Description

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The Matata Kite offers optimum performance in light wind conditions, with incredible upwind ability and glide.

Introduction

The Matata kiteboard is inspired by the Simmons concept: highly planing, compact, and maneuverable boards.

With its rear outline featuring almost parallel rails and its giant square tail, it’s the queen of light wind: the planing start is record-breaking. And let’s talk about its upwind ability!!! Just mind-blowing. You can truly feel the efficiency of the rail that grips and locks the board in. No need to twist and turn to scratch 5° to windward: it points upwind!

Yet, navigation is easy and smooth, even in choppy conditions, with its soft-touch belly nose that pushes water away instead of smacking into it.

Surfing is its DNA. Make no mistake. Its natural turning abilities are boosted by its small size, providing better responsiveness. This reduced length gives more control on the slope and an even stronger skate feeling. The epitome of a concept board that is genetically soft and fast, and excelling in small waves. Its glide in surfing and relaunches, allows you to let your kite drift while you focus on surfing. It’s delightful because you truly surf, even in mediocre conditions.

It’s the perfect board for early planing, cruising, and upwind sailing in a freeride program. But the Matata is above all a fantastic surfboard that turns average days into memorable sessions.

This shape is a legend in light wind kitesurfing.

Kiteboard Matata FSP 2X

Name: GONG - Kiteboard Matata FSP 2X
Brand: GONG
SKU: GON24BOAKITMATF2XBLU-411
Price: 549.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

The Matata Kite offers optimum performance in light wind conditions, with incredible upwind ability and glide.

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549€

Taille 4'11

4'11
5'3

Kite

Specifications

4'11 | 148.2cm
18 7/8" | 47.9cm
2 1/4" | 5.7cm
Volume: 27.0L

Rider

Beginner

Intermediate

Expert

40kg

50kg

70kg

80kg

Aptitudes

Accessibility

Upwind

Carving

Program

In action

Description

Program

The Matata Kite offers optimum performance in light wind conditions, with incredible upwind ability and glide.

Introduction

The Matata kiteboard is inspired by the Simmons concept: highly planing, compact, and maneuverable boards.

With its rear outline featuring almost parallel rails and its giant square tail, it’s the queen of light wind: the planing start is record-breaking. And let’s talk about its upwind ability!!! Just mind-blowing. You can truly feel the efficiency of the rail that grips and locks the board in. No need to twist and turn to scratch 5° to windward: it points upwind!

Yet, navigation is easy and smooth, even in choppy conditions, with its soft-touch belly nose that pushes water away instead of smacking into it.

Surfing is its DNA. Make no mistake. Its natural turning abilities are boosted by its small size, providing better responsiveness. This reduced length gives more control on the slope and an even stronger skate feeling. The epitome of a concept board that is genetically soft and fast, and excelling in small waves. Its glide in surfing and relaunches, allows you to let your kite drift while you focus on surfing. It’s delightful because you truly surf, even in mediocre conditions.

It’s the perfect board for early planing, cruising, and upwind sailing in a freeride program. But the Matata is above all a fantastic surfboard that turns average days into memorable sessions.

This shape is a legend in light wind kitesurfing.

Tail

The Matata kiteboard is GONG’s version of the Simmons concept, the first planing boards developed before the mid-20th century. To summarize a Simmons concept, we have:

An ultra-wide tail with deep concave for lift and staying highly maneuverable even at low speeds.

Nose

A belly (convex) under the nose for smooth passage through chop.

Rocker

A surf-oriented rocker at the nose that flattens out almost to the rear, giving the board a true surfer character.

This compact shape focuses on water flow under the board: water diffusion under the nose and concentration then ejection of water under the tail. This combination of phenomena provides incredible performance.

And don’t imagine that it’s just an oversized board: this board is super manoeuvrable. Firstly because it’s short, but mainly because the accelerated flow of water between the fins gives a super smooth pivot from one twin fin to the other.

FSP 2X Kitesurf Technology

The FSP 2X technology is easily repairable when new in case of a Ding. The PVC foam of the sandwich is waterproof and prevents water from entering on everyday shocks. The EPS foam blank does not deteriorate because it is really protected from water. And the repairs have a much larger support to stick on and blend seamlessly with the surrounding material.

This technology offers, at an affordable price, the incomparable strength/lightness ratio of full vacuum PVC Sandwich.

