Appletree Appleflap noseless Custom 2024

Want control in high wind and big waves?
This directional kiteboard is all about big waves and big carves. If howling wind and big waves is your playground, then the Appleflap Noseless is your perfect partner!

The Appleflap Noseless is a directional wave kiteboard designed for control when you need it most. The curve follows the shape of bigger and more hollow waves, making the board perfect for those conditions. The Appleflap is a modern approach to a more traditional wave kiteboard.

Board features
Noseless shape
It takes a bit of getting used to not seeing the pointy nose, but less weight, easy travel and a slightly looser feel make the noseless version a good option.

Flip in the stubby nose
We flattened the rocker in the middle part of the board for better upwind capability and down the line speed. The back 2/3 of the board is exactly the same as if the board had a nose, including the rocker. We only added a slight flip in the stubby nose to prevent it from diving when coming down a wave.

Single to double concave
The Appleflap Noseless has a single to double concave for control and precision surfing. You will be amazed with how easy this board rides upwind, it is very easy to ride on the spot.

Narrow tail with pinched rails
It has a narrow tail with pinched rails for optimal control at high speeds and in bigger surf.

Stable platform
Waiting for the next set and finding a nice ramp to take off? The narrow tail makes it a surprisingly stable platform to land on when jumping. To further aid strapless tricks, the Appleflap Noseless features a grab rail in the deck.

The Appleflap Noseless in meant to be ridden small and with power in the kite. When in doubt about the size, contact us for advise!

CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION

50K CLOSED CELL FOAM
Every board we make starts with a foam core of our very own 50K closed cell foam. This foam is formalized exclusively for us, it is not used in any other board in the market.

The foam can withstand 50.000 kg per square meter, while staying very light, and most of all very flexible. Another plus of our 50K foam is that it is closed cell, meaning that the foam will not take in water. And the board will not blow out when it gets hot.

From the shaped foam we can go two ways: Hex-skin Carbon or Hex-skin Glass.

HEX-SKIN GLASS
The base of the board consists of three layers wrapped around the core. An internal structural fibreglass layer, a hex-skin flexible honeycomb layer and another structural fibreglass layer that is placed in a 45 degree orientation. This to keep the board as flexible as possible while making a very strong base. The bottom is left without honeycomb, again to maintain maximum flex. How your board is constructed next depends on the strength option you choose.

The different strength options are explained in detail below. The board is now placed under a vacuum and with pressure, forcing the epoxy resin into the fibres. This way we use minimal resin and maximum fibre. Making the board super strong, yet very light. The colour is added as a pigment to the epoxy resin, coloring the entire board.

HEX-SKIN CARBON
Hex-skin Carbon is similar in composition to the Hex-skin Glass boards. But instead of glass we use 100% carbon fibre, there is no glass hidden underneath the top layer of carbon. Using carbon makes the board lighter and it makes it stick to your feet even better. Because the board is so light, it flows over the chops a lot better than you might expect.

To give the carbon boards their unique look the deck is finished with a tinted resin, that can be customized. Pick your own colour or mix multiple for a truly one-of-a kind board.

STRENGTH OPTIONS HEX-SKIN GLASS
hex-skin glass kiteboard technology

White-line build strength

This 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.

Kite+

This 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.

Kite+ S

The 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.

STRENGTH OPTIONS HEX-SKIN CARBON
Hex-skin carbon kiteboard technology

CF- Ultralight

The lightest possible kite board. If you are after the lightest possible kiteboard construction, this is the way to go! Slight heel dents may appear over time, depending on rider?s weight and foot pressure, but the boards are ultra strong. Not really recommended for 100% free- style, but the occasional jump is not a problem at all.

CF+

Our standard custom carbon construction, pictured above. Suits most riders for wave and freestyle and offers the right balance between weight, strength and flex. This board will last you a very long time. And in carbon fibre it is light and looks the part too!

Sizes:

AFKNS Width Thickness Volume Surfer weight*
5?0? 17.50? 2.00? 18.7 L <70 KG
5?1? 17.70? 2.03? 19.6 L <70 KG
5?2? 17.90? 2.10? 20.5 L 70-85 KG
5?3? 18.10? 2,17? 22.2 L 85> KG
5?4? 18.30? 2,27? 23.4 L 85> KG
5?5? 18.5? 2,37? 24.9 L 85> KG

*This is an indication and will also depend on your skills and fitness