Carve / Performance / Surf
A fast, confident directional built for powerful waves, hard bottom turns and precise surf-style control.
The Slingshot Impact XR V1 is a true wave-performance kite surfboard with the speed and hold needed for larger, more powerful surf. Its narrow, pulled-in outline drives efficiently upwind and maintains control on a fast wave face. Move onto the tail and the modern squash shape provides a responsive pivot point for committed bottom turns, vertical approaches and sharp direction changes in critical sections.
The pulled-in outline delivers control and secure rail engagement when the surf gets fast, steep and demanding.
A fast-planing hull and efficient rail line help the board accelerate upwind so you can return to the peak with less wasted time.
The board generates dependable hold and drive through bottom turns, setting up aggressive approaches to the lip.
Slingshot’s XR Construction combines bamboo reinforcement and carbon stringers for a lively response with the flex characteristics of a performance surfboard.
The narrow performance outline reduces unnecessary width through the nose and tail for confident rail control at speed.
Slightly rounded corners act as release points for water flowing from the tail, supporting quick and precise turns in real surf conditions.
The three-fin configuration balances hold, maneuverability and versatility for powered riding and steep, critical wave sections.
The efficient hull builds speed quickly and delivers the drive needed to connect sections, climb upwind and attack the wave vertically.
Premium bamboo reinforcement and carbon stringers balance strength, manageable weight and lively surfboard response.
Bamboo reinforcement through the board’s central area increases durability while maintaining responsive flex for carving.
Lengthwise carbon stringers on the deck and bottom provide additional stiffness and strength along the board’s primary load path.
Carbon patches around the tail help resist cracking, heel dents and impact damage from hard landings and aggressive rider input.
The included tool-free fins click into the FCS II boxes for fast installation and deliver a responsive blend of speed, hold and release.
Every size uses the same performance concept: controlled width, progressive thickness and a tail designed for precise directional changes.
| Board Size | Length | Width | Thickness | Published Weight | General Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4" | 64 in / 162.6 cm | 18 7/16 in / 46.8 cm | 2 3/16 in / 5.6 cm | 6.35 lb / 2.88 kg | Quickest and most compact |
| 5'6" | 66 in / 167.6 cm | 18 11/16 in / 47.5 cm | 2 3/16 in / 5.6 cm | 6.50 lb / 2.95 kg | Compact performance |
| 5'8" | 68 in / 172.7 cm | 18 15/16 in / 48.1 cm | 2 5/16 in / 5.9 cm | 6.90 lb / 3.13 kg | Balanced drive and support |
| 5'10" | 70 in / 177.8 cm | 19 3/16 in / 48.7 cm | 2 7/16 in / 6.2 cm | 7.25 lb / 3.29 kg | Maximum glide and stability |
Published board weights may vary by approximately ±5%.
Choose the 5'4" for the fastest rail-to-rail response and most compact feel in powerful waves.
Choose the 5'6" for quick turning with additional rail length and support compared with the smallest size.
Choose the 5'8" for a versatile combination of speed, rail engagement, stability and turning performance.
Choose the 5'10" for the most glide, rail length and stability when maintaining speed is the priority.
Yes. The Impact XR V1 includes a three-fin FCS II Reactor setup that installs without traditional fin screws or tools.
The Impact XR V1 is designed for true surf conditions, particularly faster and more powerful waves where hold, speed and rail control are essential.
Its rounded corners release water cleanly from the tail, supporting fast directional changes while retaining hold through powered turns.
It is primarily a performance wave board. Riders learning their first directional transitions may find a wider, more forgiving surf shape easier.
