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mistr al lifestyle magazine and pr oduc t guide 2015
A C C O R D ING T O W IN D S U RFING LEGEN D S
“Mistral is very probably,
the most recognized water sports brand
in the world.”
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HERITAGE
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Who and what is mistral today
Brief intro steve west
Heritage
JENNY LEE
Mistral One Design history and status
SUP Section
moving forward
SUP range in perspective
Inflatable boards 2015 COLLECTION
HARD BOARDS 2015 COLLECTION
The blue gym
Mistral team riders
Adventure boards –
from the mountains to the sea
Equipe board range
Equipe 14’ and brief story of
11 cities event
The forward stroke in brief
Crossover SUP –
paddle it or sail it
Big SUP
Red dot boards
Ventura boards
Malibu boards
Conceptual lines
(M2 race board and our racers)
Indulgence (M1 downwind board)
+ technical section on downwind
paddling by steve west
Club Mistral
Windsurfing – Our heritage and
a return to Mistral
Anders Bringdal
Windsurfing range
Accessories
Blade area
Paddle 2015 COLLECTION
MISTRAL
TEAM
RIDERS
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Mistral, founded originally in 1972, is the name associated with an entire
generation of windsurfing products and innovations. It now controls, manages
and services a global network of licensees, who use the Mistral name on a vast
array of merchandise including the famed Club Mistral holiday watersports
destinations. The company is managed from its Holland base in Wierden.
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Ado Huisman - President Mistral International
In 1986 Ado Huisman became one of the directors of Mistral International,
at the time based in Munich, Germany. During the past decades he has
proven to be a true brand builder while working with brands such as Craft,
Rossignol and Gaastra and in 2008 became a shareholder and Managing
Director of Mistral International. In 2008 he purchased the Mistral brand
and currently, he is one of the major shareholders of Mistral International,
owner of the worldwide trademark Mistral and licensor of the Mistral
brand.
Steve West - Vice President Mistral International
Steve was windsurfing during the era when Mistral was enjoying its peak
during windsurfing’s global explosion; a past professional windsurfer,
paddler, author, a world authority on outrigger canoeing and stand
up paddleboarding. He has been involved in board, sail, canoe and
paddle design in Australia and Pacific wide. He shares the responsibility
in nurturing relations between Mistral and its licensees and oversees
continuity in the brands imagery and direction. He has worked in the
clothing industry and owned and managed his own canoeing clothing
line, which was licensed to Jerry Lopez International. His role is centred
on keeping Mistral’s roots alive and well, while overseeing Mistral Red
Dots activities in applying his wealth of paddling expertise in particular
to MRD’s SUP program.
Mistral Red Dot Division was founded in order to serve the core elements of Mistral in the creation
of aspirational water sports hardware, so as the Mistral name continues to forge a relationship with
watersports and stay true to its roots. It is the manufacturing arm of Mistral International. It acts as an
innovator and accelerator for the Mistral brand in the fast growing sport of stand up paddling (SUP) for
example and in 2011, the first full range of Mistral hard board SUPs were released. MRD have since gone
on to create the world’s most advanced range of inflatable SUP boards. In late 2014, Mistral Windsurfing
returned to be under MRDs control.
Steve West - Managing director mrd
Anders Bringdal
Anders Bringdal - Production Manager MRD
Has a wealth of experience in the field of production and design of
windsurfing boards and associated parts. Late in 2014 he took on this role,
after having been the licensee of Mistral Windsurfing since 2009. A world
class windsurfer and world speed record holder (Mistral production board)
his life long experience of the industry of manufacturing techniques and
sourcing, is a much needed asset in a highly competitive industry. Anders
will be devoting his time to both the Mistral SUP and windsurfing lines and
in continued work in R&D.
We hope you enjoy this new publication which we aim to bring you annually as a
celebration of all that we do and all that which we create. I think you will agree, that
when you see all that Mistral represents and all that we are involved with, we are
indeed a very dynamic forward thinking, multifaceted lifestyle company. We are
unique and remain dedicated to water life and living.
Mistral is undergoing changes, being as it has become apparent that we need to
reposition ourselves and begin to make it clear that when you take all that we do
into consideration, we are indeed a potent force and continue to grow from strength
to strength.
For those just getting to know us, we have been around a very long time, beginning in
fact in the early 1970s with windsurfing as our core interest. We have since branched
out into areas of licensing of product, with the finest of watch and sunglass makers,
apparel, footwear, skin care products and more besides, not forgetting Club Mistral
locations around the world.
With stand up paddleboarding now reaching out across the world in the spirit akin
to windsurfing during the eighties, Mistral have committed themselves to this new
watersports phenomenon in pursuing excellence of design, form and function in true
Mistral fashion.
Steve West
Vice President Mistral International
Contributing
Photographers
Concept & Design
David Edmond Jones
Melody Sky
Mandy West
Steve West
Ernstfried Prade
Willem van Walderveen
More
Mistral International BV
Tel+31 546 714910 [email protected]
mistral.com
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Ernstfried Prade shaping the original Mistral
Competition, which went on to sell 270,000 units,
the most successful windsurfing model in the
history of the sport, looking alien like with beard
and goggles, still remains heavily involved with
the interests of Mistral - our proverbial Godfather
and also the designer of our famous M-dot logo.
Heritage
According to Windsurfing Legends, Mistral
Born out of a passion for wind and water, Mistral
developed the innovative concept of windsurfing to
extraordinary heights. Originally founded in 1972 by
Peter Brockhaus, with Ernstfried Prade as designer,
the brand gained immediate international recognition
in 1976 with the creation of the International Mistral
Class Organisation (IMCO) founded in the United
Kingdom, which still survives to this day. From this
year forward, Mistral could be said to have truly
arrived.
Mistral set the tone in the development of windsurfing
boards. Technological innovations rapidly followed, including
new materials being developed and tested. Mistral turned
windsurfing into an international sport and launched the
Mistral World Cup Team. The brand rapidly became synonymous
with windsurfing.
“...Is very likely, the most recognized
water sports brand in the world.”
An overemphasis by the industry on the elite windsurfers
caused business to contract late in the 1990s. By 2002, the entire
industry was adjusting its focus. Boards for experts were narrow
and hard to balance.
But Mistral and other companies got the message. Scott See,
executive director for The American Windsurfing Industries
Association, told forbes.com that there had been an over
emphasis on high performance boards and kite surfing and
Mistral and other companies were now focused on producing
boards for beginners that were user friendly. As See put it,
“some of the newer boards are so stable, you can put someone
in a business suit on a board without fear of getting wet.”
In 2008, Mistral split into two parts. Famed windsurfer Anders
Bringdal was hired to restore the glory of Mistral windsurfing
boards and he took charge of the design and production. Mistral
now has a line for all levels of windsurfers as well as paddle
boards and a combination windsurf/paddle/surf board.
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Historically speaking, the first company to achieve success with
windsailing boards was Windsailing International, created
by Hoyle Schweitzer in 1968. Four years later, Mistral became
Licensed by Schweitzer to make the original Windsurfer. Mistral
became widely recognized and extremely successful. According
to Windsurfing Legends, Mistral, “is likely the most recognized
windsurfing brand in the world.”
In 2014, Steve West joined Mistral International. West with over
35 years of experience with the Pacific wide sport of outrigger
canoeing, a two time world champion, author of over a dozen
books on the subject and a one time professional windsurfer,
brought a renewed focus back on the companies core interests,
that of water sports.
Now head quartered in the Netherlands, Mistral transitioned
from a company focused on manufacturing windsurfing
boards to a lifestyle company offering everything from clothes
to watches. Mistral quickly became known for technical
innovations that advanced the sport.
“It was clear to me that Mistral as a brand needed some help in
getting back to its core, associated with the very activities which
made it great, gave it structure and created its fame. SUP may
well be the new thing, but in truth we need to ensure we stay
true to windsurfing and SUP and not shy away from either.
A number of champion windsail riders endorsed Mistral in the
1970s and 1980s and became known as the “Mistral Dream
Team.” In 1985, Mistral started to branch out, establishing Club
Mistral, a string of resorts centred on windsurfing instruction
and sports tourism.
In addition, although Mistral has many interests and licensees,
it’s essential we show this off to the world under one website,
one magazine and one voice so as we can be recognised for the
sum of our whole, not just its fragments.”
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One of the beautiful things about SUP-sport is the inclusiveness
of male and female participation, ensuring the sport is made
all the richer. Mistral has always been a supporter of this
inclusiveness and Jenny’s life embodies a love of the ocean, her
activities defining who she is, a lifestyle reflecting the ‘Mistral
Coastal Lifestyle’ of which we are so passionate.
Living in Hawaii, Jenny’s father was a dedicated outrigger canoe
paddler with interests in prone-paddle boarding and surfing.
From his association with ocean paddling and surfing sports,
mentorship followed from some of the island’s finest watermen
and women and by age 8, Jenny began competitive long
boarding, that is until six years ago when her father introduced
her to ‘ . . . the latest thing’, stand up paddle boarding.
She has since dedicated herself to her new love of SUP-sport,
competing in the China Uemura Classic, Duke’s Ocean Fest,
Surfing the Nations, Moloka’i to O’ahu, Olukai Ho’olaulea and
Pops Achoy Contest. “I’m a City and County Lifeguard on the beach and work four
or five days a week. I do a lot of swimming, running, weights
and cross-fit. Other than that, I stand up paddle surf a lot and
try to mix it up with outrigger canoe paddling and distance
runs on my stand up boards. For downwind distance runs, we
usually paddle from Hawaii Kai to Waikiki, approximately 8
miles; otherwise I work on flat-water sprints. I’m allowed two,
one hour training breaks for work, so my daily routine includes
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dropping my daughter off and getting to work an hour early so
I can run on the beach in the morning. Then, I’ll use one of my
breaks to weight train or do some other exercise and then I’ll use
my other break to surf.’
Jenny has become an inspiration for other women in water
sports, being already a three time nominee for ‘SUP Women of
the Year’ by SUP Magazine and she is proud to join the Mistral
brand as an International Team Rider for both SUP-surf and
racing, which ensures that 2014 is shaping up to be a promising
year for the native Hawaiian resident, affectionately named,
‘Waikiki Love’ who can be seen regularly SUP-surfing her
favorite ‘Queens’ break off Waikiki Beach.
