The AK Hexcore Thruster Fins 2022 is a drive orientated fin with incredible low-end power and engineered tip flex, optimising high-end control. The Hex-Core reduces weight and works in conjunction with the engineered flex. The Hex-Core reduces weight and works in conjunction with the engineered flex. The AK Hexcore is a high performance down the line thruster, perfect for medium-sized surf.
Supplied as a set of 3 fins
two asymmentric and one symmetrical. 123mm tall.
Ideal Board & Conditions: Performance down the line thruster, perfect for clean medium sized surf.
Flex Rating:
Medium stiffness for good hold in bigger surf.
Size:
Medium: 65kg – 80kg / 145 – 175 Lbs
Compatible with Futures. fin boxes.
FEATURES
HEX-CORE
The Hex-Core reduces weight and works in conjunction with the engineered flex.
BIO-RESIN
AK uses Entropy Plant-based Bioresin to replace the normally harmful resins that are used in making fins.
Lightweight hexagonal-core thruster fins are designed to maintain the flex characteristics of a glass fin with optimum strength to weight ratio. The custom fin base shape means no infills are required when using with FCSII Fin Boxes. Large fins are more raked and carve well with hold. Medium fins are more upright with less tip area, creating minimal drag for more speed and release.
HIGHLIGHTS
Lightweight Hexcel Core
Medium or large size
Durable fibreglass sandwich construction
Smooth control
Fins Features
Lightweight Hexcel Core
Honeycomb core material with hexagonal cells for optimised flex, weight and strength.
Medium or large size
Tri-fin setup with centre fin for more responsive turning and a vertical attack.
Durable fibreglass sandwich construction
With a balanced template for smooth control and projection.
Thruster fin set up
With lighter weight premium FCSII Fin Boxes.
SOLD SEPARATELY TO SURFBOARDS
Includes
3 x North Hexcel surf fin, Fin Key, 6 Scrub Screws
Read our handy guide on how to look after your equipment here.
Replacement stainless steel surfboard fin screws for standard FCS fittings, useful to have around for the time when an original gets lost. Sold in packs of 6.
Super sticky surfboard and SUP wax to really keep your feet locked on
After a year of research & testing, the ultimate weapon to improve your strapless & SUP level is now OUT! Being not sticky enough and not working on pads, we found that standard Surf wax was not designed for either SUP or Kitesurf because when you paddle on a regular surf you can’t have a wax that is too sticky against your body. One thing that SUPer or kitesurfer don’t care about. So we developed the MANERA “Magic Wax” especially for strapless kiteboarding & SUP use.
Here is why the Manera Magic Wax makes the difference:
– Extremely sticky
– Works on pads
– Doesn’t melt in the sun
– 100% natural ingredients – non toxic
– Our wax is handcrafted with love in Biarritz, France
– Don’t be afraid of strapless moves or radical SUP re-entries anymore!
Instructions:
– Dry and clean your board and pad
– Apply Manera base coat wax (even on pads) and then the Ultra sticky layer
Base coat surfboard and SUP wax to really keep your feet locked on
After a year of research & testing, the ultimate weapon to improve your strapless & SUP level is now OUT!
Being not sticky enough and not working on pads, we found that standard Surf wax was not designed for either SUP or Kitesurf because when you paddle on a regular surf you can’t have a wax that is too sticky against your body. One thing that SUPer or kitesurfer don’t care about. So we developed the MANERA “Magic Wax” especially for strapless kiteboarding & SUP use.
Here is why the Manera Magic Wax makes the difference:
– Extremely sticky
– Works on pads
– Doesn’t melt in the sun
– 100% natural ingredients – non toxic
– Our wax is handcrafted with love in Biarritz, France
– Don’t be afraid of strapless moves or radical SUP re-entries anymore!
Instructions:
– Dry and clean your board and pad
– Apply Manera base coat wax (even on pads) and then the Ultra sticky layer
Mystic Regular Poncho has been revamped and comes with openings in the large front pouch that will help you remove your wetsuit. This Mystic changing Poncho comes with a medium length to the knee, a hood and generous arm openings. This towel robe is water absorbent, perfect for changing for watersports enthusiasts or anyone who wants to changed down the beach as well as being great for lounging around the house on a Sunday morning
Poncho Features
Towel cloth
Large Hood
Wide Arm opening
Water Absorbing
Fabric
Cotton (100%)
Colours
Black, Dark Leaf, Night Blue, Rusty Red & Sea Salt Green
Sizes
One size
Looking for something extra soft and comfy or even waterproof, why not take a look at Mystic’s other Poncho Range.
