Pocket Pro carbon 88 x 43 New

Pocket Carbone 88 x 43 - 100% Pumpfoil

• A unique double-concave deck design, specifically engineered for pumpfoiling.
• Concave deck wraps around your feet for superior foil control.
• One-piece carbon US rails (the first board where the rails aren't glued internally—the rails are the board!).
• Anti-slip deck specifically formulated and developed by Alpinefoil, offering grip without an abrasive effect.
• One-piece carbon construction using HEXCEL prepreg carbon (European-made carbon, used by Airbus), pressed at 135°C, making it insensitive to sun exposure.
• Central core made from closed-cell honeycomb structure (prevents water absorption), AIREX brand (world leader, Swiss-made).
• Ultra-light: 1.4 kg.
• Very low rocker hull for a neutral pumpfoil position.
• Width: 43 cm, allowing easier pivoting of wide-span foils.
• Length: 88 cm, a length designed to offer the best compromise between control, responsiveness, and weight for pumpfoiling.

A new, ultra-innovative Pocket kitefoil, 100% made in France.

The Pocket 88x43 embodies the extensive experience Alpinefoil has in designing and manufacturing carbon foils, a expertise cultivated in their factory nestled in the heart of the French Alps. Building on this knowledge, Alpinefoil made its mark on the industry in 2019 by being the first manufacturer to design and produce a pocket board using the same sophisticated manufacturing technology as its foils.

This pre-impregnated, press-cured technology offers significant advantages, enabling the creation of complex 3D shapes (concave, inverted rails, etc.) with precisely controlled thickness. The result is increased lightness (approximately a 30% gain) combined with strength far superior to traditional liquid resin constructions. While some manufacturers have since adopted this approach for certain models, Alpinefoil stands out by overcoming a major challenge: the perfect integration of US rails. Traditionally, these rails are glued inside the board, creating a potential weak point at the bond.

Since the launch of the Pocket 98x45, Alpinefoil has developed an innovative process that allows them to manufacture the carbon rails directly inside the board, forming a monolithic unit. On Pocket boards equipped with US rails, these rails are the board. This level of strength, rigidity, and lightness is unmatched. This significant advancement is the result of a unique demolding process, overcoming the complexities posed by rail undercuts, which were theoretically considered impossible to achieve.

Furthermore, the manufacturing process ensures a carbon fiber mechanical connection between the deck and the hull, preventing delamination—a common problem with other models.

However, the true innovation of this board lies in its shape. An in-depth postural study, focused on the practice of pumping, allowed us to identify potential improvements and integrate genuinely innovative concepts. Building on its experience in creating the first kitefoil boards with concave decks, Alpinefoil sought to amplify the feeling of connection with the board and the sensation while riding. Unlike a convex deck, a concave deck allows for better board perception through the toes and heel, particularly sensitive areas of the body. This approach has, incidentally, been adopted by most brands on the market.

For the Pocket 88x43, the goal was to further accentuate this sensation by designing a narrower concave around the feet, allowing simultaneous contact of the heel and toes with the deck at the front foot. Therefore, two concaves were created to "wrap" the foot and dramatically increase sensation in this highly sensitive area, while also promoting a more aligned pelvic movement with the walking axis, thereby reducing lower back pain by limiting spinal torsion.

The rider's feet are not placed on the central axis of the board, but slightly off-center. For example, for a goofy rider, the front foot is positioned on the inner quarter (backside) and the back foot slightly on the outer quarter (frontside). This advantage of decentralized positioning is to increase leverage for initiating turns, especially with wide-span wings. Consequently, a significant width of 43 cm (on the small Pocket) has been maintained to optimize this leverage.

The board's central axis rises very slightly, subtly, to better feel your positioning on the board without causing discomfort. This shape was ergonomically studied to provide the expected benefits without the drawbacks observed during previous experiments with central EVA pad bulges, which were deemed unpleasant.

The feel of this board is simply unique. From the very first moments, you experience an immediate connection with the foil; sensations are amplified, and steering precision is even more pronounced. My first impression when I tested this board was that I had changed foils. I felt a significant gain in precision and instinctively knew where my body was positioned on the board. After a few tries, you realize it's very difficult to go back to a board with a conventional deck.