sunsetsailboards said..
interesting that the ARC is 0.3kg heavier than the Super K v2 in the 88/90 size despite not having a handle and being equivalent volume. Arc 88l is spec'd at 5.0kg, Super K2 90l in Pro Carbon at 4.7kg (although my personal board is 5.0kg).

That actually kinda makes sense. A longer, wider, thinner board with equivalent volume will have greater surface area (ie more shell material). And with thinner foam, the shell may need additional reinforcement (more layers or beefier stringers).

Which seems kind of moronic. although I do know some companies do this but it's not like the pad is optional (like straps). 88 Arc is same length as the 90 K2 Pro and just a touch wider, but no handle. I wonder how much weight they could shave without footstrap inserts. 11lbs for production ~90l is better than most. Been very pleased with my Super K2 and it's demo'd well. Looking forward to the Arc.

georgsurfer said..

Foilingaway said..
Can anyone compare to the Super K V1? Dims are not too far off

I used to Ride the v1 in 85L (custom). The ARC has a wider flat bottom throughout, making it significantly more stable when taxiing. The difference is really dramatic. W parawing it is very easy to pump and get on foil. V1 is probably not much worse if you have perfectly flat water. The moment where you add chop the ARC is much better for me because it is easier to maintain the pumping motion on a more stable board. Once in the air the ARC (and SK2) seem to be less impacted by wind and are flying more stable and seem to ride smaller than the v1

Thanks! That helps a lot. Not much real world info out there than marketing and a shop "review". Trying to justify 2500 (arc) vs 800 used (v1) for my first parawing middy coming from a downwinder. Will wait now for the new Armstrong ML MK2 to decide. If that's the board in hydrogav's PR2 video than it looks kind of similar. But hard to tell

....whatever
I believe the real challenge of parawing, translated into board shapes, is not stability before getting on foil, but foot pumpability — so anything that improves that will make a real difference.

Taavi said..

Frankieboy said..

I think most brands advertise weight without pad

Does not seem to be the case, my 60 L super K is pretty close to the listed 3.9 kg.

My 104L is 0,3kg heavier, a friend's 90L is 5kg or +0,3kg also.
This can also be the +-5% tolerance they all mention

After several sessions on my KT Arc 88 Pro in light to moderate wind , I’m impressed. Things that standout:
- Board is reall stiff,connection to foil feels unreal. Love the cradle where you stand. It looks like too much rocker but there plenty of flat and the rocker is perfect for rocking her up.
- The board is about as light as I’d want for a board I plan to jump. At first I was only going to use for light wind and parawing, but after a few surf sessions, this board is at home.
- Overall, everything is well thought out, paint scratches easily but it’s the kind of finish I would just 1000 grit sand when I get enough of them. ;)
I’ll weigh it when the pad is not wet some time.

Frankieboy said..
I wonder how it sizes compared to the Super k2 for parawinging
The biggest size is 98L and I ride a super k2 in 104L that I want to size up a bit for parawinging

I will say that it’s really super stable. I think I could have sized down one but summer will be here soon and the reality of light wind and parawing will kick in. My first sesh I over pumped to get up, but it likes a nice smooth gently pump. Also had some touchdowns on the wave face and it just popped/skipped off the water.