Pack SUP Karmen FSP 2X
This complete pack includes:
- one GONG Karmen FSP 2X SUP board (of the size of your choice).
- one GONG Daybag SUP cover suitable for the dimensions of the board (of the size of your choice).
- one carbon mix 100% 3-piece or fixed paddle.
- one GONG leash in the size and color of your choice.
Program
Generate beautiful turns on all types of waves. Pure shortboard style but easy to paddle and smooth in small chop.
Presentation
The Karmen FSP 2X are maneuverable shortboards, with a slight hybrid/egg touch that makes them super easy.
100% designed for turns : rollers, top turns, slashes, powerful cutbacks, airs, and waves that push, they turn very short and on demand. Ideal for producing aggressive surfing while always maintaining good paddling and comfort.
The greatest quality of Patrice Guénolé's shapes is harmony. His ability to merge and balance elements of a shape is exceptional. The boards are pleasing to the eye, without exaggeration. And this is exactly how you recognize the touch of a great shaper.
Two main axes guided the development of the Karmen: the rounded point nose and the hull with a single concave (under the paddling position) then a double concave (between the feet in the surfing position) finishing in a V (under the back foot).
It is a fluid and comfortable shape that comes in 5 sizes: 6’10, 7’3, 7’8, 7’11, 8’4.
We particularly love its tail, which combines sharp acceleration in surfing with incredible maneuverability.
Technical sheet
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Buying guide
For whom?
It’s the board of the one who doesn't want to take the lead: she walks all the time.
It will be perfect for a pro that wants comfort and high performance. But also for an almost beginner who will find in large sizes a soft and progressive board.
Neither wide nor narrow, it is accessible with the train and fast. No need to be world champion to stand on it.
The range is available in all possible sizes: there is necessarily yours.
Either you are pissed off and you will go under liter.
Either you want a cool board and you will take it generous.
For what ?
The Karmen is the board that does everything except the Noserides.
Small or large waves, soft or hollow, Glassy or Venté, gentle curves or nervous tricks, it passes everywhere.
What size?
- The 6’10 is great for the pros of 65kg max.
- The 7’3 is great for 75kg max pros.
- The 7’8 is great for the experienced 85kg max.
- The 7’11 is great for the experienced 95kg max.
- The 8’4 is starting to draw up, ideal for less than 90kg sportsmen.
Which board bag?
What Quiver girlfriends?
Karmen is a central board in a quiver of SUP. It is self-sufficient and it goes with everything. This is often the board that we take when the choice is not clear. We hesitate: Karmen!
When the conditions are ideal for a noserider, it is obvious. We will put in the water an NFA or an even more typed noserider such as Soul or Neverstick.
If we want more explosiveness, we will complete this karmen with an alley. And if we want more explosiveness in soft waves, we will get a mob.
The Karmen will find it difficult to find its place in a surfer's quiver because it is a board that does almost everything. It will then be an alternative, but not a supplement.
What mounting of drifts?
Fine sorting is the best option for beautiful curves on the Karmen.
The quad works very well, especially on large sizes to maximize the hook of the tail and boost the Vmax and the acceleration.
All the classic montages work, no particular gain by going to exoticism. A good performance set will be perfect. Pass on bundles if you want more directional stability (control).
To go further in performance, the Toledo and the Wilson are topissimes, the Fanning are more powerful on equal size. These drifts are only sold in fine sorting set. To be completed with rear quads at retail if you want all the configurations.
Take your size of advocated drifts or just above. No less. You will need grip to use it.
Reminder of sizes of FCS2 drifts recommended in trifin
(three drifts of identical size):
- XS for less than 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 more than 85 kg / 190 lbs
Note that before the Shape, it is the material of drifts that makes performance. Remember that the more steep a drift, the more it works. And yes a pro needs good drifts, but an amateur also needs to go fast because speed is the basis of all maneuvers.
Never take shorter, except in kite possibly.
A surfer who wants more speed, make more beautiful curves, surf more cleanly, working his speed, will take a size above the recommended size.
How to compose a quad that suits you:
In a montage that mixes sets, consider that the sides make grip and acceleration; And the rear pivot, the drive and a little grip. So focus on beautiful ears adapted to your need for power and speed.
Rear quads with flat inner face have more grip and less sliding. A more frank grip, but a Vmax and a mania a bit below the curved internal faces (20/80 for example). Favor flat faces anyway.