Once you put the Mystic Teddy Poncho on, you won’t want to take it off. This super cozy and water absorbent poncho features wide arm openings and a large hood. It’s roomy for a quick change, plus you can stow away any valuables in the kangaroo pocket.
Poncho Features
Kangaroo pocket
Water absorbing
Wide arm opening
Oversized fit
Large hood
Wash before use
Fabric
Polyester (100%)
Teddy (290gsm)
Sizes
One size Poncho – This is also available in a Kids or Junior option.
Colour
Purple
Green
Lime Green
Slate Brown
Black
Wash once before use.
Check out the Mystic Poncho Deluxe if you would like a water and windproof changing rope.
The Mystic Teddy Junior Poncho is great for children to stay warm when changing on the beach or even just wearing around outside or in the house – Super soft & fluffy!
With the new luxury soft and cuddly material this poncho will keep you warm and be even more water absorbent.
It comes with a large pocket that will keep your hands warm while taking a break from play.
Now available in 2 colours:
Sea Salt Green
Rusty Red (For if you want to look like a true teddy bear)
Super warm and comfortable, wind and waterproof with the wooly fleece lining – The Mystic Deluxe Poncho 2023 will keep you cozy no matter the weather.
SALE
Ideal for anyone looking to sit in their car without the worry of getting the seats wet! It features a Carseat Protection Fabric in the back and a heavy weight toweling robe to get you dry and warm while changing. Perfect for the cold days, with the waterproof, windproof outer layer of the Deluxe Poncho you can simply jump in the car in your wetsuit without soaking the seats.
As our most multi-functional and weather-proof jacket with changing robe capabilities, the Poncho Explore is suited to those with active lifestyles who spend plenty of time outdoors. Lined from hood to hem with teddy fleece, it’s waterproof, windproof, and ready to take on all unpredictable conditions. Make it your go-to jacket for venturing outside, on camping trips, or before and after your sessions on the water. The Poncho Explore is guaranteed to keep you warm while you’re getting changed out of your wetsuit, so you can be lucky enough to enjoy the post-sesh bliss afterward. Want to stick around for a cup of coffee and get cozy? No worries there, the teddy lining is so fluffy that it’ll just about absorb you. An outdoor essential for years to come.
Colours
Flash Blue, Purple, Brave Green, Slate Brown, Black
Having worked on ergonomic designs for a while, our goal was to push our frame concept to more stiffness, allowing a better support of the back & a lower fit. But something 100% hard was not an option: Our back needs some adaptability & human morphology is unique.
So here comes the ECLIPSE, a skilful balance between stiffness & flex that brings support where you need it and the freedom to move the way you want.
2022 Manera Eclipse Harness Features
The Adaptive Shell stiffness shades from hard in the center area to softer on the edges. The stiff center-belt prevents the harness from folding and compressing your body while preserving a good lumbar support. The softer outline preserves intuitive mobility and adaptability.
It results in a shell that is forgiving where you need flex and stiff where you want support.
The Adaptive Shell stiffness shades from hard in the center area to softer on the edges.
The gel foam disperses pressure evenly & efficiently to provide a “pillow comfort”, much appreciated during long sessions
It creates a different sense of feeling while riding as it moves along with your movements, therefore the contact with the harness is more intuitive & it prevents any rash or rubbing discomfort.
Because there’s nothing worse than a harness that rides up during your sessions, we developed the DOWN HOLD SYSTEM, an asymmetrical attachment that distributes the forces downward.
Secured in its original position, the hook does not ride back up.
The TUCK FLAPS further assist the DOWN HOLD SYSTEM using the flaps positioned on the ends of the spreader bar and inserted into the harness. Once the straps are tightened, they are compressed and locked.
By stiffening the connection between the harness and the buckle, they prevent it from riding up.
We wanted to avoid unpleasant lateral contraction of the harness on the chest, which is why we adapt our spreader bar to harness sizes.
A well suited spreader bar will pull along both sides of the harness, while a spreader bar that is too small will pull with an acute angle, putting pressure on the rider and causing troublesome pain.
It is difficult to improve a harness like the Manera EXO 2.0 Harness, but the development of the ECLIPSE has taught us a lot and we have used this experience to redesign our star harness. We applied Adaptive Shell Technology to the EXO model to provide better support, reduced weight and increased durability.
Thanks to a stiffer center area, the EXO 2.0 perfectly supports the back. However, it allows greater freedom of movement thanks to its different levels of rigidity, especially its flexible outline.
