Kona Windsurfing Range 2017

VERSION 2017:1

2017

Windsurfing

TABLE OF CONTENT BRAND OF THE YEAR.......................... 4 WINDSURFING BOARD RANGE.......... 5 KONAONE......................................... 6 KONACLUB ONE............................... 8 CARBONE......................................... 10 HULA................................................. 12 WINDSUP RANGE................................ 15 MOLOKA’I 10.7 - WS ......................... 16 ACTIVE 11.2 inflatable.......................... 18 PLAY 8.0 inflatable............................... 20 SAIL RANGE......................................... 23 ONE DESIGN SAIL............................ 25 SUMMER SAIL.................................. 29 SPARK SAIL...................................... 31 KONA WINDSUP RIG........................ 34

BRAND OF THE YEAR 2016 has been an extraordinary year. We celebrated ten years as a company. Since the introduction we have become足 a vibrant community with member all over the globe.

In September 2016 we received the finest industry recog足 nition足possible when Kona was voted brand of the year at SurfExpo,足the long-lasting and biggest trade show within water sports in the world.

This makes us proud and willing to work even harder together with our community which contributes with its devoted efforts and makes Kona something truly special.

When the Kona-concept was introduced it was unique thanks to its simplicity and versatility. One board and one sail has ever since attracted young talents as well as seasoned windsurfers. We have continued to refine the concept and 2017 offers to kit Kona One and Kona Club One, both with the same hull but with different equipment.

Along with the new boards the Kona Spark, our newest sail line, is offered introducing the concept of balanced power. We are confident that this will help many new sailors, from a very young age, into the Kona concept and over time make them ready to take the step into racing and Kona One, which remains the jewel in the crown.

GET ON BOARD! Joachim Larsson, CEO Kona Windsurfing 4

WINDSURFING BOARD RANGE

KONAONE

KONACLUB ONE

CARBONE

HULA

Beginner Free ride Wave Jibe High wind Easy planing Upwind

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KONAONE The Kona One-concept 足comes in two different kits, 足Kona One and Kona Club One.足They are built on the same hull; the difference is how they are equip足ped giving different price points.

LENGTH |

6

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11 6 350 cm

WIDTH ||

28 70 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME MATERIAL

34 lbs 15.5 kgs

220 L

AST

The original, a board for a lifetime Kona One is the one design class of the future. With its unique design unifying the qualities of the classical race boards with the features of modern short boards this is the board to learn, to race and to master. Thanks to its long rocker line and step tail construction this is the board for all conditions. It has superior sub-planning conditions upwind and thanks to the step tail it behaves like a short board when planning making it possible to sail even upwind on the fin with great wave performance and smooth jibing qualities. A love of a lifetime.

The Kona One kit is complete for one design racing with all class legal features including a bag for accessories.

46 cm fiberglass Daggerboard 65 cm, footstrap

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KONACLUB ONE

LENGTH |

8

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11 6 350 cm

WIDTH ||

28 70 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME MATERIAL

32 lbs 14.5 kgs

220 L

AST

Affordable performance Club One is built on the successful Kona One-design. It has the same hull and deck as the one design board. Thanks to more simplified details it comes at a more affordable price. It has a plastic dagger board, shorter fin in a less expensive material, adjustable foot straps and a bag for accessories. It is the perfect choice as entry point to the class and for windsurfing schools where it also can be used for teaching the first steps of racing before moving over to Kona One. 38 cm fiberglass fin 50 cm plastic, dagger board, footstrap

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CARBONE

LENGTH |

10

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11 6 350 cm

WIDTH ||

28 70 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME MATERIAL

27.6 lbs 12.5 kgs

220 L

Carbone

When only performance counts Carb One is also built on the successful Kona One-design.

The two boards have the same measures. The difference is in the material used. Carb One is constructed using carbon, also in the fin and dagger board, which makes it lighter and faster but also priced at a different level. The mast track is adjustable, which enables the waterline to be shortened when planning making jibing even easier. No compromises have been made when developing this top class board for high performance sailing outside the racing arena, not being class legal as a one design board.

G10 50 cm Daggerboard Carbone 65 cm, masttrack.

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HULA To achieve the best experience, we would like to recommend a sail from our Spark range together with this school board.

LENGTH |

12

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99 297 cm

WIDTH ||

34.5 87.6 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME MATERIAL

36.3 lbs 17.5 kgs

264 L

AST

Setting a new standard for school boards When Kona Windsurfing design team started the Hula-project the brief was a clear. The aim was to create a board that better than any足 other school board would help more sailors to windsurf faster and足make it easy and enjoyable from the very first moment. With more than 30 years of windsurfing, coaching, teaching and design experience Tinho Dornella headed the project into success.

Many unique design features are built into the Hula, stemming from decades of solid teaching experience and are desirable to足 windsurfing instructors. More than anything, this board is designed足to help the beginner plane as soon as possible, also the heavier sailor.