And too large quad rear quad block the handling of your board, giving you the impression that its "floats" tail too in the curves. Detestable. Better too small than too large.
In 9’10 the Karmen is 2+1, so two FCS2 ears and a US power plant. The goal is to get in size on the power plant to give more drive to this large board. To make it more handy, you can equip it with a sharp drift than that of standard. You can keep two big ears and mount a 6’’ou 7 ’’ click, or Connect, or Connect, which will give you more sweetness in the Rail Rail, and put the rollers automatically. The front of the central drift 1cm behind the ear tips for maximum maneuverability and 5cm back for maximum control.
Some major mounting marks:
- Earks of 115mm + central 6 ’’: not enough drive, it skids a lot.
- 115mm ears + 7 ’’ central: ideal for a Max de Mania and freedom in the curves.
- 115mm ears + 8 ’’ central: perfect turns management and pretty curves.
- 115mm ears + 9 ’’ central: a lot of drive, surely too much.
- 115mm ears + 10 ’central central: it’s too much unless you are 120 kg.
The front of the central drift 1cm to 2cm behind the ear tips.
What length of paddle?
Your size no more or less, ideally in PRO for weight. You can take a little shorter if you are oriented on radical driving. Some cut it height of eyebrows on shortboards. We do not recommend it on the karmen, and we even advise you to climb a little in size on the large boards for a cooler tempo.
What leash?
Take the length of your board: 7 ’to 10’.
Less shoulder size, a reduced diameter (6 mm) will make you gain a lot of speed. Above, you must have 7mm minimum.
Check your condition before each session and change it every year. This is your life jacket.
Equipments
The Karmen FSP 2X is equipped with a high-end deckpad of 5mm which offers both a optimal grip and a comfort exceptional.
At the rear, the 3D Function Tail Pad provides “intelligent” contact thanks to its groovings and openings specially designed to improve proprioception: your feet remain planted and constantly receive the information necessary for precise surfing.
Up front, the Front Pad Ridge Traction guarantees absolute grip and surgically precise control, while maintaining comfortable cushioning.
With this multi-zone deckpad, the new Karmen offers contact that is precise, comfortable and perfectly controlled.
The ergonomic carrying handle on the deck makes it easy to handle the board outside of the water. It also allows you to take the board out of the water with one hand, which is very practical!
This handle incorporates the depressurization screw, which protects it and avoids having to place it separately in a dedicated reinforcement which would weigh down the board. A durable and light investment.
The depressurization screw is automatic. This screw is equipped with a membrane which allows air to circulate between the heart of the board and the ambient air but remains impermeable to water. It will manage common pressure variations between the outside and inside of your board. The durability gain is considerable, without you having to worry about it. However, we recommend that you never leave your board in the sun and remove the depressurization screw when traveling by plane.
In addition, the Karmen is equipped with 5 FCS 2 boxes (2+1 assembly on the 9’10). The anchoring in the sandwich is firm thanks to the high thickness of our technology, therefore the most efficient and very solid.
It is simply the highest standard of fin box on the market. You can therefore mount your quad or trifin fins according to your desires and your surfing style by accessing an almost infinite catalog of high-end fins.
The leash plug is indestructible since it is glued into the high density PVC sandwich of the deck. The assurance of not losing your board in the stones for example, nor of seeing water seep through the plug because the PVC is waterproof.
To summarize, are provided with the KARMEN
- a GONG cover SUP DAYBAG SHORTBOARD adapted to the dimensions of the board (the size of your choice).
- a 100% fixed carbon mix paddle.
- a GONG leash in the size and color of your choice.
- 4 FCS II Glass Flex fins (2 lateral Carver L/118 mm + 2 lateral Carver S/100 mm) for Quad mounting.
- Exception for the Karmen 9’10: 1 US central fin 7’’/180 mm + 2 FCS II Glass Flex Carver S/100 mm side fins for a 2+1 assembly.
- 1 high-strength FCS II central box placed on HD PVC reinforcements in the longitudinal axis of the board.
- 4 high-strength FCS II front and rear side boxes placed on HD PVC reinforcements for Quad mounting.
- Pad 5 mm: deck covering designed for great comfort and absolute grip.
- Carrying handle integrated into the center of the board on the deck.
- Concrete Fixed leash plug at the tail so you never lose your board.
- Automatic depressurization screw in the carrying handle.
Delivery
Delivery time
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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