Non-Linear Scaling
Every size of the Flux excels in prone and wing foiling and is entirely focused on increasing the performance of intermediate and advanced riders. This is especially noticeable in the larger sizes whose shapes have not been compromised to suit beginners learning to wing.
Depending on rider weight and skill, each size fills a unique niche and has been designed accordingly. The smaller boards have a proportionally wider shape to provide sufficient deck space and volume. As the size increases, the outline is slimmed down, especially in the nose and tail. This reduces swing weight and aerodynamic drag while scaling the volume and length required to get up to foiling speed with less swell or wind energy.
Ergonomic Deck
The deck is comfortable and secure; zero-rocker and light concave through the standing area provide direct heel to toe pressure and a consistent feel when using any foil.
Touch down performance
Glide right through the most aggressive touchdowns with the Flux's hydrodynamic hull. Compared to other boards it barely feels like you've come off foil.
Made in the EU
The Flux is built to last. The Appletree factory in Portugal applies a full carbon layup over a CNC cut closed-cell foam core. Vacuum resin infusion technology is used to saturate the cloth and achieve the ideal fiber to resin ratio to optimize stiffness and durability. This process is what allows Appletree to create a permanent bond to their proprietary foam core, and uniquely results in a board that will not be damaged by water ingress - even if the outer skin is damaged. Along with their world renowned track reinforcing tech, the Flux is a board you can rely on to maintain peak performance for years to come.
Low Drag Handle
A mini fin provides a streamlined and lightweight handle for carrying the larger boards. The FCS system allows the fin to be reversed to provide two handle positions to balance a range of foil mounting positions.
An FCS II box and G10 fin come standard with every 60L, 72L, and 84L Flux.
A
This board is epic! I took my time to write this review because I wanted to use the Flux in different conditions. I am LOVING the board for three reasons:
1. Performance: The Flux feels efficient in the water, getting on the plane incredibly early, with hardly noticeable touchdowns, and turning like a dream. Coming from a surfing and kiting background the slightly longer and narrow shape feels natural, like a "real" board.
2. Construction: Carbon-epoxy infusion is state-of-the-art. Having taught composite technologies at university, I am very interested in these aspects. The Flux feels very crisp with a direct connection to the foil. An important benefit for me is that Omen boards are produced in Europe under European environmental and labor protection laws. I visited the factory in Portugal and was very impressed by the level of professionalism, attention to detail and also the waste recycling.
3. Customer Care: Greg took the time to personally answer all my tedious questions. He advised me to go for a board 30L under my body weight. I have tried many boards before and would have never gone that small, but his advice was spot on. The 60L Flux is now my daily driver. Apart from very marginal wind conditions (I am getting the 84L for those days), it has made everything so much easier: the small board paddles through the shore break effortlessly, is a dream in waves, and is very nimble to use. The personal advice from someone who designed and uses the board regularly was invaluable. The customer service stands apart from other companies.
S
I picked up my Omen 60L Flux about a week ago and I am beyond stoked! I don’t wing. I have been using this carbon wing/prone crossover board for prone foiling (Oregon coast) and downwinding (Columbia River Gorge), with Foil Drive. This board crushes and my progression as a near beginner has been nearly vertical! The efficiency of the hull design makes the board so good for prone and down winding translates super well to the FD. With FD foam in the channels, connectivity is great. Performance for turning, pumping and flying fast is superb! In hindsight, I probably could have gone even smaller and probably will. But the 60L feels so good, no need to size down. I weigh 180 Lbs and flat water and all other takeoffs are a snap. Stoked!! Thanks Omen!
E
The 60L Flux foil board is a credible design with features that make a big improvement on both the foil ride and Foil Drive integration.
Its ability to plane early and get on foil is easily its greatest attribute. It’s lightweight (10.5 lbs.), flat hull and slight rocker contributes to this positive feature. This model also has foot straps inserts, and when foot strap inserts are added the board weight generally increases but Omen/Appletree found a way to build a 60L board, with long foil box tracks (14”), and foot strap inserts that is roughly 10 lbs. The board can easily get on foil in challenging conditions and is great to carve and turn hard because of is narrow profile. The extra foam around the back foot helps the rider plane easier and the extra foam in the nose bounces the board off the water and keeps me on foil longer and easier to recover from a touchdown.
When I add the Foil Drive Assist Plus kit to the board it is balanced and secured easily because of the location of many foot strap inserts and leash plug. I can easily attach the Foil Drive box to the deck with Velcro and tiedown cords to ensure the box is secured to the deck in the white water or after coming off foil.
I highly recommend this board for anyone looking for a great Mid-length foil board with inserts that easily gets on foil. I am a 47 year old rider, 180 lbs. using the Axis Spitfire foil range (900, 960, 1030) and the 1201 Art Pro.
Cheers
K
Great progressive design, easy to start, top quality construction. Works fine with my Armstrong foils. Really good info and service from Greg at Omen when choosing a new board. Super happy.
J
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