3D Shape on modeling software.
Preshape by the numerical control for total reliability.
Shape control by traditional templates, finishing of the last mm 100% by hand.
100% Epoxy Board and EPS Blank Foam: solid and lightweight.
Deck, hull and rails in PVC Vacuumed Sandwich: incomparable strength and incredible dynamism.
Deck: integral PVC/Fiberglass Sandwich composed of a high-density PVC foam core and 2 layers of 4oz fiberglass and 1 layer of 6oz Biaxial fiberglass, fiberglass reinforcements on sensitive areas.
Hull: integral PVC/Fiberglass Sandwich composed of a high-density PVC foam core and 2 layers of 4oz fiberglass and 1 layer of 6oz Biaxial fiberglass, fiberglass reinforcements on the sensitive areas.
Specific Foil reinforcements: high-density PVC block housing the two US Rail Boxes. Three layers of carbon cover the Boxes. Laminated PVC slats connect the reinforcement to the deck for maximum durability.
Rails: the PVC Sandwich structure completely covers the rails: increased structural strength, very good shock resistance.
Hot Coat integrated Tinted Resin: nobility of the process, weight reduction and solidity of the finish.
Matt custom finish, hand-made, for weight reduction and better glide.

Technical sheet

Kiteboard Matata FSP 2X 4'11

Length: 4’11 = 149.9 cm
Width: 18 7/8″ = 47.9 cm
Thickness: 2 1/4″ = 5.7 cm
Volume: 27 Liters
One foot off front: 17 5/16″ = 44 cm
One foot off rear: 16 3/4″ = 42.6 cm
Total Rocker: 12.8 cm
Tail: large square tail
Nose: round point nose
Fins: quad (4 x FCSII box)
Weight FSP 2X: 3.8 kg (approximate weight of board alone +/- 5%)

Buying guide

For whom ?

From beginners to pros who love riding in small conditions, this board is fabulous.

Beginners will appreciate its natural glide and ease in choppy water. The board has a lot of buoyancy, allowing navigation in accessible conditions without fear.

Pros will love its skate feeling and surfer DNA. In small waves, the Matata kiteboard is amazing.

For What ?

From freeride to surfing in small/medium conditions; that’s the Matata kiteboard’s program.

What size ?

Ideal conditions:

Ideal wave size: from almost nothing to shoulder-high.

Power: at its best in mushy/normal waves.

Type: It can handle everything, even the choppy playgrounds.

What’s the ideal kite ?

The Matata kiteboard will work wonders with a Unik for lightness and smoothness in surfing.

Paired with a large Strutless, the Matata will be formidable in light wind. No one will plane earlier than you!!!

And in stronger winds, what’s better than a 3-struts kite like the Freewave for sending it!

Quiver partners ?

You can complement the low end with a kite foil board when the wind is really light.

When the wind is stronger, a Fatal or an Alu will allow you more radical riding.

Which settings ?

The Matata kiteboard is set up as a quad with FCSII boxes. You’re free to mount the fin set of your choice. All FCSII fin models are available on our online store.

Quad for more grip, and a more skatey feel in small quad (4x90mm for example).

115mm twins in the rear boxes for super smooth surfing glide and astonishing snaps.

Strapped or strapless ?

Riding strapless is sexy because you feel free. You experience the sensations of surfing and have mobility on the board to play in the waves. It’s a very pure riding style but difficult to master.
With straps, you’re sure your board will stay attached to your feet, even in the most committed aerial maneuvers. You’ll have much more control and performance a notch above.

So it’s up to you whether sensation prevails over performance. Place your straps in the central position (3rd hole) for the front, and likewise for the rear strap if you always ride with straps.

If you want to be able to remove your rear foot for transitions and surfing, place the rear strap in the first holes from the back.

Which bag for my board?

Equipments

The Matata FSP 2X kiteboard comes equipped with high-quality pads that provide maximum grip.

These boards are fitted with four FCS II boxes to mount and dismount your favorite fins without tools.

The multiple strap inserts allow for all adjustments from beginner to Pro.

You can also use your board for surfing, a leash plug will prevent you from ever losing it. Nothing is missing.

4 FCS II Glass Flex fins for Quad setup.
4 high-resistance FCS II side boxes connected to the deck sandwich.
5 mm grooved deck pad for absolute grip and comfort, factory glued.
Inserts, screws, and washers for two-strap mounting in line.
2 large symmetric GONG Light footstraps.
Concrete Fixed plug at the tail to never lose your board.
Automatic depressurization screws.

Delivery

Delivery delay

We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.

The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.

We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.

Shipping fees

Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.

Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.

Tracking your package

Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.

Carriers

We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.

For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.

For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.

Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.

Eco-responsible packaging

Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.

The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.

For our shipments, we use:

Scotch craft paper.

Final packaging in high-end cardboard.

For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.

This means:

Reusable and recyclable packaging.

An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.

Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).

Receipt of your product

Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.

Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.

More infos

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