{"title":"DSD","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDSD History Lesson...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDSD.MFG head Designer and chief Engineer – Dano See has been in the Wind Sports industry for 20+ years competing and developing his own products which are still being used by many brands today. After working for many large multi national companies he now brings you a range of products based entirely from own experience working in the industry and riding core locations around the world with the worlds best. The Philippines is now his home and manufacturing is done by world renown high end yacht manufacturers – HYDE SAILS bringing you ex-factory products right from the heart of a well respected, high end quality production facility in the Philippines.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWelcome to DSD Manufacturing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesign Perfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe test and refine all our products until we ourselves as kitesurfers think they are the best they can be. We are in no rush to launch products if they aren’t ready. Once we are ripping on the new gear, then we offer it to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighest Quality Materials and Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeaming up with internationally acclaimed sail manufacturer HYDE Sails means our kite gear is put through the same high quality checks on craftsmanship, and we have access to the best and latest materials and technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font_2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAffordability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough we have been designing kite gear for 20 years, our name DSD MFG is somewhat new, so we have priced our gear accordingly. This doesn’t mean we cut corners on quality… on the contrary we have everything to prove, so that is what we are doing. Making the highest quality gear available for the lowest possible price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hyde-dsd-oos","title":"OOS TWINTIP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Core is Pacific Albus Wood. Vertically laminated. Can be compared with Poplar species but lighter and stronger. Bottom Glass: 600gr 0’ X 90’ Biax. Top Glass: -45’ X +45’ 420gr Biax. Centerline rocker strip of glass on the top. This stops any reverse flex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlex of the board is engineered. There is a ridge in the middle of the board on the deck peak of the core thickness taper. This keeps the rocker flatter between feet while riding and focuses the flex in the tips where it belongs , acting the same way as pre-stressed concrete does. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSidewalls are poured urethane shore A 95 durometer hardness. WILL NOT SOFTEN IN HEAT like competitors using cheap Chinese Urethanes. This adds extra durability, protecting the wood against perforation and water infiltration due to shocks on the rails. Compared to ABS, urethane also helps having a better flex along the board rail. Fin holes are also poured urethane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle concave throughout with pressed channels in the tips. Rocker is between 41 and 49mm depending on the size of the board. The outline is from many years of experience and feedback. A compounding curve through the standing area into the tips. Softer edges right at the tips for better release in turns and carves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiding characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flex of the board is engineered. There is a bump in the middle of the board on the deck peak of the core thickness taper. This keeps the rocker flatter between feet while riding and focuses the flex in the tips where it belongs. The shape of the board makes it very versatile and user friendly as the rails taper at the tips and outline become straighter in the foot area. This allows for maximum bite and edging capabilities while remaining all round for any type of condition. Comfortable and smooth easy ride, it requires minimal effort. The flex and the pop of this board make it an all-purpose weapon, comfortable in freestyle and freeride riding while also being a hard hacker in the waves…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-behaviour=\"content\" class=\"details__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-behaviour=\"content\" class=\"details__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DSD","offers":[{"title":"135 X 41","offer_id":41702925336741,"sku":"","price":529.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"140 X 42","offer_id":41702925369509,"sku":"","price":529.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"145 X 43","offer_id":41702925402277,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6136\/2315\/products\/OOS.png?v=1655376578"},{"product_id":"hyde-dsd-zone","title":"ZONE","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary Directional Kitesurf Boards by DSDMFG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Surfer, if you like Surfing in the morning and Kiting the afternoon the ZONE is designed specifically as that cross over board. Traditional outline, Tri fin or Quad setup. The ZONE is at home paddling into 6ft waves as it is pulling into a Barrel with the kite. The ideal Cross over design…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5’9” X 17” 7\/8 X 2” 5\/16 = 25.75LTR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details__content\" data-behaviour=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details__content\" data-behaviour=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DSD","offers":[{"title":"5ft9in","offer_id":41702932676773,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6136\/2315\/products\/zonw.webp?v=1655377904"},{"product_id":"hyde-dsd-droid","title":"DROID","description":"\u003cp\u003eLegendary Directional Kitesurf Boards by DSDMFG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new Veneer technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnegra core biaxial stabilisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight weight with flex!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Droid is our go to board for average conditions. It’s fun boxy shape cuts hard upwind, is super easy to punt and pull off crazy aerials or slide the tail out like a boss.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNick named “The Stallion” this board will give your wave kiting some balls! Ride it as a thruster for more traditional carve turns or a quad for airs, critical barrels and tail slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5’2” X 17” 7\/8” X 2” = 22.15LTR\u003cbr\u003e5’4” X 18 5\/16” X 2 1\/8” = 24.15LTR\u003cbr\u003e5’6” X 19” X 2 1\/5” = 27.06LTR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPDATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew version - Quad fin set up only. No Thruster option as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details__content\" data-behaviour=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details__content\" data-behaviour=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DSD","offers":[{"title":"5ft2in","offer_id":41702937821349,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ft4in","offer_id":41702937854117,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ft6in","offer_id":41702946209957,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6136\/2315\/products\/droid.png?v=1655379890"},{"product_id":"hyde-dsd-charger","title":"CHARGER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour local is firing! 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From small flat waves to double over head the TEMPEST is fast and agile, while maintaining DROID like stability. The design shares a lot of the characteristics from the award winning DROID in outline and entry, but the tail is pulled more like the CHARGER for smooth precise bottom turns and hard pivot cuts right under the lip! 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