Mistral International, recently regained acquisition and full control of it’s
Windsurfing license, retaining the services of Anders Bringdal, the former
licensee. This initiative was taken in order to improve logistical and
administrative strength and a show of Mistral’s value upon which it places in
its long heritage of its core founding sporting interest. In addition, Mistral is
looking to take a lead role in assisting with the regeneration of interest in the
sport of windsurfing as a whole.
We cannot overstate the importance and value we put upon our
association with the sport of windsurfing and our recognition of
the relevance and significance of our Mistral One Design program
for the sport of windsurfing. Founded originally in the United
Kingdom in 1978 the International Mistral Class Organisation
(IMCO) continues to play an active role in overseeing the running
and administration of Mistral racing.
This being stated, it is evident we need to formulate a cohesive
plan with regards to how best to support and nurture the
growth and renewed interest of this important race division,
which has credible implications at a critical point in the history
of the sport.
We intend to ensure an extensive marketing plan to draw
renewed interest and focus upon this race format. Essential to
the process will be the extent and span of availability of the
MOD board for all-comers across the world, which requires
improvement and expansion of suppliers.
Mistral
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on the brink of
a major reincarnation
In accordance with the requirements, Mistral International will
commence discussions with the IWA, ISAF and IMCO in order to
establish a competition schedule and in addition we understand
the equipment must be available at competitions with Charter
boards to assist with encouraging and supporting competitor
numbers.
Central to these initiatives, we also recognize the importance of
nurturing once again, a Mistral One Design World Championship,
essential to raising the profile of the class while rekindling a
cornerstone aspect of our core brand equity.
‘Although I’m competitive, I think for me stand up paddling;
surfing and canoe paddling define my lifestyle. My goal,
ultimately, is to be able to share my love for the ocean, through
these sports, not so much trying to beat the next girl. With
competitions there’s always going to be somebody better and
faster. That’s not the way I want to live my life, constantly trying
to be better than the next competitor. I’m a mother and I work,
which helps me put my life into perspective.’
Jenny’s approach to life and living, will ensure the spread of
the Mistral Water Life and Living spirit wherever she goes,
both locally and internationally and we look forward to sharing
inspiring imagery and stories of her activities, riding our Mistral
boards to new levels of enjoyment and limits!
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where is it going?
Water life and living since 1976
For our part we have sat back and watched with interest and we have certainly made
a strong commitment to the sport in producing a range of boards. But it has been
the inflatable range of boards which have captured our attention most and so it
seems this is true of participants. There’s just so many good reasons to own one, but
that’s not to say hard boards do not have their place; indeed hard boards still remain
the preferred weapon of choice for the performance end of the spectrum, though in
certain instances, the inflatable is not so far behind.
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Mistral Fitness / Yoga Island
• Suitable for up to 12 boards including a trainer
• Ideal platform for exercises
• Simple anchorage
• Secure connection of boards through an eyelet system
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12’6 Equipe
length 12’6” / 380 cm
width 30” / 76 cm
thickness 6” / 15 cm
volume 331 L
weight 18.5 lbs / 8.4 Kg
Single fin
20 cm / 7‘8“ | US box
10’5 Equipe
length 10’5” / 317 cm
width 33” / 84 cm
volume 302 L
Single fin
20 cm / 7‘8“ | US box
11’8 Crossover
(WindSUP)
With Windsurf
Option
length 11’8” / 359 cm
width 33” / 84 cm
volume 356 L
11’0 Crossover
(WindSUP)
With Windsurf
Option
length 11’0” / 335 cm
width 33” / 84 cm
volume 333 L
10’0 Crossover
(WindSUP)
With Windsurf
Option
length 10’0” / 300 cm
width 33” / 84 cm
volume 288 L
US box fin system
centre fin 23 cm / 9”
tail fin 20 cm / 7’8”
US box fin system
US box fin system
11‘5 Kailua Fitness
length 11’5’’ / 340 cm
width
32” / 81 cm
volume 290 L
US Box fin System
single fin 20 cm / 7‘8“
11‘5 Adventure
length 11’5” / 350 cm
width 32” / 81 cm
volume 285 L
US Box fin System
10‘5 Adventure
length 10’5” / 320 cm
width 31” / 79 cm
volume 210 L
US Box fin System
14‘0 Race
length 14’0” / 427 cm
width
27.5” / 70 cm
volume 315 L
Single Fin
click system 24 cm / 9‘4“
12‘6 Race
length 12’6” / 380 cm
width
29” / 74 cm
volume 255 L
Single Fin
DESIGNED FOR KIDS & Youngsters up to 85 kg
The Wave traveller
69.5” / 260 cm
8’6.4” / 177cm
6” / 15 cm
310 L
44,1 lbs / 20 Kg
THE 10 Person Open Ocean SUP
THE 10 Person FAMILY EVENT SUP
Fast and easy to control
Simply the fastest
From fitness workouts to yoga practise
SUP and Windsurf at once
LIMITED EDITION SERIES
14’0 Equipe
length 14’0” / 427 cm
width 28.5” / 72.5 cm
volume 355 L
Single fin
20 cm / 7‘8“ | US box
All performance boards with best price/value - heavy people welcome
Fun & Wave
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
BIG SUP Flatwater
length 18’0.5” / 550 cm
width 59“ / 150 cm
thickness 7.8” / 20 cm
volume 1344 L
3 single fins as thruster
system 24 cm / 9’4” | US Box
BIG SUP Open Ocean
length 18’0.5” / 550 cm
width 59“ / 150 cm
volume 1344 L
system 24 cm / 9’4” | US Box
9‘8 Wave
length 9’8” / 293 cm
width 30” / 76 cm
volume 159 L
Thruster
Big fin, click system 24 cm / 9‘4“
Two side fins 6 cm / 2‘4“
8‘6 Wave
width
30” / 76 cm
volume 140 L
Thruster
Big fin, click system
24 cm / 9‘4“
Two side fins 6 cm / 2‘4“
8‘6 Junior
width
30” / 76 cm
volume 140 L
Single Fin
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8‘0 Take Off
width 28.5” / 72 cm
volume 105 L
Quad/ Thruster fin
Two G1000 side fins 10.8 cm / 4‘25“
and M7 Tri-fin 11.9 cm / 4‘6“ | FCS key
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9‘8 Malibu
With Windsurf Option
width 31” / 78 cm
volume 159 L
Thruster fin set up
Big fin 16 cm US box
Two M7 side fins 11.9 cm / 4‘6“
| FCS key
10‘6 Malibu
With Windsurf
Option
length 10’6” / 318 cm
width
32” / 81 cm
thickness 4.9” / 12.5 cm
volume 193 L
Single fin
21.5 cm / 8‘5“ | US box
11‘0 Malibu
With Windsurf
Option
length 11’0” / 335 cm
width 33.8” / 86 cm
volume 240 L
Single fin
27 cm / 10‘6“ | US box
10’0 Crossover Red Dot
Schoolboard - With
Windsurf Option
length 10’0” / 305 cm
width 34” / 86.4 cm
volume 220 L
Thruster fin set up
Big fin 19 cm / 7‘5“ | US box
Two M7 side fins 11.9 cm / 4‘6“
| FCS key
10’9 Crossover
Red Dot
Schoolboard - With
Windsurf Option
length 10’9” / 327 cm
width 32” / 81.3 cm
volume 240 L
Single fin
19 cm / 7‘5“ | US box
11’6 Crossover
Red Dot
Schoolboard - With
Windsurf Option
length 11’6” / 350 cm
width
33” / 84 cm
volume 265 L
Single fin
23 cm / 9“ | US box
no compromise Flatwater Speed machine
Fast Cruiser with windsurf option
Perfect first time board
all conditions SUP
The Robin Johnston
worldcup wave SUP edition
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12‘6 Ventura
With Windsurf
Option
length 12’6” / 380 cm
width 27.5” / 70 cm
thickness 6 7/8” / 17.5 cm
volume 255 L
14‘0 Ventura
With Windsurf
Option
length 14’0” / 427 cm
width
27.5” / 70 cm
thickness 6 7/8” / 17.5 cm
volume 315 L
weight 28 lbs / 12.6 Kg
Single fin
27 cm / 10‘6“ | US box
Single fin
27 cm / 10‘6“ | US box
14‘0 M1 Open Ocean
length 14’0” / 427 cm
width 27.5” / 70 cm
thickness 8’0” /20.5 cm
volume 285 L
Single Race fin Carbon
23 cm / 9“
12‘6 M1 Open Ocean
length 12’6” / 380 cm
width 26’6” / 67.7 cm
thickness 7’3” / 23.5 cm
volume 265 L
23 cm / 9“
12‘6 M2
Flat Water Racer
length 12’6” / 380 cm
width 25.2” / 64 cm
volume 243 L
23 cm / 9“
14‘0 M2
Flat Water Racer
length 14’0” / 427 cm
width 24.6” / 63.5 cm
volume 263 L
23 cm / 9“
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Around the world, there is a growing outdoor fitness trend, giving rise to the
creation of an ever-expanding number of fitness studios. To support this latest
fitness development of working out in nature in the fresh air, Mistral created the
perfect on water fitness solution. The Mistral Kailua Fitness SUP board, offers a
totally new experience for full-body workouts in exciting surroundings, whether
on the ocean, lake or river.
Kailua
The compact, balanced design of the Kailua board, will suit both lighter and heavier paddlers who want to combine pure stand up paddling fun
with fitness workouts. The wide outline and voluminous standing area and tail provide unmatched stability and guarantee a perfect platform for
all kind of fitness workouts and yoga exercises. For fitness workouts and for more intense workouts, you can transform the Kaliua 11’5” to a fitness
exercise machine just as you would find at your fitness studio.
The
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SUP yoga can be practiced on the Mistral Kailua Fit 11’5” SUP
board perfectly in the most serene of settings, whether on an
ocean bay or lagoon, a glassy lake or a slow-moving river. The
Kailua Fit boards are exceptionally stable floating platforms and
water-loving yogis will embrace SUP yoga out on the water as
a practice that brings a sense of joyful freedom to an otherwise
earth-bound yoga practice.
