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COUNTLESS DIFFERENT RIVERWAVES BUT WHAT IS THE RIGHT BOARD?​

No matter if found in nature or artificial static waves, every riverwave has its very own character. Steep, flat, high or low and with a low or high power or water pressure. We want to help you to find the right surfboard for different types of static waves. Because of their narrow walls, kickers, concrete reefs or any other hard surfaces, riverboards need to be extra durable. To make sure you get as much time in the water as possible, we therefore developed our new ImpacTec.


IMPACTEC - NEXT LEVEL PROTECTION

The ImpacTec is our answer to that challenging demand. An interlaminar placed aerospace grade fabric is acting as an shock absorber and will allow to increase the impact strength significantly. The layer is placed along the rail within our proven triple rail layer glass fibers. The same fabric is included into 360° reinforcement of the finboxes and will distribute any shock along its surface in order to avoid cracking of the fiberglass. That's how the spots, that get affected the most, get their next level protection. The increased strength of the ImpacTec will also reduce the risk of damages during airplane travels and will avoid tedious, expensive repairs and ultimately increase your time in the water.

IMPACTEC - NEXT LEVEL PROTECTION

The ImpacTec is our answer to that challenging demand. An interlaminar placed aerospace grade fabric is acting as an shock absorber and will allow to increase the impact strength significantly. The layer is placed along the rail within our proven triple rail layer glass fibers. The same fabric is included into 360° reinforcement of the finboxes and will distribute any shock along its surface in order to avoid cracking of the fiberglass. That's how the spots, that get affected the most, get their next level protection. The increased strength of the ImpacTec will also reduce the risk of damages during airplane travels and will avoid tedious, expensive repairs and ultimately increase your time in the water.


STRONGER WAVES /
LIGHTER RIDERS

Perfect for all surf levels and a variety of waves for surfers below 85kg: Controlled natural rapids like Flosslaende (Munich), Leinewelle (Hannover), Thun (Switzerland), as well as strong rapids like the Eisbach, Fuchslochwelle (Nürnberg) or wavepools (Citywave, Unit Parktech Langenfeld / Milan or Hydrostadium Lyon).

ImpacTec Eco Board - medium and strong rapids

MORE SPEED /
HEAVIER RIDERS

Perfect for more drive on weaker waves, shorter transitions and heavier riders on a variety of waves: Controlled natural rapids like Flosslaende (Munich), Leinewelle (Hannover), The Riverwave (Ebensee), Bremgarten or Thun (Switzerland)...) as well as strong rapids like the Eisbach, Fuchslochwelle (Nürnberg) or wavepools (Citywave, Unit Parktech).

ImpacTec Eco Board - for flatter transitions and heavier riders

ImpacTec Eco Riverboard - for medium & strong rapids

ImpacTec Eco Riverboard - for short transitions & heavier riders



perfect Surfboard for artificial Waves and Wavepools

ARTIFICIAL WAVES AND WAVEPOOLS

Unit Parktech artificial Wave in Langenfeld, Surf Langenfeld

Current artificial static waves have rather steep faces with quite high power and pressure. That is why it is possible to surf shorter boards with narrow tail shapes. Also, the rocker can be a bit higher and therefore allow a more ocean-inspired surf approach as well as easier turn initiation.

Examples for artificial waves are the Unit Parktech wave in Langenfeld or the Wakeparadise Milano. Another Wavepool concept is the Citywave, which powers the Jochen Schweizer Arena Munich, Wellenwerk Berlin, Glassy House in France, the Oana Wave in Luzern, Urbansurf in Zurich, Multiplex Citywave Vienna and the Hasewelle in Osnabrück – and even spots in Israel, Moscow, Madrid, Tokyo and Hawaii. City Surf Park in Lyon falls under the same category using a brandnew technology, called Hydrostadium.


BEGINNER -
INTERMED.

