F-One Slice Flex Convertible 2019 Kite Surfboard
IN A NUTSHELL...
Freestyle, Wave, Cruising and Foiling, the 2019 F-One Slice Flex Convertible can really do it all! Equipped with twin US tracks the SLICE FLEX CONVERTIBLE is a fantastic all in 1 board: The compact dimensions, parallel outline and thin rails of the SLICE make its shape a perfect match as a foiling board. Easy to handle, the Slice delivers a smooth ride even when the boards occasionally hits the water.
Design details
2 IN 1 SURFBOARD / FOILBOARD
SIZES: 5'1" / 5'3"
The F-one Slice Flex Convertible is best suited to small and medium sized waves and excels when the conditions are onshore, and the waves aren’t too powerful. The increased speed offered by the board allows you to negotiate the wave without relying on its power as much.
For strapless freestyle riding, the compact dimensions make it very easy to maneuver the board in the air and swing weight is reduced. Even performing simple jumps is made easier, with a wide stance pop comes easy and the light nature of the board will help you improve incredibly quickly.
FIN BOXES LAYOUT: FUTURES® BOX x3
INCLUDED FIN SET: F-ONE Flow XS THRUSTER SET
Equipped with three Futures boxes
board comes with a set of F-ONE FLOW RTM fins. Taking advantage of its light weight combined with its amazing shape, the Mitu Pro Model is probably the ultimate strapless board.
EQUIPPED WITH: FULL PAD + INSERTS FOR 2x FOOT STRAPS
PROGRAM
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SPEC
| SIZE | DIMENSIONS | DIMENSIONS | VOLUME | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5’1 | 156 x 46 cm | 5’1 x 17.9″ | 21.5 L | 3.4 kg* |
| 5’3 | 161 x 46.5 cm | 5’3 x 18.3″ | 22.5 L | 3.52 kg |
*indicative value, subject to small variations due to the custom manufacturing process.
Tech specs
TWIN-TRACKS
The twin track system with lateral spacing of 90mm is becoming an industry standard.
This system is compatible with all foils featuring a top plate with 4 fastening bolts. The length of the tracks enables some room to adjust the position of the foil on the board to reach everyone’s prefered balance.
HD FOAM CARBON COMPOSITE
This sandwich construction (high density foam + fiberglass + carbon) provides the boards with a strong resistance and a lighter weight.
The carbon fibers are laid +45° and -45° onto the board therefore avoiding any fibers at 0° to preserve the flex of the board whilst achieving higher mechanical performances. This construction improves the weight/resistance ratio of Carbon Series models which clearly feature among the lightest and best performing boards on the market.
HEEL SHOCK ABSORBER
The deck has been recessed by 5 mm on a wide area underneath the front foot in order to add an EVA shock absorbing foam layer.
This foam layer absorbs effectively all impacts for the riders and makes the board even more durable.
DECK STRINGERS
As the strapless discipline develops and grows, so does the demands it puts on the boards.
With higher jumps and tougher landings, the stresses applied to the boards have migrated towards the rails and we have reinforced some of our constructions with lateral deck stringers to make the boards more robust in these areas. These stringers are not full depth to keep the flex and feel of the board.
RTM TECHNOLOGY
RTM technology stands for RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING.
This process uses a closed mold to produce accurate composite parts.
The resin is injected in the mold after it is closed, with the dry fiber having been placed inside beforehand. The closed mold injection allows for great shape accuracy and the epoxy resin used make the fins stronger and more responsive providing a sharper feel on the water.