The core of these boards is full wood, giving fast flex response, low vibration, outstanding durability and remarkably low weight and when combined with the 3D mould, thats been designed to allow extreme flex in the tip areas, gives a range of boards that are early planing and fast upwind yet remain extremely easy to use and above all forgiving of mistakes.
The Human Concept - Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline:
You can’t escape the fact that kite-boarding stances are not symmetrical; can you ride the same on your toe side and heel side edges? If not, then you have to ask yourself why your board has the same outline and fin position on the heel side and toe side edges.
Nobile’s Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline is designed around their Human Concept, performance that is destined to enhance and work in harmony with your natural physiology, not fight against it.
Nobile have tailored the outline on your stronger heel side rail to have more grip, better upwind performance and maximum POP. On the weaker toe side, Nobile have increased the curve radius and bought the fins closer to your feet improving the carving potential and comfort factor of the board when riding switch whilst at the same time radically decreasing the foot pressure needed to hold your edge.
3D Top Mould:
By fine tuning the mould for different sizes - Nobile have managed to both simplify the range with less sizes but still provide a model for riders of all weights and ability levels.
Elliptical Progressive Concave:
Elliptical Progressive Concave combines the added advantages of both the flat bottomed board and the concave shape. The tail area of the board is flat allowing increased flex for comfort and smooth turning whilst the centre section of the board has up to 5mm of concave providing earlier planing, extra rail grip and a smoother ride.
Full Wood Core:
Wood is one of the best materials available for building kiteboard cores. Used on it's own, a wood core offers reliable performance, superb strength, and reasonable weight.
UV Resistant Foils:
Having the best performing board on the market won't prevent disappointment if the colours start to fade after 6 months use. Nobile's UV resistant foils ensure your board will look as good in six month's as the day it came out of the wrapper.
Nobile Fin Shims:
No matter how carefully you ride, anyone can have an accidental contact with the beach or other solid objects. As well as ruining a good session, the resulting damage and / or fin loss can be frustrating. Nobile's new Fin Shims distribute the load placed on the heads of the screws, across the wider surface of the deck of the board, protecting your board from damage in all but the most extreme situations. For 2009, Nobile have increased the length of the fin screws, ensuring deeper penetration into the G-10fins, reducing the chance of fin loss, or damage even further.
Nobile Integrated Footbed System:
Nobile's revolutionary Integrated Footbed System allows for simple installation and a huge range of adjustment to fit all foot sizes.
Nobile G-10 Fins:
Nobile fins are 55mm and molded in high visibility orange to help in finding the board after wipeouts.
Tip Rocker Profilers:
Supplied with all Nobile 2009 boards, Nobile's patented Tip Rocker Profilers are specifically matched to the profile of the fin. It's no secret that in choppy water some boards generate more spray than others. What's not commonly known though is that the spray is normally caused by water hitting your front foot and being kicked up into your eyes. Changing the rocker of the board changes the release point of the water but can also adversely effect the performance of the board. By placing the profilers under the fins on the heelside edge - you are effectively adding around 5mmm of kick into only the ultimate part of the tail of the board. In most cases this is enough to change the angle the board rides at in the water and eliminates the spray. If you don't have a problem or are fortunate enough to ride in flat water you can leave them out for the most efficient rocker possible.
Nobile NBL 2009 Features:
- New sizes better suited to allow a board for every rider.
- Elliptical Progressive Concave combines the advantage of both flat and concave boards.
- UV resistant foil ensures the board's good looks will not suffer in the sun.
- Wider stance options for more stable riding position.
- Fin Shims for stronger fin / board connection.
- Fantastic performance at a reasonable price.
- Full year warranty against breakage.
Who is the board designed for:
The Nobile NBL 2009 range is designed for the beginner to intermediate level kiteboarder looking for a more modern, advanced flex technology board at a reasonable price. On the water, the NBL Range features all the properties you come to expect from a Nobile board. Early planing, fast upwind, unbelievable comfort and fantastic durability.
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