2011 Nobile Flying Carpet Kiteboard
Sizes: 160x46cm
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The 2011 Nobile Flying Carpet is another NEW superbly light wind machine. the name explains it all. The synergy of advanced technology and excellent shape give the rider unmatched upwind performance and previously unattainable light wind fun with unexpected freeride possibilities. Nobile use pre-stress in the production process which makes this board livelier and more reactive. During the production process Nobile "freeze and store" energy in the board construction. This energy is then for your disposal just when you need it. It benefits with more pop, faster reaction, better grip, maneuvering and anything you want to use it for. This technology also allows us to make boards lighter than ever! It's not just another truck on water.
The 2011 Nobile Flying carpet is also a good board for the first timers and kite schools. It makes your learning easier, faster and more comfortable.
2011 Nobile Flying Carpet Features:- Pre-stress technology for improved reactiveness
- Elliptical Progressive Concave
- UV resistant
- High visibility orange accessories to assist in locating the board in the water
- Fin Shims
- Reasonable priceWho is it for?
Beginners and Intermediate riders looking for:- Light wind board
- Comfort and perfect balance
- Excellent upwind Performance
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2011 Nobile 2HD Kiteboard
Sizes: 131x40, 134x42, 137x44
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The Nobile 2HD is an exceptional and unrivaled mix of technological advancement. Super speed and explosive pop! Taking what is essential in hydro and aerodynamics, Nobile have developed a uniquely designed double-profiled bottom.
This one of a kind shape has been created to bring the most performance to advanced riders. The result is the fastest and best performing board in the Nobile range. The Nobile 2HD is even that good it may easily compete with race boards! A twin-tip faster than a traditional race board? It has to be the Nobile 2HD!
Over 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. 70% is also the amount of 2HD's hydrodynamic base profile. Inside a flatter profile makes the board extremely fast (less water resistance) and increases longitudinal stability. The other 30% of the 2HD's surface is an outside deeper rocker. It increases versatility and edge grip. What is more, it also dramatically reduces unwanted spray in choppy water, makes you ride smoother easier and more comfortable.
To reduced unwanted spray - Nobile have re-designed their unique Hydrodynamic Rocker Line to increase the tip lift. Nobile have also tweaked the heel-side outline and moved the footstrap inserts to ensure minimal interference with water release on the rail - a major cause of spray.
Versatility has been enhanced by utilizing Nobile's new Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline. Focusing mainly on the toe-side edge, means that the test winning rail grip, early planing and upwind ability of the Nobile 2HD range still remains.
The new mold allows Nobile to add more flex into the fin areas of the board without effecting the central nose and tail sections that are responsible for the higher performance characteristics. Nobile have also added a high gloss UV stable top foil to the board to ensure it's good looks last forever.
Double Hydro Dynamic (2HD) is also loaded with Nobile Pre-Stress technology. During the production process, Nobile "freeze and store" the energy in the board construction. This energy is then for your disposal just when you need it. It benefits with more pop, fast reaction, better grip, maneuverability and anything you want to use it for. This technology also allows Nobile to make the 2HD lighter than ever. Nobile has also added another new Pop Grower technology for sky-high jumps.
Nobile 2HD Features:- Extremely fast high-performance all-round board for demanding riders.
- Double Hydrodynamic profile increases versatility, control and manoeuvring.
- Pre-Stress Technology for improves response.
- POP Grower Technology for massive jumps.
- Modified Hydrodynamic Rocker dramatically reduces spray in choppy water.
- Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline increases versatility and comfort.
- Wider stance options for more stable riding position.
- Fin Shims for stronger fin / board connection.
- Widths for every rider.
- Smaller fins for looseness and maneuverability.Who is it for?
For the best performing board on the market with maximum versatility in all wind conditions, the Nobile 2HD will give you maximum comfort and speed allowing for controlled and smooth landings as well as upwind ability.
