CARVED IMPERATOR PRO
Beyond Legendary — Twintip Excellence for Big Air & Freestyle Dominance
The Carved Imperator Pro is the pinnacle of performance twintip design for riders who demand explosive big-air response, elite freestyle precision, and uncompromising build quality. Handcrafted in Germany with advanced carbon construction and precision-milled 3D shaping, the Imperator Pro is built for kiteboarders who ride fast, edge hard, boost higher, and expect total control in powered conditions.
At its heart is a carefully selected Paulownia wood core, wrapped in exclusive Cartan 2 carbon—an ultra-low-resin, thinner, stiffer carbon laminate that delivers faster energy return, lighter swing weight, and explosive pop. This is not a mass-produced kiteboard. It's a premium carbon machine engineered so every takeoff, landing, carve, and high-speed run feels deliberate and connected.
Performance Highlights
- Ultra-premium carbon twintip for big air and high-performance freestyle
- Handcrafted Carved construction with precision-milled 3D deck and bottom contours
- Cartan 2 carbon for low weight, rapid response, and powerful energy return
- Paulownia wood core for a refined flex pattern and natural chop damping
- Central keel with 3D channels through the center and tips for tracking, acceleration, and edge control
- Deep carbon-red bottom with a stealth matte-black deck
Build Spec Sheet
| Board Type | Premium carbon performance twintip |
| Primary Riding Style | Big air, powered freestyle, fast freeride |
| Core | Precision-shaped Paulownia wood core |
| Carbon Construction | Exclusive Cartan 2 carbon, ultra-low-resin, thin flat laminate |
| Construction Process | Handcrafted, vacuum-infused carbon unibody construction |
| Deck Shape | Precision-milled 3D contours |
| Bottom Shape | 3D center and tip channels integrated with a central deep-V keel |
| Ride Character | Fast, direct, locked-in, highly controlled before takeoff |
| Available Sizes | 134 x 41 cm · 136 x 41.5 cm · 138 x 42 cm · 140 x 42.5 cm |
| Included | EQ Pro fins, V4A fin screws, grab handle, board sleeve, T30 Torx screwdriver |
Imperator Pro vs. Imperator 7
Both boards represent the highest level of Carved carbon craftsmanship, sharing a Paulownia core, Cartan 2 carbon, and vacuum-infused construction. The Imperator Pro is tuned toward maximum big-air and freestyle performance, while the Imperator 7 is the more versatile high-performance freeride board with a smoother, all-condition character.
| Feature | Imperator Pro | Imperator 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Maximum big air and freestyle dominance | Ultra-high-performance freeride |
| Riding Feel | Direct, aggressive, performance-driven | Smooth, refined, powerful, all-condition |
| Bottom Design | 3D center/tip channels with central keel | Deep-V keel, double-concave Vee, mono-concave tips |
| Takeoff Character | Explosive acceleration, surgical control | Strong grip, smooth confident release |
| Chop Handling | Controlled, precise, connected board feel | Exceptionally smooth and poised |
| Ideal Rider | Advanced rider chasing big air, loops, freestyle | Rider wanting comfort, carving, broader versatility |
| Size Range | 134 x 41 cm to 140 x 42.5 cm | 130 x 39 cm to 152 x 48 cm, incl. lightwind |
Cartan 2 Carbon: Why It Matters
Cartan 2 is the evolution of Carved's original Cartan carbon layup—a thinner, flatter, ultra-low-resin laminate with a higher fiber-to-resin ratio. The result: a lighter, stronger board with faster restoring force, more explosive pop, and up to 80% less cutting waste in production.
- Quicker edge response — faster reaction as you load the rail
- More explosive pop — higher restoring forces release energy faster off the takeoff
- Lower swing weight — lighter, more maneuverable through transitions and board-offs
- Precise control at speed — greater torsional rigidity holds shape under heavy load and hard landings
Marketing Brief
Target customer: Experienced and advanced kiteboarders who value premium equipment, ride powered, pursue big-air progression, and want a board that stays composed in chop, gusts, and high-speed conditions.
Core message: The Carved Imperator Pro is a handcrafted carbon performance platform for riders who want to turn speed into height, power into pop, and every session into measurable progression.
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