PATRIK QT-WAVE 2022

Optical aspect & Footpad

The 6mm thick over-dotted diamond groove grip pad has an extra 6mm soft sponge under-layer which makes it total 12mm and very nice and comfortable.

Shape

The fast rocker line with early planning and acceleration ability in combination with the controllable bottom shape and the outline with winger in the tail is the mix to make this “allrounder” outstanding.

Scoop-Rocker

Fast rocker line with top planning and acceleration ability and a touch of extra tail rocker for tight turns and big sprays.

Fin

The QT-wave comes equiped with 4x PATRIK Power wave (PW) fins.

Fin boxes

Center US 8” to be able and move the wider single fins with 4x side Slot boxes to save weight.

Inserts

Each insert has 4-positions and on the front strap has a double plug to be able and change width and angle for different foot size and riding style.

Volume distribution

The balanced thickness under the feet and mast track is one of the key points to have a good allrounder. Thin under the back foot to be connected with the fins gives control, grip and manoeuvrability but still thick enough to push for speed and high jumps.

Outline

As well here the balance plays a big role and the tail width in front of the back foot is wide enough to push for early planning and acceleration while the winger reduced the tail width right behind the foot to be able and carve trough bottom turns and roll the board easier into the cutback.

Bottom Shape

The smaller boards have more and deeper “double concaved V” which absorbs the chop and increases control and tracking while on the bigger boards the single concave under the straps helps the early planning for the big boys.

Rails / Tuck

The round rails & tuck starting in the nose area makes the board feel smooth trough the turn. Under the mast track the tucked show a slightly more visible edge which gets a little sharper between the straps and ends up sharp right behind the back strap for early planning acceleration and top speed.

Deck Shape

The balance is carried over into all details and so has the deck a nice curved shape for an easy save standing platform while crossing the white water and finally a comfortable stands and good grip in the straps when planning and jumping.