Naish Chimera Hover Foil Board

CHIMERA

**new for 2025 and a staff favourite in testing!**

Developed alongside Austin Kalama and Koa Fabio as the go-to surf foil board for experienced riders who desire the versatility and powerperformance features of a singular board to cover all facets of foiling. Constructed with a Biaxial Carbon / glass sandwich, superior strength is a fundamental feature in maintaining key structural aspects of the board, preventing denting or cracking on hard landings, whilst preserving a lighter overall weight than ever before. The narrow outline paired with its low-volume composition dramatically enhances the boards maneuverability and optimized turning capability on waves. The increased waterline and bottom shaping offers heightened momentum during take-offs and faster acceleration from the water’s surface. The beveled rail grants speedy touchdowns and a super sharp tail release for maximum efficiency when getting on foil, allowing the rider to ride around 10 liters lower than their typical board. The modified volume distribution elevates the board's balance profile, granting ease of operation, while the deck recess; a scooped out, slight W concave and EVA pad combination offers ultimate paddle comfort and ergonomic foot placement with great control , keeping you locked in place without the need for straps. 

This board is fantastic for many foiling disciplines; wing foiling, surf foiling and tow foiling.

KEY FEATURES:

> Beveled rails - Grants speedy touchdowns and a super sharp tail release for maximum efficiency during flight.

> Deep W concave & increased waterline - Increased momentum, acceleration and efficiency on take-offs. Reduced drag allowing for easy starts and effortless touchdowns.

> Deck shape - Deck recess with W concave for ultimate paddle comfort and ergonomic front foot placement, ehancing control and keeping you locked in place.

> Outline - Narrow and streamlined outline, designed to increase manoeuvrability on waves and increased efficiency on take-offs. 

> Construction - Dual density PVC core, lightweight EPS Sandwich

> Footstrap inserts - Y pattern configured inserts, ideal for racing or targeted foot positioning (footstraps not included)