Shinn Monker Kiteboard 2025 – Smooth Control & Comfort
Description
The Shinn Monker Kiteboard 2025 delivers a smooth, efficient, and highly controlled ride, blending Shinn’s proven freeride DNA with new sustainable materials and intelligent shaping. Designed for riders who want effortless control and comfort across every condition, this board lets you grip, rip, and slash through the water while protecting your knees and back from impact.
A fusion of basalt fibre technology, Paulownia lightweight wood core, and Shinn’s signature multi-ridge and concave base gives the Monker a riding character that’s dynamic yet forgiving. Whether cruising through chop, carving long turns, or sending controlled jumps, the Monker keeps its composure—smooth, fast, and balanced.
Key Features
Basalt Fibre / Paulownia Light Core
A sustainable composite layup delivering strength and responsiveness without excess weight. Basalt fibres—made from natural volcanic rock—provide similar strength-to-weight to carbon fibre but with better vibration dampening and a reduced environmental footprint.
Constant Curve Rocker
The continuous rocker line ensures consistent grip and edge pressure through every gust and section of chop. Proven Shinn geometry provides the perfect blend of comfort and control, maintaining water contact and balance in all conditions.
Multi-Ridge & Concave Base Design
Encourages clean, efficient water flow under the board for enhanced upwind performance and edge hold—without the drag and stiffness of deep channel designs. Keeps the ride lively, loose, and playful.
Metamorphic Sizing Range
From smaller decks for lighter riders and women to larger platforms for heavier riders and light-wind sessions, the Monker range scales perfectly across all sizes and skill levels.
Dynamic Flex Pattern
Adaptive flex transitions energy smoothly from edge to tip, absorbing shock while providing explosive response when needed.
Technical Specs
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Sizes: 136×40 | 138×41 | 140×42 | 142×43 | 146×46
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Construction: Basalt Fibre + Paulownia Light Core
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Rocker: Constant curve
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Base: Multi-ridge & concave design
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Includes: 4 fins + handle (pads and straps sold separately)
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Riding Style: Freeride / All-round / Comfort Performance
Suitable User Level
Ideal for intermediate to advanced freeriders seeking comfort, control, and efficiency in all conditions. Also suitable for progressing riders looking for a forgiving yet responsive board to accelerate their progression.
Use Cases
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Freeride and cruising in varied wind and water conditions
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Riders who value comfort and stability through chop
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Progression into carving, transitions, and small jumps
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Light-wind riding on larger sizes
What’s Included
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Shinn Monker Kiteboard 2025
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4 fins and handle
(Pads and straps sold separately)
Care Instructions & Warranty Info
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Rinse with fresh water after every salt-water session.
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Store out of direct sunlight.
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Standard Shinn warranty covers material and manufacturing defects (excluding impact or misuse).
Why Buy from Northern Watersports
At Northern Watersports, we ride what we sell. Every Shinn board is tested in real UK waters, from gusty coastal sessions to flat-water spots like West Kirby. When you buy your Shinn Monker 2025 from us, you get:
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100% genuine Shinn product
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Fast, insured UK delivery
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Expert setup and tuning advice
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Friendly after-sales support from experienced riders
Northern Watersports – by riders, for riders.
Ride smoother, last longer, and progress faster with the Shinn Monker 2025.
Shipping
UK DELIVERY ONLY
Standard 48 Hours - £2.95 / Free over £60 purchase
Express 24 Hours - £7.95
Tracked - £14.99
Returns
If you’re not completely satisfied, you can return your purchase within 14 days for a full refund or exchange — provided it’s unused and in its original packaging. Customer pays for return shipping.
Please initiate returns request on your customer account.
Or email us info@northernwatersports.co.uk




