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GONG SUP KARMEN FSP PRO

819,00929,00 Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

High performance shortboard, tolerant and easy to paddle.

(Size chart)
6'10
7'3
7'8
7'11
8'4
8'9
9'2
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819,00929,00 Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

  • Direct sale from shaper to surfer.
  • Quality boards conceived in France
  • Pay in multiple installments or deferred payment 30 days Service available for orders of €100 or more.

Description

Function

A real shredder in all types of waves, pure Shortboard but easy to paddle and super easy in choppy waters.

Introduction

The Karmen FSP PRO are boards 100% destined for carving: rollers, top turns, slashing, hardcore cutbacks, airs and heavy pumping waves, it turns on a dime and on demand. Ideal for producing aggressive surf sessions while maintaining comfort while paddling.

It’s a fluid and comfortable shape made in 8 sizes: 6’10, 7’3, 7’8, 7’11, 8’4, 8’9, 9’2 et 9’10 to satisfy a multitude of rider sizes.

Its tail is highly appreciated for its ability to bring together quick acceleration and extreme maneuverability. The work on the hull augments this as do the rails. But what is most retained is that it is a board that reacts immediately and cleanly.

Its slightly rounded point nose is comfy. Combine this with a consequential rocker and you have two exquisite qualities: a board that doesn’t pearl and one that is highly maneuverable.

The concave at the center of the board tightens up the lines for more speed. The harder you push the faster it will go. And it won’t slide out from under you because the concave gives enormous control.

3D view

 

Shape

  • Rocker: considerable, to manage the descent and tight turns even full speed.
  • Rails: vertical and hard at the tail then softer towards the front for that real shortboard feeling.
  • Volume: a strict minimum for a given size in order to maintain comfort when paddling & a lighter/livelier surf.
  • Outline: moderate widths at the extremities to insure comfort and stability.
  • Deck: flat for the most stability.
  • Hull: single concave to double concave to a slightly V’d double concave.
  • Tail: aggressive diamond square tail for unhindered ripping.
  • Nose: rounded point nose.

The Karmen in details

The greatest quality coming from L’Ours shapes is harmony. His capacity to fuse and bring together these shape elements is exceptional. The boards are beautiful to the eye, with no exaggerations. That’s where we find the marks of a great shaper.

Two principal axes of work have guided the development of the Karmen: the round point nose and the hull in simple concave (under the rowing position) then the double concave (between the surf stance) ending in V at the back foot.

The Karmen’s rounded point nose makes for a useful surface to relax while paddling because the nose brings together and tightens up the lines at the front of the board. The width can be felt in your feet while paddling because the outline is slightly wider at the max width. These lines at the front half are more parallel than a stricter point nose, which helps the board pearl less at the take off. This nose gives the most comfort.

The form of this nose is thin, offering lift. The volume is concentrated at the center of the board right where it is most needed. This new distribution of volume reduces the surface/volume of the board offering a more aggressive surf, but also making it easier. The stability is much easier than with a regular point nose, making it possible to choose a lower volume without fearing repeated falls when the waterscape is rough.

The hull has had quite a lot of work done in tandem with all its other parameters. Flat thought the nose for faultless lift. The concave at the center of the board offers a lot of stability while rowing and acceleration in the bottom turn. The double concave at the front of the lateral fins distributes the water through them creating speed and creates a central V as a pivot point for the rail to rail action. Finally the tail ends with a pronounced V to accentuate the rail to rail and free the board up when carving.

The centered max width offers tighter carving radius and a lively ride. The board is light underfoot and the placement of the master width invites you to back those feet up and take serious advantage of the maneuverability of this shape.

The diamond tail offers the lift needed to reboot in small waves. Slightly less lift than a square tail but offers more rail to rail on demand. The feel of a seriously light board underfoot is real. This prolonged length at the tail tightens up the outline past the back foot in order to stabilize the board at high speeds. On the opposite hand a rounder tail, for example, would give too much maneuverability to the point of losing too much control. This diamond tail counterbalances the backed up max width to balance out its general performance.