50 cm fiberglass Dagger 45 cm (wide) footstraps

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WINDSUP RANGE

MOLOKA’I 10.7 - WS

ACTIVE 11.2

PLAY 8.0

Beginner Free ride Wave Jibe High wind Easy planing Upwind 15

MOLOKA’I 10.7 - WS

LENGTH |

16

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10 7 320 cm

WIDTH ||

32 66.0 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME MATERIAL

32 lbs 14.5 kgs

168 L

AST

Two in one – possibilities not bounderies With Moloka’i 10.7 WS Kona refines the windsup concept. The popular Moloka’i board has been equipped with a daggerboard improving its sailing qualities. It is well suited for the whole family that wants to learn to windsurf as well as to paddleboard. This is the board for leisure cruising at a fine summer day and even light wave riding. Moloka’i 10.7 WS is preferably combined with the new Kona windsup rig. Together the two offer the rider a very affordable alternative with a great variety of uses, including paddleboarding, windsup, windsurfing and even yoga. The board has a stable design, yet with a very good glide in flat water and wave riding qualities.

Just like the other Moloka’i models it is equipped with leash plugs in front and in the back for easy packaging. To capture your ride the board is also equipped with a FCS plug to mount your Go Pro-gear.

This board will make your summer day perfect!

Wave 25, Fiberglass, windsurf track Equipped with GoPro mount

SUP CONDITIONS

WINDSURFING

Flat water

Beginner

Chop

Free ride

Down wind

Wave

Small wave

Jibe

Windsurf

High wind

White water

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ACTIVE 11.2

inflatable

LENGTH |

18

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11 2 340 cm

WIDTH ||

32 81.2 cm

THICKNESS ||

6.0 15.2 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME

19.8 lbs 9.0 kgs

330 L

Refined all-round rider Active 11.2 is a development of the previous successful Active models. It is faster and more stable. So it is even better for beginners or as a family board. It has a wide range of use, from playing and cruising to yoga and fitness training. With its larger volume it is well suited for the heavier paddler. Active 11.2 is­ ­equipped with two trusters, smaller side fins, which makes it­possible also to test wave riding. It can also be used with a windsurfing or a windsup rig.

< 220 lbs

100 kgs

2 pcs US fin box Windsurf attachment Two layer laminate (MBD) Double side wall technology for maximum strength.

SUP CONDITIONS Flat water Chop Down wind Small wave Moderate wave

WINDSURFING

• • • • •

Beginner Free ride Wave Jibe High wind

Big wave

Easy planing

White water

Upwind 19

PLAY 8.0

inflatable

LENGTH |

20

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80 244 cm

WIDTH ||

30 76.2 cm

THICKNESS ||

4.8 12.2 cm

WEIGHT

VOLUME

16.5 lbs 7.5 kgs

145 L

The kids’ choice The kids will love this. This is a board designed for having fun. It is light and yet robust and easy to handle. With the Play 8.0 the kids will get their first experience of paddle boarding in the best possible way. It is also a board to grow with until the kid is ready to take the step to any of the other models.

Play 8.0 is not only a paddle board. It is also prepared for a small sail on and a center fin. This will extend the experience and the young paddler will turn into a windsurfer.

Kona always recommends that children wear a life jacket when paddle boarding and always to be supervised by an adult. < 132 lbs

60 kgs

2 pcs US fin box Windsurf attachment Two layer laminate (MBD) Single side wall SUP CONDITIONS Flat water Chop Down wind Small wave Moderate wave

WINDSURFING

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Beginner Free ride Wave Jibe High wind

Big wave

Easy planing

White water

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SAIL RANGE

ONE DESIGN

SUMMER

Light

Light

Power

Power

Manuever

Manuever

Speed

Speed

Balance

Balance

Beginner

Beginner

Freeride

Freeride

SPARK

WINDSUP

Light

Light

Power

Power

Manuever

Manuever

Speed

Speed

Balance

Balance

Beginner

Beginner

Freeride

Freeride

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ONE DESIGN SAIL

For one design racing The One Design sail is Konaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exclusive sail and the one to be used together with the Kona One. They are the two components that compose the one design class where the sail size is depended of the sailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight. The design of the sail has carefully been improved each season to perfection making this the sail to accompany the Kona One. Thanks to its great flexibility it will serve the sailor in all conditions. It can be rigged from full power in light conditions to reduced power making it enjoyable and controllable in winds exceeding 30 knots. It is extremely well balanced using a carbon mast. The sections of the sail taking the most pressure also have been reinforced for endurance and longtime use. The One Design sail is also available in a complete x-ply version (special order), aimed for windsurfing school.

