{"product_id":"appletree-klokhouse-noseless-custom-kite-surfboard","title":"Appletree Klokhouse Noseless Custom Kite Surfboard","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Klokhouse Noseless is our most allround wave kiteboard. By removing the nose of the board, it becomes easier to throw around as there is less swing weight. Secondly, traveling is made easier as the boards will fit in most kite bags. The overall performance of the board is almost identical to the normal Klokhouse performance surfboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s like kitesurfing on your everyday surfboard. The same flex, weight and feel that everyone loves when surfing, now available in a board that can cope with the board abuse that kitesurfing brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kTDwOPL3imU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoard features\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoseless shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt takes a bit of getting used to not seeing the pointy nose, but less weight, easy travel and a slightly looser feel make a noseless version a good option. The nose has an increased rocker to prevent it from diving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra volume in the middle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Klokhouse is based on a traditional high performance shortboard. It has that familiar feeling that you can expect from a performance surfboard. Yet it is not too “pro rider focussed”, it brings this performance feeling to the average rider as well. Partly because the board is slightly wider in the middle, it floats a bit more, helping you over those softer sections of the wave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRocker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a fair bit of rocker in the nose which is flattened out in the tail. This makes the board plane earlier and helps upwind performance. The rocker in the area that actually touches the water is the same as in the normal klokhouse, making the way the board behaves feel very similar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium to thin rails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to thin rails make it grip the water and give you control at high speeds which are typical when kitesurfing. Grab rails in the deck make it easier to hold on to.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThin squash tail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe squash tail is  thin for optimal feel with the water. Hard edges release the water for added speed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eConcave throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottom features a single concave throughout, which gives enormous drive and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kvl5OSZkNMk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-line build strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard construction for kite wave surfing. Meaning true surfing with a kite. You can do the occasional freestyle jump, but in general these boards are made for the waves. The construction consists of the normal Kite+ construction, but without the internal 3mm honeycomb. Instead there is an extra biaxial fibreglass layer under the front foot. The construction is more than strong enough for everyday use, and you will not ding the board easily. After some time slight heel dents may appear, this is considered normal, and it will not weaken the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKite+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003eThis is our standard custom construction, pictured above. Suits most riders for wave and freestyle. And is therefore our standard custom strength construction. Under the front foot there’s a large patch of 3mm honeycomb inlaid in the foam core, with fibreglass underneath. The core is then wrapped by a layer of structural fibre- glass in a 45 degree orientation. A second thin flexible honeycomb layer is now layered all over the deck for more impact resistance. The Kite+ strength has the perfect balance between weight, strength and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKite+ S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 12\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003eThe same construction as the Kite+ but with all the glass in S glass. This higher quality glass is stronger and more flexible. Because of this, we can use less fibreglass and this makes the board about 15-20% lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom Options\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor completely bespoke options on the Klokhouse Noseless please get in touch - these boards will be made on demand in the factory in Portugal \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand usually have a lead time of 7\/8 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKite S-Glass Construction upgrade - £50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKite Full Carbon Construction - £250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap inserts - £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail dip, per colour - £50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom board colour - £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizing other than standard - £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Appletree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52841873670486,"sku":"KHNSCUST","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1914\/0950\/files\/Klokhouse-NS_0ceb6492-08a6-4e4a-8c89-8000fad9cf67.png?v=1773660091","url":"https:\/\/slacktidefoilclub.com\/products\/appletree-klokhouse-noseless-custom-kite-surfboard","provider":"Slack Tide Foil Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}