Monker Twintip

Shinn Monker Kiteboard

The Shinn Monker is the direct descendant of the long running Shinn Monk kiteboard which was one of the most recognised freeride twintips on the water. The Monker moves the story forward. The core of the board is new: Paulownia Light wood paired with Basalt fibres, a combination that comes in lighter and livelier while keeping the plush, forgiving ride character the Monk was known for. Cruise, carve, send jumps, absorb chop, the Monker handles the full range of a freeride session without asking you to compromise on any of it.

• Freeride twintip
• Basalt fibre and Paulownia Light wood construction
• Multi-ridge and concave base for grip and upwind efficiency
• Constant curve rocker, consistent rail pressure through chop
• Loose and lively feel underfoot
• Beginner to advanced, size-dependent
• Shinn Fins (set of 4) available separately
• Shinn Sneaker 6 or HPC pads/straps available separately

Performance & Feel

The Monker is built around the multi-ridge and concave base design that made the Monk such a dependable board. Where conventional channels redirect water flow aggressively, this base guides it more efficiently, keeping the board grippy and upwind-tracking without adding drag or locking it into a stiff, planted feel. The result is a board that holds its edge when you push it but stays loose and fun when you ease off.

The constant curve rocker is the other key piece. Unlike a staged rocker that changes angle depending on where your weight sits, the constant curve keeps the same profile regardless of stance, which means consistent grip and rail pressure whether you're riding back foot heavy into a gust or balanced through a flat-water carve. In chop it smooths things out noticeably.

The construction upgrade over the Monk is real. Basalt fibre has a comparable strength-to-weight ratio to carbon at a more accessible price, and combined with Paulownia Light wood the board comes in genuinely light for the size. Lighter and more responsive than the original construction, but it hasn't lost the comfort.

Size range is worth understanding. The smaller sizes suit lighter riders and are a solid first board. The mid sizes are the core freeride sweet spot. The larger sizes open the board up to heavier riders or anyone looking for an easier light-wind option. Mark Shinn describes the Monker as his bread and butter freeride board, and across the size range that's exactly what it delivers.