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5.8 < 55 kg

7.8 < 75 kg 26

6.6 < 65 kg

8.2 < 85 kg

7.4 < 65 kg

9.0 < 98 kg

9.8 > 98 kg

SAIL ONE DESIGN Size (m2)

5.8

6.6

7.4

Weight of sailor

< 55 / 121

< 65 / 143.3

< 65 / 143.3

Luff (cm)

420-424

450-454

476-480

Boom (cm)

180-184

200-204

212-216

Head

fixed

fixed

fixed

Battens (pcs)

5

6

6

Extensions (cm)

RDM 30

SDM 30

SDM 30

Boom (cm) Recommended

140-190

160-220

160-220

Mast Recommended

Kona SDM 400 60% carbone

Kona SDM 430 75% carbone

Kona SDM 460 75% carbone

Size (m2)

7.8

(kg) / (lbs)

8.2

9.0

9.8

Weight of sailor < 75 / 165.3 (kg)

< 85 / 187.4

< 98 / 216

> 98 / 216

Luff (cm)

484-488

500-504

522-526

522-526

Boom (cm)

212-216

222-226

244-248

252-256

Head

fixed

fixed

fixed

fixed

Battens (pcs)

6

6

6

6

Extensions (cm)

SDM 30

SDM 30

SDM 30

SDM 30

Boom (cm) Recommended

160-220

200-260

200-260

220-280

Mast Recommended

Kona SDM 460 75% carbone

Kona SDM 490 75% carbone

Kona SDM 520 75% carbone

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SUMMER SAIL

Reliable and affordable This is the perfect choice for the beginner and for young people.

It is a very light sail and rig, which is of great importance to the­ beginner. The construction is very reliable making it easy to handle and the perfect entry-level sail. Together with the StepOne it constitute an unbeatable combination between price and performance making it an attractive alternatives to families, clubs and schools. It is designed for easy use but also for individuals or windsurfing schools with clients eager to test racing. The Summer sail line is exclusively made of x-ply which distinguishes it from comparable sails tradi­ti­onally made in monofilm.

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SUMMER SAIL

Size (m2)

5.8

6.6

7.4

Weight of sailor

< 65

< 75

< 105

Luff (cm)

TBC

TBC

TBC

Boom (cm)

TBC

TBC

TBC

Head

Fixed

Fixed

Fixed

Battens (pcs)

4

4

5

Extensions (cm)

–

–

30

Boom (cm) Recommended

Kona 170-220

Kona 170-220

Kona 170-220

Mast Recommended

Kona RDM or SDM 430 30% carbon

Kona RDM or SDM 460 30% carbon

Kona RDM or SDM 460 30% carbon

(kg)

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SPARK SAIL

Introducing balanced power When the Kona Windsurfing team began the develop­ment of a new school sail line the ambition was clear ­– create the best school sail ever. To achieve the goal Tinho Dornellas was given the responsibility to head the develop­­ment process, putting his 30 years of professional windsurfing experience into the process. Previously this season his latest school board design Kona Hula, was successfully introduced.

The sail design is built upon Tinho’s unique concept of “balanced power”. Kona Spark has a unique sail plan shape. ­The goal is to shorten the mast and produce as much power as possible, for each sail size, targeting each sailor­weight and size with the proper sail so they can experience “balanced power” as soon as possible. It makes the board surge in speed without any effort. It means that performance and enjoyment goes hand in hand and ultimately results in a fast learning curve. It is exclusively made of x-ply which makes it stronger and lighter.

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SPARK SAIL 1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

Weight of sailor < 25 (kg)

< 30

< 35

< 40

Luff (cm)

195

221

243

284

Boom (cm)

100 - 150

100 - 150

120 - 170

120 - 170

Head

adjustable

adjustable

adjustable

adjustable

Battens (pcs)

1

1

1

2

Extensions (cm)

–

–

–

–

Boom (cm) Recommended

Kona 100 -150

Kona 100 -150

Kona 120 -170

Kona 120 -170

Mast Recommended

Kona RDM 270 30% carbone

Kona RDM 270 30% carbone

Kona RDM 270 30% carbone

Kona RDM 300 30% carbone

Size (m2)

3.5

4.0

4.5

5.0

Weight of sailor < 45 (kg)

< 60

< 75

< 115

Luff (cm)

310

336

370

400

Boom (cm)

120-170

120-170

120-170

170-220

Head

adjustable

adjustable

adjustable

adjustable

Battens (pcs)

3

3

4

4

Extensions (cm)

–

–

30

30

Boom (cm) Recommended

Kona 120-170

120-170

120-170

170-220

Mast Recommended

Kona RDM 370 Kona RDM 370 Kona RDM 370 Kona RDM 400 30% CARBONE 30% CARBONE 30% CARBONE 30% CARBONE

Size (m2)

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KONA WINDSUP RIG

The bag fits a complete package of an iSUP board and the windsup rig.

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True innovation that fits in the trunk Kona windsup rig is all about making it easy, from rigging to sailing and transporting. The windsup rig has been developed specifically for anyone that wants to enjoy easy comfortable windsurfing in light conditions. Folded the rig package fits into the trunk of the car or in a golf bag. Thanks to the fact that the sail is fully battened it has a very good aerodynamic shape. The big innovation is that the battens are removable enabling the sail to be folded into a small package.

The sail is made in dacron which is very durable and well suited for windsupping. It comes in two sizes, 4.8 sqm and 5.8 sqm, the smaller best suited for light sailors and the the bigger for heavier or more experienced sailors. Despite being an innovation it is still very affordable and price competitive. Kona windsup rigs make the step into windsurfing easy.

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It takes one person to sail a board but it takes a community to grow a flower.

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