What Makes a Board a Big Air Board? Ft. Monarch Nvision

So, what makes a board truly built for big air? Let’s break down the key elements of big air board design and why the Monarch Nvision stands in a league of its own.

1. Shape: Built for Lift, Control, and Stability

A big air board is designed to harness power, generate lift and provide steady control at high speeds.

A typical big air board features a low, fast rocker line, maximizing water contact and creating explosive pop off the water. The concave base and defined channels lock in grip while slicing through chop, allowing for full-speed approaches and clean, controlled takeoffs.

The Monarch Nvision takes this to another level with its aggressive outline, designed to balance power and precision. Its shape optimizes both launch and landings, ensuring that riders maintain control through massive jumps and hard landings.

2. Rocker Line: The Key to Big Jumps

A low rocker line is the magic ingredient behind big air acceleration. Unlike high-rocker freestyle boards that sacrifice speed for maneuverability, a big air board is designed to maximize speed and send energy straight into the kite for lift-off.

The Monarch Nvision’s low and fast rocker ensures that every gust of wind translates into raw power. This design provides unmatched acceleration, allowing riders to hit full send with confidence. The 3 stage rocker has different amounts of rocker between the feet, under the feet and in the tips.  This has been fine tuned to give the rider the most speed and control.

3. Material Construction: Strength Without the Weight

When you’re launching into the stratosphere, the last thing you want is a board that feels sluggish underfoot. Materials matter — big time.

• Hybrid Core – The heart of any high-performance board, the combination of advanced polymer and Paulownia wood strikes the perfect balance between lightweight agility and durability, ensuring a reactive, lively feel underfoot.
• 3K Carbon and Glass construction – This construction adds insane torsional stiffness and explosive responsiveness. More carbon means more energy return, which translates to harder pop and increased airtime.
• G-10 fins – Engineered for unwavering grip, these fins provide superior tracking, allowing for dialed-in landings even when dropping from dizzying heights.

The Monarch Nvision isn’t just strong — it’s precision-built for power transfer, ensuring that every edge hold, every carve, and every landing feels locked-in and controlled.

4. Stiffness and Flex Profile: Control at High Speeds

The right flex pattern is non-negotiable in big air performance. Too much flex, and you lose the power transfer needed for vertical takeoff. Too stiff, and you lose control in heavy gusts.

The Monarch Nvision is fine-tuned for maximum edge control — offering enough stiffness to generate serious pop while maintaining the perfect amount of flex to absorb impact on heavy landings.

5. Dimensions: A Fine Balance for Maximum Hang-Time

The relationship between width, length, and shape dictates how long you stay in the air. A narrower outline allows for higher speeds and controlled edging, while a wider midsection enhances lift for extended flight times.

The Monarch Nvision nails this balance. With optimized dimensions designed for high-performance big air riding, it delivers:
✔ Lightning-fast acceleration for max height
✔ Explosive takeoffs with controlled pop
✔ Stable landings even from the highest jumps

6. Monarch Nvision vs. The Rest

Plenty of boards claim to be built for big air, but few deliver at the level of the Monarch Nvision.

• While other boards might compromise on stiffness for comfort, the Monarch Nvision remains unwaveringly solid, ensuring maximum power transfer.
• Where others struggle with choppy conditions, the Monarch Nvision’s precision-cut channels and 3 stage rocker provide unmatched grip and control.
• While some big air boards are too technical for everyday riders, the Monarch Nvision blends performance with accessibility, making it the ultimate choice for riders pushing their limits. Its upwind performance and speed also make it a great lightwind board for riders of all levels.

Who Should Ride the Monarch Nvision?

The Monarch Nvision is for the rider who sees a strong wind forecast and grins. It’s for the kiteboarder who lives for that moment of weightlessness at the peak of a jump and thrives on the rush of an extended hang-time.

Whether you're dialing in your first board-offs or sending unhooked megaloops, this board is built to elevate your riding — literally.

Final Verdict: The Monarch Nvision Is Big Air, Redefined

Big air isn’t just about sending it — it’s about how you land it. And with the Monarch Nvision, you’re not just sending it higher, you’re sending it smarter.

If you’re ready to take your riding to the next level, this is the board that won’t just meet your expectations — it will rewrite them.