SWITCH KITEBOARD
Version 11
Available in: 132×39; 135×40; 138×41; 141×42; 144×43; 148×44; 152×45
The longest-running board model in kiteboarding history - the Switch is the ultimate refined freeride machine.
With the new kiter in mind, the progressive single concave provides excellent comfort for a smooth and lively riding experience. Thin rails ensure a clean water release and offer sensationally low drag and easy upwind tracking.
BOARD PERFORMANCE
REVIEWS
WATCH VIDEO
BOARD PERSONALITY
Designed for all-around fun riding, combining ease of use with forgiving and friendly handling, the Switch matches the needs of progressing kiters and those looking for a comfortable ride.
BOARD TECHNOLOGY
Freeride
Freeride specific outline
Switch Specs
BOARD CONSTRUCTION
The Switch is the only board that is kitted with AK Durable Supply Co’s vibrant yellow bindings, handle & fin set.
The layup found on the Switch is strictly focused on durability and responsiveness, ensuring a perfect combination for all freeriding needs. This construction is simple yet effective for smooth, easy, and forgiving riding.
No more pulled or broken inserts from hard landings or crashes. Featured on all Airush boards, the ABS Reinforced Inserts create the ultimate amount of durability, whether riding with boots or straps.
The Airush Multi-zone Biotech Construction is a vertical paulownia wood core sandwich. This multilayer construction creates a consistent density from the natural material. Our wood cores are renowned for their response, durability and smoothness, and are combined with a versatile combination of laminates depending on each model’s requirement, for all-round performance and durability.
BOARD COMPARISON
SWITCH vs. SWITCH TEAM
The Switch is a Freeride model that is easy to ride, easy to control, and easy to get upwind on.
The Switch Team takes all the design features of the Switch and adds some higher performance elements for more demanding riders.
In particular we have added a Basalt Fiber Unidirectional I-Beam between the riders feet. This stiffens the board up as well as adding extra overall rocker. With a straighter outline than the Apex/Apex Team, the Switch Team is an excellent alternative in the range for flat water freestyle.
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GALLERY
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ULTIMATE FREERIDE
SWITCH KITEBOARD
Easy & comfortable freeride board.
Step down rail for maximum edge control.
Multizone Biotech core.
KEY FEATURES:
Full flex tip technology.
Refined 3D shape.
Centralized stiffening.
Available in: 132×39 135×40 138×41 141×42 144×43 148×44 152×45
Switch Specs
The Switch
“The Switch is the longest running Twin Tip design in kiteboarding, going right back to the earliest days of the sport. Legendary designers like Jimmy Lewis and Colin McCulloch have in the past worked on this model. With the 20 years of history it is quite an honor for me to be able to put my own take on this important board in the Airush line up.” – Dave Kay
The Switch is a Freeride model and for many Airush customers it will be their first board. To this end the Switch needs to be EASY, easy to ride, easy to control and easy to get upwind on. It also needs to not limit a rider’s progression, it can’t be a board that you ‘outgrow’ in a short space of time.
The key design points that lead to this ‘easy rider’ style are:
Progressive single concave bottom shape, deeper in the middle for lift and upwind ability and flat in the tip to keep this area flexible.
Thin Step-down rails for clean water release and low drag.
Low rocker for fast planning and easy upwind ability.
‘Mid square’ outline for tracking and stability
On the looks – the graphics team has killed it this year too, the exposed wood and color coded accessories have made it an amazing package.
BOARD PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTION
The longest-running board model in kiteboarding history – the Switch is the ultimate refined freeride machine.
With the new kiter in mind, the progressive single concave provides excellent comfort for a smooth and lively riding experience. Thin rails ensure a clean water release and offer sensationally low drag and easy upwind tracking.
BOARD PERSONALITY
Designed for all-around fun riding, combining ease of use with forgiving and friendly handling, the Switch matches the needs of progressing kiters and those looking for a comfortable ride.
BOARD CONSTRUCTION
The Switch is the only board that is kitted with AK Durable Supply Co’s vibrant yellow bindings, handle & fin set.
The layup found on the Switch is strictly focused on durability and responsiveness, ensuring a perfect combination for all freeriding needs. This construction is simple yet effective for smooth, easy, and forgiving riding.
No more pulled or broken inserts from hard landings or crashes. Featured on all Airush boards, the ABS Reinforced Inserts create the ultimate amount of durability, whether riding with boots or straps.
