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THE
TicTac
by TNT Kiteboards
Two programs. One board
SURF OR NOSELESS ?
We all asked ourselves this question one day when we arrived at the spot.
Freestyle is the magic of jumping without straps, trying to keep the board under your feet while managing your kite with precision.
Waveriding is pure fun. Crazy sensations and images that remain forever etched in the head.
We don't always have the chance to have perfect waves with a side wind on our European spots and our sessions are often a mix of side on mushy waves and freestyle. Do you see where we are going with this? Wave board? Freestyle board?
That's good, we created TICTAC and it does both.
Two programs. ONE board .
CHOOSE YOUR NOSE
CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR
CHOOSE YOUR MOUNTING
You choose the variation: TIC for noseless, TAC for pointed.
Then choose the number of fins and the color, fluorescent yellow or fluorescent pink.
The TICTAC is a 5'3, but in a noseless version it is available in 5'1 for smaller sizes.
Would you prefer a custom board just for you? Contact us.
WHAT IS A GOOD WAVE BOARD?
LIGHTNESS
This is also a key to a good wave board. Light is synonymous with responsive. At TNT Kiteboards, our boards will never exceed 2.4kg.
THE FLEX
This is the key to a dynamic bottom and a lively board underfoot. Flex is linked to the volume but also to the construction of the board.
Our PVC and carbon stringer system will manage this flex. In reality, much more than a stringer, it is a beam system that allows the deck and the hull to work together. Oh, and you may be thinking that the rest is simple fiberglass? At TNT we use aeronautical grade fiberglass. These are offcuts purchased from aircraft manufacturers and believe us, the quality is simply unmatched. This also helps to limit the ecological impact.
THE SHAPE
Agood shape is adapted to the conditions you encounter, no need for a barrel machine if you never come across such waves. Ourboards are thoughts for mid size and often mushy waves.
The shape offers a large, relatively flat and wide area under the front foot to accelerate. At the tail the rocker is quite high and at the nose also to have a board capable of taking committed bottoms. The wide channel provides comfort and grip.
WHAT IS A GOOD FREESTYLE BOARD?
LIGHTNESS
"We agree, there wasn't enough wind to jump?"
Weight is THE key to a good strapless freestyle board. At TNT Kiteboards, our boards will never exceed 2.4kg. With this featherweight, no need to have 25kt for the board to stick to your feet. From takeoff to landing.
THE FLEX
Tired of factory-made crowbars ?
Flex is THE key to a good pop. You know? The one that allows you to jump on flat ground when there is no kicker. With the TICTAC, you don't need a 2m ramp to get airborne. A little push is enough.
THE RESISTANCE
This is THE key to a board that lasts. And it is closely linked to the flex that allows the board to deform under stress. The construction of our boards is very high-end. High-quality fiberglass, carbon reinforcements on the rails, PVC sandwich on the deck, carbon reinforcements inside the foam (high density EPS). Unless you land on it with a heavy both feet without kite lift of course! But ask yourself the question: isn't a good board worth taking care of?
One Planet.
Our commitments
A board 100% made in France
All our raw materials come from French or European companies.
The board is laminated, sanded and polished in our workshop in Paris.
An eco-responsible board
Upcycled fiberglass, partly bio-sourced resin. At TNT we choose
our raw materials with care and our suppliers too.
For their technical quality but also for their environmental impact. No factory in Asia,
no transport around the globe. We produce upon order and on a human scale, which avoids overproduction and ultimately unnecessary waste.
Beyond selling you a board, it is with this spirit of artisans and enthusiasts that we seek, if possible, to establish a human relationship with you to share our passion.
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