AK Compact v4 Carbon Plus

Maneuver oriented shape with a parallel outline. Wide top rails with a high apex rail for stability. Narrow bottom for high-speed turning. The Compact wingboard has been fully optimized for winging, with its highly concentrated volume, and low swing weight. Perfect for intermediate to advanced wing riders in lighter conditions, the stable platform and centralized volume create a board that is easy to throw around when jumping and doing progressive maneuvers.  The all-new Compact v4 shape features an increased length when compared to the outgoing model. This increases the overall glide and early foiling abilities along with improved touchdowns and directional stability. WIDE NOSE For pure wing performance, we kept the Compact as short as possible, with the wide nose keeping volume up front, and the rails parallel. This creates directional stability at low and high speeds, and spreads the volume more evenly between the nose and tail. HIGH APEX RAIL The high apex combines the stability of a wider board with the ability to turn more aggressively as you would on a board 4 inches narrower. These work in conjunction with the hard release edge in the tail and a softer release in the nose for intuitive touchdowns and fast releases. This unique combination makes the Compact easier to use in lighter wind without sacrificing performance as you get up on the foil. BOTTOM SHAPE The rounded nose and softer rails help prevent the nose from sticking on touch downs, instead recovering without losing too much speed. The mid-section runs into a single concave for maximum planing speed and works in conjunction with the hard rails in the tail area for a quick water release during partial touchdowns. THICK PROFILE Packing a surprising amount of float into such a short length reduces the swing weight, keeping the board easy to pump and turn. The volume is optimized for stability and works with the high apex rail to keep the board as nimble as possible. CONCAVE DECK The concave deck lowers the riders center of gravity on the board and places the buoyancy higher on the rails, creating a more stable sub-planing platform. It also makes you feel more connected to the foil, improving the stability and response when pumping and turning.   CARBON PLUS CONSTRUCTION The Carbon Plus construction features a full carbon sandwich construction on both the top and the bottom of the board. This technology utilizes a lightweight glass layer around the lightweight core, fusing the high-density foam layer on the top and bottom of the board. This is then finished with a full carbon layer, top and bottom. Our biaxial carbon fiber has been optimized to ensure the best combination of responsiveness, strength, and weight reduction. INFORMATION Compact v4 Carbon Plus Volume Length Width Estimated Weight Wing Beg. Wing Adv. AK Compact 36L 4'4" 20" (50.8cm) 3.95kg N/A 50 - 70kg AK Compact 46L 4'6" 21" (53.3cm) 4.25kg N/A 55 - 75kg AK Compact 58L 4'8" 22.25" (56.5cm) 4.97kg N/A 60 - 85kg AK Compact 74L 4'10" 23.25" (59cm) 5.75kg 55 - 65kg 70 - 90kg AK Compact 85L 5'0" 24.5" (62cm) 6.10kg 60 - 80kg 80 - 100kg FEATURED VIDEO