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SWITCH KITEBOARD

Version 11

Switch

Available in: 132×39; 135×40; 138×41; 141×42; 144×43; 148×44; 152×45

 

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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

PROGRESSION
100%
WAKESTYLE
0%
FREESTYLE
25%
FREERIDE
100%

REVIEWS

Jack Rieder
Jack Rieder
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The switch is an epic board. It’s playful under the feet, offers soft landings, and rides upwind easily!
IKSURFMAG
IKSURFMAG
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The 2022 Airush Switch is an absolute stunner with its Palownia exposed wood core and simple, modern graphics. We know graphics have no impact on the performance of a board, but when a board looks this good, we're pretty sure we look better riding it! To be fair, there aren't too many hideous boards on the market, but we are…
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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

1. ROCKER

Freeride

Switch Kiteboard 1

2. TIP & OUTLINE

Freeride specific outline

Switch

 

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Switch Specs

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BOARD CONSTRUCTION

airush-Switch_ConstructionSwitch Kiteboard 1 2 3 4
1. AK DURABLE SUPPLY CO BINDINGS

The Switch is the only board that is kitted with AK Durable Supply Co’s vibrant yellow bindings, handle & fin set.

 

3. AR GLASS

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.

Switch Kiteboard 2

4. ABS REINFORCED INSERTS & RAILS

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.

Switch Kiteboard 3

Switch Kiteboard 4

6. PALOWNIA MULTIZONE BIOTECH CORE

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.

Switch Kiteboard 5

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.

Switch Switch Team

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GALLERY

airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-04Team Control Bar
airush-Kyle_Cabano_Airush_Switch_Kiteboard12 Tips for Progressing KiteboardersFreeride
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-02Behind The Design – The Freeride SeriesBehind the Design
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-01Team Control Bar
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-03Team Control Bar
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ULTIMATE FREERIDE

SWITCH KITEBOARD

Version 11

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.

Reviews
 5/5
Jack Rieder
Jack Rieder
Read More
The switch is an epic board. It’s playful under the feet, offers soft landings, and rides upwind easily!
IKSURFMAG
IKSURFMAG
Read More
The 2022 Airush Switch is an absolute stunner with its Palownia exposed wood core and simple, modern graphics. We know graphics have no impact on the performance of a board, but when a board looks this good, we're pretty sure we look better riding it! To be fair, there aren't too many hideous boards on the market, but we are…
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Available in: 132×39 135×40 138×41 141×42 144×43 148×44 152×45

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Switch Specs

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MORE DETAILS

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

PROGRESSION
100%
WAKESTYLE
0%
FREESTYLE
25%
FREERIDE
100%

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

airush-Switch_ConstructionSwitch Kiteboard
1. AK DURABLE SUPPLY CO BINDINGS

The Switch is the only board that is kitted with AK Durable Supply Co’s vibrant yellow bindings, handle & fin set.

 

3. AR GLASS

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.

Switch Kiteboard 2

4. ABS REINFORCED INSERTS & RAILS

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.

Switch Kiteboard 3

Switch Kiteboard 4

6. PALOWNIA MULTIZONE BIOTECH CORE

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.

Switch Kiteboard 5

BOARD TECHNOLOGY

airush-Sideview_Switch-1Switch Kiteboard

ROCKER

Freeride rocker

airush-2022-Airush-Twintip-Switch-v11-Teal-img-01Switch Kiteboard

TIPS & OUTLINE

Freeride specific outline

GALLERY

airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-04Team Control Bar
airush-Kyle_Cabano_Airush_Switch_Kiteboard12 Tips for Progressing KiteboardersFreeride
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-02Behind The Design – The Freeride SeriesBehind the Design
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-01Team Control Bar
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-03Team Control Bar
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Airush SWITCH KITEBOARD REVIEWS

Jack Rieder
Jack Rieder
Read More
The switch is an epic board. It’s playful under the feet, offers soft landings, and rides upwind easily!
IKSURFMAG
IKSURFMAG
Read More
The 2022 Airush Switch is an absolute stunner with its Palownia exposed wood core and simple, modern graphics. We know graphics have no impact on the performance of a board, but when a board looks this good, we're pretty sure we look better riding it! To be fair, there aren't too many hideous boards on the market, but we are…
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Switch

Available in: 132×39; 135×40; 138×41; 141×42; 144×43; 148×44; 152×45

 

Switch Kiteboard

Version 11

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.

Find a shop
Behind the design

Gallery

airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-04Team Control Bar
airush-Kyle_Cabano_Airush_Switch_Kiteboard12 Tips for Progressing KiteboardersFreeride
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-02Behind The Design – The Freeride SeriesBehind the Design
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-01Team Control Bar
airush-22_Airush_Gallery_Twintips_Switch_img-03Team Control Bar
Previous
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Watch video

BOARD TECHNOLOGY

airush-Switch_ConstructionSwitch Kiteboard 1 2 3 4
1. AK DURABLE SUPPLY CO BINDINGS

The Switch is the only board that is kitted with AK Durable Supply Co’s vibrant yellow bindings, handle & fin set.

 

3. AR GLASS

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.

Switch Kiteboard 2

4. ABS REINFORCED INSERTS & RAILS

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.

Switch Kiteboard 3

Switch Kiteboard 4

6. PALOWNIA MULTIZONE BIOTECH CORE

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.

Switch Kiteboard 5

BOARD PERFORMANCE

PROGRESSION
100%
WAKESTYLE
0%
FREESTYLE
25%
FREERIDE
100%

reviews

Jack Rieder
Jack Rieder
Read More
The switch is an epic board. It’s playful under the feet, offers soft landings, and rides upwind easily!
IKSURFMAG
IKSURFMAG
Read More
The 2022 Airush Switch is an absolute stunner with its Palownia exposed wood core and simple, modern graphics. We know graphics have no impact on the performance of a board, but when a board looks this good, we're pretty sure we look better riding it! To be fair, there aren't too many hideous boards on the market, but we are…
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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 Switch Team

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.

VIEW SWITCH TEAM
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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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