Speed Phenomenon
One of the most challenging aspects of SUP is achieving speed increases. With the Numinous M3 Hollow, our goal was to enable consistent acceleration, regardless of starting speed or water conditions. The Kona Numinous 14.0 M3 Hollow is an extremely responsive and fast-accelerating SUP board, designed with a hollow construction that allows it to perform equally well in draft position or when leading, which is its primary design purpose.
Competitive Edge Through Design
Thanks to its thoughtful design and hollow construction, the Kona Numinous M2 Hollow offers unmatched buoyancy and stability, along with a glide that allows paddlers of all levels to convert their energy into speed. The board's well-balanced and optimized volume distribution ensures you can handle wind and waves from any direction, and even perform tight pivot turns with ease.
Function for the Future
Beyond reduced weight, increased buoyancy, and stiffness, the advantages of a hollow construction include enhanced durability over time. This design also requires less material in the manufacturing process compared to foam-core paddleboards, making it a step towards greater sustainability, especially when paired with local production.
Built for Speed
The Kona Numinous 14.0 M3H is engineered for maximum speed in both flat and rough waters, where wave formation occurs, such as during mass starts in races. It’s also designed for conditions where speed demands effort, meaning it can be paddled as fast as possible without relying on wind, waves, or currents. Despite this, it handles all expected racing conditions effortlessly.
Stability – Stability for Performance™
Effective SUP paddling requires ergonomic and relaxed paddling, which means a board that feels stable—one that doesn’t cause you to lose balance with every minor impact. The stability we refer to here is the so-called secondary stability, i.e., how stable the SUP feels at speed. The Kona Numinous M3 Hollow, like our other models, offers such stability, forming the foundation for optimal power transfer, ensuring that all energy is directed where you want it to go.
Glide
You will quickly notice the outstanding glide and acceleration of the Numinous 14.0 M3 Hollow. This is due to features such as its low rocker, flat-to-round hull design, and its rounded nose edges. The bow of the Kona Numinous M3 is also designed to cut through the water easily, regardless of the angle.
Low Standing Position
A standing position as low as possible in relation to the waterline lowers the combined center of gravity (GTP) of the paddler and the SUP, making the board less affected by the paddler’s movements. The Numinous 14.0 M2H is carefully designed for the lowest possible GTP, allowing you to channel more of your energy into driving the board forward instead of compensating for balance and losing speed.
Volume Optimization
A hollow SUP board offers more volume, contributing to increased buoyancy. The Numinous 14.0 M3 Hollow is designed with minimal volume relative to the paddler's weight, water conditions, and the target speed for the board. Its volume distribution also provides high stability when steering from the rear, and the tailored volume in the tail ensures easy maneuverability during pivot turns and smoother downwind paddling.
Directional Stability
The sharp edges at the rear of the Kona Numinous hull and its pronounced displacement bow enable direct foot steering and improved directional stability. Combined with Kona's extra-long and optimally placed fin box, the Numinous 14.0 M3H offers superb handling and adaptability.
Kona Numinous 14.0 M3 Hollow
Our development is your development. With a Kona Numinous 14.0 M3 Hollow and its superior responsiveness, you’ll never have to question whether you’ve chosen the right SUP board. Now, you can focus entirely on your own training and development, and simply enjoy the glide and speed you achieve – the Kona feeling.
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