INTRODUCING THE DART & MINI DART
AXIS 2025
Frank Boards Redefines the All-Round Foiling Quiver
The newest boards from Frank Boards have landed, and they are engineered to be the most versatile, travel-friendly, and playful boards you can ride. Meet the DART and the MINI DART—two boards that excel across every foiling discipline and are perfectly suited for the varied conditions here in New Zealand.
DART: The Nimble, Compact SUP Foil Machine
The DART is a shorter, stubbier SUP foil board designed for maximum playfulness and ease of travel without sacrificing speed or stability.
Nimble Performance: The compact shape feels incredibly nimble on the foil, allowing for more radical carves and fitting better into tighter bumps during downwind runs or in the wave pocket while surfing.
Easy Take-off: A carefully tuned rocker line and displacement hull in the nose accelerate effortlessly. This, combined with a flatter bottom in the standing area and an increased overall width, makes the board surprisingly stable and easy to get up on, despite its short length.
Ultimate Versatility: While tailored for SUP wave riding and short-period downwind bumps, the DART also works brilliantly as a light wind wing or parawing board, making it the perfect travel companion for a broad range of conditions.
MINI DART: The Mid-Length Pump King
The MINI DART is a fresh take on the mid-length concept, designed to be the ultimate quiver killer for the wing, prone, and parawing disciplines.
Effortless Pumping & Glide: The key feature is the added length and volume in the front, which allows the rider to comfortably pump the board on the water to generate forward momentum without burying the nose. This is crucial for parawinging take-offs and makes prone foiling paddling significantly easier.
Fast & Forgiving Take-offs: A fast rocker line ensures effortless take-offs even in marginal conditions. The bottom shape transitions from a displacement hull in the nose to a flat mid-through tail section, resulting in great acceleration and smooth rebound off the water.
Control & Confidence: The wider tail and concave deck provide a "locked-in" feel, giving you confidence and superior control at high speeds when laying down big carves.
The MINI DART truly redefines what a mid-length is capable of, excelling in a vast range of foiling scenarios.
Your NZ Adventure Just Got Lighter
These new Frank Boards are ideal for travelers and local riders who want a single board that can handle anything New Zealand throws at them. The compact design means less hassle at the airport, and the multi-discipline capability means you’ll never miss a session, no matter the conditions.
While every Frank board is a distinct, hand-finished piece of art, you can trust their design philosophy: maximum performance, minimum fuss.
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