Harlem Rise Kiteboard

The ultimate lightwind twintip from Harlem

Who does not know the feeling? You are standing on the beach, 6 knots of wind, wondering if it is even worth rigging your gear. With the Harlem Rise Kiteboard, that dilemma is gone. This lightwind twintip is specially designed for kitesurfers who want to get on the water even in the lightest wind conditions. Together with the Thrive LiteX kite, the Rise forms the most complete lightwind package from Harlem.

The Rise is available in one size only: 156 cm long x 46 cm wide. A big board, but specifically optimized to do exactly what it is made for. The negative curve in the asymmetric outline, combined with the extra-wide tips, gives the Rise a huge surface area. This helps you plane early and delivers excellent upwind performance, so you can ride upwind easily with this kiteboard. Besides the outline, the rocker line of the Rise is also unique. In the center of the board, the rocker is flat, which creates outstanding upwind performance and early planing. In the tips, the board has a kicked rocker. This gives you grip, control, and comfort while riding and landing. Despite being a true lightwind board, this smart rocker line helps smooth out choppy water.

The fin setup is also fully tuned for lightwind performance. The Rise is equipped with a large 45 mm center fin and a smaller 35 mm heel fin. These fins are placed diagonally above each other and positioned asymmetrically on the board. This combination provides solid grip in the water and improves upwind tracking while keeping drag to a minimum. This also helps prevent the board from diving into every small wave, which can often happen with larger lightwind boards. The narrow stance keeps your weight nicely centered over the board, helping you get going faster and stay balanced during wind lulls.

Looking for a lightwind kiteboard that lets you ride earlier, go upwind more easily, and get more out of the lightest wind conditions? Then the Harlem Rise is exactly the kiteboard that saves your sessions. Combine it with the Thrive LiteX kite and you have the most complete Harlem lightwind setup available right now.

Specifications Harlem Rise Kiteboard

• Freeride | Lightwind twintip
• Beginner | Intermediate
• Size: 156 x 46 cm
• Negative curve outline
• Extra-wide tips
• Flat rocker in the center
• Kicked rocker in the tips
• Asymmetric and diagonally overlapping fin placement
• 45 mm center fin
• 35 mm heel fin
• Narrow stance
• Designed by Ralf Grösel
• Perfect match with the Harlem Thrive LiteX kite