Pure directional surf, from knee high to double overhead, great turning, off the lip slashing, down the line riding, reef breaks. The SIGNATURE series is THE pure directional kitesurf you have been waiting for, tested in the water of Mauritius and Cabo Verde. For 2011, the SIGNATURE series has two sizes, 5'8 and 5'10, with a more roundish outline and a pin tail. The bottom has a pronounced double concave for better handling at high speed. And of course, the now legendary bamboo sandwich construction and produced by Firewire. New also for 2011 is an ergonomic adjustable strap with a wavelock system for easy mount (based on the twin tip straplock).

Construction: Bamboo Sandwich Technology

A kiteboard sustains more constraints than a standard surfboard. It endures more pressure, mainly in the upwind stage, in the chops, and during jumps. A sandwiched construction is a must-have for our sport. Loyal to wood, already at the core of our twin-tip boards, our research led us to bamboo. The result is a light structure, super strong that absorbs those constraints.

The extremely dense cellular structure of bamboo surpasses that of oak in stability and elasticity. Bamboo is superior to wood in terms of durability and rigidity. This mighty grass is extremely solid due to high elasticity fibers lined up to the cane on the outer layer of the peel. With regards to tensile strength, bamboo matches up with tree and steel.

The use of bamboo is also environmentally responsible. It has an astonishing growth rate: the “giant bamboo” will grow 30 to 50cm per day to reach 15 to 30 meters. Every year the “mother plant” generates several shoots. In a full grown “forest” the shoots can be harvested after 5 years without reducing the size of the forest.

Fins: Future Fins
- We use the most advanced fins available from Future Fins
- Future Fins Vector II profile
- Outline: Rusty
- Specifically designed for explosive radical surfing. Perfected by the Pros, the VII FR1 is great for speed and releasing off the top.
- Future Box: Strong and easy setup.

Other Equipment:
- 2 ergonomical adjustable strap with wavelock system