The pure shortboard rocker is relatively pronounced in order to offer security on the slope. Since the hull funnels so much water to rocket forward, the rocker can be more pronounced without losing lift. And the central concave tenses up the central rocker line for more speed and acceleration. The board turns sharp once on the rail and it rockets through flatter sections.

The rails are round and soft up front and clearly more aggressive and hard after the max width. You’re on a modern board that loves to surf with speed and explosiveness.

The volume is delicately distributed with dominance around the handle to keep the tail thin and distribute the liters exactly where they’re needed. No worries with concern to the thickness at the rails because the domed deck erases the proximity of volume on this wide board.

Instructions

Innovation is at the core of our products

  • 3D shape on modeling software.
  • Preshape by numerical control for total reliability.
  • Shape control by traditional templates, finishing off the last mm 100% by hand.
  • 100 % epoxy resin and EPS foam blank: solid and lightweight.
  • Deck, hull, and rails in vacuumed PVC sandwich: incomparable solidity and incredible dynamism.
  • Deck: full PVC/fiberglass and carbon sandwich composed of a high-density PVC foam core and 1 layer of 4oz fiberglass and 1 layer of 6oz biaxial carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements on the sensitive areas.
  • Hull: full PVC/fiberglass and carbon sandwich composed of a high-density PVC foam core and 1 layer of 6oz carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements on the sensitive areas.
  • Rails: the PVC sandwich structure completely covers the rails: increased structural strength, very good impact resistance (paddle hits).
  • Integrated carrying handle in the top PVC sandwich : limits settling, avoids breakage in the surrounding area.
  • Resin tinted hot coat : nobility of the process, weight saving and solidity of the finish.
  • Hand-made matt “custom finish” for weight saving and a better glide.

 

The FSP Pro technology is easily repairable as new in the event of dings or accidents. The PVC foam of the sandwich is waterproof and prevents water from entering on everyday impacts. EPS foam blank does not deteriorate because it is really protected from water. And repairs have a much larger support to lean on and blend seamlessly with the surrounding material.

These boards are equipped with our innovative and high-end technology called FSP Pro. This full-carbon full sandwich PVC offers the best dynamism while preserving strength, at an incredible weight. It’s quite simply the ultimate in vacuum technology for customs, used as standard on our production models.

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 carbon fiber that completely covers the sandwich of the board. This high-end fiber brings a crazy dynamism to the shape. The overlap of the two layers on the rails reinforces this portion of the shape and strongly stiffens the board.

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.

Buying guide

For whom?

It’s the Board for those who don’t want to complicate things / it works all the time.

It will be perfect for a Pro who likes comfort and high performance, but also for a semi beginner who’ll find the bigger sizes mellow and progressive.

Not too wide and not too skinny, it’s accessible for paddling and fast. No need to be world champion to stay on top.

The range is declined in many sizes: there is one made for you.

If you like a lively board size down.

If you like a mellower board, favor the volume

For what?

The Karmen is the ‘do it all’ board.

Big or small waves, soft or hollow, glassy or windblown, mellow carving or hardcore tricks, it can handle 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.

 

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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.

Included equipments

The Karmen FSP PRO is equipped with our higher quality 5mm thick 3D Function pad which offers great comfort and grip. This anti-slip pad is ‘intelligent’ because it offers different sensations depending on the zones. The mix of grooves and open hole designs are made for visual/physical awareness of your stance. Your feet are better positioned and informed of their exact position to offer precise surfing.

Our ergonomic carry handle makes for easy carrying when transporting to the water. It also allows you to bring the board out of the water one handedly after a serious tiring session which is super practical!!

