KT Drifter 5 Pro Carbon

A stable, efficient all alrounder that blends predictable control, confidence underfoot, and a smooth, performance driven feel through turns and carves.
The Drifter 5 evolves toward slightly longer and narrower proportions to improve glide, efficiency, and take off. This refined direction allows the board to accelerate faster in lulls and gusty winds while maintaining a stable and balanced standing area in choppy water. Ideal for riders looking for a wider user-friendly platform. Our signature yet subtle aero nose reduces windage, cuts through chop, hides volume, and helps with water starts without sacrificing overall balance. With redesigned bottom contours, rail transitions, and volume distribution, the result is a compact, stable, yet efficient and playful foil board that remains balanced and versatile.
Colors: Available in Neon Blue on Marble Silver with Black logos. Ultra-light high-durability thin enamel paint finish, for lighter weight and improved sealing.
* Oversized items are shipped via air freight to a major airport and are available for customer pickup at the freight facility.

Price range: $2,330.00 through $2,530.00

Drifter 5. Pro Carbon.
The Drifter 5 has been redesigned around the idea that a blend between glide and stability unlocks foiling progression and more days on the water. This sleekest Drifter to date improves take off by offering low-end stability to settle into your stance from kneeling to standing and helps the board stay planing, planted, and controlled when conditions are messy.
Using our signature yet subtle blend of aero nose and rails improve airflow, reduces windage and hides volume while the standing zone remains direct, supportive, and stable. This balance makes the Drifter 5 an ideal choice for riders who want a board that feels forgiving and easy to stand on the water, yet responsive and engaging once up on foil.
Vent Plug.
Solid State vent plug that eliminates Gore Tex style failure points and leaks.
Foil Assist.
Integrated 2.4 GHz tuned connectivity windows for Foil Assist systems.
Handle.
Carry handles on boards 70 liters and larger for convenience.

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Feeling

The Drifter 5 delivers a balanced all around feel with easy takeoff, rail to rail stability, intuitive handling for riders looking for a blend of carving performance and control.
Designed for riders who prioritize a bit width and stability underfoot while still wanting a board that feels smooth through turns and carves.
Compared to our longer & narrower Super K2 and Arc midlength shapes, the Drifter 5 offers a more compact and traditional feel with significantly more stability and less swing weight.

 

Size Guide

44L, 5’1″ x 20″ – Pro Carbon Sandwich
Compact performance and crossover use for surf style winging and Foil Assist
• Prone foil for Beginner to Intermediate riders — 30 to 80 kg / 60 to 180 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 70 to 85 kg / 155 to 190 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate to Advanced wingers — 30 to 80 kg / 60 to 180 lbs

52L, 5’3″ x 21″ – Pro Carbon Sandwich
Compact performance and crossover use for surf style winging and Foil Assist
• Prone foil for Beginner to Intermediate riders — 75 to 85 kg / 170 to 190 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 70 to 90 kg / 155 to 200 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate to Advanced wingers — 55 to 85 kg / 125 to 190 lbs

60L, 5’5″ x 22″  – Dual Fusion Core
Balanced crossover size for wing, parawing, and Foil Assist
• Prone foil for Beginner to Intermediate riders — 80 to 100 kg / 180 to 225 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 75 to 95 kg / 170 to 210 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate to Advanced wingers — 65 to 90 kg / 145 to 200 lbs

70L, 5’7″ x 23″  – Dual Fusion Core
Balanced crossover size for wing, parawing, and Foil Assist, with more stability, easier starts, and carry handle.
• Prone foil for Beginner to Intermediate riders — 85 to 110 kg / 190 to 245 lbs
• Foil Assist for Intermediate to Advanced riders — 80 to 105 kg / 180 to 235 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate to Advanced wingers — 70 to 95 kg / 155 to 210 lbs

80L, 5’9″ x 24″  – Dual Fusion Core
Amazing stability with easier starts and broader usability for light winds
• Foil Assist for Intermediate riders — 80 to 95 kg / 180 to 210 lbs
• Foil Assist for Beginners — 30 to 75 kg / 70 to 170 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate to Advanced wingers — 65 to 90 kg / 145 to 200 lbs
• Wingfoil for Beginner wingers — 30 to 65 kg / 70 to 145 lbs

