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SUNOVA | casey.  |  SKU: BF03747

Aviator Downwind Race

$2,399.00
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THE AVIATOR DOWNWIND RACE is for serious downwind races.

This is the latest evolution of downwind boards and has been tried and tested all over the world, with countless prototypes. It’s designed for pure speed, but is surprisingly stable and comfortable for its width. With lower volumes than its predecessors, your center of gravity is closer to the waterline, aiding in stability. A revised bottom shape, with more efficient contours, means you’ll be flying on foil earlier than ever before. 

Fin Setup

futures. - Twin Foil Boxes

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ABOUT THE BOARD

GENERAL GOAL | THEME OF THE BOARD:

A Downwind Race Foilboard that gets on foil as quickly as possible, as soon as you’re ready to go.

CONDITIONS IT'S WORKING BEST:

Nuking downwind, high-speed runs.  

SKILL LEVEL IT'S BEST FOR:

Intermediate to Elite. You need to have a good balance for these boards. 

WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF WHEN YOU DESIGNED IT?:

The easiest possible paddle up for strong paddlers. Think Molokai 2 Oahu, flattish start, big open ocean bumps, and a tough upwind finish. Longer boxes and perfect placement to accept all types of foils. This is critical when paddling up. Slippery touchdowns. 

WHAT IT POSSIBLY COMPROMISES ON THEN?:

Balance. It is stable for its width, and in comparison to other boards with similar dimensions, but these are still narrow boards.

SHAPE DETAILS | DESIGN INFO

OUTLINE:

Sleek parallel outline. This board is quite straight through the middle section to assist in getting on foil as early as possible. 

RAILS:

Hollow, concave bevel. This helps with board tracking and stability on these narrow widths. 

ROCKER:

Low rocker through the stringer, but the rails have more due to the rear vee and tail lift. This helps the board fit into the bumps if you're paddling up on small wedges or larger ocean swells.

BOTTOM:

Rounded nose blends to flat throughout the box area. 

DECK:

We have a concave deck to get the rider as close to the foil as possible while maintaining the volume needed. It's a soft concave without any drastic edges, so it doesn't trap water on the deck after takeoff.

FINAL STATEMENT:

This board is perfect for downwind foilers that want to go as fast as possible. Touchdowns are no longer an issue as the water is displaced to the sides rather than grabbing onto a flatter surface. The board has multiple rocker profiles, helping to keep more waterline in the water when paddling up on a big bump and also helping it fit into small wedges. The rear tail kick through the stringer, with a big vee in the tail, was kept from a much earlier design. The kick in the tail looks far greater when you're looking at the rail line; this is due to the vee. As a result, the rocker is still low at the stringer, which helps with the same thing mentioned above. This also helps when pumping the board onto foil, and when flying, the high rail and vee shape is harder to catch when you're in a complicated ocean.

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Dimension Table

Dive deep into the shape dimensions

Length Nose Width Width Tail Width Thickness Volume (L) Weight -/+ 8% (kg)
8'6" 9 9/16" 17" 9 1/16" 5 11/16" 99 L 5.4 kg
8'8" 9 9/16" 17 1/4" 9 1/16" 6 1/16" 109 L 5.7 kg
8'10" 9 9/16" 17 1/2" 9 1/8" 6 5/16" 118 L 6.1 kg

About The Technology

TR3Tec

TR3Tec is a popular technology for surf SUP and foil boards, utilizing a lightweight EPS core and sustainable wood to create a durable and aesthetically pleasing product. It combines good flex characteristics with strong resistance to wear, making it a balanced option for performance and longevity.

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Aviator Downwind Race

$2,399.00

Dimension

  • 8'6" x 17" x 5 11/16" @99L
  • 8'8" x 17 1/4" x 6 1/16" @109L
  • 8'10" x 17 1/2" x 6 5/16" @118L

Technology

  • TR3Tec

Goal

N/A

Wave

Nuking downwind, high-speed runs.

Rider

N/A

Final Statement

This board is perfect for downwind foilers that want to go as fast as possible. Touchdowns are no longer an issue as the water is displaced to the sides rather than grabbing onto a flatter surface. The board has multiple rocker profiles, helping to keep more waterline in the water when paddling up on a big bump and also helping it fit into small wedges. The rear tail kick through the stringer, with a big vee in the tail, was kept from a much earlier design. The kick in the tail looks far greater when you're looking at the rail line; this is due to the vee. As a result, the rocker is still low at the stringer, which helps with the same thing mentioned above. This also helps when pumping the board onto foil, and when flying, the high rail and vee shape is harder to catch when you're in a complicated ocean.
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