Size guide
Nouveau boîtier US en carbone moulé
Les Glide V3 sont équipées de notre nouveau boîtier US en carbone moulé, développé en interne par Takoon. Grâce à leur rigidité incomparable, ces nouveaux boitiers apportent une connexion au foil inégalée, une parfaite transmission des efforts et un feeling sans pareil.
Nos nouveaux box de foil sont fabriquées en carbone préimprégné, polymérisé à haute pression et haute température dans un moule en acier. Ce processus permet d’obtenir un boîtier avec des fibres longues de carbone bien compactés, ce qui le rend tout simplement indestructible et ultra rigide.
Grâce à cette construction, si l’on compare nos boitiers carbone aux boitiers classiques comme les Futures, le gain de rigidité et de robustesse est considérable. En effet, généralement fabriqués en plastique injecté chargé avec de la fibre de verre en fibres courtes, les boitiers classiques peuvent présenter de la déformation à l’effort. Sur l’eau, cela se ressent sous forme d’un temps de latence dans la réactivité du foil, que ce soit pour le pumping, pour carver, ou pour les manœuvres. Avec nos nouveaux boîtiers carbone, la transmission des efforts est instantanée et la connexion est ultra rigide.
Plus longs, ces nouveaux boitiers donnent beaucoup plus de liberté de placement de votre foil. Ils viennent en 2 tailles: 33 cm et 38 cm en fonction de la taille de la planche. Ils sont ainsi plus longs de 6 cm et 11 cm que les boîtiers futurs. Ainsi, vous pourrez affiner vos réglages, afin de trouver la position personnelle qui vous convient le plus.
Ils bénéficient aussi d’une double ouverture par rails pour un montage plus rapide : plus besoin de démonter entièrement vos boulons de la platine, il suffit simplement de desserrer les vis, de faire glisser le foil dans les ouvertures et de resserrer les vis et hop, le tour est joué.
Presentation
Get the most out of your surf with our Slate!
When creating the Slate, our goal was simple: to offer a board 100% dedicated to surf foiling—combining performance and accessibility, with no compromises.
The key to performance? Confidence. We designed the Slate to feel comfortable both while paddling and under your feet, so you can ride with control and ease, no matter the conditions. It’s your best ally for progressing quickly and unlocking your full surf foil potential.
Designed for beginner to advanced riders, the Slate allows for tight turns reminiscent of traditional surfing. Available in four sizes, from 25L to 35L, choose the Slate that best matches your build.
User guide
| Size | 4'3 | 4'4 | 4'5 | 4'7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length (cm / foot) | 129.5 / 4'3 | 132 / 4'4 | 134.6 / 4'5 | 139.7 / 4'7 |
| Width (cm / inch) | 45.7 / 18.0" | 46.4 / 18.25" | 47.0 / 18.5" | 48.3 / 19.0" |
| Thickness (cm / inch) | 6.0 / 2.35" | 6.45 / 2.54" | 6.7 / 2.65" | 7.5 / 3.0" |
| Volume (l) | 25 | 28 | 30 | 35 |
Size guide
Molded carbon US boxes
The Slate features our molded carbon US boxes. Ultra-rigid and virtually indestructible, they provide an unmatched connection to the foil, perfect power transmission, and a unique feel.
Made from pre-preg carbon and molded under high pressure and high temperature, these boxes outperform traditional injection-molded plastic models.
The result: no deformation, immediate responsiveness, and optimal performance for pumping, carving, and maneuvers.
Carbon boxes with dual opening
The new carbon boxes on the Slate offer unparalleled freedom of positioning. You can precisely adjust your setup without hitting the front or rear stops, allowing a position perfectly tailored to your style.
Thanks to their dual-opening rail system, assembly is quick: simply loosen the screws, slide the foil in, and tighten. Less time assembling, more time on the water!
These rigid boxes maximize your feel and control. They make the entire setup more responsive, giving the impression of using a smaller front wing. Become one with your foil and experience amplified performance!
Shape
The shape of the Slate has been optimized to facilitate your paddling and surfing. It’s a design we aimed to make both high-performing and accessible. Its outline is inspired by surfboards, featuring a refined pin tail that makes the Slate a carving machine.
The volume distribution has been carefully thought out to optimize glide, with the widest point positioned forward, under the chest—where you need it most when paddling. The Slate’s beveled rails allow you to engage your turns more aggressively while providing excellent rebound on touch-downs and optimal handling.
The Slate offers efficient and comfortable paddling thanks to its rocker designed specifically for prone foiling. Its nose is rounded but not excessive, striking the perfect balance between glide while paddling and compactness in flight. For better glide and easier take-off, its hull is finely crafted to boost water flow dynamics.
Tail
The tail of the Slate has been carefully refined to offer the best compromise between glide, maneuverability, and accessibility. This pin tail allows the Slate to maintain length for more comfort while paddling, without compromising the board’s maneuverability.
It also minimizes drag for easy take-off without pushing water.
There is also a cut-out in the rail bevel, at the top of the foil box, which lets you carve hard on your foil without risking touch-downs.
Rocker line
The Slate features a progressive rocker line. At the nose, there is a medium rocker that provides excellent glide and helps prevent nose diving.
In the center, the rocker is flat to promote easy take-off, with sharply beveled rails to facilitate water flow and support the wave’s curves.
At the tail, the rocker becomes more pronounced again, creating a skateboard-like effect underfoot. This allows the board to exit the water more quickly: once it has taken off, the tail is less likely to touch the water.
EVA Pad
3.5mm: that’s the thickness of the EVA pad on our Slate. Made in multiple pieces and grooved, it provides increased grip and comfort while riding, while also ensuring better water drainage on the deck.
Footstrap inserts
For those who prefer to ride strapped in, X-shaped footstrap inserts are available on the Slate. Our Takoon neoprene straps, comfortable and lightweight, sold separately, will provide excellent support and riding comfort.
