F-One Mitu Monteiro Pro Kite Surfboard 2014
IN A NUTSHELL...
All F-One the Mitu Monteiro Pro Models are in a tri fin setup to make the boards glide faster and to make them as light as possible for freestyle tricks.
Design details
SIZES:
5'8'' - 170 x 48 cm 5'10'' - 175 x 49.5 cm 6'0'' - 180 x 51 cm
This pro model Mitu MONTEIRO is a first time for F-ONE. He possesses a great understanding of wave kitesurfing and Surfing. He was completely involved in designing his own board line, while staying in tuned with F-Ones philosophy that boards should be high performance but also versatile.
Mitu has always favored longer boards but the new compact outline with its round nose allows the board to be more compact while maintaining the stability of a longer one. While throwing freestyle tricks with a surf board, a shorter wider design with a little more floatation makes executing and landing tricks easier. This is why the boards are a little wider to give the rider a compact board that is shorter and more responsive, stable and accessible.
The hull is shaped with a deep single concave all the way to the fins, this guarantees early planning and a smooth acceleration for freeriding or in surf. The concave also absorbs the chop while riding.
A lot of work went into developing the New Camel deck : It lowers and stabilizes the heel of the surfer and lock its arch on a rounded center line. It improves stability, maneuverability and increases the rider's board control in any conditions. Mitu's board line is innovative and unique in the sense that it was designed for strapless kitesurfing from the nose to the tail. Mitu rides the same board on flat water, small onshore waves, extreme offshore conditions and just free surfing. He does it all on the same board on the challenging spots of his home island in cabo Verde at a level we can all only dream of.
TECHNOLOGY
Double Bamboo Deck The board deck is strengthened in its core, with a sandwich construction made of two layers of bamboo. Thanks to this process, the board is more resistant to dents.
Full Bamboo The Full Bamboo construction has been developed to strengthen the hull and the deck of the board. An optimal ratio weight/resistance has been achieved!
Pad The front pad is perfectly nested into the specific shape of the Camel Deck and this has enabled us to use some ultra-thick EVA, up to 1cm on most of the front part. This guarantees a unique comfort whether riding strapped or strapless, the latter being more traumatic. The pad extends quite far on the front deck to fit nicely with the specific stance required for strapless riding.
EQUIPMENT
*Full pads *FUTURES® fins *FUTURES® box *F-ONE surf straps (optional)