We present the Goya Proton Pro 2021.
Goya product description:
The 2021 Proton Pro is all about speed, power and flow. The new board is available in four sizes, 97, 112, 118 and 137 liters, each carefully tailored to the respective area of use and conditions.
New features include a more balanced deck flow on the 97 and 118, more forward reaching cutouts on the 97, 118 and 137, V-bottom shapes on all sizes, a new comfort deck on all sizes, a size-specific custom construction on each size that individually balances stiffness and flex, a more compact shape on the 97 and 118 and power pads on all sizes that allow you to confidently switch to boost mode when you need to.
The 97 is a new and completely redesigned high wind small slalom board that is absolutely balanced. Designed to be a fast and comfortable board for slalom racing and long distance. With its new slim outline and slightly shorter length, the new 97 has become even more comfortable and easier to ride. The rocker line has been revised, with a slightly higher rocker in the mid-nose area and yet a low nose for minimal wind resistance when speed is of the essence. In addition to the rocker line and outline, the profile of the board has been balanced and with slightly less depth in the deck concave and a thinned out tail the board feels much more natural underfoot. With all this added handling comfort, the underwater hull has been given a little less V than the previous board to gain speed.
The 112 is based on the very competitive 117 from last year and is an extremely comfortable board to ride. The wind range of this board is very wide due to the larger cutouts, which make the board very controllable in the higher wind range, but give it power and release in the lower wind range. The parallel outline and the low mast foot position make this board excellent to handle when the conditions are not so perfect.
The 118 is a completely new introduction to the range. As it is a larger medium board, we wanted this board to ride particularly well in a wide range of conditions. From 6.6 powered up to 8.6 powered this board performs extremely well. It features the new Balanced Deck Flow, which means that the back of the board is slightly thinner and the rails extend further forward, making it easier and faster to jibe. The cut outs extend further forward and ensure a better release. More curve in the lower outline gives the board additional rail power and makes it even easier to jibe.
The 137 is based on the already super fast 137 from last year. This size received significant updates to the bottom shape and cut outs, making it more responsive and giving it a little more railing power, especially in lighter winds where it shines the most. The bottom shape offers a new, slightly open V with a small but effective tail kick that makes the board ride a little higher and freer