It is also fine (and even fun) if you lose your balance and
fall overboard. Falling is part of the experience and there is
freedom in fully embracing the experience. You let go of your
expectations and judgment, which is what yoga is all about,
getting out of the mind and into your heart centre. It is also
a metaphor for our lives. We can experience a fall physically,
mentally, or emotionally and we get back up and try again.
Practicing yoga on a surface that is constantly in motion, fires
up your core muscles and strengthens muscles that aren’t
used in everyday practice. You can feel the tiny muscles being
activated when practicing on the water, which you don’t
experience on land.
All-round Fitness System
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Mistral makes the difference - we didn’t just design a new
Mistral Fitness SUP board, we went one step further and
invented a Fitness SUP board, which can be used as an exercise
machine.
We equipped the Mistral Kailua 11’5” with the innovative
Mistral all-round elastic band system. This system allows you
to fix super strong rubber bands with hooks on multiple tiedown points on the board. The tractive force of these elastic
bands is easily adjustable and allows you to gradually increase
the intensity of your exercise, which is an essential point in any
comprehensive training program.
These rubber bands (2 x 3.60 meters) include heavy-duty
hooks to fix the bands onto the D- Rings with pleasant non-slip
handles are available in a set as an accessory. The boards come
standard with one 3.60m rubber band.
• Super strong and durable rubber bands
• Heavy-duty hooks for fixing the elastic bands
• Multiple tie-down points on the board
• Adjustable tractive force of the elastic bands
• Comfortable non-slip handles
If it’s versatility you are
looking for in an exercise
board, there is no better!
VITAL STATISTICS
Kailua Fitness
length 11’5” / 340 cm
width
32” / 81 cm
volume 290 L
finUS Box fin System
single fin 20 cm / 7.8”
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Our Tube Station takes
on a whole new meaning
Not ‘rush hour’,
but ‘hush hour’
Versatility
Many centres around the world, also use their Kailua boards
for general paddling and indeed as an entry level, first time
board, the Kailua is an excellent, stable platform. When you
factor this in, you realise that here is a board which forms two
functions; that of an exercise platform, whether for yoga or for
more intense workouts using isometrics or plyometrics or for
paddling. The Kailua is not only practical, it’s rugged and can
withstand hard use as expected from schools or from individual
use.
Suitable for up to 12 boards including a trainer. Ideal platform
for exercises. Simple anchorage. Secure connection of boards
through an eyelet system.
Ingenious and a one of a kind and typically Mistral. If you’re an
on-water trainer for SUP yoga or fitness, then this is the perfect
companion.
Your classes will take on a better symmetry and feel, creating a
greater sense of unity. The onlooker will appreciate the visual
appeal of your classes.
VITAL STATISTICS
Mistral Fitness /Yoga
Island
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
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69.5” / 260 cm
8’6”/ 177 cm
6”/ 15 cm
310 L
44.1 lbs / 20 Kg
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It all started out as a bit of fun really. The idea of an inflatable
stand up board seemed more novelty than a serious contender
for serious levels of adventure. But the truth is, the reasons
for ownership remain palpable, because they are just so
ridiculously convenient for storage and for travel and any
relative compromise in performance is out weighed by the fact,
you can be on the water most anywhere you choose. Like the
title says, ‘Free your mind and choose a destination.’
Air transportation.
Free your mind and
choose a destination.
One of our objectives, was to produce the world’s lightest inflatable board - and we succeeded
and while other makers make wild claims about their boards being the lightest, the stiffest, the
greatest, the fact remains ours simply are - and we should know, because we are perfectly aware of
what our competitors are producing.
This is not a set up this is a genuine circumstance, with Mandy
carrying not 1, but 2 of our lightweight iSUPs in the back-pack,
complete with pump, repair kit, fins, 2 x 3 piece paddles and the
mast base adapter for the Crossover to WindSUP and the whole
package still weighs less than 20kgs, below the maximum
bagged allowance per item. Gatwick Airport London en route to
the Greek island of Crete.
The science of fun,
of possibilities,
freedom from
constraint,
all within a bag.
Mandy on the road with her inflatable board tied down onto her 1968 MG Midget - Location Hayling Island England.
The wooden carving is made from the Monkey Pod tree from Tahiti and represents the iconic form of the paddler.
Of course in order to achieve this, we have had to go about it a bit differently, but one thing we can
say, so radical has been the project and the chasing of an ideal, that we have in fact had to create our
Equipe and Crossover boards (Crossover to WindSUP) as a Limited Edition Series.
In the meantime, our other high quality inflatable boards such as our Kailua Fitness and Yoga board
and our Adventure boards, continue to find favour the world over and there’s plenty more yet to
come; indeed we are just getting warmed up. Enjoy the next few pages as you walk through our
world.
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As far as watersports go,
few match the level of
ingenuity and practicality
of the air-filled SUP.
So much water. So little time.
Here’s some tips.
You’ll want to have a 3 piece paddle if you want to keep
things cheaper for air travel - but if you have to take a longer
2 piece paddle, remember many airlines simply do not have a
category for ‘paddles’ - they fall under sporting goods, so it’s
our experience to call them snow-skies even if you are flying to
Morocco, otherwise try the category of Golf Clubs! If you fly with
a one piece paddle remember there are length limits and you
will be likely to be charged.
When using the hand pump, use straight arms (locking your
elbows) using your full body weight during the inflation process.
You’ll want to get to 15 psi (pounds per square inch) or 1 bar if
you want to get technical. (Never over inflate).
Another useful reminder; air is not hard regardless of how much
pressure is put into an inflatable board. Therefore beware of
misinformation by brands bragging of 24 psi etc - firstly you
will need to pump a lot longer and harder and secondly it’s no
guarantee of a stiffer board.
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Mistral Riders
It’s a simple formula. If you want to design and
produce winning designs, then you need to build a
board around a rider to ensure that the testing and
end result meets with everyone’s expectations.
Kainoa TEIXEIRA, along with his father, have plans in
2015, to participate in the entire World Circuit, to foster
a champion athlete in association with the world
famous legendary Mistral brand.
Ryan James, multiple UK SUP National
Champion, joins Mistral’s Red Dot Division.
Ryan James started competitive swimming at the age of 4
and by 18 was in America, pursuing an elite swim scholarship.
On his return to England, he developed his training to include
cycling and running and started to compete in triathlons. He
made the Great Britain age group squad in his inaugural year of
competition and turned professional in 1998.
Shortly after turning professional, Ryan was signed by Team
Bath, at the University of Bath, while also competing for the
Great Britain Elite Ironman Triathlon Squad. Within this squad
he competed in 3 World Championships (Sweden, France and
Switzerland) and 3 National Championships (highest placing
2nd). Following retirement from competitive triathlon, Ryan
took up sprint track cycling, competing at two World Master and
National Championships.
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He turned his hand to stand up paddleboarding in April 2009 as
rehabilitation for shoulder surgery (following a snowboarding
crash). The surgery meant for 3 months he was not allowed to
kitesurf, his other passion, so he looked for a sport where his arm
wasn’t raised too high. Catching the bug after just a few paddles
Ryan within 18 months, began his winning ways on the UK SUP
race circuit.
He has since gone on to dominant the UK SUP race circuit, has
competed at 2 Battle of the Paddle events in California with
success and in 2011 he finished runner up in the 11 Cities SUP
Tour Race in Holland.
together, including outrigger canoeing as cross training for SUP
and for the love of the sport itself. With the relationship they
have nurtured, the alliance they can now form in creating board
and paddle designs is indeed a great mix.
A former team rider for Starboard, Ryan is looking forward
to working with Mistral working closely on developing new
hardboard designs in conjunction with Steve and the MRD team
and this will extend into the area of paddles. Through 2015, we
will see Ryan representing Mistral at various international races
throughout Europe.
Kainoa Teixeira was born in Hawaii and moved to Brazil when
he was 3. His parents were surfers and surf school owners. He
began surfing at an early age and in 2011 after winning an U16
Championship SUP wave contest, he met Thomas Kindt owner of
Mistral Brazil and this began a friendship. In 2012 they met again
in Ubatuba, where Kainoa was posting the highest scores of the
trials, in the Professional Division at just 14 years of age. Some
months later, Kainoa was contracted for three years by Mistral
Brazil. In 2013 he finished 16th in the Brazilian professional SUP
wave rankings and was Brazilian iSUP Champion and finished
3rd in the U18 SUP race.
Waterman
League 2014
In 2014, Kainoa travelled to Hawaii to participate in the first
stage of the Waterman League, where he was champion under
16 “Na Kama Kai” and finished in 17th place in the professional
division. After the event, he begin workouts with athlete and
shaper Robin Johnston, a local of Hawaii.
Robin coached Kainoa for several months, showing him points
and techniques for big wave contests, which was of great value
and importance for his professional growth. Back in Brazil,
he won the second stage of the Waterman League in the U16
category and was ranked 15th. In September in California for the
4th stage, he finished 2nd U16 resulting in 1st place in the U16
world ranking, an important title for his career.
Currently Kainoa, is preparing for the future with a physical
trainer and nutritionist, doing functional training, psychological,
pilates, jiu jitsu, muay thai, rowing and SUP surfing. Together
with his father, he has plans in 2015, to participate in the entire
World Circuit, in association with the world famous legendary
Mistral brand.
Ryan was trained in his early SUP career by Red Dot Managing
Director, Steve West and today they continue to paddle
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Adventure Boards
Looking to Harvest a life full of experiences? We’re with you all
the way
From the mountains to the sea
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Chris Rea - SUP, Surf and Lifeguard Trainer Cornwall England Photo Steve West - Above New Zealand Photo Melody Sky
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These are wonderful boards. Tough, and versatile, you can take them to the
ends of the earth and back again and you will be rewarded with nothing but
good memories and adventures.
11’5” Adventure
The 11’5” became an instant best seller and is a real all purpose
board, perfect for rental centres, SUP schools, the adventurous
and for families. With parallel rails, this smooth running,
directionally stable board is easy and stable to paddle. With
its excellent price to performance ratio, the 11’5” is an ideal
board for cruising in a wide range of conditions, from flat water
on lakes or mellow rivers, to choppy water conditions in the
ocean. Its Cargo Net allows you to secure a dry bag and other
items, such as a drinks bottle or spare clothing. The US fin box is
compatible with any standard fin available on the market.
