{"product_id":"blackbird-skinny","title":"AFS Blackbird Skinny V4","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom V1 to V3, the BLACKBIRD has established itself as a benchmark, recognized for its glide, balance, and unique feel on the water. A board that evolves session after session, version after version, driven by feedback from the field and the high standards of the riders who have embraced it from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-[25px]\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bb-skinny-plus-title\" class=\"plus_p will-change-transform global-h2\"\u003eLighter. For real.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"plus_p will-change-transform text-[clamp(1rem,0.7698rem+0.4802vw,1.25rem)] leading-[1.3] text-[#FFFFFFCC]\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[#F22DAF]\"\u003eBlackbird Skinny is significantly lighter\u003c\/span\u003e, thanks to a major evolution of its full-carbon construction. Less mass means less inertia with every paddle stroke, more responsiveness when pumping — ideal for long downwind sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"plus_p will-change-transform text-[clamp(1rem,0.7698rem+0.4802vw,1.25rem)] leading-[1.3] text-[#FFFFFFCC]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[#F22DAF]\"\u003eYou feel that lightness at every moment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen carrying it, at takeoff, and especially while pumping — where every movement counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"bb-skinny-carbon-title\" class=\"carbon_p global-h2 text-white will-change-transform\"\u003eFull-carbon construction\u003cbr class=\"hidden md:block\"\u003e\u0026amp; Made in France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carbon_p max-w-[520px] space-y-6 text-[clamp(1rem,0.5rem+0.625vw,1.125rem)] will-change-transform\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to the AFS Advanced DNA, the Blackbird Skinny is made in France at our Pencran factory. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[#F22DAF]\"\u003efull-carbon construction with strategically placed reinforcements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivers an outstanding weight-to-stiffness ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower transfer is immediate and precise, with no energy loss. You feel every nuance of the water under your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of the V3, AFS ADVANCED is taking another step forward with a fourth version that offers improvements across the board: better glide, earlier takeoff, reduced weight, and greater forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese changes are the result of in-depth work on the shape: a tapered tail, a redesigned rocker, an optimized outline, improved volume distribution, and a more pronounced double concave.\u003cbr\u003eAs downwind sailing has become more established, we have focused our R\u0026amp;D on a range of four sizes—available in two lengths and two widths—to accommodate all sailing conditions and body types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8'2\" x 18.5\" - 115L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFS","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ 8'2\" x 18.5\" 115L","offer_id":54577114186012,"sku":null,"price":2242.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ 8'2\" x 18.5\" 115L","offer_id":54577114218780,"sku":null,"price":2242.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8471\/0428\/files\/BB_86_Blue_White_0001_combined_1000x1000_transparent.webp?v=1789675057","url":"https:\/\/covewater.com\/products\/blackbird-skinny","provider":"Covewater Paddle Surf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}