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2011 Nobile T5 Kiteboard
Sizes: 122x36, 125x38, 128x39, 131x40, 134x41, 137x42, 140x44
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The 2011 Nobile T5 is created to rise your riding to the next level in the easiest way available, a perfect freeride combination from the beginner to advanced rider. the 2011 Nobile T5 is an easy to ride twin tip for your on-water pleasure! this multiuniversal machine makes your progress faster and more effective.
In new 2011 T5 Nobile's Human Concept made the ultimate synergy between rider and material possible, harmonizing the needs, requirements and limitations of our bodies. The 2011 Nobile T5 is the best board for your kite evolution and fast progress.
Features:- 100% woodcore technology and advanced.
- 3D deck mold to allow accurate flex control.
- Dynamic Asymmetrical Shape increase versatility and comfort.
- Wide stance options for more stable riding position.
- Fin Shims for stronger fin+board connection.
- High visibility orange accessories to assist in locating the board in the water.Who is it for?
Intermediate riders looking for:- Easy handing and comfort.
- Increasing skills.
- Good upwind performance.
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2011 Nobile NHP Kiteboard
Sizes: 125x38, 128x39, 131x40, 134x42, 137x44
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Since the beginning, the Nobile High Performance (NHP) has always been the product of evolution. Nobile's Flagship model repeatedly wins tests in magazines and always has great feedback from riders. the 2011 Nobile NHP is the board of choice for everybody who's looking for an exceptional, big air freestyle machine, without compromising on comfort and upwind performance, making it ideal for everybody who desires high power riding, explosive POP and controlled, smooth landings.
2011 NHP Features:- 3D Construction allows for even more advanced flex control.
- Hydrodynamic rocker line dramatically reduces spray in choppy water.
- Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline increases versatility and comfort.
- Wide stance options for more stable riding position.
- Fin shims for stronger fin+board connection.Who is it for?
Free-riders and Advanced riders looking for:- Unlimited Performance.
- Maximum versatility.
- Big air freestyle.
- Comfort and Speed.
- Controlled, Smooth landings.
- Great Upwind Abilities.
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2011 Nobile Womens NHP Kiteboard
Sizes: 125x38, 128x39, 131x40
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Girls edition was designed with Nobile's team rider, PKRA pro-tour winner Asia Litwin especially for girls riding style. All the men's model advantages packed in the way girls like it. This is not just the standard version packed in different colors. The 2011 Nobile NHP WMN is all adjusted to meet women's needs and demands. More flex and narrow stance options than in men's version makes it a great freestyle women's board.
The 2011 Nobile NHP 3D is the board of choice for girls who are looking for an exceptional, big air freestyle machine, without compromising on comfort and upwind performance. It's just ideal for girls which desire high power riding, explosive POP and controlled, smooth landings.
Features:- 3D Construction allows for even more advanced flex control.
- Hydrodynamic rocker line dramatically reduces spray in choppy water.
- Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline increases versatility and comfort.
- Narrow stance options for more stable girls riding position.
- Fin shims for stronger fin+board connection.
- Softer flex than in men's versionWho is it for?
Free-riders and Advanced riders looking for:- Unlimited Performance.
- Maximum versatility.
- Big air freestyle.
- Comfort and Speed.
- Controlled, Smooth landings.
- Great Upwind Abilities.
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2011 Nobile 50Fifty Kiteboard
Sizes: 139x40cm, 140x41cm, 141x43cm
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The 2011 Nobile 50fifty is the most powerful force for performing newschool moves with precision, control and aggression. This board is something for those who desire a pure wakestyle board that provides huge levels of control at speed, still feeling solid aggressive carving and unbelievable POP combined with butter smooth landings in all water conditions. The 50fifty is designed with Mike "The Knife" Blomvall for all the new school enthusiasts looking for the board to launch huge tricks with technical precision.
Nobile 50Fifty Features:- 3-D Construction mold for even more advanced flex control.
