The rapid progression of strapless riding has reached unprecedented heights. The resurgence of Big Air in kiteboarding has opened doors for a new era of strapless riding.
Athletes are continually pushing limits and executing maneuvers that challenge the perceived capabilities of surfboards, seemingly defying the laws of physics.
The Method is the ultimate board for this next generation and beyond. Its square outline and quick rocker line ensure stability and preparedness for the next trick. The wide tail and tail channel assist in loading up for takeoff.
With a progressive distribution of volume throughout the board, landings are smooth and riders can effortlessly prepare for the next wave or aerial maneuver.
METHOD
CROSSOVER SURF
SIZES: 4'10" X 17.6" X 1.9" X 18.5L / 5'0" X 18.1" X 2" X 20.7L / 5'4" X 18.6" X 2.1" X 23.7L
DESIGN PROFILE
WA narrow yet curvy outline, fast rocker line and a thruster setup.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• NEW: IsoFlex - Lightweight fiberglass sandwich construction with PVC deck reinforcement.
• NEW: refined and thinned out rail flow for improved grip/pop and turning
• NEW: tail channel to single concave for improved grip when loading into tricks
• NEW: Square nose outline for a stable ride and balanced takeoff
• NEW: fast rocker line to allow for excess speed when loading up
• CNC machined High density EPS core for a precise shape and superior flex characteristics
Includes full Dakine Modular EVA pad and molded thruster fin setup.
KEY FEATURES
• AERIAL TRICKERY Symmetrical tip and tail shape and centre bottom channels give excellent pop off the water and control while in the air. Whether you opt for technical spins or big strapless airs, the X:breed sticks to your feet like no other.
• WIDE TAIL The unique shape and outline of the Method tail provides early getup and go with increased speed and edge holding ability when riding. This helps increase the ‘pop’ when going for strapless airs.
• FLOW CHANNEL The central flow channel which starts at the mid point of the bottom of the board and increases in definition towards the tail, helps with grip as well as lowering the rocker line in the tail of the board to help in early planing and speed.
TECHNICAL POINTS
• ISO FLEX CONSTRUCTION Inspired by nature from the oceanic Isopoda family, strategically placed materials, fused within a lightweight fiberglass sandwich construction, allow the board to flex during riding and turns, but still remain durable for the rigors that kiting imposes.
• DAKINE DECK PAD Made from Dakine Friendly Foam biodegradable EVA, the full deck traction pad has been designed purely with foiling in mind. Low Profile corduroy grooving provides the perfect blend of comfort and traction and the cutouts have been placed in the locations where extra grip is needed.
• LOOSE THE STRAPS A dedicated strapless board, the Method calls for riders to experience and explore the endless performance attributes of the board through various foot placements.
