Airush Monaro: Race and Lightwind Board Mar 25, 2009
Author: interview by John Bryja
photos by Stephan Fournet
Airush is releasing a new Race and Lightwind board called the Monaro. SBC Kiteboard editor John Bryja caught up with Brand Manager and Product Designer Clinton Filen and Product Manager and Tester Dave Tyburski for a behind the scenes look at the project. Look for a full test review in the Summer issue of SBC Kiteboard magazine.
How did this raceboard project get started?
Clinton Filen: The focus of the Monaro is not only racing but also lightwind freeride. The growth of racing was clear and about a year ago and we decide it would be worth pursuing on a commercial level. Before that we had feedback from customers using our current Converse and Choptop range for light- wind flat water, for which it was not developed, but felt initially that was a very small segment. Together the two groups looked like an interesting area to develop a product for.