Archives - Mai 2004

Type F 67 review , Wind mag ( FR ) march 2004

100% typical freeride!

Introduction 
AHD was one of the first manufacturers to think about outstanding and versatile boards but also oriented to a maximum manoeuvrability.
So the Type F are the heirs of the freed diamonds, which opened the way to a whole generation of modern boards . 
This 67 replaces the attitude inspiro 68 and got a shorter and more compact shapewith a thinner and narrower tail section for more top end speed. 
We find again the Bouldoires signature with this so special bottom with air cushions ÿ?Oups sorry, with numerous concaves. 
The construction is Protec sandwich and offers a very good weight / volume ratio , we effectively weighed this Type F 67 at 8,2 kg for an announced volume of 116 liters . 

 
Equipment 
Select equips really properly all the AHDs, and this Type F 67 doesnÿ?t get through as youÿ?ll be able to choose your blade depth in the Ride range, pure freeride moulded profiles, all good ones. 
Pads are covering a wide zone, thatÿ?s good but theyÿ?re too thin to bring an optimal comfort in chop and thereÿ?s no bumpers under the heels . 
The finish is very good, be careful anyway with the non skid paint durability (medium quality on our test board ) and with the finish paint, very thin and a bit fragile . 

Sailing 
First ride is a usual on AHD freerides really quick, healthy, and without any difficulty. 
Stable and very well balanced regarding the volume, thereÿ?s no particular advices to drive this Type F 67. 
Light under the feet, it goes quick planing without asking much personal technique, the automatic pilot is on. 
Furthermore, accelerations are high level ones, but always so easy that you might not feel it first view. 
When you start to compete with the other boards, you realize effectively the competitiveness of the board . 
Easy and smooth in all situations ( chop going very pleasant , concaves absorb the shocks) high speed control is a hit of this shape, that tolerance and stability are making one of the more versatile and performing in this group . 
Manoeuvrability is good , railing is easy and stable when carving .
 

Conclusion 
Very pleasant and always easy to drive, outstanding but never technical, smooth and manoeuvrable, the Type F 67 represents the versatility in all its magnificence.

Type F 64 review, Planche mag 03-04 2004

Sensations and performances guaranteed !

The shape

 
Brand new 2004 shape , the Type F 64 replaces the famous Free diamond . 
Pretty well tapered with its pinched tail and its fluid lines, it gets a tighter scoop rocker line than its elder sister F 67. Always present , the concave-double concave- V that AHD cherishes. 
About the equipment , as its sister F 67 this F 64 offers only on row of intermediate footstraps. 
At least itÿ?s easy to put on . We find again the 4 soft footstraps and a long pad that joins front straps to the back ones. A nice curved Select Ride fin 2004, longer than the competitorsÿ? ones , completes the stuff. 
Furthermore, the Protec sandwich construction is a sandwich envelopped in a polymeric film that absorbs a part of the energy when impacts. 
In the end , the weight is really well ranked. 

Test team advice 
Relatively easy to access with footstraps positions easy to find , the Type F 64 overtakes very early due to its light weight and its good response. From the very first meters, it roars under the feet to get quickly its cruising speed . 
Right away we appreciate the reliable fulcrum on the fin and the pure gliding sensation that comes out in the same time . 
Weÿ?re miles away from the governed behaviourof the elder Free Diamonds. 
This board breath under the feet and is very reactive to the direction changes to help itself with the swell and forget all the traps which are raising in front of it . 
As fast as the mistrals screamer in the lightest winds, the AHD is more limited in the maxis due to a rather precarious balance. 
With its big fin, it comes quickly flighty and you need to master it.
Very pleasant to sail , like air cushion mounted , its goes through the chop with smoothness sailing on its tail part. 
Another hit in that board, a very easy jibe attack with a super healthy curve. 
The boards is railing well and we appreciate the thinness of the rail that allowes to turn without pushing like hell, keeping a good railing. 
A real pleasure. 
Furthermore, the relaunch is really active . 
To be noted, do not hesitate to drop to a 36 cm fin in higher winds to manage the little board nose up disagreements. 

Conclusion 
Manoeuvrable under the foot, super comfortable and really fast, the Type F 64 is an excellent Freeride board. 
To be recommended to full speed long runs, strong sensations and pure jibes lovers. 
A really good shape .

New Nostro 126

The nasty little brother is there !

