€710
F-ONE TRAX HRD CARBON The Trax HRD is oneSubjective of the bestselling and longest serving Criteria twintips in the market with small refinements ensuring that it PARTICIPANT UNITS SOLD has a very dedicated following who are looking for that ‘Trax Carving ability feel’. This Carbon series uses a full carbon laminate which results in a much lighter weight and makes a noteworthy difference Spray on the water where you can load with improved response. The Directional Stability HRD (Helical Rail Design) rail shape differs from any other Rail grip on the market, with the rail thickness varying throughout boards Planing speed/light wind the board, starting with a thin and sharp rail thickness at the ability midline of the board, increasing in thickness and inverting under Upwind ability foot and once again reducing in thickness towards the tips in a helical pattern. The overall result is striking as the board is Pop very adaptive, giving a very dynamic ride with excellent grip Smoothness of landings and directional stability. Most impressive is the way the helical
rail outwardly deflects water on landings, smoothing them out brilliantly without relying on a high rocker line or soft flex to achieve this. The Trax HRD Carbon is early planing and 9 upwind with ease. The use of a single stepped concave drives gets 10the board accelerating well and aids in keeping the board directionally stable. Its lighter and stiffer construction gives 9 the already quick board even more speed. Without resorting 10 to channeling and multiple concave like many boards on the market, the Trax HRD achieves a ride that can be both loose 9 and skatey when desired, then locked-in and grippy as soon as you10 want to edge hard upwind, through carves and when loading for pop. 9 Load into the Trax Carbon hard, and it will give back the energy you put into it with a generous pop… 9
9
Cutting through chop
OBJECTIVE CRITERIA:
SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA:
Carving ability Spray Directional stability Rail grip
Weight
2.9
Inserts
Angled
Rocker
Medium/High
Rail Channels
Y
Tip channels
N
Concave
Single
Rail shape
Planing speed/light wind ability Upwind ability Pop Smoothness of landings Cutting through chop 0
2.5
5
7.5
10
Helical Rail Design - Inverted Chamfer underfoot with taper flat midline and tips
Tip flex
3
Construction
Carbon
Mounting system
Inserts M6
Boots Compatible
Y
Slider Proof Base
N
Ease of setting up
9
€999
AXIS LIMITED Subjective Criteria
The AXIS Limited is a great option targeted at intermediate and PARTICIPANT UNITS SOLD is advanced riders. Offering a fun and playful ride, the Limited an exciting and lively companion on the water rewarding the Carving ability energy you put into it and seemingly calling out for more. The Spray Paulownia wood core with 45º/45º biaxial carbon laminate keeps Directional Stability the board lightweight and maintains the stiff longitudinal flex Rail grip through the center of the board whilst allowing for a pattern Planing speed/light wind responsive torsional and tip flex for better rail contact on uneven ability water and an easy, smooth transition from rail to rail through Upwind ability a carving turn. The Limited has a smooth power development for great load and pop. The board takes the energy you load Pop into it and gives it back with a great release that will spring you
into the air. With such a responsive board you may not expect a smooth landing but the Limited does a good job providing a fairly 7 cushioned landing thanks to the double concave and generous rocker that displaces water well so long as you land 6 the board downwind. This board excels in flat water and has great7upwind ability. It develops speed very well due to a double 8 which accelerates the flow of water underneath the concave board and this reduces the drag produced by its ample rocker. 8 If you’re looking for a playful and lively load and pop board 8 that bridges the freeride and freestyle market, the Limited ticks all those 8 boxes.
Smoothness of landings
7
Cutting through chop
7
SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA:
OBJECTIVE CRITERIA:
Carving ability Spray Directional stability Rail grip Planing speed/light wind ability Upwind ability Pop Smoothness of landings Cutting through chop 0
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2.5
5
7.5
10
Weight
2.6
Inserts
Straight
Rocker
Medium
Rail Channels
N
Tip channels
Y
Concave
Double
Rail shape
Stepped continuous
Tip flex
4
Construction
Carbon
Mounting system
Inserts M6
Boots Compatible
Y
Slider Proof Base
N
Ease of setting up
8