F-One Rocket Free DW
It's all downwind from here
Designed for freedom, engineered for performance. The new ROCKET FREE DOWNWIND
board combines glide, volume, and acceleration in an elongated shape, perfectly suited to the striving new sports such as pocket winging and K-Winging.
- Maximum glide and fast take-off
- Ideal for pocket winging, K-Winging, or SUP foiling
- Optimized volume for stability, acceleration, and early take-off
- Light bamboo construction for a very direct feel
The ROCKET FREE range was developed to meet the needs of emerging disciplines
focused on freefly and downwind. In these sports, freedom is key: the wing or paddle is only used to take off before being put aside, stashed or flagged out to ride swells and ocean energy alone.
This calls for boards with more length to improve glide and acceleration, along with enough volume to start planing quickly and with stability. Since take-offs in these disciplines are indeed more challenging than in wing foiling, these boards give you the edge you need to get going smoothly.
In this spirit, the ROCKET FREE DOWNWIND builds on the fundamentals of the
MIDLENGTH board: natural front/rear balance, stability, and glide, while pushing further. Its longer shape and stretched outline increase glide even more. A rear step and kicktail help build speed quickly and make touchdowns smoother. The shallow cockpit keeps control underfoot without adding excess thickness, and the width-to-thickness ratio strikes the perfect balance between stability and acceleration, even when underpowered.
Compared to the FREE SURF, the FREE DOWNWIND is a more stable board, featuring
increased thickness, a wider nose and bottom surface, and squarer rails. The foot pressure is slightly front-biased, following the feel of classic F-ONE boards. It’s designed for riders who prioritize stability and easy take-offs, even in challenging or choppy conditions.
Built with our Bamboo Deck Construction, the board stays light and responsive, while
maintaining durability and strength. The feeling of the foil is very direct, and control is
absolute throughout the entire session, even at high speeds.
From 6’4” to 7’8” (85 to 124L), the ROCKET FREE DOWNWIND is accessible, versatile, and made for performance whether you're chasing offshore bumps or looking for easy planing in any condition.
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1031 4th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 33701
Call: 1 941-780-5744
Email: info@bestprokiteboarding.com
Drew Christianson
Drew is the owner as well as the Head Instructor for Best Pro Kiteboarding. He has been kiteboarding for over 15+ years starting when he was just 15 years old at the famous Sunshine Skyway in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He's interest in being on the water as many days of the year, lead to his passion for sharing this sport with others. His teaching career started in 2010 under the previous owners at Best Pro Kiteboarding. As his passion lead to progression inside the sport, he turned pro in 2011 and has been competing and traveling all over the world for the last 13 years. With wins at the US Freestyle Nationals aka BOTG's in Hood River, Oregon and years of competing in the most prestigious rider invite only events on the planet, such as The Triple-S and The Slider Project.
Drew Christianson is currently sponsored by Duotone Kiteboarding, Patagonia, and Hobie Eyewear. With thousands of hours in the water teaching and tens of thousands of hours kiting himself there is no one more experienced in the water that is coaching in the United States. In this time he has created the Perfect Lesson Plan, geared to get you in the water faster and safer then anywhere else. We look forward to getting you on your way to learning this amazing sport, and out on the beautiful waters of the Tampa Bay!
