Slingshot

Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board

$999.00
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  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board
  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board
  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board
  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board
  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board
  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board
  • Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board

Slingshot

Slingshot Hope Craft V3 Kitefoil Board

$999.00
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$999.00

Slingshot Hope Craft V3

Stiff / Fly / Fast

The Slingshot Hope Craft V3 is the definitive choice for elite kite, wake, and pump foiling. Developed in collaboration with world-champion foiler Fred Hope, the V3 is engineered for riders who demand zero-latency response. With an ultra-stiff core and a high-performance carbon layup, this board provides an immediate, "hard-wired" connection to your foil, while the refined nose geometry ensures that even the most aggressive sessions aren't cut short by a touchdown.

 

The Hope Craft V3 is Designed For:

  • Elite Performance Riders: Those seeking the most direct and responsive connection between rider and mast.

  • Speed & Upwind Specialists: Foilers pushing aggressive angles and high-velocity carves with zero board flex.

  • Competitive Kitefoilers: Riders who need a compact, low-swing-weight board that recovers instantly from water contact.

  • Multi-Sport Experts: Dedicated kite, wake, and pump foilers chasing precision and technical mastery.


WHY THE HOPE CRAFT V3 IS THE INDUSTRY LEADER

1. Zero-Lag "Instant" Connection

The Hope Craft V3 acts as a direct extension of your nervous system. By utilizing a Pro Stiffness Core, we’ve eliminated the "lag" common in traditional foil boards. Every steering input is translated instantly to the foil, providing a crisp, precise feel that is essential when charging upwind or carving at high speeds.

2. Elite Touchdown Forgiveness

High performance shouldn't mean high risk. The Hope Craft V3 features generous nose volume and a pronounced rocker that allows the board to "skip" off the water rather than pearling. The straightened beveled rails ensure clean water release, allowing you to recover from mid-session touchdowns without losing your plane. It’s a performance board that rewards aggression without punishing every mistake.

3. Ultra-Lightweight Carbon Performance

Using a premium carbon and glass layup, the V3 achieves a remarkable strength-to-weight ratio. This low swing weight makes the board feel incredibly lively in transitions and effortless to control during technical maneuvers. High performance feels smoother, faster, and more repeatable, even when fully powered.


ADVANCED PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY

The Hope Craft V3 features the most advanced materials in the Slingshot foil lineup:

  • Pro Stiffness Core: A technical blend of Wood, PVC stringers, and Carbon for maximum rigidity.

  • Premium Carbon + Glass Layup: Optimized for extreme stiffness and reduced weight.

  • Fred Hope Signature Design: Shaped and tested by the world’s most progressive kitefoiler.

  • Straightened Beveled Rails: Improves water release and prevents the board from catching during hard carves.

  • Corduroy EVA Deck Pad with Kickpad: Provides maximum grip and tactile reference for your back foot.

  • Adjustable Track Mount: Fine-tune your foil position for the perfect balance and lift.

  • Pronounced Nose Rocker: Specifically tuned to prevent nose-diving during high-speed touchdowns.

SIZE GUIDE:

Board Volume (L) Length Width Thickness Weight
80 10 L 80cm 45cm 4cm 2.32kg
90 12 L 90cm 45cm 4cm 2.58kg
100 13 L 100cm 45cm 4cm 2.74kg
110 14 L 110cm 45cm 4cm 2.83kg
120 16 L 120cm 47cm 4cm 3.17kg
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    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!