The Alaia is a new strapless light wind board. Tell us a little more about it. The Alaia is one of the more versatile boards out there. The application for kitesurfing evolved out of making a sample for wave riding just to see how it would ride, and it turned out to be an amazing light wind board. Its construction keeps the costs in check while providing the rider with an unreal light wind tool that is easy to ride. What changes were made to your race board, the Venturi? The advent of racing in the kite market is driven not only from the competition side but also as a tool to get out in surprisingly light wind. We have three boards in the Venturi collection that fit these various applications. Last year we had a 183 x 57cm design that looked like a barn door compared to the conventional twins and surfboards. Now, boards are upwards of 190 x 70 which makes the previous boards look tiny. Surprisingly enough, the 70 cm wide board is easy to ride and is a blast in the lightest of wind. We have kept a 180 by 65 cm board in the range to fit smaller riders or people who want to blast around in light air. The 175 is targeted to riders who want to do crossings or just blast around in moderate wind. All the boards received new rockers, constructions, and fins.
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Naish’s Ally binding look like an improvement on the foot pads and straps that Naish introduced in 2011. Is this right or is the Ally binding completely new? The Ally is a completely new binding that sets new standards in rider ergonomics. It is designed to fit any size foot with maximum comfort, lateral support, and multiple stance and duck options in one easy to assemble package. The footpad has multiple density injection molded EVA that is grippy and comfortable. One important feature is the accentuated sidewalls that eliminate any foot contact with the adjustment areas of the foot strap. The lateral “side wings” (where the foot straps sit on the sides) allow for unmatched lateral support. You really have to try these new Ally bindings to measure their level of comfort. Your board will literally feel and ride better with these on!
NAISH 2012 BOARDS Board Sizes Name Money Shot 131, 133, 135 cm Arcade 136, 139, 142 cm Momentum 132, 134, 136 cm Haze Raskal Global Skater Fish Gun The Skate Alaia 72 Venturi
135, 138, 140, 145 cm 124, 130 cm 5’5”, 5’10", 6’1” 4’8”, 5’4”, 5’9” 5’6” 6’ 120 cm 5’9” 175, 180, 190 cm
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Control, edging, and unparalleled freestyle performance Aggressive wakstyle with boots or straps, kicker, sliders Easy planing, superb edging, soft landings
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Freeride performance and easy edging in all conditions Designed specifically for girls and groms No compromise waveriding in any surf condition A compact design for strapless riding Riders wanting light wind fun in both surf and flat water Wave riders committed to huge waves or high winds Kite wakeskating made easy A light wind gem in a simple finless, strapless design A race-competitive design without sacrificing ease of use
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