The Anarchist is designed for free riders and those who enjoy all aspects of kiting. The board has a very positive driving turn thanks to the fin position being set very in board. This makes it ideal for those looking for that Surfing feel. The Anarchist is also very smooth in even the choppiest of conditions thanks to the flip tips. You’ll find it’ s also very quick to get up on the plane as it has a wide centre, and you will scream upwind as the critical mid section is identical to the Hooligan which was design for both speed and upwind tracking. The Anarchist is all about going anywhere and trying everything. Never say Never. Anything is possible.
The Anarchist will be offered with a choice of flex characteristics. This allows the user to choose the correct flex characteristics for them. Too often have we seen a good board become bad because the rider is either too big, or riding with too much power, changing the overall rocker line of the board and therefore its performance (inducing drag and losing pop).
We have also seen good lightweight riders riding on boards which are too stiff and therefore not offering the performance that it would do to a more powerful or heavier rider.
The Anarchist Pro is a stiffer and stronger version of the Anarchist, suitable for riders exceeding 75kgs or for those who like to ride powered
KEY FEATURES
- Rounded shape for forgiving carves and wave riding
- Flip tips to combat chop and nose-diving
- Deep fins, close to riders feet for a positive driving curve, and surf like feeling in the waves
- Soft flex to absorb bumpy conditions
- Solid and stable mid-section for tracking Upwind
- The stance options on this board are 38, 42 and 4
The Core
We have chosen to use a Polonia wood core for performance and durability reasons This wood is very light, extremely stable and will not shrink or absorb water when wet – meaning your board will last and last, even when damaged.
The wood has great response characteristics and good anti-shock properties. Secondly, Polonia is an environmentally sound choice as this wood grows rapidly and plantations can therefore be replenished easily. The Polonia core is laid up as a vertical laminate so the wood takes all the stress forces and not the glue. This means we get to use the flex properties of the wood and not the flex properties of the glue
Fiberglass and Graphics
Flexifoil boards use a bi-directional weave glass. This weave has been chosen to suit the board’s flex characteristics and to prevent adding unnecessary weight. The bi-directional Fiberglass has equal sized fibres running in both the warp and weft directions which gives the board a super tough shell.
Graphics
Flexifoil Boards have a TPU (Thermo Polyurethane) graphic sheet. This material is resilient to impacts, abrasions, tears, weather, and even hydrocarbons - giving it long-lasting surface protection and unmatched optical clarity. This ensures that the boards don’t just look good but they stay looking good.
ABS Tips, Tails and Side Walls
All Flexifoil boards feature an ABS Sidewall. This plastic is light and tough with fantastic shock absorption and impact-resistant properties. If you batter it, it won’t crack or split open like other plastics, it might just dent instead. It is a great plastic cushion for the wooden core as it absorbs the impact, protecting the Polonia core. The ABS Sidewalls are profiled to suit the board’s use. The Sidewall has a different shape at the tips when compared to the centre, as the board reacts differently around this area. We also use an ABS plug to secure the fins in place as this keeps the woods enclosed and prevents any damage occurring to the wooden core.
CNC Milled Stainless Steel Inserts
Our inserts are made from CNC’d milled Stainless steel. This means that the insert is made from one piece and is not welded together,
providing a much stronger and safer insert.
MANUFACTURE AND QUALITY CONTROL
We have travelled the world looking for the best board manufacture. We wanted a board manufacture who understood the sport, and took part. We also wanted a manufacture with years and years of board making experience. In the end we found this factory and they were practically on our door step. All Flexifoil boards are now built under strict Swiss manufacturing standards -using European materials. Our boards are thoroughly checked and tested, to ensure they are nothing short of bombproof. Wooden cores are CNC’d (Computer Numerical Control) for incredible accuracy and our ABS sidewalls are glued in place. Although this is a more time consuming and expensive process than the stapling methods used by other manufacturers, the glue ensures consistent adhesion of the sidewalls to the whole edge of the board – giving a better quality and more securely finished product with longevity and added impact resistance.