The Airush Multi-zone Biotech Construction is a vertical paulownia wood core sandwich. This multilayer construction creates a consistent density from the natural material. Our wood cores are renowned for their response, durability and smoothness, and are combined with a versatile combination of laminates depending on each model’s requirement, for all-round performance and durability.
BOARD TECHNOLOGY
ROCKER
Freeride rocker
TIPS & OUTLINE
Freeride specific outline
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TECH VIDEO
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Airush SWITCH KITEBOARD REVIEWS
Available in: 132×39; 135×40; 138×41; 141×42; 144×43; 148×44; 152×45
Switch Kiteboard
Easy & comfortable freeride board.
Step down rail for maximum edge control.
Multizone Biotech Core.
The longest-running board model in kiteboarding history – the Switch is the ultimate refined freeride machine. Designed for all-around fun riding, combining ease of use with forgiving and friendly handling, the Switch matches the needs of progressing kiters and those looking for a comfortable ride. With the new kiter in mind, the progressive single concave provides excellent comfort for a smooth and lively riding experience. Thin rails ensure a clean water release and offer sensationally low drag and easy upwind tracking.
KEY FEATURES
Full-flex tip technology.
Refined 3D shape.
Centralized stiffening.
Gallery
BOARD TECHNOLOGY
The Switch is the only board that is kitted with AK Durable Supply Co’s vibrant yellow bindings, handle & fin set.
The layup found on the Switch is strictly focused on durability and responsiveness, ensuring a perfect combination for all freeriding needs. This construction is simple yet effective for smooth, easy, and forgiving riding.
No more pulled or broken inserts from hard landings or crashes. Featured on all Airush boards, the ABS Reinforced Inserts create the ultimate amount of durability, whether riding with boots or straps.
The Airush Multi-zone Biotech Construction is a vertical paulownia wood core sandwich. This multilayer construction creates a consistent density from the natural material. Our wood cores are renowned for their response, durability and smoothness, and are combined with a versatile combination of laminates depending on each model’s requirement, for all-round performance and durability.
BOARD PERFORMANCE
reviews
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product ,Size ,Rider Weight,Board Weight - KG,Rider ,Stance,Kitting |
|---|
| Switch v11,132x39,<60KG,,All-around Freeride,40/45cm,"1 x Pair AK Boost v2 (screws: 4 x pan head M6 x 16) |
| 4 x AK GFN 45mm fins (screws: 8 x pan head M6 x 16) |
| 1 x AK handle (screws: 2 x pan head M6 x 16) |
| 4 x Fin washers" |
| Switch v11,135x40,55-70KG,,,45/50cm, |
| Switch v11,138x41,65-80KG,,,45/50cm, |
| Switch v11,141x42,75-90KG ,,,45/50cm, |
| Switch v11,144x43,>85KG ,,,45/50cm, |
| Switch v11,148x44 ,Light Wind,,,50/55cm, |
| Switch v11,152x45,Light Wind + Schools,,,50/55cm, |
BOARD COMPARISON
SWITCH vs. SWITCH TEAM
The Switch is a Freeride model that is easy to ride, easy to control, and easy to get upwind on.
The Switch Team takes all the design features of the Switch and adds some higher performance elements for more demanding riders.
In particular we have added a Basalt Fiber Unidirectional I-Beam between the riders feet. This stiffens the board up as well as adding extra overall rocker. With a straighter outline than the Apex/Apex Team, the Switch Team is an excellent alternative in the range for flat water freestyle.
Tech Video
BOARD Details
“The Switch is the longest running Twin Tip design in kiteboarding, going right back to the earliest days of the sport. Legendary designers like Jimmy Lewis and Colin McCulloch have in the past worked on this model. With the 20 years of history it is quite an honor for me to be able to put my own take on this important board in the Airush line up.” – Dave Kay
The Switch is a Freeride model and for many Airush customers it will be their first board. To this end the Switch needs to be EASY, easy to ride, easy to control and easy to get upwind on. It also needs to not limit a rider’s progression, it can’t be a board that you ‘outgrow’ in a short space of time.
The key design points that lead to this ‘easy rider’ style are:
- Progressive single concave bottom shape, deeper in the middle for lift and upwind ability and flat in the tip to keep this area flexible.
- Thin Step-down rails for clean water release and low drag.
- Low rocker for fast planning and easy upwind ability.
- ‘Mid square’ outline for tracking and stability
On the looks – the graphics team has killed it this year too, the exposed wood and color coded accessories have made it an amazing package.
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