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REBEL 2017 AN INSIDE VIEW FROM DESIGNER KEN WINNER What was your vision for developing the 2017 Rebel? The Rebel is a Freeride kite that has been fine-tuned across the varying size categories in order to emphasize the different aspects of its performance and capabilities. Whilst last year we adjusted the aspect ratios, this year we focused more on improving the range with an enhanced steadiness of bar feel, prevention of back-stalling and smoother turning abilities. The Rebel has long been known for that exceptional bar feeling which is extremely smooth, stable and shake-free. But this year it's even better. Do you work with any Team Riders...

INFORMATION FLAT KITE DESIGN LOADED 5TH LINE 5 STRUT DESIGN BEST WIND RANGE EXCELLENT HANGTIME AND LIFT FOR HIGHEST AND LONGEST JUMPS BEST SHEET AND GO POWER DEVELOPMENT SHORT BAR STROKE FOR GREAT BAR FEEDBACK The Rebel is the benchmark of a high performance Freeride and Big Air kite impressing everyone from entry level to expert. Its all-time classic characteristics will deliver maximum performance already at minimum steering inputs with super precise bar feedback. Since the beginning, the Rebel has long been known for its exceptionally smooth, stable and shake-free feeling through the bar, which has even be refined. The...

 New profiles on sizes 4-9m Slightly bigger ASPECT RATIO on sizes 10-12 m Better top end & Less grunty feeling More depower Dacron tip reinforcements Last year the Neo was redeveloped as a pure wave-riding kite, focusing on the qualities that riders demand in waves. The kite not only impressed the riders, but also won several magazine tests in its class. This year the kite has been completely reworked to further improve its performance. The Neo still has amazing drift capabilities, but the top end has also been improved while keeping the amazing low end. The kite has excellent...

  Since 1969, Channel Islands Surfboards has been dedicated to performance and quality through hard work, innovation, and originality. Over the last 43 years, Channel Islands has grown from a local grass-roots operation to a cutting edge organization, catering to the best surfers in the world. It started with hard-core surfing and quality in mind and these guidelines have brought us through four decades of constant change in the surf industry. Channel Islands will shape the new millennium with innovative design and quality as our main focus. “The driving force behind Channel Islands Surfboards is the demand on design created...

The Bamboo Fish™   at 4’5”x17” was inspired by the early 70’s fast and loose Fish surfboard, the Hamboard Fish is just as agile out the of water as its namesake was in it. The Fish offers the maximum maneuverability, specialized rail-to-rail driving turns, speed, power, and pumping acceleration for a ride that’s no stranger to the forces and sensations of surfing. A favorite among surfers and those who just like to carve and feel speed, the Fish is the “sports car” of the Hamboard® line. The Fish offers a choice of natural bamboo or a psychedelic hand-painted (no two are...