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

 
FOAMY FLOW 2.0

Durable Performance Riverboard – have fun & progress – also great for kids

UP&COMER -
PRO

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

THE CREEK 2.0

River Machine – perfect stick for all natural & artificial waves

MOBY CREEK

Shorter, flatter transitions & heavier riders

Durable Performance Riverboard – have fun & progress – also great for kids

THE CREEK 2.0

River Machine – perfect stick for all natural & artificial waves

MOBY CREEK

Shorter, flatter transitions & heavier riders


ADVANCED -
PRO

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

 
BATTERY

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays

BATTERY

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays


BEGINNER -
INTERMEDIATE

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

Extra durable River Softboard - flowing between speed and stability

UP&COMER -
PRO

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

River Machine – perfect stick for all natural & artificial waves

Shorter, flatter transitions & heavier riders

ADVANCED -
PRO

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays

Extra durable River Softboard – flowing between speed & fun

River Machine – perfect stick for all natural & artificial waves

Shorter, flatter transitions & speed for heavier riders

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays


the perfect Riverboard for the Eisbach and other stronger River Waves

THE EISBACH AND OTHER STRONG RIVER WAVES

The mother of all stationary waves! The Eisbach is a rather powerful wave with a unique shape. It requires a slightly wider outline and a lower tail rocker than the artificial waves. Especially as it has some weaker days in summer.

Just lately The Riverwave in Austria, next to the Ebensee, the Fuchslochwelle (Nuremberg), or the Leinewelle (Hannover) opened its doors. The board choice for those waves is comparable to the Eisbach – although when those rapids have some weaker days, bigger boards are more fun.

Go for The Creek as an all-round riverboard, Battery for advanced riders and our fish boards or the Moby Creek for heavier surfers or weaker summer days. Foamy Flow for all of those who are tired of fixing and want more performance than any other soft board.

KANOA Team Rider surfing Munich's Eisbach Riverwave with our Foamy Flow

BEGINNER -
INTERMED.

Citywave, Unit, Hydrostadium

 
FOAMY FLOW 2.0

Durable Performance Riverboard – have fun & progress – also great for kids

UP&COMER -
PRO

for stronger river waves like Nuremberg or Ebensee

 
THE CREEK 2.0

River Machine – perfect stick for all natural & artificial waves

BATTERY

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays

Durable Performance Riverboard – have fun & progress – also for kids

THE CREEK 2.0

For a wide variety of waves from medium to punchy

MOBY CREEK

Shorter, flatter transitions & heavier riders

 

ADVANCED -
PRO

for stronger river waves like Nuremberg or Ebensee

 

BEGINNER -
INTERMEDIATE

BEGINNER -
INTERMED.

for stronger river waves like Nuremberg or Ebensee

Extra durable River Softboard - Flowing between speed and stability

UP&COMER -
PRO

for stronger river waves like Eisbach, Nuremberg or Ebensee

River Machine – perfect stick for all natural & artificial waves

Shorter, flatter transitions & heavier riders

ADVANCED -
PRO

for stronger river waves like Eisbach, Nuremberg or Ebensee

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays

FISH'N CHIXX

Modern Fish Shape – low entry rocker & volume

BATTERY

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays

Extra durable River Softboard – flowing between speed & stability

For a wide variety of waves from medium to punchy

Shorter, flatter transitions & heavier riders

Modern Fish Shape – low entry rocker & volume

Performance River-Shortboard – for speed & big sprays


the perfect Riverboard for less powerful waves

LESS POWERFUL RIVER WAVES

KANOA Team rider surfing our Fish'n Chixx River Surfboard

Weaker river waves require different shapes for rapid surfing. The riverboard of your choice should have a wide tail, more volume, and a flatter rockerline. While usually shorter, depending on the wave it can also be ridden slightly longer.

With the right surfboard the lower water pressure can be compensated to provide the necessary flow and speed.

The described wave characteristics can be found on the Bremgarten Wave or Thun (in summer) in Switzerland or the E2 in Munich – here we recommend our Fishs. For the Floßlände (Munich), enercity Leinewelle (Hannover), blackforestwave (Pforzheim), Cunovo (Slovakia) or the Almkanal (Salzburg) the Flow or Float soft tops are clearly your best choice as a beginner, while FishnChixx, Eggplant and also the Creeks work well for advanced surfers on days when the wave has enough power.


BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE

Flatter natural waves: Bremgarten (Switzerland), Isarwelle Plattling, blackforestwave (Pforzheim), Eisbach E2 Munich (Germany), …

FOAMY FISH

Agile Fish Shape – with enough push & volume to cruise

FOAMY FLOW X

Classic river shape with a slim outline for riders below 80kg – light, fast & agile under your feet.

FOAMY FLOAT X

Short, wide outline, broad ail shape for maximum push - super fun for surfers above 75 kgs & in short transitions

Agile Fish Shape available in bigger sizes – with enough push & volume to cruise on flatter wave faces


UP&COMER - PRO

Controlled natural rapids: Flosslaende (Munich), Thun (Switzerland), Almkanal (Salzburg), blackforestwave (Pforzheim), Cunovo (Slovakia), …

 
MOBY CREEK

Broad tail & outline for heavier riders or weaker days

FOAMY FLOW

Durable Performance Riverboard – have fun & progress

THE CREEK 2.0

Allround River Talent for all skill levels – our best seller is available in many sizes to fit your wave

MOBY CREEK

Broad tail & outline for heavier riders (75-120kg), weaker days or short transitions (saves 3 inch)

FISH'N CHIXX

Broader outline & fish tail - ride with style & flow - choose 6'0ft plus for flatter open river waves with lots of space (Bremgarten)

BEGINNERS - INTERMEDIATE

Controlled natural rapids: Flosslaende or E2 (Munich), Bremgarten (Switzerland), Almkanal (Salzburg), blackforestwave (Pforzheim), Cunovo (Slovakia), Vlny Štvanice (Prague), and other river waves / Dreamwaves when flow rates are low.

Classic river shape with a slim outline for riders below 80kg – light, fast & agile under your feet

Short, wide outline, broad ail shape for maximum push - super fun for surfers above 75 kgs & in short transitions

Agile Fish Shape available in bigger sizes – with enough push & volume to cruise on flatter wave faces

UP&COMER - PRO

Controlled natural rapids: Flosslaende (Munich), Kanupark
Welle (Markkleeberg), Bremgarten or Thun (Switzerland), Almkanal (Salzburg), Vlny Štvanice (Czech), The RiverWave (Austria), Cunovo (Slovakia), …

Allround River Talent for all skill levels – our best seller is available in many sizes to fit your wave

Broad tail & outline for heavier riders (75-120kg), weaker days or short transitions (saves 3 inch)

Broader outline & fish tail - ride with style & flow - choose 6'0ft plus for flatter open river waves with lots of space (Bremgarten)

Classic river shape with a slim outline for riders below 80kg – light, fast & agile under your feet

Short, wide outline, broad ail shape for maximum push - super fun for surfers above 75 kgs & in short transitions

Agile Fish Shape available in bigger sizes – with enough push & volume to cruise on flatter wave faces

Allround River Talent for all skill levels – our best seller is available in many sizes to fit your wave

Broad tail & outline for heavier riders (75-120kg), weaker days or short transitions (saves 3 inch)

Broader outline & fish tail - ride with style & flow - choose 6'0ft plus for flatter open river waves with lots of space (Bremgarten)



ALL NEW: FOAMY FLOAT X

This light softtop surfboard works specifically well in standing waves with tight transitions and for heavier riders (70-110kg). With short sizes (between 4’8'' and 5’4'') but an extra-wide outline and broad tail you easily stay in the wave, avoid nose dives and the FLOAT X is agile enough for quick turns between narrow walls.

And FYI, the X stands for x-changeable finbox, making it possible for you to choose the fin system you like - FCS, FCS II or FUTURES? Everything is possible. Just follow some simple steps to change it and say goodbye to time consuming repairs after crashing a fin box.

So this is the perfect river board for rapid waves like Flosslaende (Munich), Isarwelle (Plattling), blackforestwave (Pforzheim), Leinewelle (Hannover) or the Almkanal (Salzburg) and several others with similar wave characteristics.

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