VITAL STATISTICS
11’5” Adventure
length 11’5” / 350 cm
width
32” / 81 cm
volume 285 L
finUS Box fin System
Both 10’5” and 11’5” are 6” thick, preventing water spilling over
the sides or any noticeable flex. Our 6” thick iSUPs, are up to 50%
stiffer than iSUPs 4” and less.
10’5” Adventure
The 10’5” gives you a sleek, swift ride for flat-water, rivers and
the ocean and versatil performer for river running and ocean
excursions. For the lighter paddler, this is an excellent choice.
If you’ve lost your sense of adventure,
now might a good time to go looking for it.
Not so very long ago, the logistics of doing
something as epic as this, was limited to using
the kayak. Our purpose made inflatable boards,
make the impossible not just probable,
but doable.
Location Cornwall England. Photos Steve West
Life affirming
moments made
possible...
VITAL STATISTICS
10’5” Adventure
length 10’5” / 320 cm
width
31” / 79 cm
volume 210 L
finUS box fin system
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“Open Water and River Adventure
paddling, are characterised by the
rider using a moving piece of water
(non tidal) to their advantage and
enjoyment, in combining paddle and
board skills so as to travel down stream
(or downwind) using the current (or
wind) harnessed using appropriate
equipment, skills and physicality,
combined with an understanding of
the required logistics and knowledge
of river dynamics (moving water)
and / or sea states.”
Open Water
and River
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Ben Longhurst -
International White Water Centre Cardiff UK
waterskillsacademy.com
Open water and river adventure paddling is a fast growing element of the sport where
participants seek moving water graded 1 - 5 on the international grading system. This
varies in accordance with international ‘classes’ of water.
Locations are varied
and defined as...
White water paddling is simply the decent of rapids on a stand up paddle board. The
outcome being an experience shared with friends, as a group travelling and challenging
oneself with each section of river undertaken.
Internationally the types of rivers vary dramatically from deep, high volume runs, often
found in the US and Himalayas, to smaller more shallower rivers such as in the UK.
The international scale of white water is from Grade I to Grade VI, with Grade I being
straight forward and near placid and Grade Six being at the limit of personal and
technical paddling. At present with limited development in white water SUP boards, the paddler will be
mainly concerned with grade 1 - 3 rivers. This however is changing slowly with the
development of craft.
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Ruben Salvador taking his group
for a unique adventure paddle along
the Spanish coastline.
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All waters flow elsewhere
and elsewhere, all is beauty.
Photo: Melody Sky
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Equipe
Different beyond compare.
Uniqueness can sometimes create compromise. In this instance our Equipe inflatables
have had to be released as a Limited Edition Series. Available in 10’5,12’6 and 14’,
they are quite simply, the lightest inflatable paddleboards on the planet, as one French
magazine review exclaimed,
“The Rolls Royce of inflatables.”
From the moment you cast your eyes on the Equipe inflatables, you know they are different; sleek, clean and purposeful. But the
difference really begins when you pick one up - the lack of weight will come as a shock. On the water, the difference becomes even
more apparent.
Light and nimble, the 10’5 skips over the water as light as air and can turn within its own length, while the 12’6 is also super light
under-foot and quick. There is good reason to make these boards as a Limited Edition. Something this good, requires time to create
and is not by any measure, mainstream. Pre-orders for these boards, have shown them to be, one of our most popular sellers, with no
concern over the extra cost for less weight and added performance. All in all, you will need less horse-power (muscle power) to move
these uniquely constructed boards over water and if airline travel and travelling with your board is on your list, there is no lighter or
better.board on the market.
VITAL STATISTICS
12’6” Equipe
length 12’6” / 380 cm
width
30”/ 76 cm
volume 331 L
VITAL STATISTICS
10’5” Equipe
length 10’5” / 317 cm
width
33” / 84 cm
thickness 6”/ 15 cm
volume 302 L
weigh
6.3 lbs / 7.4 Kg
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a draft train and finding your rhythm, you don’t even realise you’re on a non-carbon
board. I struggled today when I was solo’ing into a headwind, but overall I’ve been
really impressed with how it performs.”
I was motivated by just how ridiculously light Mistral’s new
inflatable stand up paddleboards really are. I was a guest at
Mistral’s annual meeting in Bavaria and got to play around
with their 2015 line up. Mistral is making a serious push in the
world of inflatables and the first thing I noticed was the crazy
weight of their new designs. Using futuristic German technology
and European manufacturing, the new Mistral inflatables have
somehow combined light weight with extreme stiffness.
These things are super rigid but still significantly lighter than
the current batch of inflatable stand up paddleboards on the
market.
The 11 Cities is a unique race. It’s long. Very long. Over 200
kilometres all said and done and it’s held across five days, in five
different stages. It’s like the Tour de France of SUP, it’s also one
of the only races where you literally spend 24/7 with your fellow
paddlers. Apart from racing together for between 5 and 8 hours
each day, most competitors stay on one of the big, old school
Dutch boats that follows the course.
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It’s painful. You’ll hate it. You’ll love it. You’ll make great friends.
Lasting memories. Sore muscles. Big smiles. You’ll test yourself
physically. You’ll test yourself even more so mentally. Oh and
your hands will be full of calluses.
Mandy West attends to Chris Parker’s hands during one of the stops over the
5 days. As the days went by, respect grew not just for Chris, but for the performance
of a board which was performing beyond the expectation of everyone. It was a
gamble, but this is about as good as R&D gets - under race conditions.
Bubbly to celebrate the hard long fought battle. In every sense this is an adventure
race which sees you test yourself while seeing mile after mile of the Holland’s most
famous of waterways and its scenic countryside.
The 11 Cities is an amazing event and one that you should
definitely add to your bucket list, a crazy adventure through the
beautiful countryside of the Friesland province. And it’s one I
can’t wait to go back and do all over again in 2015.
I was very lucky to have the full support of Mistral SUP on my
side and that of Steve and Mandy West following me each day.
VITAL STATISTICS
14’ Equipe
length 14’ / 427 cm
width
28.5” / 72.5 cm
volume 355 L
finUS box fin System single fin
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in brief
The power phase consists of generating compression
of water against the blade face, through tension and
torque predominantly engaging the larger muscles
of the torso, transferred to the board through the
hip flexors down through the legs to the feet.
The arms act as levers in combination with the paddle acting
as the lever arm, engaged through rotation around the hips
ensuring the shoulders follow in alignment, with the top and
lower hands, ‘hand-over-hand’ the blade running parallel to
the board’s rail. The top arm is pressured downwards (not
forwards) with the lower arm locked.
Consider that an estimated 75% of the propulsive power
of the stroke occurs approximately within the first 7” - 12”
of pull, reinforcing the importance of the set up, entry and
catch phases of the stroke. The first part of your stroke
should initiate lift as a result of the angular entry of the
blade and downwards force applied, not forwards.
The arms must not be hyper-extended (old school).
A marginally bent lower elbow brings about greater blade
control and power delivery while permitting the muscles to
contract more efficiently and prevent ligament injury.
Avoidance of push forwards through the top arm (old school)
through the trapeziums is critical, as this negates the vertical
positioning of the blade prematurely and engagement of the
smaller, minor muscle groups.
Steve West
Author of Stand Up Paddle - A Paddlers Guide
Vice President Mistral International
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waves rolling along the high, jagged cliff faces.
Naturally when waves appear, this can entice the
opportunist to try and ride them and sometimes
it requires some element of risk. We would not
recommend this, but here Chris Parker catches a wave
and finds himself confronted by an overhanging ledge.
The wave kept pushing him along until he had to bail
out. No harm done, but something of a spectacle to
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Paddle it...Sail it
Although many of our boards have had the facility to add a
windsurfing rig, it is only now that we have ventured to create a
fully demountable system, which permits the traveller, to take
their rig with them. Developing a break apart boom and mast
and designing a simple secure mast base attachment system,
has been a challenge for our design team.
The feedback from those who used to sail longer boards many
years ago, is that it takes them back to a time when the sport
was fun, laid back, simple and genuinely elevated your spirits
without the need for high winds.
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Available in 11’8, 11’ and 10’ lengths, you’re spoilt for choice.
Typically the 10’ is nimble and will put a smile on your face
all day long, with the 11’8 being the superior board for longer
distance recreational paddling days, but no matter which you
choose, these super light boards, whether paddled or sailed are
a joy to own and offer great value in being a multi-functional.
Mast base included; mast, boom, sail are extra accessories.
VITAL STATISTICS
11’8” Crossover
length 11’8” / 359 cm
width
33” / 84 cm
volume 356 L
finUS box fin System
VITAL STATISTICS
11’0 Crossover
width
33” / 84 cm
volume 333 L
VITAL STATISTICS
10’0 Crossover
width
33” / 84 cm
volume 288 L
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The Crossover WindSUP.
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The simple truth is,
this is how windsurfing was
always meant to be.
Like a run-away train, the very
nature and essence of what made
it fun was eroded by over zealous
attention to extremes of conditions
and extremes of equipment. This is a
low wind, non-threatening, good-time
alternative which brings the sport of
windsurfing right back to where it
started, accepting everything’s lighter,
easier, smarter and the fun is just as
big as it ever was...
Mandy West a former UK Women’s National Champion racer and freestyler, has
found a reconnection with the sport in a way she did not think possible. This is
about as basic as the windsurfing experience can get, but herein lies the fun. For
those who have never windsurfed before, this is the perfect way to begin. Pulling
the sail from the water with the wind on your back, the ‘up-haul’ rope is used to
‘up-haul’ (lift) the sail from the water. If the wind is in your face, just lift the sail
partially out from the water and swing gently toward the nose or tail so as the
board swings to bring the wind on to your back - then you can fully raise the sail.
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In this simplicity,
is the freedom of ease
of participation; no frills,
no complications, a bed of air
moved by air itself...
“From setting my Mistral board up to packing it
away, the whole experience is easy and stress free.
Being so compact to transport and effortless to
make ready, it really does provide me with a sense
of freedom.
From the moment I am on the water, I feel
confident. It’s stable and easy to handle, giving me
the ability to move around the board. It makes me
feel like pushing my boundaries and fills me with
a sense of adventure, as if anything is possible.”