- Wide stance options for more stable riding position.
- Multiple insert spacing for footstraps and conventional wake bindings.
- Fin Shims for stronger fin+board connection.
- Smaller fins for looseness and control on landing.Who is it for?
Advanced freestyle Riders looking for:- New School style board.
- Wake Binding compatibility.
- Aggressive riding.
- Huge pop.
- Easy and controlled landings.
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2011 Nobile XTR Kiteboard
Sizes: 140x46cm, 143x48cm
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The 2011 Nobile NHP XTR (eXTRa range) is performance board created to extend your riding time at the lower end of the wind scale. Dynamic Asymmetrical Shape combined with Hydrodynamic Rocker provides incredible early planning, outstanding upwind performance, effortless carving and endless control.Now you don't need a smaller board when the wind strengthen. Traditional light wind machines offer a seriously compromised "fun factor" however application of Nobile's Human Concept and legendary flex control ensures that comfort and control remain paramount even as the wind starts to pick up.
Nobile NHP XTR Features:- Hydrodynamic Rocker Line extremely reduces spray in choppy water
- Dynamic Asymmetrical Shape increases versatility and comfort.
- Wider stance options for more stable riding position.
- Fin Shims for stronger fin+board connection.Who is it for?
Freestyle riders and heavy-weight riders looking for:- Extending the Wind Range.
- High Performance light-Wind board.
- Superb Upwind Abilities.
- Comfort and Control.
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2011 Nobile NBL Kiteboard
Sizes: 130x38, 134x39, 138x40.5, 142x42
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The 2011 Nobile NBL is a board with fantastic early planning and excellent upwind characteristics, along with supreme comfort and durability. Nobile's modern Twin Tip design with advanced flex control at an inexpensive price, representing great value for money and surprisingly good performance. Whether you are fresh out of kite school, an occasional rider, or simply looking for a board that balances progressive performance, ease of handling and superb value then look no further than the 2011 Nobile NBL kityeboard. Designed for those who want to start and push their riding skills to the next level.
2011 Nobile NBL Features:- Elliptical Progressive Concave
- UV resistant
- Wide stance
- High visibility Orange accessories to assist in locating the board in the water
- Fin ShimsWho is it for?
Beginners and Intermediate riders looking for:- All condition board
- Easy maneuvering
- Comfort
- Excellent Upwind Performance
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2011 Nobile Skim Board
Sizes: 130x50.5cm
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The Nobile Skim was the first kite specific skim board on the market and after four years continues to introduce a new, exciting and fun element of kiteboarding. This Skim's strapless design, featuring a relatively parallel-sided outline with optional fins, to provide grip and drive is the best option for intermediates and experts in both light winds and less than perfect conditions. Basically spend more time on the water on the 2011 Nobile Skim.
Nobile Skim 2011 Features:- Integrated , thermoformed pads give all round traction with reduced edges
- Optional fins, skate or directional, your choice
- 3D grip for easy grabs
- Awesome in light winds
- Protective UV protective coatingWho is it for?- Something fresh
- Strapless riding
- Light winds
- Improving
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2011 Nobile Wood Skim Board
Sizes: 130x50.5
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The Nobile Wood Skim has more wave ability thanks to new Pre-Stress technology that makes the board lively and more reactive. Complete with skate style grip for better feet grip.
Kite Skimboarding is no longer a trend; it's part of our sport. On any given spot - on a light wind day you can probably find one or two dedicated kite skim boarders.
For 2011 Nobile has maintained the winning shape that made Kite skim boarding accessible for everyone.
The Nobile kite specific skim board is designed to be an inexpensive addition to your board bag that adds to your time on the water by working on the days when you wouldn't normally be able to ride.