The soft part of the EXO 2.0 is built in one “Single foam”. The single foam doesn’t absorb any water, so the harness stays light and comfy once in use.
KEY FEATURES
Adaptive shell The Adaptive Shell stiffness shades from hard in the center area to softer on the edges. The stiff center-belt prevents the harness from folding and compressing your body while preserving a good lumbar support.
Single foam
The EXO 2.0 uses a single thermoform mould to make a one-piece foam backing. It absorbs far less water and is much lighter than the multiple foam layups used in some harnesses.
Tuck flap
By stiffening the connection between the harness and the buckle, they prevent it from riding up.
PRODUCT TECHNOLOGIES
Adaptive shell
The Adaptive Shell stiffness shades from hard in the center area to softer on the edges. The stiff center-belt prevents the harness from folding and compressing your body while preserving a good lumbar support. The softer outline preserves intuitive mobility and adaptability.
It results in a shell that is forgiving where you need flex and stiff where you want support.
The Adaptive Shell stiffness shades from hard in the center area to softer on the edges
Single foam
Comfort is paramount in any harness; the UNION uses a single injection mould to make a one-piece foam backing. This makes it exceedingly durable, as there are less parts to be glued or stitched together. It absorbs far less water and is much lighter than the multiple foam layups used in some harnesses.
Down hold system
Because there’s nothing worse than a harness that rides up during your sessions, we developed the DOWN
HOLD SYSTEM, an asymmetrical attachment that distributes the forces downward.
Secured in its original position, the hook does not ride back up.
Tuck flap
The TUCK FLAPS further assist the DOWN HOLD SYSTEM using the flaps positioned on the ends of the spreader bar and inserted into the harness. Once the straps are tightened, they are compressed and locked.
By stiffening the connection between the harness and the buckle, they prevent it from riding up.
Spreader bar system
We wanted to avoid unpleasant lateral contraction of the harness on the chest, which is why we adapt our spreader bar to harness sizes.
A well suited spreader bar will pull along both sides of the harness, while a spreader bar that is too small will pull with an acute angle, putting pressure on the rider and causing troublesome pain.
More information about Manera products to be found here.
By separating the functions of “effort management” and “comfort”, the Manera Halo Harness adapts perfectly to your body type and your movements, while offering unparalleled support.
It all started from an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of current harness technologies, regarding in particular the softshell (the classic flexible harness) and the hardshell (the rigid shell harness):
The Softshell
The softshell provides perfect adaptability to the user’s body type and movements. But it becomes distorted under the pressure of the kite: The user’s sides are compressed. It therefore has good adaptability, but little hold.
The Hardshell
The hardshell does not become distorted under the pressure of the kite: The user’s sides are not compressed. But it has no adaptability to the user’s body type and movements. It therefore has a very good hold, but little adaptability.
By separating the functions of “effort management” and “comfort”, we have created a harness that adapts perfectly to your body type and your movements, while offering unparalleled support.
KEY FEATURES
1Adaptive skin
2Hardshell
3Softshell
4Arc spreaderbar
Manera Halo Harness SIZECHART
OUR EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN HARNESS MANUFACTURING ALLOWED US TO DEVELOP THE HALO SIZING JUST RIGHT.
In order to offer the best experience to all our customers, we have added two sizes: S+ and M+. These two new sizes are the exact same harnesses as the standard S and M, except there are equipped with a longer spreaderbar.
Why?
The body can take two different shapes:
– A rounder shape (someone with a big belly)
– A more oval shape (someone with larger hips)
For the same waist girth, we can then have two completely different morphologies. By integrating longer spreaderbar, the S+ and M+ harnesses are
made for people with larger hips.
PRODUCT TECHNOLOGIES
Adaptive shell
Our Research and Development approach is to create the best possible product, so we have sought to use the advantages of the two current technologies while eliminating their faults. This is how the “Adaptive Shell” was born.
This patented technology is made up of two main parts: The Adaptive skin and the Hardshell.
By separating the functions of “effort management” and “comfort”, we have created a harness that adapts perfectly to your body type and your movements, while offering unparalleled support.
Adaptive skin
The Adaptive skin is a support skin made of a flexible material providing the user maximum adaptability and freedom of movement.
It is directly in contact with the body; its function is to provide comfort.
Hardshell
The Hardshell is a rigid arc; it prevents the harness from bending and thus compressing the user’s body under the strong pressure of the kite.
It is not in contact with the user nor with the back of the Adaptive skin; its function is to manage the mechanical pressure that the harness receives.