Hannah Janes -Equestrian, Water-Lover, Model
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The Mistral BIG SUP has already proved to be an instant attraction at watersport
events or during company incentive events. It is so much fun to paddle with 6-8
people on the same board and whenever there is a 2nd BIG SUP on the water, you see
families and friends having fun racing against each other. We have variations in
2015, the Flat Water 5.50m x 1.50m width and 20cm thickness and the new addition
of the Open Ocean.
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Want to draw attention to yourself, win friends
and have a guaranteed fun experience. If you
want a perfect corporate day ice-breaker or
challenge, or need to create a marketing
sensation for your SUP school or hire operation,
our Mistral Big SUPs will not disappoint.
VITAL STATISTICS
BIG SUP Flatwater
length 18’5”/ 550 cm
width
59” / 150 cm
thickness 7.8”/ 20 cm
volume 1344 L
fin US box fin System
24 cm / 9.4”| US Box
VITAL STATISTICS
BIG SUP Open Ocean
length 18’5”/ 550 cm
width
59” / 150 cm
thickness 7.8”/ 20 cm
volume 1344 L
fin US box fin System
24 cm / 9.4”| US Box
For SUP schools, it makes a fantastic work station. Run your
courses from the comfort of the platform. It is the ultimate
crowd pleaser and as a marketing and promotional apparatus,
nothing comes to close. As an investment, you will reap the
benefits, draw attention and create an instant sensation.
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Red Dot boards are perfect first time boards on which to enjoy the exciting sport of stand Red Dot 10’0
up paddleboarding. This series was developed and designed for small waves, cruising and The 10’0 is a hybrid model, designed for paddlers who like
mix catching waves with short distance cruising on flatcross training and their generous shapes accommodate all levels of entry. These boards will towater.
At 34” wide, the board is extremely stable so that you
help you learn the basics of the sport.
feel comfortable during your first paddling attempts. An ideal
board for SUP schools, rental centres and new paddlers wanting
to learn the basics of stand up paddling and advance their
skills to the next level. The thruster fin system provides added
directional stability across a wide range of conditions and the
clear shape with added rocker is designed for maximum fun.
Tail kicker only supplied with 10’0 model. All Red Dot boards
supplied with fins, leash insert, windsurf mast foot insert, ledge
carry handle and bungee cord inserts.
VITAL STATISTICS
10’ Crossover Red Dot
School board - With Windsurf Option
length
10’ / 305 cm
width
34” / 86.4 cm
volume 220 L
weight 26.4 lbs / 12 Kg
finThruster fin set up
Centre fin: 19 cm / 7.5” | US box
2 x M7 side fins: 11.9 cm / 4.6”
FCS key
Red Dot 10’9”
The 10’9” board is a high volume Cross model designed for
exploring lakes and flat waterways transitioning comfortably
between small and medium sized waves.
The shape and the unbreakable construction make this
board very durable. The shape of the long parallel rails will
give you maximum glide and flow on the water, ultimately
providing a great SUP feeling. Its stable dimensions, provide
the inexperienced paddler the security they need in choppy
conditions. Super easy to paddle. This is the real Mistral all
condition board!
VITAL STATISTICS
10’9” Crossover Red Dot
School board - With Windsurf Option
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
fin
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10’9”/ 327 cm
32” / 81.3 cm
5.7” / 14.5 cm
240 L
26.8 lbs / 12.2 Kg
Single fin
19 cm / 7.5” | US box
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Red Dot 11’6”
This is the star of the Red Dot family. The 11’6” is the ultimate
expedition board for long haul missions over flat-water, suitably
stable for fitness training and very comfortable for heavy
paddlers wanting a stable board. A real multi-purpose vehicle.
At 240 lts, this board is popular with SUP schools, rental centres,
beginners and the more adventurous paddler.
Red
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It only takes a few easy strokes to get the 11’6” up and running,
even for first time paddlers. While primarily a flat-water SUP,
this board should also be considered for heavier paddlers who
want to take their paddling to the ocean and if looking to catch
a few waves.
VITAL STATISTICS
11’6” Crossover Red Dot
Schoolboard - With Windsurf Option
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
fin
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33” / 84 cm
5.7” / 14.5 cm
265 L
27.5 lbs / 12.5 Kg
Single fin
23 cm / 9” | US box
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The Ventura is a very stable, fast cruising shape that
is fantastic to ride in all water conditions. Thanks to
its streamlined, wave piercing nose shape the Ventura
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quickly accelerates with each paddle stroke taken. The
bow shape, enables the board to cut like an axe through
water. Together with flowing hull lines it simply makes
the board glide faster and improves the ride.
SHAPE
The bow pierces through water instead of pushing it aside
encouraging very rapid, clean water flow when the board
encounters choppy waters. Two leash plugs, provide the choice
to attach a leash either to the centre of the board (or add
accessories) when in quiet waters or toward the tail in rougher
conditions. Its fantastic gliding ability makes this big volume
board an ideal cruiser.
With 255 lts (12’6”) and 315 lts (14’0) of volume respectively,
these boards will float the heaviest of paddler and will remain
manoeuvrable and very stable on the water. The perfect cruising
board, suitable for everyone in all conditions.
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• Innovative bow shape concept
• Super light weight double wood-fiberglass
compression sandwich technology.
• Extended non-slip EVA foam to the tail for
superior grip in tight turns.
• Relative to its length and dimensions, one of
the lightest boards on the market.
• Deck webbing for dry bags, wind jackets etc
VITAL STATISTICS
12’6” Ventura
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
fin
12’6” / 380 cm
27.5” / 70 cm
6. 7” / 17.5 cm
255 L
25.5 lbs / 11.6 Kg
Single fin
27 cm / 10.6” | US box
VITAL STATISTICS
14’ Ventura
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
fin
14’0 / 427 cm
27.5”/ 70 cm
6. 7” / 17.5 cm
315 L
28 lbs / 12.6 Kg
Single fin
27 cm / 10.6” | US box
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Malibu 9’8”
A board that’s very easy to paddle, due to its large flat deck. It offers
great stability, due to its generous width and the volume of its rails in
the mid-section. To ensure maximum manoeuvrability in the waves,
added rocker (fore to aft curvature) allows you to carve without losing
speed and acceleration. The classic round pintail, 50-50 rounded rails
and rounded v-bottom help keep your drive smooth in the curve. The
concave nose will significantly improve your balance when riding on
the nose of the board. US fin box with thruster fin set up (FCS).
Malibu
Shape
• E xtra wide outline for increased
stability.
• I ncreased volume in the back for added
balance while surfing.
• H armonious bottom shape with fully
rounded rails for smooth riding.
• A dded tail rocker provides great
turning characteristics.
• E nough surfing rocker for entry-level
waves.
• T he length and flat bottom shape
provides enough glide for flat water
cruising.
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an option.
This board is designed as a compact Cross Over board that
will satisfy the flat waterway enthusiast, through to the most
capable of wave riders. Suitable for entry-level riders, experts,
medium to heavy weights and from small to big size waves.
Ideal for paddlers, who enjoy both flat water paddling and stand
up paddle surfing on a regular basis.
9’8” Malibu
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
fin
12’6” / 380 cm
27.5” / 70 cm
6. 7” / 17.5 cm
255 L
25.5 lbs / 11.6 Kg
Single fin
27 cm / 10.6” | US box
Malibu 10’6”
The Malibu 10’6” is popular for paddlers up to 100 kg (220 lbs)
who want a light, compact board for a variety of conditions.
Performance in leisure is all about instantly having fun and
being able to go out in the widest possible range of conditions.
This tolerant, all-water shape will give you the ability to go
out no matter what. It forgives bad feet positioning or turning
techniques. A reliable companion for expeditions, cruising and
workouts. You can try freestyle windsurfing as well and it is also
the perfect board to take kids on a tour. With a weight of just
over 10 kg (23 lbs) it is a very easy board to handle from the car
to the water.
10’6” Malibu
length
width
thickness
volume
weight
fin
10’6” / 318 cm
32” / 81 cm
4.9” / 12.5 cm
193 L
23.3 lbs / 10.6 Kg
Single fin
21.5 cm / 8’5” | US box
Malibu 11’0”
Being the most stable board on the water, the Malibu 11’0 is the
ideal choice for riders up to 140 kg (300 lbs) wanting stability for
small surf or having fun while flat water cruising or taking the
kids or dog out on a tour. Entry-level windsurfing or old school
freestyle windsurfing is possible.
At almost 34” wide and 240 lts, it paddles smoothly through
the water with little resistance and is easy to manoeuvre. Also
suitable for tandem paddling!
11’0 Malibu
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width
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volume
weight
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11’0 / 335 cm
33.8” / 86 cm
5.7” / 14.4 cm
240 L
30.2 lbs / 13.7 Kg
Single fin
27 cm / 10’6” | US box
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“Sometimes it pays to hit the road like a
stranger in a strange land. Load up the
vehicle, fill up the fuel tank and drive
until you find a new stretch of water to
explore, new experiences to gather,
new stories to tell.”
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Taking what’s possible and taking design to the outer
limits, Mistral’s M2 flat water race boards nudged the
flat water racing scene into overdrive.
Conceptual Lines
The M2 Flat-Water Racer features an innovative shape, inspired
by Olympic flat-water kayak racing craft. It is conically tailored,
measuring 66 cm at the top and only 60 cm at the bottom. This
conical shaped board will always have the minimum of wetted
surface area, no matter the weight of the paddler resulting in a
higher speed potential.
Stephan Stiefenhöfer, boosting dual World Kayak
Titles and 17 German Titles decided to take up SUP for the
benefits of cross-training and competition, he zeroed in on
Mistral to become his partner and vehicle for his new found
passion, reinforcing our belief, that we are on the correct
pathway toward delivering the best possible SUP-sport product
available to even the most ruthless and demanding of paddlers
– including fresh water waterman of the world.
“Being part of a Mistral team
gives me new motivation
for competitions. It allows to
meet new people visit new
places and provides for me
the key which opens the road
to success.”
Kimi comes from a small country of sea and Alps - Slovenia.
She took to SUP after a visit to Cape Verde, embracing the waves
and a stress-free life. It was a life changing experience and she
continued on her return home. She began competing in various
competitions, traveling and meeting a lot of communicative and
interesting people. Her hobbies besides SUP include dancing,
(hip hop and jazz ballet), playing guitar. She enjoys working
with children. She works as team leader and catering in tourism
and enjoy organising sporting events. She is sponsored by
Sports Vibrations Germany.
