Cartan Full Carbon Construction:
Each layer of the laminate structure is made of carbon fibre, the entire area – top and bottom. CARTAN® high-performance carbon was specifically and exclusively designed for CORE and CARVED. In contrast to conventional carbon fibres the CARTAN® carbon fibre weave holds the fibres in a performance maximizing 30 degree angle. The result is huge flex properties making take offs both simple and effective. The exclusive use of CARTAN® high-performance carbon allows us to significantly reduce the thickness of all Fusions. The resulting thin, slightly burred edge allows for precise jumps and relaxed carving.
Technology Approved By Carved:
The Core development team worked hand in hand with the perfectionists from CARVED, decades of experience in the construction of surfing and kite boards therefore flowed into the Choice series.
From the choice of bottom curve to the meticulously tuned flex design - each board size has been individually developed. This continuous transfer of knowledge was especially evident in the materials used.
Pro Rocker:
The Choice 3 features a progressive freestyle rocker that is most pronounced under the handle. Board curvature is then reduced towards the tips. Individual flex patterns are built into each board size to lock in the best performance possible. Without giving away our secrets, good flex and bad (aka negative rocker) flex is managed by varying the lamination thicknesses during production. A super hard landing, for example, can create a negative rocker between your feet. We worked very hard to eliminate bad flex, so those rock hard landings are easier to stick. Not to worry, the Choice 3 is still deliciously fun when you are not “in training” mode.
6 Channel Tips:
Thanks to deep channel contours, the bottom of the tips provide directional stability.
The two outer channels run parallel to the rails along the entire length of the board and provide the board with noticeably better grip.
Boot Tough Inserts:
The new tip profile produces super clean carving characteristics and powerfully controlled take-offs. The outside edge runs longer and straighter to a bevelled corner.
A double concave hull continues within the extended progressive channels and blends perfectly into the tips. The channels engage during power edging effectively increasing lateral resistance for more control. And when not engaged, the board glides effortlessly through the lulls.
3D Diamond Shape:
Complex diamond-shaped cut-outs have been milled into the underlying wood core.
This extra CORE effort is not without reason; on the one han
d the complex surface structure reduces the weight, on the other hand, the resultant and intelligently arranged crosses increase the torsional rigidity of all Choice boards.
Together with the ultra-thin outside edges, the ‘Diamond 3D Shape’ provides the perfect combination of flex and stiffness - two technically disparate elements that only the world's best shapers can combine successfully.
3D Wood Core:
The wood core, made from solid Paulownia rods, is responsible for the very lively and dynamic character of the Choice. A sophisticated 3D-contour is etched into the wood core during a unique production process.
Core Union Pro Pads and Straps:
EVA pads, that fit any foot size perfectly due to the easily adjustable loops, result in great comfort and board control, which in turn allows for a very precise glide and edge feel.
G-10 1.4" Pro Fins:
Complete with 42mm fins as hardcore freestyle requires smaller fins to allows the board to be loose enough for intuitive, instantaneous switches to complete rotations or to recover from a less than ideal landing.
