NEW UNDERGROUND BOARDS - Double Concave

[Phillipp]

I had the pleasure of riding the two new UNDERGROUND boards from the 2006 FLX range. Unfortunately the wind was a bit on the light side, so I will give another quick review once I had the chance to ride the boards in stronger winds.

I tried the FLX 132 and FLX 128. Both double concave. Below are my first impressions:

Graphics: The new graphics rock. They are sick!!! The new theme is around deep sea fishes (See attached pics).

Gliding: Similar to the previous FLX model these boards glide very easily. It's impressive how little wind you need to get going on one of these boards.

Stability: This board is even more stable than the previous model. It cuts through chop and allows for maximum up-wind capability.

Flex: Again, similar to the predecessor, it is a very flexible board that generated amazing pop in flat water. It also allows for agressive wave riding.

But the best feature results from the DOUBLE CONCAVE bottom: I was amazed by how smooth transitions from heel to toeside are. This will give waveriding on a bi-directional a completely new feeling.

Finish/Build: The board has the usual high quality finish we all learned to love from Underground. So far their boards have not let me down every time I would sell my old board to upgrade to the new one. Their re-sell value rocks.

Footstraps/Pads: The footstraps are prety much the same as the ones used in the previous model. They are adjustable and have a very good grip. The pads changed though. They are no longer glued to the board giving riders the flexibility to move them with the footstraps at a later stage.

So far I have to say that this board has the potential to set the standard and the pace for bi-directional boards in the kiteboarding industry. GOOD WORK UNDERGROUND!!!

I will give the boards another go tomorrow and give some additional feedback how they are in stronger winds...

Cheers,

P

P.S.: As you will notice these pics have not been taken in sunny Sydney. They have been sent to me by a friend who has also been trying the boards.

[Bvok]

Any idea when these will hit the market? Some of the retailers here in the UK are marketing the 05 boards as 06 - I didn't even realise there were new Underground boards on the way.

[Bvok]

Thanks for posting pics & by the way, which of those pictures is the 132 and which is the 128? Oh & what are the widths? Thanks!

[Mr Float]

Yep rool noice

[twannie]

1.28 /38
1.32/39



Left one is the 1.28,right the 1.32.!!!



TWan

[Phillipp]

1.28 -28
1.32-39

As previous year!


TWan

There is a typo on your measurements:

128x38
132x39

They are starting to ship next week. Only the 128 and 132 are in production right now. The bigger sizes will follow in a 2-3 of weeks. All graphics have been finalized though.

The left one is the 128 the right one is the 132.

Cheers

P

P.S.: Forecast is indicating 20knots NE tomorrow. I will hopefully be able to test both boards in flat water, chop and waves.

[twannie]

[Bvok]

Thanks for the info. I'll be really interested to hear what they're like in chop.

[solo flight]

Is underground also formica with ABS sidewalls (or snowboard)built now?

[Andres_Santacruz]

That guy is insane, he is kiting in the water while there is snow everywhere, great pictures check out all 94:

http://www.erkpetersen.de/cumulus-fotos ... index.html