90L, 5’11” x 25″  – Dual Fusion Core
Stability focused size for beginners, heavier progressing riders, and mixed wind conditions
• Foil Assist for Beginners — 30 to 85 kg / 60 to 190 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate wingers — 65 to 90 kg / 145 to 200 lbs
• Wingfoil for Beginner wingers — 30 to 70 kg / 60 to 155 lbs

100L, 6’1″ x 26.85″  – Dual Fusion Core
High stability option for light wind and Beginners looking to size down from high volume boards
• Foil Assist for Beginners — 30 to 90 kg / 60 to 200 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate wingers — 60 to 90 kg / 135 to 200 lbs
• Wingfoil for Beginner wingers — 30 to 80 kg / 60 to 180 lbs
• Surf SUP Foil for Beginner to Intermediates — 30 to 70 kg / 60 to 155 lbs
• Tow foil for Beginners — 30 to 70 kg / 60 to 155 lbs

115L, 6’3″ x 27.25″  – Dual Fusion Core
Maximum stability and ease of use for heavier wingers or beginner SUP crossover
• Foil Assist for Beginners — 30 to 95 kg / 60 to 210 lbs
• Wingfoil for Intermediate wingers — 60 to 90 kg / 135 to 200 lbs
• Wingfoil for Beginner wingers — 30 to 80 kg / 60 to 180 lbs
• Surf SUP Foil for Beginner to Intermediates — 30 to 80 kg / 60 to 180 lbs
• Tow foil for Beginners — 30 to 80 kg / 60 to 180 lbs

Speed
Optimized aero, hydrodynamics, and volume distribution for the fastest take off in the Drifter line.
Controlled rebounds at both high and low speeds in all conditions.

 

Shape
Slightly longer and narrower outline than previous Drifter Series
Subtle aero nose keeps the board feeling compact and thinner in the standing area relative to its volume
Subtle double concave displacement bottom contours and overall foam distribution prioritizes stability through the standing area and balances the board from nose to tail for smoother carving and transitions.

Agility
Significantly faster and more efficient than previous shorter wider boards and Drifter models.
Easier to balance and redirect cross-wind than longer narrower midlength shapes
Compact and responsive with minimal swingweight through jumps, carves, turns, and jibes.

 

Bottom
Subtle double concave displacement hull blends into tri-plane bottom chines
Flatter hull contours offer stability and a softer, more predictable feel on touchdowns.
Harder defined tail chines and edges release instantly for faster take off

Rocker

Reduced entry rocker and flatter tail rocker line for faster acceleration and earlier lift off
Moderate nose curve to match wave shape, handle steeper drops, and stay composed in surf
Smooth recovery in light wind and weak swell, stable feel in messy conditions, cleaner rebounds on touchdowns with less sticking

Rails
Almond shaped rails through the nose creating aero efficiency, the aero nose shifts volume forward in a subtle way that helps the board rise and balance during kneeling starts
Transition to boxier rails through the midsection for a more supported feel underfoot
Taper into a beveled tri plane tail for clearance in carves and faster water release
Improved water flow, reduced drag, and more controlled rebounds on jumps and touchdowns

Pads & Straps

• Refined lightweight slotted traction.
• Maximum grip at reduced weight.
• Reduced thickness for improved board feel and control.

Includes Adjustable MFC front and rear internally adjustable foot straps with hardware.

• Surf-style insert pattern with slight offset options for centered, balanced directional riding, reducing heel side bias and keeping you aligned over the foil.
• Closer ½ ” strap insert increments offer more adjustability.
• Centers your stance and center of mass over the board and foil, instead of loading weight too far onto the heel side like traditional wingfoil slalom or racing patterns.
• Straps offer a more locked-in, powerful feel through carves, more control through jibes, and now controlled narrow snowboard stance options.

Track Boxes.
New 14” Universal Track System.

• In house designed 14 inch reinforced foil specific track boxes.
• Puncture resistant elevated channels for durability and compatibility across mast lengths and hardware types.

Details
Solid State Vent Plug that eliminates potential Gore-Tex failure and leaks.
Integrated 2.4GHz tuned connectivity windows for Foil Assist systems
Carry handles on boards 70L and larger for convenience.

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