On top of that these boards come with 5 FCS II Fin Boxes (2 + 1 on the 9’10). The fins are anchored in solid making them the most performant. It’s simply the highest standard of Fin Boxes on the market today. You will be able to mount your fins in either Quad or Tri Fin according to your desires and your surf style and also a wider catalog of the highest quality Fins.

The pressure valve which is placed within the carry handle is automatic and composed with a waterproof membrane that allows air to pass. It will manage the air flow and pressure between the exterior and interior of the board. The gain in durability is considerable, and there is nothing for you to do.

The leash plug is almost indestructible being that it is glued within the high density PVC sandwich. The assurance of not losing your board into the rocks is real and to also avoid having water infiltrate your board at that point being that the PVC is fully waterproof.

To summarize the features of the Karmen

  • 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)

Pricing

GONG SUP KARMEN FSP PRO: from 969 €

  • We make quality products. We are not “low cost”.
  • We sell simply without an intermediary thanks to the internet: direct from Shaper to Surfer at the LOWEST price.
  • If we sold this board in a surfshop, it would cost 1659€ (taking into account traditional margins that we should offer to distributers and stores).

 

Shipping

Availability:

The dates of availability of all our products are written on each product page, in the size and colour of the product concerned.

These dates are valid at the moment you consult the site and/or place an order. It is possible that this product may be ordered a few seconds after your consultation. It then becomes unavailable. If you have placed an order, this change does not concern you: the product you order is still available on the date indicated at the time of your order.

We sell several thousand products per week. The stocks are therefore very evolutionary. But our management always shows you the real availability live.

If it’s available online: it’s available 😉

Pre-order:

Some articles are proposed in pre-order during their routing to our premises. You can buy this article which will arrive at our place in a few weeks. This method avoids the fair to grab upon receipt of the lot and the disappointed ones who would not order within the hour.

Upon receipt, we will ship it to you as a regular order.

The times indicated on the pre-orders are 95% reliable. First of all, because we only pre-sell finished products that are arriving to us after Customs, and therefore shipped right after. And also, because we add decent margins with concern to the dates announced by the shipping companies or railways.

However, a Worker Strike, a breakdown, an overbooking, can unfortunately happen. In the case of a delay, you will be notified by email (check your spam). It is generally less than a week and totally independent of our good will.

As soon as we receive the container in La Baule, we ship your order within three working days. Then the carrier takes over: delivery time and tracking numbers are under their responsibility.

It is possible that the date displayed on the online for the pre-order of the item you have ordered and paid for may change for two reasons:

  1. All quantities of the batch are sold (most common reason). In this case, orders placed for the first container will be delivered as scheduled.
  2. The container is late and we have to shift the date by a few days. (Strikes, breakdowns, overbooking, can unfortunately happen). You will be notified by email.

We never change the delivery dates of a container without notifying customers.

 

Delays:

The dates that we announce are shipping deadlines, which GONG has in stock and available here physically.

We usually give a shipping time within 3 days, but in most cases, we ship within 24/48 hours. Normally morning orders leave in the afternoon for example.

Then the transport service takes over. The variables are then important between the customer being delivered to France (very fast) or Bulgaria (a good week) or to a forwarding agent or to Asia or the USA… You understand that each location has its own type of delay.

We work with serious and well-known carriers. They do their utmost to make you happy even if a snafu can happen. In any case, we are there to make things easier and to arrange our customers.

 

Shipping Fees: 

Contrary to others, we do not hide shipping costs in the price of our products. At GONG everyone knows exactly what he pays. The transport is charged at its strictest value, and the person who comes to pick up his products does not pay hidden transport fees.

Shipping costs are calculated according to the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address. To this is added a labour time of order preparation.

The invoicing of the shipping costs is identical in continental France and in the bordering European countries. A surcharge is automatically invoiced for deliveries to the most distant European countries and all European islands.

For a shipment in French overseas departments and territories or outside Europe, our logistics department will contact you before the payment stage to give you an estimate of the shipping costs. You will be able to accept this estimate and pay your order, or refuse it and cancel your order.