The brand new little gnarly brother of our Nostro range is there . 
Born in the golden spanish hands of Jordi Palma, this little beast
and its unique controlled flex construction are waiting for your domination . 
The AHD concave shape brings quick planing , chop absorbing and
comfortable landings . 
The straps are a must in comfort and the ergo grab handle easy to catch and to release. 

 

length : 126 cm 
max width : 35 cm 
OFO width : 32,2 cm 
Max concave : 34 mm 
Max thickness : 20 mm 
Min thickness : 4 mm 
Pads thickness : 23 mm triple density pre formed 
Fins : 4 x 58 mm 
Ergo Grab handle : yes 
Weight : 2, 4 kg 
Construction : PVC carbon sandwich 

 

Using a unique combination of PVC foams for the core
and the most intelligent application of glass and carbon fibers
the AHD Nostro kite boards provide a perfect mastered flex
combined with an incredible pop potential . 

 
Nostro 126
 

Faites du kite , cÿ?est mieux que la baston ! 
 
Le dernier méchant petit frère de notre gamme Nostro vient de sortir.
Né des mains dorées de notre shaper espagnol Jordi Palma, cette petite bête et son controlled flex uniques nÿ?attendent que dÿ?être matés. 
Le shape AHD en concave procure un planing hyper rapide, un confort clapot optimum et les meilleurs amerrissages. 
Les straps sont un must de confort et la poignée ergo des plus facile à catcher ou à relâcher. 

 
longueur : 126 cm 
largeur maxi : 35 cm 
largeur OFO: 32,2 cm 
concave maxi: 34 mm 
épaisseur maxi: 20 mm 
épaisseur mini: 4 mm 
épaisseur pads : 23 mm triple densité pré formé 
ailerons : 4 x 58 mm 
poignée de grab ergo: oui 
poids : 2, 4 kg 

Construction : PVC carbon sandwich 
En utilisant une combinaison unique de mousse PVC
dans le noyau de la board avec une disposition intelligente
de tissus verre et carbon, les kiteboards Nostro délivrent
un flex parfaitement maîtrisé associé à un potentiel de pop
exceptionnel .

Communiqué

Live from the paddock , an official announcement about the
Formula 955 NT .

Following our last team briefing, we established that the performances of our last formula 955 NT shape were not
sufficient to compete in the higher level of formula windsurfing,
using 12m2 sails . 
Despite the great 2nd place of Antoine Albeau, Lake Garda europeans desmontrated it without any doubt .
With all our team driven by Antoine, we decided our top riders will use the 98NT with its top shape and AHDÿ?s unique hollow NT technology for the 2004 season . 
Weÿ?re already working on a brand new 2005 shape. 
Thanks for understanding and rendez-vous in a few months for our brand new weapon presentation. 

AHD Team 
 

En direct du paddock 

Suite au dernier briefing de notre team course , nous avons établi que les performances de notre dernier shape formula 955 NT sont insuffisantes pour concourir au top niveau mondial en voile de plus de 12 m2. 
Les championnats dÿ?Europe du Lac de Garde, malgré la formidable deuxième place dÿ?Antoine Albeau, nous lÿ?ont démontré sans équivoque possible. 
En concertation avec notre team course emmené par Antoine, nous avons donc décidé que nos tops coureurs utiliseraient sur la saison 2004 notre ultra-compétitive Formula 98 NT, unique de par son shape et sa technologie creuse exclusifs à AHD. 
Nous préparons dÿ?ores et déjà lÿ?introduction un nouveau shape pour 2005. 
Merci de votre compréhension à tous et rendez-vous dans quelques mois pour la présentation de notre nouvelle arme 2005 . 
 
Le Team AHD

AFW Gruissan , Antoine made it again

Antoineÿ?s new victory in french formula championship

Using his 955 NT (hollow technology) Antoine Albeau won 6 of the 8 races in Gruissan and so wins this event of the AFW tour. 
Conditions were light most of the time with 9 to 15 knots and
Antoine used his 11.6 and 12.5 sails in a solid onshore chop. 
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Nouvelle victoire pour Antoine Albeau à Gruissan . 

Antoine remporte facilement cette étape de Gruissan en dÿ?adjugeant 6 manches sur 8 de formula racing . 
Il aura utilisé sa Nouvelle Formula 955 NT ( technologie creuse ) et deux voiles de 11. 6 et 12.5 m2 dans des conditions plutôt légères avec 9 à 15 nÿ?uds de vent de mer et un clapot assez consistant . 
 
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