The Nobile Wood Skim is also loaded with Nobile Pre-Stress technology. During the production process, Nobile "freeze and store" the energy in the board construction. This energy is then for your disposal just when you need it. It benefits with more pop, fast reaction, better grip, maneuverability and anything you want to use it for. This technology also allows Nobile to make the Wood Skim lighter than ever.
With its parallel sided outline and optional fins on the Wood Skim board enabling better tracking and more stable riding whilst still maintaining a free and loose feel.
Ride with or without fins depending on your preference. With - providing positive tracking, better upwind ability and easier riding, without - for a skatier feel and the ability to ride in incredibly shallow water.
Conventionally, skim boards offer incredible light wind performance but can be a handful if the water is choppy or the wind increases.
Nobile Wood Skim 2011 Features:- Skate-style Grip tape to reduce the chance of sliding off the board.
- Optional fins means you can choose a traditional skatey feel or opt for more grip and ease of use.
- Unparalleled light wind performance
Who is it for?
It's the equivalent of a light wind insurance policy thats guaranteed to put a smile on your face whenever you ride it. A Nobile Wood Skim Board ensures every trip to the beach can be enjoyed to the full, no matter what the conditions.
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TBA - The WAVE directional Kiteboard
Sizes: (available in 3 sizes)
I hope the boards in that video were the Women's colour shemes
Do the kites come in pink too?
Wow there is some bright colours in those boards, cant wait to try the 2HD. Fast with good pop, thats my style cant wait to ditch the NHP and get on one
Looks like the channels in the 50/50 on top of the board are still there, i thought they would have improved that after the flack they coped last year. But a great board IMO. I'm keeping my 50/50 this year best board i have ever used.
The wood skim is going to be a nice cheap light wind option, im not sure about the skateboard grip, i had some bad injuries from sailing, i wonder weather your going to have to use the wake skate style shoes??
Like all Nobile boards you can guarantee they will look great when you actually see one, and they will be as tough as nails. by the look of them your not going to loose one this year
There sure is a lot of boards in there range this year, definitely worth a demo. I hope the prices continue to come down a bit last years weren't to bad but hopefully with the strong AU$ they may be comparable to the other top boards in the $950-$1000 range
Yeah that 2HD looks like it might be a good allrounder.
Hopefully it has a rocker line more like the 09 666.
Still love my NHP for what you can get away with on powered landings.
Agree on the 50 deck Waxy.. they shoulda addressed that one but obviously the majority are not worried about it or just ride it strapped.
I thought Nobile left a big hole in there range last year when they got rid of the original 666 design for the high rocker NHP, and was hoping this gap would be filled. I hope the 2HD is the ticket.
Your right about the NHP, the board does take hard landings very well coming out of powered loops etc has never been smoother and is a lot better on the body. But i really just missed the little extra speed the 09 666 had.
Nobile are going to have a lot of competition this year with companies like Cardboards who also have a great warranty this year and a great product and australian made with a good price, and Crazy Fly with there sick looking carbon boards and even FOne everyone that tried there boards last year were very impressed especially with the acid.
So definitely interesting times ahead, the 2HD sounds interesting and quite unique so looking forward to testing it out along with all of the other boards this year.
So it wasn't just me that read the description of the 2HD and though... '09 666 with a bit of picklefork mixed in just so they can call it something different?
I'm still loving my '09 666, but it can be a bit rough on the knee's with so little rocker.
Love the graphics of the Flying Carpet.......
The T5, 2HD NBL and the Girls NHP are very BLING!
I hate the look of the new NHP, XTR and 50/50
Purple/browns! it just won't go with my other kit!
I not upgrading my NHP for those colours.
^^^ It's good to see nobile listen to there customers to deliver what they want.
Is Nobile trying to tell us there isn't going to be any wind this year, 4 light wind options is a lot, and thats not including the big T5 which is also a good light wind board.
Nobile Skim
Wood Skim
XTR
Flying Carpet
140 T5
Whats next, race board, surfboard sup?
What about the foot straps, does anyone know anything about the foot straps?
