Introducing the newest addition to the casey. foil range - THE CARVER. This design has evolved with the sport of Downwind Foiling x Winging. Our customers were winging on their Aviator Downwind boards and loving the effortless glide and usability of the longer, narrower boards. But now, the Carver combines the best of both worlds, with sizes starting 4" shorter than the new Aviator Downwind. It's designed as a light wind wing board that effortlessly carves through the water, and is so efficient that you'll be able to get on foil in just about any conditions. And just because it's great for gliding, don't be fooled - this board is also built for big airs. Want a one-board quiver? Look no further than the Carver!
ABOUT THE BOARD
General Goal | Theme of the Board:
The downwind SUP foil and get going in all types of conditions. From flatwater paddle starts to cranking downwind bumps. This board will make it easier for you to get going if your balance is up to the elite level that it needs to be.
Conditions It's Working Best:
Any downwind or flatwater conditions. It works for it all.
Skill Level It's Best For:
Elite; you need to have good balance for these boards. Generally it should be your second or third downwind SUP foilboard, not your first. If you like to throw yourself in the deep end and suffer a little this could be for you too.
What You Thought of When You Designed It?
The easiest possible paddle up for the elite riders. Think Molokai 2 Oahu, flattish start, big open ocean bumps and a tough upwind finish.
What It Possibly Compromises On Then?
Balance; it is not a stable board. You’ll want to be an elite SUP foiler not a beginner.
SHAPE DETAILS SUMMARY | DESIGN INFO
Outline
Because this is more of a Pro model we made the shape based on performance and not stability. (The standard foil SUP shape is the go to for stability) It has a pulled in nose and tail to help reduce the chance of catching edges when surfing and pushing less water on take off.
Rails
The rails are big and fat to stop the rail catching and steering you on touchdowns.
Rocker
The rocker on this board is a little lower than previous models but the new shape deck allows the nose to smoothly go underwater if it needs to and flow back out without pushing a heap of water.
Bottom
Starting at the nose we have a very round bottom which quickly flows into a quad concave with the outer points of concaves higher than the inside (almost like 4 vee concaves) causing water to flow and release off the lower points for a very smooth transition from being in the water to foiling with no huge speed jump like a flat bottom board does when the whole thing separates at the same time. The back third has the Box area which has been set to the correct angle to the standing area so the board around it can have some rocker. The tail has a huge vee so when you're pumping downwind and catch a bit of chop on the tail it doesn’t become an instant hand brake. The water just sprays off to the sides.
Deck
We have a concave deck to get the rider as close to the foil as possible while maintaining the volume needed. It's a soft concave without any drastic edges so it doesn't trap water on the deck after takeoff.
FINAL STATEMENT
If you want a board to cross over to all disciplines of foiling then this is definitely one to look at.
