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This is a bit of a guess regarding the new MLv2 construction. The use of metal moulds and the variety of what look like custom PVC thicknesses in the build along with the custom plugs and carbon rails will probably be using pre preg laminates rather than a wet lay up. This means the resin - fabric ratios will be 100% controlled as will the curing process which will rely on temperature and pressure for the reaction. Benefits are lower weight and increased strength because the layup is or should be at its optimum process. Not a cheap way to set it up but for sure more accurate than wet layup.
The KT factory tour shows wet layup going into fibreglass moulds and a bit of heat to ensure curing. This will make for more variability in the weight and strength of the board.

In a video online of Aiden's Armie presentation he talks about the old ML having a variable weight +/-6% I think and the new boards all being a specific weight. Which is quite impressive if its true.
About 35m into the same video there is a clip of Armie bouncing a foil drive equipped MLv2 on the concrete multiple times and it looks like it survived OK. Not scientific but entertaining.

That said, I bought a new ML85v1 as it was on substantial discount. I can wait a few years for the new construction and any issues will have settled down.
I expect all the new Armie boards will move to this pre preg method moving forward. Interesting times.