They were a talking point last year, you either loved them or hated them, probably more of the latter. I didn't mind them but with the straps slipping while there new, and then causing the pad to try and rip your toes off locking your big toe to the board in a big crash sure left me with some very sore toe nails. I did break the strap after 4 months but would admit they did a great job to survive that long being so skinny. If they made it a stronger strap with velcro adjust i think it would be better strap and feel better on the foot.
In the vid it looks to be the same, but lets hope Nobile have made some changes, or there may be a lot of boards ordered without straps this year.
^^^^Thats what i'm talking about, nobile listen to problems and they get it fixed, pads look great
Not sure if it would be like the shinn, they say it has 2 different rocker lines, if it was like the shinn they would just say FLAT.
Hi guys,
Check out the Nobile blog nobilekiteboarding.wordpress.com/
You can find there more infos about products, riders and events.
While waiting for new web site, that is going to start any day now, check out the 2011 IFS PRO: nobilekiteboarding.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/new-ifs-pro-sneak-peek/
Nobile has thankfully not changed the shape at all on the 50-50 or the NHP. I ride finless a lot on these boards and when I put fins in only 35mm on the heelside. These obards bite like a pitbull whether on flatwater or chop. The NHP is a very fast board if you like to edge and you have the right one. I weigh 85kgs and the 131 is perfect, unless you are over 95kgs you will not generate enough edge on the 134.
Pre-stress technology: These boards are designed to flex one way. Due to boards becoming shorter and wider in recent years, it means stances are very wide in relation to board length and flex is critical. Many boards on a powered landing flatten and almost convex on landing. This makes landings hard and back foot heavy to not be thrown foward.
The pearl,metallic graphics look amazing on the NHP and the 50-50 has gone the ripped skate-deck look. dont be fooled by the jpegs.
I had access to over 15 boards to ride last summer 131x40 NHP.
In regards to the straps they were very comfortable and didnt fall off. They were and still are designed to be worn with booties. (Burton snowboards and Nobile are made in the same polish factory). In WA there were 6 failed straps that showed up to the shop I was managing and all were due to manufacturing error, a double stitch was missed at a refinforcement point and the strap failed. buying a high end board, means they were relpaced that day. You will pay $100 more for a comparable board, but the service in my experience and a 3 year warranty.
2010 NHP is not a fast board at all, it is a slug to get on the plane and up to a good speed, and is no where near as fast as the 50/50 due to the massive increase in rocker, the 2009 NHP was a way better board.
Learners love the 2010 NHP for this reason, if they are having trouble edging and controlling a board you put them on the NHP, they cant generate the speed to loose control as easily and with the massive fins they come with track like a train.
With the big increase in rocker it feels like you are ridding a smaller board so is definitely worth trying one that is bigger than your normal board. I would suggest a 134 for anyone over 80 kgs but have also seen litter riders prefer this board over there smaller one. In stock form with original fins the board isn't hard to edge at all it is quite the oposite
As Dave has said, he doesn't ride the board with the original fins, or rides with no fins so has a different opinion to how the board handles, most riders wont change anything so doesn't really apply.
I do prefer ridding the NHP in bad choppy overpowered conditions where you are going to land hard and fast and want to do loops etc the board does soak up the landings very well just got to land strait in the direction your going or you are going to get punished as it wont slide even a bit, smaller or no fins would help.
I did manage to break a strap, and it wasn't a missed line of stitching, the piss weak little band they called a strap broke in half, very surprised the buckle that looked equally as week didn't break first, but the design they have this year looks a lot better.
