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Sheet updated September 2026
The F-One Magnet Carbon 2027 is F-One's strapless freestyle board, the third version of a model that has become a benchmark in the discipline. F-One announces an incredibly light and responsive board, designed to effortlessly link tricks and airs while staying glued to your feet. This version features a more pinched tail and better-positioned fins. This makes it more versatile in small waves without compromising its core strengths.
KEY INFORMATION
F-ONE MAGNET CARBON 2027 - Strapless Freestyle Kite Surfboard
What we like
- Optimized for strapless freestyle: This is its sole purpose, and the entire shape is designed around it.
- New pinched tail: This improves rail-to-rail transitions and makes the board more playful in small waves.
- Repositioned fins: They work with the new tail to increase responsiveness and precision.
- Explosive pop: You get easy take-offs in waves and lift even on flat water.
- Ultra-thin profile: F-One promises comfort, control, and direct feedback from the board.
- Deep channels and adjusted flex: Landings are softer and more controlled.
- Deck designed for grabbing: A large pad provides grip, and a recessed rail in the deck lets you grab the board.
Use
Strapless freestyle
Available sizes
Color
ONE colorway only.
Included / Not included
✅ Included: Board, Full pad, F-One Flow Carbon fins (2 x M front, 1 x XS rear)
❌ Not included: Kite, Bar and lines, Harness, Transport bag, Board leash
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The third version of a benchmark
The Magnet Carbon isn't an allround model disguised as a freestyle board; it's a strapless freestyle board and nothing else. F-One is on its third version. They are not looking to broaden its scope, but to deepen it. The manufacturer describes a board designed to handle every trick and deliver effortless airs. It stays glued to your feet during movements. If you are looking for a board that also handles classic waves, this is not it. If you are looking for pop and in-air control, this is exactly its domain.
The new pinched tail
This is the main change in this version. A more pinched tail improves rail-to-rail transitions. The board rolls faster, turns more easily, and, according to F-One, becomes more playful and intuitive in small waves. This directly addresses a limitation of previous versions, which were very effective in the air but less comfortable when surfing waves between tricks. You'll notice the improvement most in choppy conditions and waves under one meter, where most strapless sessions actually take place.
Repositioned fins, unchanged rocker
The new fins placement works in harmony with the pinched tail to increase responsiveness and precision. The important point is what F-One did not touch: the rocker remains identical. It is responsible for the speed and power, as well as the stability that make the board effective in the air. The manufacturer chose not to alter it to maintain its core performance. Handling is improved at the extremities. The fundamental behavior is preserved.
Pop, its signature
F-One presents pop as the historical strong point of the Magnet Carbon, and this version fully retains it. In the wave, take-offs are easy. On flat water, the manufacturer announces uncompromising lift, which is the true requirement of strapless riding: being able to take off without a ramp. This is what separates a strapless freestyle board from a light surfboard. A board that doesn't pop forces you to wait for the right bump; a board that pops lets you choose the moment.
Ultra thin, ultra light
F-One speaks of an incredibly low weight and an extremely thin profile, to the point that the board levitates at your feet during airs and follows every movement. Behind the formula, the principle is simple: a light board repositions quickly, a thin board directly transmits what's happening underfoot. The low thickness provides improved control, and the thin rails combined with a compact shape give, according to F-One, remarkable reactivity and balance in the air.
Deep channels, adjusted flex, and a deck designed for grabbing
Landings are the moment that breaks equipment and flow. F-One combines two elements to soften them: deep channels, pronounced across the entire hull shape, and an innovative flex calibrated to absorb without weakening, even in the harshest conditions. On the deck side, the pad covers a large surface to maintain grip in all circumstances, and a grab rail is recessed into the deck to easily grab the board and master tic-tacs.
SIZE GUIDE
| Size | Width (") | Volume (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 4'11 | 17.7 | 10.8 |
| 5'1 | 18.1 | 11.5 |
These dimensions are from F-One's Fall Winter 2027 surf catalog. The board's weight for this model year is not available.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | F-One |
| Model | Magnet Carbon 2027 |
| Type | Kite Surfboard, strapless freestyle |
| Version | The third version of the Magnet Carbon. |
| Tail | Pinched tail |
| Fins | Revised fin positioning. Included: 2 x F-One Flow Carbon M front fins, 1 x F-One Flow Carbon XS rear fin. |
| Rocker | Unchanged from the previous version. |
| Hull shape | Deep, pronounced channels run across the entire hull shape. |
| Deck | Large pad, recessed grab rail. |
| Sizes | 4'11 and 5'1 |
FAQ - F-ONE MAGNET CARBON 2027
This board is for the strapless rider who wants a specialized board. F-One states it is optimized for strapless freestyle, with explosive pop, very low weight, and precise control in the air. This version gains versatility in small waves thanks to the pinched tail. It remains a trick board above all. For a 50/50 surf and strapless program, consider the F-One Mitu Pro instead.
There are two changes, and one feature F-One deliberately kept. The tail is more pinched. This improves rail-to-rail and makes the board more playful in small waves. The fins positioning has been revised to work with this new tail, increasing responsiveness and precision. The rocker, however, remains unchanged. F-One maintains the speed and power that make the board so effective in the air. It also keeps its stability.
The Magnet Carbon 2027 comes in two sizes, 4'11 and 5'1. The choice depends on your body size and conditions. The 4'11 is livelier and more radical. The 5'1 performs better when the wind drops or the water is choppy. It is also more forgiving. Call or write to us with your weight, your spot, and your strapless level. We will tell you which one to get.
First, the pop, which F-One calls its signature: easy take-offs in waves and lift even on flat water. Then, the lightness and thinness create a board that stays glued to your feet during airs. It directly transmits pressure. Finally, control upon landing comes from deep channels and adjusted flex. The large pad and recessed grab rail complete the package for grabs and tic-tacs.
Rinse the board with fresh water after each session. Let it dry in the shade. Avoid direct sunlight and closed car trunks in summer. Transport it in a bag; a thin board handles transport shocks poorly. Check the rails and bottom after each outing. On such a thin board, an unrepaired impact quickly leads to water ingress.
You need a responsive kite that quickly descends to the edge of the window. It should give slack during tricks. Steer it with a bar from the same year. Use a harness that does not ride up, as strapless riding puts a lot of strain on the lower back. A surf bag is essential for such a thin board. We have what you need in store and online. We can put together the whole set for you.
We ride with the gear we sell. Our team is on the water all year. We test and assemble. We also repair. We tell you when a product does not suit your riding style. You get advice before purchase and after-sales service. You also have a contact person who knows your file. Our store is in Pornichet. We ship everywhere in France and Europe.
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