Designer’s Corner: Eclipse Kima Wave Custom
Originally Published in the December 2009 Issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine

Designer Profile:
Name: Justin Muller
Age: 22
Location: Nags Head, NC
Job Title: Eclipse Shaper
Designing: 5 years
Kiteboarding: 2 years

Product name: Kima Wave Custom
Product category: Surf
Sizes available: Call for a custom design consultation, stock sizes are 5’8” and 6’0”
Release date: Available Now




Is this a new design or a next generation on an existing design?
The Eclipse Kima board is a new, custom designed product, which is designed around the rider’s specific needs and ability level.



As a new design, where does it fit in your product mix and what were you main goals in developing it?
The Kima wave board complements our Kima wave kite line. If you have the perfect wave kite now you need the board.



What do you think are the top three or five things that riders often overlook or should consider when choosing a directional board for kitesurfing?
Most riders read a lot of hype about what a production board can do. I feel that many production boards on the market are ridden by and designed for pros that ride in near-perfect conditions every day and they’re great when you have those conditions. But lets acknowledge the reality; most riders are faced with conditions that are far from perfect and boards that work great in Hawaii don’t necessarily work great in Long Island or Florida. A rider needs to recognize the conditions they are faced with as well as his/her current ability level, and then a shaper can help them design a board which will enhance their riding experience.









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