Description
The Switch with extra response and pop
The Switch Team is a high-performance, very reactive freeride board that shines when loading, jumping, landing and cruising. Even in very choppy water it is fun and easy to put on edge. Its thinner rails, tuned flex and outline give it just the right grip to carve turns, with predictable, intuitive rail-to-rail transitions, while the unidirectional central reinforcement between the feet makes it stiffer and gives it a quicker snap for freestyle.
Unidirectional central reinforcement · Stepped rail · Sizes 132 – 141 · Riders 55 – +85 kg
Who it's for
- Freeride riders who have already mastered the Switch and want more response and pop.
- Anyone who enjoys carving turns and jumping on a lively board.
- Advanced or heavier riders who prefer a slightly smaller, stiffer board.
- Flat-water freestyle with a straighter shape than the Apex.
What makes it special
01 Intuitive, refined freeride shape
Thinner rails, tuned flex and an outline that gives just the right grip: predictable rail-to-rail transitions and lots of fun carving turns, even in choppy water.
02 Stepped rail for maximum control
Releases water cleanly and holds its grip when you load the rail before jumping.
03 Unidirectional central reinforcement
A longitudinal beam between the feet that stiffens that area, adds a little rocker and gives a quicker snap to load up and jump higher.
Where it shines: powered freeride, carved turns, jumps and flat-water freestyle; it handles choppy water well.
Sizes and recommended weight
| SIZE (CM) | RIDER WEIGHT | STANCE | FINS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 × 39 | 55 – 70 kg | 40 / 45 cm | 4 × AK GFN 45 mm |
| 135 × 40 | 65 – 80 kg | 45 / 50 cm | 4 × AK GFN 45 mm |
| 138 × 41 | 75 – 90 kg | 45 / 50 cm | 4 × AK GFN 45 mm |
| 141 × 42 | Over 85 kg | 45 / 50 cm | 4 × AK GFN 45 mm |
Airush data. According to the brand, its stiffer construction makes it a great fit for advanced or heavier riders who prefer a slightly smaller board. Sold as board only with fins and handle (no pads or straps). Check the selector for the sizes and colours available in store.
The Switch without limits
Airush starts from the Switch, removes some fibreglass to lighten it and adds a longitudinal reinforcement between the feet. The result: more stiffness and a much quicker snap. You load against the board and feel it spring back and launch you. In the Blue edition, that basalt reinforcement is replaced by two carbon reinforcements, top and bottom, to add liveliness and shed weight.
Technology and construction
- Unidirectional central reinforcement: basalt beam between the feet (double carbon reinforcement, top and bottom, in the Blue edition): more stiffness, more rocker and more snap.
- Lightened AR Glass: the Switch's fibreglass laminate with less fibre to save weight, focused on durability and response.
- ABS-reinforced rails and inserts: no more inserts ripped out by hard landings or crashes, with boots or with straps.
- Paulownia Multizone Biotech core: vertical sandwich of paulownia wood with uniform density; response, durability and smoothness.
- Thin stepped rails: just the right grip to carve turns and a clean release from the water.
- Refined 3D shape: straighter outline than the Apex, ideal for flat-water freestyle.
Switch Team V11 on the water
Which one to choose?
- Switch V11: more flexible and forgiving, better in choppy water and for progressing; includes bindings.
- Apex Team v9: if your goal is big air: more rocker, carbon and basalt, and explosive pop.
- Apex v9: versatile freeride and big air in double basalt.
Pair it with: the Airush Lithium Team V14 kite and the Ride Control System v3 bar.
Frequently asked questions
Which Switch Team V11 size do I need?+
According to Airush: 132 for 55–70 kg, 135 for 65–80 kg, 138 for 75–90 kg and 141 for over 85 kg.
How is it different from the Switch V11?+
The Team has a central reinforcement between the feet and less fibreglass: it is stiffer, lighter, has a little more rocker and more pop. The Switch is more flexible, more forgiving and better in choppy water.
What is the Blue edition?+
According to Airush, the Switch Team V11 Blue swaps the basalt reinforcement for two carbon reinforcements, top and bottom, which make it livelier and lighter, plus a lighter-coloured graphic.
Does it include bindings?+
No. The board is sold with 45 mm AK GFN fins and handle; pads and straps are sold separately.
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