. But also for an almost beginner who will find in the big sizes a mellow and progressive board.
Neither wide nor narrow, it is easy to paddle and fast. You don’t need to be a world champion to stand on it.
The range comes in all possible sizes: there is one bound to be yours.
Either you’re a hot head, and you want to size down, or you want a cool board and you’re going to take it with a generous volume.
For what?
The Karmen is the board that does it all.
Small or big waves, soft or hollow, glassy or choppy, smooth curves or radical tricks, it does it all.
What size?
- The 6’10 is best of the line for pros up to 65kg.
- The 7’3 is best for pros up to 75kg.
- The 7’8 is best for experienced riders up to 85kg.
- The 7’11 is best for experienced riders weighing up to 95kg.
- The 8’4 starts to be more gentle, perfect for athletic riders up to 90kg.
- The 8’9 is cool for those under 90kg who are not very sporty and want comfort.
- The 9’2 is “easy” for those under 100kg who are not very sporty and want comfort.
- The 9’10 is super easy for everyone.
Which board bag?
Quiver partners?
The Karmen sits at the center in a SUP quiver. It’s self-sufficient and goes with everything. It’s often the board we take when the choice is not obvious. If hesitating: Karmen!
When the conditions are ideal for a Noserider, it’s obvious. We will hit the line-up with a NFA or a Noserider even more typified like the Soul or the Neverstick.
If we want more explosiveness, we’ll complete this Karmen with an Alley. And if we want more explosivity in the soft waves, we’ll get a Mob.
The Karmen will not have a hard time finding its place in a surfing quiver because it’s a board that does everything or almost everything. It will then be an alternative, but not a complement.
Which fin set-up?
Tri-Fin is the best option for nice curves on the Karmen.
The Quad works very well, especially on the bigger sizes to maximize the grip of the tail and boost the top speed and acceleration.
All the classic setups work, no particular gain in performance if you’re trying to get exotic. A good set of Performers will be perfect. Switch to Carvers if you want more directional stability (control).
To go further in the performance, Toledo and Wilson are top of the line, Fanning are more powerful for the same size. These Fins are only sold as a Tri-Fin set. To be completed with separately sold rear quads if you want all the configurations.
Take your recommended Fin size or just above. No less. You will need grip to harness its potentiel.
Reminder of the recommended FCS2 Fin sizes:
- XS for those under 55 kg / 120 Lbs
- S for 55 kg – 70 kg / 120 Lbs – 155 Lbs
- M for 65 kg – 80 kg / 145 Lbs – 175 Lbs
- L for 75 kg – 90 kg / 165 Lbs – 200 Lbs
- XL for those over 85 kg / 190 Lbs.
Note that before the shape, it is the material of the fins that makes the performance. Remember that the stiffer the fins, the better it works. Yes, a pro needs good fins, but an amateur also needs to go fast because speed is the basis of all maneuvers.
Never take shorter, unless perhaps for kiting.
A surfer who wants more speed, more beautiful curves, cleaner surfing, working on his speed gain, will take one size above the recommended size.
How to compose a Quad that suits you:
In a setup that mixes sets, consider that the front side fins do the grip and the acceleration; and the rear ones do the pivot, the drive and a little bit of grip. So, focus on good side fins adapted to your need for power and speed.
Flat inner-sided quad rears have more grip and less glide. A stronger grip, but a top speed and a handling one notch below the curved inner faces (20/80 for example). Favor the flat sides despite everything.
And too big quad rears totally block the handling of your board, giving you the impression that its tail “floats” too much in the curves. Hateful. Better too small than too big.
In 9’10 the Karmen fin set-up is 2 + 1, so two FCS2 side fins and a US center fin. The goal is to increase the size of the center to give more drive to this big board. To make it more maneuverable, you can equip it with a sharper fin than the standard one. You can keep two big side fins and mount a 6″ or 7″ Clique, or Connect center fins, which will give you more smoothness in the rail to rail, and make the rollers go in automatic mode. The front of the center fin 1cm behind the tips of the side fins for maximum maneuverability and 5cm behind the tips of the side fins for maximum control.
Some major assembly guidelines:
- Side fins of 115mm + center fin of 6″: not enough drive, it’ll skid out a lot.
- Side fins of 115mm + center fin of 7: ideal for a maximum of handling and freedom in the curves.
- Side fins of 115mm + center fin of 8: perfect turn management and nice curves.
- Side fins of 115mm + center fin of 9: a lot of drive, probably too much.
- Side fins of 115mm + center fin of 10: too much unless you weigh 120 kg.
The front of the center fin 1cm to 2cm behind the tips of the side fins
How long should your paddle be?
Between your height and your height + 5cm, ideally in the Pro version for its weight. You can take it a bit shorter if you are into a more radical drive. Some cut it at the height of their eyebrows.
Which leash?
Take the length of your board: 7’ to 10’.
Take the length of your board and a 10’ for the 12’. Under shoulder high waves, reduced diameter (6mm) will make you gain a lot of speed. Above you must have a minimum of 7mm.
Check its condition before each session and change it every year. This is your life jacket.
Equipments
- 4 FCS II Glass Flex fins, for Quad mounting (2 Carver L/118mm side fins + 2 Carver S/100mm side fins ).
- Exception for the Karmen 9′10: 1 US 7″/180mm central fin and 2 FCSII Carver Glass Flex S/100mm side fins for a 2 + 1 set-up.
- 1 central box, FCS II, high resistance reinforced with high density PVC along the longitudinal axis of the board.
- 4 front and back FCS II side boxes of high resistance reinforced with high density PVC for quad mounting.
- 5 mm pad: deck covering designed for great comfort and absolute grip.
- Integrated central carry handle on the board deck.
- Leash plug Concrete fixed at tail to never lose your board.
- Automatic vent screw. (LINK TO THE HOW TO)
Delivery
Delivery delay
We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.
The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.
Shipping fees
Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.
Tracking your package
Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.
Carriers
We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.
For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.
For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.
For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.
Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
Eco-responsible packaging
Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.
The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.
For our shipments, we use:
- Scotch craft paper.
- Final packaging in high-end cardboard.
- For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.
This means:
- Reusable and recyclable packaging.
- An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.
- Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).
Receipt of your product
Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.
Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.
Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.
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