The M2 full carbon race board is one of the lightest, fastest on
the market, for pro-riders and experts, with an average board
weight of 8.5 kg (12’6”) and 9.3 kg (14’0). Designed with flatwater and speed in mind, the conic hull shape brings in a great
blend of acceleration and effortless gliding.
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Mistral fused the positive gliding characteristics of a racing
kayak with those of a surfboard. M2 Flat-Water Racers are
trimmed for 100% speed, featuring an exceptionally narrow
outline and made in ultra- lightweight specialized full carbon
construction, for professional level flat-water racing. Due to a
low profile nose rocker and an extremely pointed shape, it glides
through flat-water with noticeably lower resistance.
The Mistral R&D team has already enjoyed decades of success
with their race boards; Olympic windsurf boards have been
made in the past on three separate occasions and we have
now gone out of our way with the M2 to repeat this success
story with our SUP race boards. The M2 is definitely faster than
anything we have ever built!
The ‘Hawk’ nose ensures a very straight glide during the
recovery phase and provides improved directional stability
during the power phase, meaning you need change sides less
frequently. A lowered standing area lowers your centre of
gravity to improve stability.
Best of Both Worlds
The M2 Flat-Water Racer lends it shape from kayak racing hull
design and is built in full carbon using advanced surfboard
construction technology. The ideal hull shape created
maximizes glide through reduced drag and includes concave
tail, rounded rails and the addition of a ‘Hawk’ shaped nose.
Despite the boards performance, we have
consider the M2 to be a ‘conceptual’ board, a
classic before its time in being an exercise of
what is possible.
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Skin care
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14’ and 12’6, food for thought
Downwind Paddling harnessing the power of wind and water by Steve West
Naturally, this niche area of the sport requires the correct equipment and the boards
in particular must conform to certain design parameters in order to glide and surf at
speed, while responding to steering through rail transitioning similar to high speed
windsurfing when gybing.
Overview
You can surf, without a paddle, potter around on flat water with minimal fitness
levels or ocean skills. But to take on the might of wind and water, paddling significant
distances downwind between two islands separated by deep water channels or from
one land point to another, travelling at high speeds, is to take the sport to a place which
truly reflects its zenith in combining the melding of mind, body, board, blade and the
elements. In this ocean environment, there are no road signs, no rules and no crowds.
It is in short the ultimate testing ground, where sensory perceptions are tested to
the limit. Here bodies can be brutalised, combining paddle skills with poise, balance,
stealth, speed, endurance and tenacity. With each drop-in, the rider constantly scans
the ocean for holes and powers up and down between sets, chasing ‘runners’ and
looking to squeeze every drop of energy from its movement, searching for speed and a
trade off between surfing (relaxing) and paddling hard.
While mastery can take years, initial practise can be on sheltered waters, but the
biggest thrills are to be had in deep ocean waters. Here the sport is unparalleled to
which no casual participant can randomly subscribe to. This is hardcore stand up paddle
boarding in the purest sense, where specificity of training and equipment, passion and
drive are paramount.
“In this ocean environment,
there are no road signs,
no rules and no crowds.”
Paddling techniques
When paddling downwind following a ‘running’ sea, knowing when to paddle hard and
when to back off are key skill elements. The ability to deliver varying power, increased
stroke rates and different technique to achieve effective speed gains, is a true skill.
The trigger to change any single or multiple aspect of technique or application, can
either be a visual response in seeing the runner forming ahead in the form of a trough
or a ‘feeling’ when the craft begins to drop at the nose and lift at the tail.
Your focus needs to be on what’s ahead of you, reading and interpreting the constantly
changing shape of the ocean and anticipating how your board is going to react. These
skills transcend true explanation and must be learned by experience.
You must remain resolute and confident, continually biting away at the ocean, reading
its nuances immediately in front and below the blade, keeping the board steady
between the curvatures of the ocean, keeping a broader view and continually setting
up to take advantage of the ocean’s energy, here you must avoid ‘switching off’ and
simply swinging away without thought.
I have paddled many miles downwind on my M1 14’
board and Mandy on the smaller 12’6 and we both
agree, there are moments when they have performed
beautifully.
Since a young age, the wind has played a significant part in my life, forging my interests
and keeping me on the water. Windsurfing is of course a natural extension of the sport
and as you progress, the more the better. 25 years ago, I found myself living and
travelling across the Pacific, based in Australia as a result of my involvement with the
sport of outrigger canoeing, indigenous to many island groups and the national team
sport of Hawaii and the national sport of French Polynesia.
Downwind paddling, as it is termed, is an exciting discipline of this sport, whether
paddling six person 45’ outrigger canoes or paddling the smaller solo 21’ craft and so
it came to be, that paddling and harnessing wind and wave power in the context of
high performance ocean paddling, permitted me to use some of what I had learnt from
windsurfing.
With the growth of stand up paddleboarding, it became an obvious extension to
combine wind, water, blade, board and body in the pursuit of paddling downwind
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and indeed on the island of Maui, this was the case and very much the birthplace of
high performance stand up paddleboarding, long before racing on flat water was even
conceived.
Those who hail from an ocean paddling background, tend to bring this knowledge of
paddling to the sport with them. Many who are fanatical ‘downwind’ paddlers, often
possess years of uniquely acquired paddling skills and a passion for chasing ‘runners’,
connecting the dots, knowing the rush one gets from combining the energy of wind
and water.
This particular form of stand up paddling is gathering momentum rapidly. Of the
three essential disciplines of the sport; surf, flat water cruising (limited breeze) and
downwind paddling (strong winds) it is the latter which truly tests the rider’s combined
surfing and paddling skills; dependant on endurance and an entire repertoire of ocean
skills and physicality honed over many years of a devotion to an ocean sports lifestyle.
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During its 20-year history, Club Mistral has gained a lot of
experience and has increasing evolved into a people-oriented
enterprise, whose focus is on communication with guests and
the satisfaction of their requirements and wishes.
The stimuli for our corporate strategy mainly stem from our own
rank and file, because Club Mistral employees are encouraged
to freely develop their talents and interests, learn continuously
and find pleasure in always setting good examples. Our team
brings innovation to our company and is thus always optimally
attuned to customer expectations.
The sum of many little things can grow into something big. We,
too, started out on a very small scale and have now developed
into a globally operating service provider focusing on water
sports and sports tourism.
With 18 windsurfing, 11 kite surfing and 5 surfboard riding
centres worldwide, we are one of the leading companies in this
industry. Club Mistral has a network of international partners
in a wide variety of countries. We want to be international
and multicultural and highlight this also in the selection of our
employees, who currently hail from 24 different countries.
With this colourful mix of personalities from diverse nationalities
and cultures, we want to give water sports enthusiasts an
opportunity to experience their leisure time in new ways every
time.
The responsibility of all employees in their dealings with our
guests, the company and the environment determines our
future planning and our daily actions. We create an optimum
environment for our guests and attach importance to close cooperation with local organizations in a wide range of countries.
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This would not be possible without the existence of shared
values and mutual trust in our employees and business partners
and many years of experience.
The success of Club Mistral is based on the collaboration of a
knowledgeable and responsible team consisting of creative
people with lots of imagination and an outstanding sense of
humour.
We believe that the most important thing in life for all people in
the world is to find the courage to dream great dreams, and we
want to help making them come alive.
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face again wanting to reinstate our rightful claim in
ensuring it lives on, nurtured back to health and vitality.
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As if to reaffirm Mistral’s intent to rise like the phoenix from the ashes of Windsurfing, a
sport once nothing short of a phenomenon, which at its peak, even over shadowed the
popularity of today’s fastest growing water sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP),
the iconic brand has returned home, to once again be under the control of Mistral’s
affiliate, Mistral Red Dot.
After a near five-year absence,
Mistral Windsurfing returns
to being under the control of
Mistral Red Dot Division Holland.
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The agreement sees Anders Bringdal relinquishing the license and heading the newly
formed Mistral Windsurfing Division under the control of Mistral Red Dot (MRD). The
implications are far reaching, including the centralization of MRD’s Windsurfing and
SUP Divisions under the one roof at the companies head offices and warehousing
facilities based in Holland in the town of Wierden.
Bringdal under the new structure, will be responsible for liaising with distributors,
attending international trade fairs, engaging in a variety of promotional activities,
overseeing the management of team riders and product management and
development. A once world ranked windsurfer, Bringdal turned his attention to speed
sailing and is the current Swedish record holder, pushing a Mistral production board in
excess of 50 knots, thereby setting the production board World Speed Record.
‘With Mistral’s current interests in the development of SUP boards and products, this
has served to maintain Mistral’s strong connections with that of water sport. Having
Mistral Windsurfing coming back to us has put a smile on everybody’s faces, as the
net result will serve to strengthen our brand equity by a return to its roots - and this is
not to say that our interests in SUP will diminish, far from it. In fact, with our interests
and vision for the evolution and development of WindSUP as the bridge-sport between
SUP and Windsurfing, the evolutionary tree will be complete, from paddling to sailing.
I could not think of a better time for this initiative and renewed amalgamation to take
place, after a near five year absence from the companies control,’ commented Mistral’s
International Vice President.
Also missing from the equation has been the design, production and development of
windsurfing rigs: booms, mast, sails and accessories. This will also be addressed, as
MRD intends to once again enter into this arena in order to offer an entire package
to the consumer. The companies vision, is to once again ‘dot’ the skies with its iconic
M-dot logos, originally created by Ernstfried Prade still active in the company today,
be it on conventional windsurfing sails or WindSUP sails, so as the brand will come to
full circle in reaffirming its position as the most iconic windsurfing, indeed watersports
brand of them all.
After a good deal of soul-searching and discussion with Mistral Managing Director,
Ado Huisman, Bringdal and Huisman reached agreement on the 9th of Sept 2014
marking a historic return of the brand to its roots. In today’s tough economic climate
the absorption of Mistral Windsurfing back under the control of Mistral, means a
centralization of marketing, customer service, administration, ware housing and
day-to-day decision-making.
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WindSUP
Bridging the gap between SUP
and Windsurfing.
We don’t just like this idea...
