{"product_id":"core-carved-boards-imperator-pro","title":"Core Carved Boards Imperator PRO","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2545 0%, #0f4c81 100%); padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eCARVED IMPERATOR PRO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #f7941d; margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eBeyond Legendary — Twintip Excellence for Big Air \u0026amp; Freestyle Dominance\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 24px; border-left: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-right: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarved Imperator Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAt its heart is a carefully selected Paulownia wood core, wrapped in exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eCartan 2 carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #0b2545; padding: 20px 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f7941d; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 19px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eUltra-premium carbon twintip for big air and high-performance freestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eHandcrafted Carved construction with precision-milled 3D deck and bottom contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCartan 2 carbon for low weight, rapid response, and powerful energy return\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePaulownia wood core for a refined flex pattern and natural chop damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCentral keel with 3D channels through the center and tips for tracking, acceleration, and edge control\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eDeep carbon-red bottom with a stealth matte-black deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 24px; border-left: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-right: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0f4c81; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 19px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border-bottom: 3px solid #f7941d; padding-bottom: 6px; display: inline-block;\"\u003eBuild Spec Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f7fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545; width: 35%;\"\u003eBoard Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003ePremium carbon performance twintip\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003ePrimary Riding Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eBig air, powered freestyle, fast freeride\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f7fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003ePrecision-shaped Paulownia wood core\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eCarbon Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eExclusive Cartan 2 carbon, ultra-low-resin, thin flat laminate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f7fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eConstruction Process\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eHandcrafted, vacuum-infused carbon unibody construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eDeck Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003ePrecision-milled 3D contours\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f7fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eBottom Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e3D center and tip channels integrated with a central deep-V keel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eRide Character\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eFast, direct, locked-in, highly controlled before takeoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f7fb;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e134 x 41 cm · 136 x 41.5 cm · 138 x 42 cm · 140 x 42.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eEQ Pro fins, V4A fin screws, grab handle, board sleeve, T30 Torx screwdriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f7fb; padding: 24px; border-left: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-right: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0f4c81; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 19px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border-bottom: 3px solid #f7941d; padding-bottom: 6px; display: inline-block;\"\u003eImperator Pro vs. Imperator 7\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #0b2545;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0b2545; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0b2545; color: #f7941d; text-align: left;\"\u003eImperator Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0b2545; color: #f7941d; text-align: left;\"\u003eImperator 7\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003ePrimary Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eMaximum big air and freestyle dominance\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eUltra-high-performance freeride\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eRiding Feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eDirect, aggressive, performance-driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eSmooth, refined, powerful, all-condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eBottom Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e3D center\/tip channels with central keel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eDeep-V keel, double-concave Vee, mono-concave tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eTakeoff Character\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eExplosive acceleration, surgical control\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eStrong grip, smooth confident release\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eChop Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eControlled, precise, connected board feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eExceptionally smooth and poised\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eIdeal Rider\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eAdvanced rider chasing big air, loops, freestyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003eRider wanting comfort, carving, broader versatility\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed; font-weight: 600; color: #0b2545;\"\u003eSize Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e134 x 41 cm to 140 x 42.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e130 x 39 cm to 152 x 48 cm, incl. lightwind\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 24px; border-left: 1px solid #e0e6ed; border-right: 1px solid #e0e6ed;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0f4c81; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 19px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border-bottom: 3px solid #f7941d; padding-bottom: 6px; display: inline-block;\"\u003eCartan 2 Carbon: Why It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCartan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuicker edge response\u003c\/strong\u003e — faster reaction as you load the rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore explosive pop\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher restoring forces release energy faster off the takeoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower swing weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — lighter, more maneuverable through transitions and board-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise control at speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — greater torsional rigidity holds shape under heavy load and hard landings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #0b2545; padding: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #f7941d; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 19px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eMarketing Brief\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #f7941d;\"\u003eTarget customer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #f7941d;\"\u003eCore message:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #f7941d;\"\u003eSEO keywords:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved Imperator Pro, Carved kiteboard, premium carbon kiteboard, big air kiteboard, freestyle kiteboard, high performance twintip, carbon twintip kiteboard, German made kiteboard, Cartan 2 carbon kiteboard, kiteboard for big boosts, advanced kiteboard, St Petersburg Florida kiteboarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7941d; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #0b2545; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 17px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #0b2545; font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kiteboards\" style=\"color: #0b2545; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekiteboards\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kites\" style=\"color: #0b2545; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekites\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kiteboarding-control-bars\" style=\"color: #0b2545; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtrol bars\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kiteboard-bindings\" style=\"color: #0b2545; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebindings\u003c\/a\u003e ·\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kiteboarding-accessories\" style=\"color: #0b2545; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Core Kiteboarding","offers":[{"title":"134x41","offer_id":43211931877470,"sku":null,"price":2699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"136x41.5","offer_id":43211931910238,"sku":null,"price":2699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"138x42","offer_id":43211931943006,"sku":null,"price":2699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140x42.5","offer_id":43211931975774,"sku":null,"price":2699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7124\/2590\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-25at9.04.36AM.png?v=1787663151","url":"https:\/\/elitewatersports.com\/products\/core-carved-boards-imperator-pro","provider":"Elite Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}