// Allround high tech multidiscipline freeride -
The 2008 Shinn pro was very well received. throughout the history of the model this was the year that, from a performance standpoint, received the greatest praise. A freeride multidiscipline board it is a very high performance T5 (or 555 as we knew last year) it is designed to do everything that the T5 does, but better... so more control, more performance, better carving, more pop, more comfort.. etc
// Nobile Describe -
You don’t have to be a freestyler to be a good kiteboarder. For many, the freedom to ride in which ever style the conditions best suit, is still the goal. The 2009 Shinn Twin Tip is the board built to appeal to riders who are led by feelings and not fashion. Even the word “free-ride” struggles to define its purpose - Our Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline concept was first designed for the Shinn range in an effort to make this THE one board for all riders…carving, jumping, wakestyle, wave…what ever your tastes, the Shinn will never fail to deliver the super smooth feeling and lively performance that you’ve come to expect.
// 2009 Features -
- Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline increases versatility and comfort
- Composite Core 2 Technology allowing better flex control
- Wider stance options for more stable riding position
- Fin Shims for stronger fin/board connection
- Synthetic Leather top foil
- 3 year warranty against breakage
// 3D Rail Grip -
The raised 3-D grip on the toeside rail of the Shinn Twin is designed to aid grip
for those riders (like me) that still like to go “old school” and throw the odd board off.
Every Nobile board is supplied with an EVA handle of course if board-off from the rail is
not your thing.
// Fin Shims -
No matter how carefully you ride anyone can have an accidental contact with
the beach or other solid objects, the resulting board damage and fin loss can be frustrating
not to mention ruining a good session. Our new Fin shims distribute the load placed
on the heads of the screws across the wider surface of the deck of the board protecting
your board from damage in all but the most extreme situations. In addition for 2009 we
increased the length of the fin.
// Tip Rocker Profilers -
Every Nobile Twin tip is supplied with our patented Tip Rocker Profilers. Whilst
theories abound regarding the purpose of these small white profilers the answer is
simple. Should you have trouble with excessive spray in your face, simply insert the
profilers between the heel side fins and the board. This will slightly alter the board's trim
angle eliminating the spray from your eyes whilst riding.
// The Human Concept - Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline -
You can’t escape the fact that our kite-boarding stances are not
symmetrical; can you ride the same on your toe side and heel side edges? If
not, then you have to ask yourself why your board has the same outline and fin position
on the heel side and toe side edges. Nobile’s Dynamic Asymmetrical Outline is designed
around our Human Concept, performance that is destined to enhance and work in
harmony with your natural physiology, not fight against it.
We’ve tailored the outline on your stronger heel side rail to have more grip, better upwind
performance and maximum POP. On the weaker toe side, we’ve increased the curve
radius and bought the fins closer to your feet improving the carving potential and
comfort factor of the board when riding switch whilst at the same time radically decreasing
the foot pressure needed to hold your edge.
// Composite Core 2 -
New for 2009 is our Composite Core 2 Technology composed of 90% Wood
and 10% Honeycomb. The Wood element provides consistent, predictable flex response
with un-paralleled strength and when combined with the strategically placed honeycomb
the CC2 ensures the lightest, most durable board available with anti-vibration control.
// 3-D Top Mould - Nobile was the pioneer of 3-D Top Mould design in kiteboarding and we
continue to research and improve the technology. 3-D Top moulds allow us to control
precisely the flex pattern in all of our boards (both end to end AND torsional flex) as well
as controlling the movement in the various different Flex zones.
// Synthetic Leather Top Skin -
Whilst providing the unique looks of the Shinn twin, the textured synthetic
leather top skin on also serves to increase foot traction between the pads.
// Surfstore's Opinion
The Shinn twin is one of the most expensive twins you can buy right now, but you do get what you pay for. There are a great deal of Shinn riders out there who swear by their investment. Based on the highly successful 555 the Shinn takes all the performance of the 555 and amplifies it. More speed, range, control, damping, response… Every aspect of the highly versatile T5 is amplified, and aside trimmings what you are really paying for is honeycomb. Horrifically expensive in mfr, this material is a little lighter, but it’s reflex return rate is far higher, meaning that the boards active suspension is so much quicker and more responsive.
// Test -
No Tests currently on file for the Shinn Pro
Nobile IFS-PRO the worlds first triple density footbed.
The IFS system introduced at the start of the 2008 year model is still going strong, but for the last year or so Mark Shinn and the Nobile team have been working on an updated and uprated pro model. High end riders who were forwarding their riding further and further have been pushing the Standard IFS as far is it will go and a new uprated model was required! The result is the IFS-Pro as seen below and we have just seen the first delivery into the UK.
The IFS pro is manufactured in a trainer factory (running and sport shoes) and is the first triple density (three different core components) pad, designed to offer high level shock absorption, maximum comfort, and total foot stability.
There is a lot to the footbed and strap that misses the eye on first glance. The visual aspect is always important but it the technology behind what you see is ultimately far more imortant and that has had a huge amount of work.. for example;
- The IFS is made in a specific 3D CNC'd moulds, shaped to your foot as opposed to a flat block of foam that is shaped by sanding. This construction allows very precise control and cost effective detailed moulding of the core materials.
- It uses three different density cores, which;
Shape compression areas; to ensure you always have reserve compression for extremely high impacts on already heavy loadings, saving both board and joint damage,
Support distribution loadings, to make sure the harder you push the more locked in your feet stay. Infact, when the pad is loaded it pushes your foot further into the strap and pad to make sure you stay locked in.
Allow soft skin compression, which makes you foot nestle into position keeping the board on your feet during zero loading (ie jumping).
- It also uses a new technology of footstrap. The IFS pro strap core is a heat formed polyurethane molding much like a trainer base, but with far less density. Normal straps are made with solid flat material, shaped in 2D but not in thickness or form. If you look closely at the IFS strap you will see the internal construction is very advanced offering new technology in support, comfort and security. Now both upper and lower sections of the IFS base are specifically molded to wedge your foot in place.
The pad is designed for the nobile boards, but can be used on any other board that has a distance between the centre of the footstrap inserts of 15.5cm.
All nobile boards are now available with or without the IFS pro, which is an option at £20 extra. The price for the IFS Pro footbed system sold separately is £69.95
no video currently available for the shinn pro.
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