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Other initiatives within the company include the desire to create a line of technical on and off water apparel
and functional footwear. ‘We already have a number of licensees manufacturing some outstanding fashion
apparel and footwear, but we feel the need to develop and offer technical apparel for our SUP and Windsurfing
end-users. In the framework of all that Mistral offers, this is one of the voids we need to fill. For our European
spring of 2015, we will introduce our first short list of technical apparel, which will include technical caps,
tops and footwear for SUP. Medium term, we aim to develop more hardcore items such as wetsuits,” said
Steve West.
Centralized marketing, warehousing, sales, customer service and administration and the opportunity for
distributors to deal with a singular entity, will streamline business-to-business dealings and bring greater
continuity and concentrated marketing efforts. All in all, this is yet another seminal moment for the iconic
brand, for which is there is enormous global affection.
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Stuff to make you safer.
Stuff to make life easier.
Accessories
Mistral Hand Pump Our distinctive narrow cylinder pump, makes inflation of an iSUP
board a breeze. The secret lies in the pump’s diameter. Kids as
young as nine years of age, are able to inflate any iSUP board and
adults can do it easily with one hand. The last part of inflating a
board is particularly difficult. The narrow Mistral cylinder pump
eliminates this problem. Art. No: 119.900.000
Coiled Leash A vital safety product. Even in light winds during an involuntary
fall, a board can drift away very quickly. Mistral iSUP leashes
are 7 mm x 2.43 m (8’) and are worn below the knee and offer
a quick release velcro tag. The coiled section, stays free of the
water and limits dragging and becoming tangled.
Art. No. 119.001.001 Mistral Roof Rack Pads Our Roof Rack Pads are designed to fit your existing fixed roof
racks to protect your board from compression damage against
hard bars. You will also need Mistral Rack Straps to tie your
board down.
• Roof rack pads for bar style roof racks
• Durable cushioned pads sit between boards and roof racks.
• Velcro fastened.
• Packs away very small Art. No. 119.900.011
Mistral Triangle Buoy The red triangle buoy is 42“ x 42“ (106 x106 cm) made of
0.9 mm PVC material with white Mistral logo. A perfect
marketing tool at any event where competitors must make
buoy turns, for training days or for defining boundaries for your
customers when running a school or hire operation. Includes
anchor and repair kit. Art. No. 199.100.000
Mistral iMat This multi purpose inflatable platform is ideal for SUP parking
and designed for portability, durability and performance. The
iMat is made of 1000D PVC material 2.00 x 1.50 cm (79”x 60”)
and the platform 14 cm (5.5”) thick with 2.54cm (1”) reinforced
drop stitch material and 4 D rings. Includes repair kit. Art. No. 199.100.001
Mistral Promo Tent This professio-nal and best of its class Eclipse
2 instant shelter Mistral Tent, features a new
vented top which helps increase air flow in
opening beneath the top vent creating an
outlet for air.
• One-piece patented instant frame
• Reinforced rust free aircraft aluminum frame
• Pull pin sliders for quick lock and release
• Toggle leg adjustment for variable heights
• Reinforced legs
• Includes 4 packs of weight bags 18 kg (40 lbs)
• Vented top available 3.0 m x 3.0 m (10’x10’)
• 5-year warranty
Kailua Fitness System
Strap Set Diamond Head The Mistral Diamond Head Longboard,
is a stylishly designed Streetsurfer and
built with great detail. This board will
appeal to both surfers and stand up
paddlers, along with your traditional
skaters. Longboarding has its origins
in surfing. The Diamond Head shape
and length was made with the new
trend-sport of Street-SUP in mind.
This board is also an everyday board
a fantastic cruiser or commuter. The
Deck has a minimal flex and 8 separate
layers: 6 core layers of Canadian maple,
the top and bottom layer are made from
bamboo. The JUCKER HAWAII 78A wheels
in combination with the Abec7 bearings
and 80A Bushings, makes the board
a very smooth cruiser even on rough
surfaces.
These rubber bands (2.0 m x 3.60 m) include
heavy-duty hooks to secure bands onto the
D- Rings. Comfortable non-slip handles
are available in a set as an accessory.
Compliments the Kailua Fitness board for
isometric exercises. Board supplied standard
with 1 m x 3.6 m rubber band. Art. No. 199.100.002
Construction • 8 Layers (6 layers cold pressed Canadian
maple 2 layers bamboo)
• Flex Hard
• Size 9‘96’’ x 43.7’’ / 25.3 cm x 111 cm
• Truck Mount Top Mount
• Newschool Art. No. 20.1000.00
Inflatable
Board Fins
Wheels
• Make Jucker Hawaii (Kaku)
• Colour Black (with outer logo graphics)
• Diameter 69 mm
• Width 55 mm
• Contact Patch 52 mm
• Duromoter 78 A
• Bearings ABEC 7 Chrome
Single Fin
Slide in fit (M1)
This thin profile fin has less water
resistance and will bend sideways when
hitting rock. Screw less easy to install
with a click system.
24 cm | 9.4”
Art. No. 119.900.005
Single Fin
This injection moulded fin with ideal flex
can be used in all conditions.
20 cm | 7.8”
Art. No. 119.900.004
Soft Fin
Highly flexible fin designed to increase
safety while maintaining performance.
19 cm | 7.5”
Art. No. 119.900.011
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Longboards
Trucks
• Make Jucker Hawaii
• Colour Surface Black
• Matte
• Inner Width 7’’ / 180 mm
• Outer Width 9‘8’’ / 250 mm
• Base Plate 50°
• Bushings Black 80 A
• Inner-hole Wheelbase 33‘6’’ / 85.5 cm
• Grip Clear Grip
Screamer Longboard
The Mistral Screamer Longboard, is a
perfect all-rounder, fun for all types
of riding and abilities, from carving,
cruising or free riding, this board was
built for the everyday rider. The shape
and set up of the Screamer, is suitable for
all ages and levels of longboarding. The
deck is made of 7 layers, of which 5 layers
are Canadian maple and the top and
bottom layers are bamboo. The bamboo
layers give the board a lively flex and
visually enhance the board design.
The combination of the JUCKER HAWAII
78A Wheels and the wide trucks, provide
a smooth longboarding experience even
on rougher surfaces. The combination of
the boards components, white wheels,
black trucks and the bamboo deck with
the Mistral graphics, make this board a
clean, classic longboard.
Construction
• 7 Layers (5 layers cold pressed Canadian
maple, 2 layers bamboo)
• Flex Medium
• Size 9’’ x 42’’ / 22.9 cm x 106.7 cm
• Inner-hole wheel base 27‘7’’ / 70.5 cm
• Truck Mount Top Mount
• Newschool
• Grip Clear grip
• Kicktail Art. No. 20.2000.02
Wheels
• Make Jucker Hawaii (Mano)
• Colour White (with outer logo
• Diameter 69 mm
• Width 55 mm
• Contact Patch 52 mm
• Durometer 78 A
• Bearings ABEC 7 Chrome
Trucks
• Make Jucker Hawaii
• Colour Surface Black Matte
• Inner Width 7’’ / 180 mm
• Outer Width 9‘8’’ / 250 mm
• Baseplate 50°
• Bushings Black 80 A
Land Paddle
Adjustable Mistral stick to use with
your favourite longboard. Made of light
weight glass/ carbon composite (70%)
material and rubber stop on bottom.
Available as 2 piece adjustable or as
3 piece adjustable stick (to go in your
backpack).
2 piece adjustable carbon composite stick
Art. No. 20.9000.002
3 piece adjustable carbon composite stick
Art. No. 20.9000.003
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Accessories
MISTRAL
ISSUED 5-09-14
spandex
Exclusive
Mistral
Technical Gear
35mm
SMALL
45mm
80% NYLON
20% SPANDEX
DESIGNED IN AUSTRALIA
MADE IN CHINA
FOLD LINE
Mistral have teamed up with world
renowned makers of technical sailing
apparel, Zhik of Australia to create the
finest SUP essentials as an exclusive line
DO NOT FOLD FOR LONG PERIOD
WARM GENTLE HAND WASH
WASH IN CLEAN FRESH WATER AFTER USE
DRIP DRY IN SHADE
DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
Zhik Wash Label
-Black Silk Label
Lycra UV Protection
Not all lycra is created equal. This lycra
is of the finest quality. Durable Nylon
Spandex in a range of tops and bottoms
to suit your needs. With UV50+ sun
protection and smooth, non-itch comfort
and stitching.
• Durable 80% Nylon
• 20% Spandex
• Non itch flatlock stitching
• UVA 50+ protection
• Strong & comfortable
Art. No. Z51.100.000
Mens Short Sleeve
Art. No. Z51.101.000
Womens Short Sleeve
Hydrophobic Fleece
ISSUED 5-09-14
cap
Keep warm with this plush spandexfleece top, that has excellent water
repellency. Combine with an outer layer
for all over weather shield that will keep
you comfortable and dry. Thermal fleece
inner, water repellent outer material.
This is an ideal garment for stand up
paddling on cooler days or when there is
a possibility of wind chill. Wear on water
or off, the feeling is snug and warm, the
look is stylish and Mistral all the way.
Art. No. Z51.200.000
Technical Paddling
Caps
ISSUED 5-09-14
cap
90
Quick drying polyester micro-fibre
fabric. Underside of peak in black colour
to reduce glare. Plush inner. Fleece
headband for comfort. Tight fit velcro
adjustment of 2:1. Super stiff peak.
A genuinely good peaked paddling cap.
Art. No. Z51.900.000
Shoes
Amphibious SUSUP Pshoes with a
Mistral Amphibious
le and perforated
high grip rubber so
e ZKTM sole uses
neoprene upper. Th
mula and tread
a unique rubber for
ceptional levels of
pattern to achieve ex
t also maintaining
grip in the wet, whils
ility. Made with a
excellent levels of durab
ren
op e upper which
highly perforated ne
eath and water to
allows the foot to br
le and comfortable
drain quickly. Flexib
the durability and
you will be amazed by
em. The technical
wear you get from th
shoes means they
proficiency of these
nt in any marine
are in their eleme
the styling can take
environment, while
to the street. We
it off the water and on
way to design them
have gone out of our
e as possible with
to look as street lik
s. subtle Mistral touche
Sole
ZK
er
bb
ru
ip
gr
• High
ed neoprene
• Breathable perforat
• Antibacterial Inner
g dry
• Super flexible -wrin
• Sneaker styling
Art. No. Z51.300.000
Paddles
All adjustable
All adjustable paddles from Mistral
feature a lock-down lever, which
transfers the maximum clamping force
directly onto the inserted part so that a
very tight fit between insertion and shaft
is achieved. Please ask your retailer to
check and adjust tension before leaving
the store. Some require a Hex Key for
adjustment, some a flat faced screw
driver.