Durability
A product is as durable as the least durable part of its components.
The different components of a harness are often non-replaceable (sewn straps, glued foams, etc.) and certainly not recyclable. Therefore, sometimes a worn or damaged part forces you to throw away the entire product.
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint and in order to provide better customer service, all HALO components are assembled without glue or seams so that each part is easily replaceable.
We stock spare parts and are able to replace each of them. The ARC spreaderbar, the sliding rope, and the kitenife are included with purchase.
Direct contact
Thanks to our Adaptive shell technology, and in particular the very adaptable Skin part, there is no longer a need to use large, thick foam for comfort. The HALO’s ultra-thin neoprene foam provides several advantages over a conventional harness:
. A more direct feeling . Less bulky contact . Lighter, even when in the water
Fitting
In order to optimize the customer experience, we have added two sizes: S+ and M+. These two new sizes are in fact the standard S and M harnesses equipped with longer spreaderbars.
Why?
Bodies may assume different shapes: . A more rounded shape (someone with a big belly) . A more oval shape (someone with wide hips).
For the same waist size, we therefore have two completely different body types. By incorporating longer spreaderbars, sizes S+ and M+ are more suitable for people with wider hips.
Leash attachement
Our kite leash attachment point is located towards the front of the harness, allowing easy and direct access for release in case of an emergency.Attached to the straps on the right-hand side by default, the metal ring can easily be moved to the left straps.
W A R N I N G : NAISH leashes are not adapted to the size of our metal ring, and it could present a safety hazard during release. We are currently working on a new version of the ring.
Arc spreaderbar
The ARC is a new generation spreaderbar developed to offer a more precise, comfortable navigation experience, with a harness that is better held in place.
Clip-system
The ARC’s clip system is locked once closed, allowing smooth and precise navigation without having any slack in the bar.
Tuckflaps 2.0
The tuckflaps are now more rigid and directly molded with the spreaderbar. Once inserted into the harness, not only do they more efficiently prevent the bar from going up, but they also have an anti-compression feature which prevents kite power from folding the harness around your ribs.
SST core
The ARC is constructed with a sturdy stainless steel core capable of withstanding loads of 800kg, which is well above normal kite standards.
Hook/Sliding
The ARC is easily convertible between the standard hook and the sliding rope. The soft part on the back is easily removable with any flat tool, even a coin.
Mystic Neoprene socks are ideal for keeping your feet warm on the colder sessions whilst still allowing good board feel, great for both twin tip and surfboard riding.
The 2mm soft touch neoprene and no sole also means you can fit into some kiteboard footstraps which do not adjust big enough for a full wetsuit boot.
Also very useful as an additional layer to wear inside full wakeboard boot/bindings, keeping your feet warm and toasty through the colder months
Glued and blind stitched seams reduce water entry to keep your feet as dry as possible. If paired with Mystic velcro leg straps to tighten up the ankle seam you can make a very good barrier from the water.
The Shinn Jackson Chromatic 2021 is lighter, favourite amongst debutant and experienced foilers alike stiffer and more agile than any other ABS technology foil board on the market whilst maintaining the legendary durability and ease of use it’s famous for.
Achieving a robust snowboard style construction that’s both stiff (a critical feature for control on a foil board) and light is no easy task but our innovative V-Tech mould combined with both uni AND bi – directional carbon makes significant gains in both areas. A one piece pad provides the perfect blend of comfort and sensitivity with the perfect balance between grip and durability. The Chromatic also features our unique Trim Track foil connection allowing you to tune your ride and achieve your preferred foil position in the board.
Available in 3 lengths, 140cm perfect for foil beginners or heavier riders, 128cm for intermediate to advanced riders either strapped or strapless and 112cm for the more experienced riders looking for a minimalist deck with perfect travel-ability.
The Shinn Jackson Chromatic 2021 is available to buy with or without foot straps.
This board works perfectly with any Shinn kite foils like Shinn Model K2 Foil 2020 or any brands using Top Plate connection.
Shin Jackson Chromatic 2021 sizes:
112 x 45
128 x 45
140 x 45
Features
Trim Track Equipped
Light, Stiff and Durable
2 Year Warranty
Construction
V Tech Mould for Stiffness
Uni and Bi – directional Carbon laminate
Full wood core
Shape
Flatter rocker for faster take offs
Full-Nose outline to resist touch downs
Accessories
Sneaker LTD Directional straps (optional)
2/3 full width deck pad
Foil connection kit
If you like to found out more about Shinn boards please refer to their website.