 

Any questions:

We answer you within 24 hours by email. But 95% of your questions are answered on the site. Try to use our contact form which will guide you to all these answers.

Don’t forget to read the Forum, where thousands of users exchange information and experiences.

In any case, don’t panic. If you don’t get an answer during the weekend, it’s normal: the team is resting 😉

We are passionate and professional in our job. Our only goal is to make you happy, as much as possible 😉

 

Eco-responsible packaging:

Preserving the environment is a top priority. That’s why we are doing everything possible to reduce our environmental footprint.

The first thing is to sell quality products that will last, be repairable and will please you for a long time.

The second thing is to sell for less. Most of the pollution coming from a Board is in its use (the km driven to use it) and in the countless environmental damages you have to do to pay for it. Each euro spent is a sum of damage related to your life quite simply: eating, working hard etc… By reducing the price of our products, we significantly reduce your ecological footprint on this item.

For our shipments we use:

  • Flexi-Hex: ecological packaging of very high resistance.
  • Paper Craft Scotch Tape.
  • Final packaging made of high-end cardboard.

All this for:

  • Reusable and recyclable packaging.
  • An almost total reduction of single-use plastic.
  • Maximum protection and impact resistance thanks to the innovative design of Flexi-Hex honeycomb (35mm thick).

 

Tracking of your parcels :

The tracking of deliveries is directly ensured by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your parcels. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose the delivery methods and to follow the route of your package.

If you ask us for this tracking, we will have to do as you do: we will go see on the carrier’s app because they are the ones who manage and are responsible for this job.

 

Delivery:

We collaborate with the best transport providers to deliver you everywhere in Europe and in the world in very short delays.

We have chosen them for their quality of service and their respect of deadlines. 80% of your orders reach their destination in less than 48 hours of processing in metropolitan and continental France.

For Europe, the delays vary from 3 to 6 days depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delays can be up to 15 days.

Please note that the transport time is added to the preparation/shipping time. Two companies work on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one controls its activity and commits itself to optimize its delays so that you are delivered as soon as possible, in good condition and at a reasonable price.

 

Reception of your Board:

Upon delivery, simply open and inspect the condition of your Board in the presence of the carrier. A complete email explaining the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

In spite of our requirements and all the care we take in packaging and protecting your Board, transportation hazards may occur. Even if it concerns less than 2% of everything we ship around the world, a Board can suffer a more or less important transportation shock.

But in any case, don’t worry, just refuse it, and a new Board will be shipped back to you.

 

Returns:

You can choose to return your products if:

  • You are not satisfied (14 days right of retraction).
  • You want to change an item.
  • You have refused your package.

 

For each situation, contact us by our contact form to help you.

2 reviews for GONG SUP KARMEN FSP PRO

  1. Fabrice DEGLI ESPOSTI (verified owner)

    j’ai trouvé Ma board!! j’étais un peu trop juste à la rame avec une Quatro carve 100L et 28.5 de large (79Kg). je cherchais un poil plus de volume et plus large…. J’allais opter pour du custom et voilà que je découvre une marque qui a une board avec mes dimensions …. Quelle surprise de découvrir cette board et une marque incroyable!! shape parfait et rapport qualité/finition prix incroyable!! Rame super facile même dans le courant et le chopy, Take off super facile et dans la vague on peut jouer avec les appuis AV-AR et latéral à sa guise,
    La board est super maniable et rapide, on sent la réactivité du carbone, un must!! Bravo à la marque et au shaper pour cette board fantastique. Tout a été à la perfection : commande, livraison, et ….ride!!!

  2. Thomas (verified owner)

    Je ride en 7’11 pour 70kg, cette planche est un véritable couteau suisse pour toutes les conditions, dans du petit mou comme dans du plus gros et puissant on est tout le temps à l’aise sur la vague, c’est maniable, rapide, un vrai bijou.

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