Paddle Bags
Full Carbon paddles are included with
exclusive Mistral padded bag.
Ergonomic Grips
We tested many different shapes and
have decided upon 2 basic versions. The
beautifully wedge shaped round grip,
which adapts to any hand size and the
T-grip for smaller hands. There is also an
option for an EVA grip with a softer feel.
Shaft Flex
The combination of technologically
advanced materials and enhanced userfriendly shapes. We produce the stiffest
shafts for racers so as energy delivered at
the shaft and grip can be fully transferred
to the blade. With recreational paddling
this is different. Since adults, teenagers
and children want to have fun during
their day out on the water, they are less
concerned about maximum propulsion.
Our fiberglass shafts are therefore better
suited for adventures, providing greater
flex in order to protect muscles and
tendons.
Whereas carbon shafts are very stiff,
fiberglass shafts provide greater flex,
producing a degree of ‘cushioning’
during the power phase, which leads to a
‘softer’ paddle stroke, preferred by many
recreational paddlers.
Blade Face
A blade has two important surfaces. The
back of the blade is the low-pressure
side facing away from the paddler.
The front of the blade is the side which
pressures the water and against which
the paddler pulls. A dihedral, a slightly
raised ridge originating at the neck of
the blade, gently leveling off toward the
mid-section encourages water to exit
the edges evenly to eliminate oscillation
(flutter) left and right.
Fibreglass / Carbon
Composite Paddles
1 piece
Length218 cm (85.5”) before
cutting to length
Shaft Round, 7 degree round /
dihedral
Weight 810 g / 1.78 l
Blade
19.8x47 cm (7.8” x 18.5”)
Area
640 cm (99.2 in)
Art. No. Z51.900.000
2 piece adjustable
Length 170-220 cm (66.9”- 86.6”)
ShaftRound shaft, 7 degree
round / dihedral
Weight 830 g / 1.82 lb
Blade 19.8x47 cm (7.8” x 18.5”)
Area
640 cm (99.2 in)
Art. No. 152.500.200
3 piece adjustable
Length 165-220 cm (65”-86.6”)
round / dihedral
Blade
19.8x47 cm (7.8”x 18.5”)
Area
640 cm (99.2 in)
Art. No. 152.500.300
2 piece adjustable
‘junior’
Length 140-190 cm (55.1”- 74.8”)
Shaft26 mm round shaft 7
degree – flat face
Blade
16x38,5 cm (6.3”x15.2”)
Area 462 cm (71.6 in)
Art. No. 152.600.200
Bamboo Laminated
Blade - Carbon Shaft
1 piece
cutting to length
ShaftOval shaft, mat grip 7
degree - round / flat face
Blade 21x43 cm (8.3”x17”)
Area
570 cm (88.3 in)
Art. No. 152.100.100
2 piece
Length 170-220 cm (66.9”- 86.6”)
ShaftOval shaft, mat grip 7
degree - round / flat face
Weight 685 g / 1.49 lb Blade 21x43 cm (8.3”x17”)
Area
570 cm (88.3 in)
Art. No. 152.100.200
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The blade must grip the water so
an effective pull can be generated,
leading to the analogy of the blade
acting
as
an
anchor
in
being
stationary as the board is pulled up to
its level over the water. Importantly,
‘stationary’ is not a relative term.
Regardless of blade area, so long as
the blade is stationary during the pull
Carbon Regular
1 piece carbon
cutting to length
ShaftOval shaft, 7 degree
round / dihedral
Blade 19.8x47 cm (7.2” x 18.5”)
Area 640 cm (99.2 in)
Art. No. 152.200.100
2 piece adjustable
Length 170-220 cm (66.9ì- 86.6ì)
round / dihedral
Blade
19.8x47 cm (7.2” x 18.5”)
Area
640 cm (99.2 in)
Art. No. 152.200.200
3 piece adjustable
Length 170-220 cm (66.9”- 86.6”)
round / dihedral
Blade 19.8 x 47 cm (7.2” x 18.5”)
Area
640 cm (99.2 in)
Art. No. 152.200.300
Gold Edition
Paddles
This super lightweight Gold Edition is
designed for the serious athlete who
does not want to be burdened with
a heavy paddle during short or long
distance rides. Since paddle weight
has become increasingly important
and in order to meet the demand for
lightweight paddles, we have developed
full carbon paddles.
At just over 400 grams (0.97 lbs), the Gold
Edition is one of the lightest paddles on
the market. Since we kept the blade very
thin, it is reinforced with an ABS edge
so that it is protected against impact
damage. The ABS edge therefore ensures
that both board and blade are protected.
1 piece
cutting to length
Shaft29.5 mm round shaft, mat
grip 7 degree / dihedral
Weight 440 g / 0.97 l
Blade 20 x 41 cm (7.9”x 16.1”)
Area
550 cm (85.3 in)
Art. No. 119.913.100-S
1 piece carbon
cutting to length
Shaft29.5 mm round shaft, mat
grip 7 degree / dihedral
Blade 22 x 41 cm (9.1” x 16.1”)
Area 600 cm (93 in)
Art. No. 119.913.100-W
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(power) phase, blade area only need
be of sufficient size to achieve this
important ‘moment’.
Additionally, regardless of blade area, if insufficient compression (power) is given to the
blade, it will slip backwards on account of uncompressed ‘soft’ water spilling from its
edges. Blade area therefore, needs to be proportionate to the paddler’s strength, body
mass, paddling style (fast or slow stroke rating) and of enough area to offset these
loads by way of resistance.
Blade areas have greatly reduced in canoe sports from the mid 90s, moving away from
the ‘bigger must be better’ theory as experienced with the evolution of outrigger
canoe paddles. Surface areas beyond an optimum size, simply add extra weight
and ineffectual surface area which translates into unnecessary resistance and drag,
particularly during the exit phase of the stroke.
Blade
Area
Blade area measurements, only provide part of the puzzle as makers often use differing
formulas and points of measurement. Blade width is often used as the predominant
point of reference for blade size. Outrigger canoe paddles, with shorter lever arms
(shaft) fall between 10” to 8” while SU-paddles now vary from around 8.5” down to
6.5”.
The longer lever arm, makes it desirable to lessen blade size and there is a clear shift
now towards ever decreasing blade width and area. Oversized blade areas, can lead to
a variety of body stresses and injuries, ranging from haemorrhoids and tearing of minor
core-muscle groups in particular.
Smaller blade areas have led to more aggressive paddling techniques and styles,
with higher stroke rates and greater emphasis on power at the front of the stroke.
Compression of the water against the blade face is critical to maximising the benefits
inherent in smaller blades. Some paddlers as they age, may move back to wider, larger
blade areas to accommodate a slower stroke rate.
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LENGTH
SHAFT
WEIGHT
BLADE
AREA
NUMBER
94
uni
blade
7.8“
uni
blade
8.3“
Ultimate light-weight-paddle
Anti-slip zone
uni
blade
8.3“
3 piece feels like 1 piece
uni
blade
6.3“
The Exclusive-one
uni
blade
7.8“
The Exclusive-one
HOT JUNIOR PADDLE
uni
blade
7.8“
GFK-Carbon-look - great performance/price value
GFK-Carbon-look - great performance/price value
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blade
7.2“
1 piece glass fiber carbon
composite
2 piece adjustable glass
fiber carbon composite
3 piece adjustable glass
fiber carbon composite
2 piece adjustable
junior glass fiber carbon
composite
1 piece Bamboo
Full Carbon
2 piece adjustable
Bamboo Full Carbon
1 piece
Full Carbon
218 cm (85.5“)
round shaft 7 degree round / dihedral
810 g / 1.78 lb
19.8x47 cm (7.8“ x 18.5“)
640 cm² (99.2 in²)
152.500.100
170-220 cm (66.9“- 86.6“)
830 g / 1.82 lb
19.8x47 cm (7.8“ x 18.5“)
640 cm² (99.2 in²)
152.500.200
165-220 cm (65“-86.6“)
850 g / 1.90 lb
19.8x47 cm (7.8“ x 18.5“)
640 cm² (99.2 in²)
152.500.300
140-190 cm (55.1“- 74.8“)
26 mm round shaft
7 degree - flat
810 g / 1.78 lb
16x38.5 cm (6.3“x15.2“)
462 cm² (71.6 in²)
152.600.200
218 cm (85.5“)
oval shaft mat grip
7 degree - round /flat
650 g / 1.43 lb
21x43 cm (8.3“x17“)
570 cm² (88.3 in²)
152.100.100
170-220 cm (66.9“- 86.6“)
oval shaft mat grip
7 degree - round /flat
685g / 1.49 lb
21x43 cm (8.3“x17“)
570 cm² (88.3 in²)
152.100.200
218 cm (85.5“)
oval shaft 7 degree round / dihedral
630 g / 1.38 lb
19.8x47 cm (7.2“ x 18.5“)
640 cm² (99.2 in²)
152.200.100
uni
blade
7.2“
uni
blade
7.2“
2 piece adjustable Full
Carbon
170-220 cm (66.9“- 86.6“)
650 g / 1.43 lb
19.8x47 cm (7.2“ x 18.5“)
640 cm² (99.2 in²)
152.200.200
small
blade
7.9“
wide
blade
9.1“
1 piece
Gold Edition
170-220 cm (66.9“- 86.6“)
690 g / 1.52 lb
19.8x47 cm (7.2“ x 18.5“)
640 cm² (99.2 in²)
152.200.300
212 cm (83.5“)
29.5 mm round shaft
mat grip 7 degree - flat
440 g / 0.97 lb
20x41 cm (7.9“x16.1“)
550 cm² (85.3 in²)
119.913.100-S
212 cm (83.5“)
29.5 mm round shaft
mat grip 7 degree - flat
450 g / 0.99 lb
22x41 cm (9.1“ x 16.1“)
600 cm² (93 in²)
119.913.100-W
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