2023 North Astra Twin Tip

Technology

• Optimized for lighter weight riders: The laminate layup is crafted for lighter weight riders, with a responsive flex pattern for explosive pop, softer landings, and comfort in even the most aggressive chop.
• Enhanced edge control: Phenomenal rail hold for easy upwind tracking and confident boosting, a result of the balanced harmony engineered between outline, rocker and flex.
• Narrower stance: More precise foot positioning enables smaller riders to remain in control across every maneuver and landing. The Astra has a 20mm narrower stance in all sizes compared to the Atmos.
• Hybrid basalt construction: We’ve oriented the e -glass and unidirectional basalt tapes in the laminate layup to optimize the loading of the individual fibers, resulting in a unique construction method with superior performance. Made from natural molten volcanic rocks, basalt fibre provides a lightweight structural reinforcement that is stronger and more responsive than e-glass. The basalt UD tapes contribute to a board’s lively feel and lower weight, delivering more pop without adding an unnecessary amount of stiffness.
• Medium-high outline curve: Smooth carving through turns and optimized grip. The pulled-in tip shape adds durability.
• Progressive Rocker: Early planing and great low-end performance, with greater control when overpowered.
• Single concave center to quad channel tips: Absorbs impact and ensures stable and predictable landings.
• Lightweight, impact resistant eco core: At the heart of this board is a light and strong Paulownia wood core. Paulownia is a highly renewable hardwood species, with one of the highest strength to weight ratios. Ultra-lightweight, with a high shear force and high impact resistance, Paulownia wood forms a non-toxic core which significantly displaces the amount of foam or resin used in manufacturing, thereby reducing carbon emissions. Each board has a customized core thickness individually fine-tuned to ensure its characteristics are consistent throughout the range, no matter your size or weight.
• Dynamic Flex: The flex characteristic of every TwinTip board is determined by multiple features built into each specific design. Core thickness variations and taper, as well as detailing, longitudinally and laterally, play the most significant role in controlling the overall flex and feel. Board specific laminate layups then allow us to further fine tune the flex and board characteristics. We adjust the stiffness lengthwise and torsionally in conjunction with the rocker line, plan shape view and profile of the board, to give each board its specific performance characteristics.
• Durable ABS rail: For long-lasting, impact-resistant performance.
• Stainless M6 standardized hardware: Standardized SS316 M6x16mm hardware across all twin tip boards and accessories enables the use of the same PH3 screwdriver for assembly and makes replacement of parts super easy.
• Integrated grab rail: Integrated into deck shape to provide easy grip for board-offs.
• Ergonomic handle: Lightweight and ergonomic TPE material provides ultimate grip when wet.
• 40mm fins Includes: Strong, abrasion resistant composite fins with dogbone washers and M6x16mm standardized screws.
• FlipTech Mounting: For 2023, all of the North TwinTip boards have our new FlipTech Mounting System, with cener-line inserts. This means if you wear out one side of your board, simply flip the bindings around and you’ve got a shiny new healside rail again! We recommend pairing your Astra with the new Flex LX bindings, which provide soft cushioning with just the right amount of grip underfoot. The new anatomically-shaped heel cup supports and stabilizes the foot upon landing, giving your heel the correct orthopaedic position and preventing slipping.Pure-comfort seamless KnitFlex inners and triple-density footbeds are combined with customised size and stance adjustments for a locked-in feel. Sold separately in sizes S, M, L and XL.