Couple of the new Kalama E3 boards arrived in Japan today. Dave is definitely all over it in terms of designs going forward. This is what's landing in Australia mid September:
Sup foil:
5'4"x 26.875", @ 104L
5'6"x 28.5", @ 112L
5'10"x 28.875", @ 123L
6'0"x 30.25", @ 131 L
6'6"x 30.75", @ 141L
Downwind:
6'1"x 23", @ 105L
6'5"x 23.5", @ 116L
Tow:
3'10"x 19" @ 19L
4'4 x 19.5" @ 31L
with the SUP-Surf boards, is the tail straight or is there the usual angled inwards chine thingy? I can't really tell from the picture.
It's flat and comes to a point, look up Kalama performance oz on instagram, watch the story highlights as the first batch landed in oz on Thursday
I just got my new Kalama E3 DW board delivered today! Its is the 6'1 X 23 X 105 litres. I have to say it exceeded my expectations in regards to construction, quality of finish, light weight and overall balanced feel of that weight!
The board was delivered double cardboard boxed, then deck ,bottom and rails wrapped in dense styrofoam and the board was then in a silk sleeve, impressive!!
I have been down winding with a paddle on a 6'0 X 96 litre Sunova aviator in Vapour construction which is 6kgs, production ones are 6.8 kgs. The Vapour construction is quite soft and not very durable. The Kalama is 6.2kgs (+200grams) and its 10 litres more volume, it feels like its a way stronger durable construction.
Burchas, the board Tomo is on in the photo above is the new E3 production DW board that i just got. Jeremys board is a custom 6'2 X 21. If you listen to James Casey recent podcast with Jermery he mentions that he is going to switch to the new E3 6'1 production board because he liked it better than his custom.
This was my first sup foil in 3 months. First wave, blown away.. controlled release, paddle speed, stability, everything perfect. 5'4 x 26 @ 104L I'm 86kg
The new kalama DW boards look sick. Keen to know more info.
are they made in the kinetic factory?
weights per size?
track length and position from tail?
I have an original 4'6" E1 prone and love it. So tuff.
Awesome looking boards! I really like the progression of the shape. Sounds like a bomber construction as well.
I could easily see my self owning 2 of those but the 5'6"x 28.5", @ 112L looks a good do it all.
I'd still like to see a video tour of the line-up with an in-depth talk about the new, shape differences between the
models and guideline for potential buyers. Can only do good for the brand. The Kalama site and marketing is a
disaster (right now all the links are broken on the site)
m.facebook.com/KalamaEurope/photos/a.364031124512542/911770403071942/?type=3&source=48
Available in EU Jan 22
The downwind boards look fast and really thick. I see length and width listed, but anyone know how thick these boards are? Track box looks way forward as well. 15"?
Today I will get pics in as much detail as I can of my 6'5 downwinder. & measurements of what's asked. Weight of the 6'1 is 6.2kg I know that.
info will come from DK soon. Just finalizing it all.
info, sizing, pics & availability will be up on the Oz website here: gofoilaustralia.com.au/pages/kalama-performance
Pohaku the pics are great! Thank you! Tried to prone downwind (with hand paddles) my own homemade wing board (5'6x24"x4.5") yesterday in the eastern gorge in 18-24mph winds. It was very clear I need something faster: longer, thicker, narrower. This design looks like the golden ticket to open up downwind foiling for a not-SUPer. Thanks again for the pics!!
Does anyone have some feedback on the downwind shapes? I like the concept of the longer and narrower design, but as they're basically around 5" narrower than most foil board shapes we've seen over the last few years, how are people adapting to that change? Is it more difficult to maintain stability or does the shape and thickness give it enough stability?
The boards look great. Just a few questions if anyone knows
1) How are the kalama surf foil sups with foils needing more forward box placement like the Armstrong foils? Anyone tried them with the armstrongs?
2) Has anyone ridden the Armstrong FG boards as SUP foil boards (like the 5'8" 99L) and if so how do they compare to the Kalama E3 SUP foil (e.g 5'4 104L) .
Thanks :)
Just found out that the carrying strap on my new Kalama Performance board is multifunctional. I'm riding the 6'1 x 23" board at 105 liters with the GoFoil RS 1150 front wing, 14.5" fixed tail. Wind speed for this run was averaging 25mph.
Little off topic had a chance to see one of these E3 sup&wing boards can't remember the size. Warning don't pick one up without hiding your wallet so light and great finish work!
That's a bloody good looking setup Hilly! The kalama boards looks way better than the big Armie FG boards in my opinion. Good choice. Keen to know if the tracks are far enough forward to work well as an all rounder for both Sup and Wing.