Carved Customs Imperator 7 Twin Tip Kiteboard
Free your inner twin tip virtuoso with Carved Custom’s magnum opus. The all-new Cartan 2 powered twintip is our lightest and most responsive board ever. And now with an on-the-fly rocker adjuster, the Imperator 7 responds like no other board. Ride a masterpiece.
Features
- New! CARTAN 2: Cartan 2, as it’s called, combines untwisted, unidirectional carbon fiber strands with minimal epoxy binders into a thin, flat, 30° scrim matching the exact board size. The evenly distributed, very straight fibers result in a composite laminate with a lighter, more uniform microstructure than those produced using conventional woven-fabric pre-pregs. The Imperator’s improved filament-to-filament load transfer results in an incredibly energetic Gen7 that’s 100g lighter.
- New! REVO: A clever rocker adjuster integrated into the grab handle instantly increases or decreases the Imperator 7’s rocker by 15mm resulting in a board that can do it all. Rocket upwind when rocker is reduced. Or increase rocker when you’re in the mood to play around.
- HULL: The Imperator 7 carries over its signature features that have been perfected over 20 years. The Ellipse channels energy to the fins and edges when warranted and absorbs the rest. A double concave V-shaped keel cuts through the roughest chop and delivers incredible grip and poise. Hand-finished rails feature slightly sharper, drag-reducing, tucked under rail shapes that help carve buttery smooth turns.
- LIGHT WIND: See, feel and experience a lightwind masterpiece. See the shimmer of the proprietary carbon fiber, feel the unique hand-finished rails, and experience the power, control, and sheer pleasure the new LW edition generates in the lightest of winds.
- CARTAN® 2: Ultra-low resin, high performance, proprietary carbon fiber.
- HANDMADE: only the finest material and build quality
- ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT: strength and power without added weight
- UNIBODY: full, seamless carbon construction.
- DEEP VEE KEEL: cuts through undesirable chop
- DOUBLE CONCAVE: channels water for more speed and drive
- TUCKED 3D RAILS: the "round rail with a corner" improves drag
- UV FOIL: doubled UV and scratch protection
- 3D WOOD CORE: hand-selected, marine-grade, Paulownia wood core
- ELLIPTIC FLEX TIP: optimized tip flex for more control
A step ahead.
First to bring unique technology solutions to kiteboarding.
Next level carbon.
Cartan 2, as it’s called, combines untwisted, unidirectional carbon fiber strands with minimal epoxy binders into a thin, flat, 30° scrim matching the exact board size. The evenly distributed, very straight fibers result in a composite laminate with a lighter, more uniform microstructure than those produced using conventional woven-fabric pre-pregs. The Imperator’s improved filament-to-filament load transfer results in an incredibly energetic Gen7 that’s 100g lighter.
SIGNATURE CHARACTER.
How does it ride? Just like you’d imagine, only better.
FEEL EVERYTHING. AND NOTHING.
The symphonic performance of Paulownia, Cartan 2, and 20 years of development delivers its signature ride. Expect the smoothest carves, the highest torsional stability, and incredible reflexivity even in massive chop. All-round comfort in all conditions and nothing but.
Always on track.
The distinctive deep-vee keel keeps the Imperator 7 confidently on course - especially in chop and strong winds. Hand-finished rails feature slightly sharper, drag-reducing, tucked under rail profile.
The double concave Vee cuts through the roughest chop and delivers incredible grip and poise. Transitioning the double concaves into mono concave tips improves takeoff.
TENSION IN EVERY FIBER.
The Cartan 2 carbon unibody envelopes a wood core resulting in perfect power flows between the upper and lower deck. Be amazed at the Imperator’s incredible ability to store and release your energy on demand.
A masterstroke.
Extraordinary things happen when passion meets top-level engineering.
Naturally powerful.
A work of art hides under the exclusive carbon fiber jacket. The finest hand-selected, Paulownia wood is finely milled with a state-of-the-art CNC milling machine. Its exceptionally light, long fibers give the Imperator dimensional stability and its signature character.
Every gram counts.
Our vacuum infusion process requires significantly less resin than conventional carbon twintips, producing a lighter and more dynamic board structure. Although the company’s Unibody process is top secret, the result is not. It is responsible, in large part, for the board’s legendary power, feel, and comfort even after many years of love.
FINISHED WITH LOVE.
The hand-shaped rails feature a new hard rail design that releases water better at speed, reducing drag. It takes more time and effort to hand shape our rails, but the results speak for themselves. The new, slightly sharper “round edge with a corner” improves drag yet still leverages the Coandă effect a rounded rail generates to carve buttery smooth turns while delivering superior straight-line grip.
LW Boards - Lightwind approved
See, feel and experience a lightwind masterpiece. See the shimmer of the proprietary carbon fiber, feel the unique hand-finished rails, and experience the power, control, and sheer pleasure the new LW edition generates in the lightest of winds.
LW 146x45
The optimal combination between fast planing and sporty agility. Wider tips and symmetric rails mean it planes fast while remaining nimble.
LW 152x48
The smaller Imperator 7 LW features a classic Imperator 7 outline. It’s ideal for locations with unreliable or variable winds.
Package Includes:
- Board
- Razor 3 Fin set: 1.7" Fin size for 130cm, 133cm, 135cm, 137cm, 146cm LW & 152cm LW | 1.9" Fin size for 139cm & 141cm
- Revo Board Handle
- Carved Twintip Board SockStrap Kit Sold Separately
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