Once you get used to getting the NHP up to speed the pop is great for all of your freestyle tricks, if you ride more wakestyle you are going to like the 50/50 better. All the nobile boards i have ever ridden are very user friendly and are generally kind to the body, knees, hips, back and ankles will thank you for ridding a quality board. It's a good idea to demo any board you are thinking of buying, there is a large differance between every board in the nobile range demo, demo, demo
For me now it's off to the shed to take the fins off my NHP and chuck on a pair of 35mm fins to see if i can get a bit livelier ride out of it, will be interesting to see if it matches up with my new Tempo which seems to be a great board with good speed and built more for wakestyle, doesn't land as soft in the chop but for the flat water i ride should be perfect, plus it has a 3 year warranty and is made in Australia, costs a lot less than the nobile and build quality is up there with some of the best boards i have ridden
^^^^^^good description and great review on the way it lands. I'm pushing 39, and love to ride powered. I cannot get the NHP to lose an edge at top speed,... too much to do any thing but a kiteloop, no matter the fin configuration.
Waxman is on the money about the top end, there are faster boards, but none handle as well in the chop, and managable speed is important as top end.
Finless today, butterslide pressed for 20-40 meters into kiteloop transition to heelslide. got it wired today at woodies, feels cool as S***.
As far as teaching on it, I was the same, light girls/guys would have better control with board speed. 65kg girl on a conventional 134 kept losing and edge, gave her my 131 and she rode for 500 meters first go.of course with 55mm fins. Boards come with 35,45,55mm and its just about the amount of chop at your local.
With many hours on the 2010 131 Nobile NHP, I would say that this board is anything but sluggish and slow....then again I could be doing something wrong. I will use this board in all but extremely light winds, as it performs exceptionally well. I use 35mm fins which could be the reason for experiencing a fast early planing board. With the smaller fins the board is very loose when ridden flat, so much that you can slide onto toeside without having to pop onto toeside. When loading up an edge the board has an amayzing hold, even in the sloppiest of conditions. If you are looking for a board which has an incredible amount of control in all water conditions, offers plenty of speed, and is very forgiving (probably even more so with 55mm fins), then 2010 NHP is the one.
Dave...
Totally agree. Noticed a review from a rider above having issues with early planning and board speed and could only think that maybe the stock 55m fins could be giving him problems due to the increased drag incurred with larger fins. I guess there are many other factors one has to consider if the rider is having issues ie riders experience level, rider riding style, kite used, kite model, wind strength, sea state, board size used, etc etc. Also if a rider is coming off a very fast board such as the Nobile 666 then I could see that there will be an adjustment period when riding a board with a different design such as the NHP 2010.
Very impressed to hear that some beginners like the NHP, but then again how could they not, with the incredible control offered from this board. The NBL and T5 in my opinion are a slightly better choice for the beginner and intermediate due to the effortless upwind angles achieved from these boards. Staying upwind tends to be one of the hurdles newcomers to the sport struggle with, especially in lighter wind conditions.
Finally received our order today! They look 10x better in real life than in those pictures. Come try one at Kitepower (Sydney) whenever you like.
Peace
Hi Lads
Am about to get NHP 2011 in 131/40 or 134/42
Which size do You think would be better for me?
I weight 75 kg and moving pretty much from intermediate to advanced
Riding 4 years
Cheers
I just swapped from a 2009 NHP 134 to a 2010 NHP 134. I'm ~80kg and 6'3" and 134 feels small enough on my feet with the wider stance setup that i've never really wanted the smaller board. The only times i've ever thought the smaller board would be better suited are those 30+kn days and kiteloop sessions.
Can you demo them?
had the first ride on me new 2hd the other day. initially got the nhp but swapped it after 2 uses cos i came off the 09 nhp(666) and cant really do any tricks anyway so thought the board was too freestyle for me. the 2hd is really springy to ride and great in small surf and choppy conditions, bit softer on the ol knees and really fun. there, that should answer all those questions
My 2011 NHP 132/42 arrived today after a long long wait!! Looks everybit the part! The new IFS pads and straps are a huge development on the horrible ones last year! They are really comfortable and grab onto my feet!
If the board rides half as good as it looks, its going to be amazing!
