AK Compact V3 2024

COMPACT WINGBOARD
Version 3
Maneuver oriented shape with a parallel outline.
Wide top rails with a high apex rail for stability.
Narrow bottom for high-speed turning.
The Compact wingboard has been fully optimized for winging, with its highly concentrated volume, and low swing weight. Perfect for intermediate to advanced wing riders in lighter conditions, the stable platform and centralized volume create a board that is easy to throw around when jumping and doing progressive maneuvers. The high apex rail maintains the feel of a narrow board, with stability provided by the additional width when not planing.

36L / 46L / 58L / 74L / 85L / 105L

CONCAVE DECK
The concave deck lowers the riders center of gravity on the board and places the buoyancy higher on the rails, creating a more stable sub-planing platform. It also makes you feel more connected to the foil, improving the stability and response when pumping and turning.

HIGH APEX RAIL
The high apex combines the stability of a wider board with the ability to turn more aggressively as you would on a board 4 inches narrower. These work in conjunction with the hard release edge in the tail and a softer release in the nose for intuitive touchdowns and fast releases. This unique combination makes the Compact easier to use in lighter wind without sacrificing performance as you get up on the foil.

THICK PROFILE
Packing a surprising amount of float into such a short length reduces the swing weight, keeping the board easy to pump and turn. The volume is optimized for stability and works with the high apex rail to keep the board as nimble as possible.

WIDE NOSE
For pure wing performance, we kept the Compact as short as possible, with the wide nose keeping volume up front, and the rails parallel. This creates directional stability at low and high speeds, and spreads the volume more evenly between the nose and tail.

BOTTOM SHAPE
The rounded nose and softer rails help prevent the nose from sticking on touch downs, instead recovering without losing too much speed. The mid-section runs into a single concave for maximum planing speed and works in conjunction with the hard rails in the tail area for a quick water release during partial touchdowns.

GORE AUTO VENT
GORE auto vents provide a waterproof and breathable solution, thanks to their proprietary GORE Membrane. This breathable membrane has a microporous structure that allows air and gases to pass through freely, so pressures are equalized, and moisture diffused before problems arise.

ACTIVE CARBON CONSTRUCTION
Full biaxial carbon top deck.
Wood sandwich standing areas.
Heavy-duty foil connection.

The Active Carbon construction creates an extremely strong and stiff standing area, covering an ultra-lightweight fused EPS core. The foil connection features a heavy duty high-density load plate, which carries the load of the foil and connects it to the top deck for a direct connection between the foil and the rider.


Compact User Guide Volume Length Width Weight (5% Variance) Wing Adv. Wing Beg.
Compact v3 36L 4'2" 19.75" 3.72kg 50 - 70kg N/A
Compact v3 46L 4'4" 20.75" 3.98kg 55 - 75kg N/A
Compact v3 58L 4'6" 22" 4.75kg 60 - 85kg N/A
Compact v3 74L 4'8" 23.5" 5.3kg 70 - 90kg 55 - 65kg
Compact v3 85L 4'10" 24.5" 6.01kg 80 - 100kg 60 - 80kg
Compact v3 105L 5'2" 26.6" 6.52kg 85kg+ 75 - 95kg

Volume	Longueur	Largeur	Boitier	Aileron	Surface Voile
36	4'2''	19,75''	2 US-BOX	n.c	n.c
46	4'4''	20,75''	2 US-BOX	n.c	n.c
58	4'6''	22''	2 US-BOX	n.c	n.c
74	4'8''	23,5''	2 US-BOX	n.c	n.c
85	4'10''	24,5''	2 US-BOX	n.c	n.c
105	5'2''	26,6''	2 US-BOX	n.c	n.c