Lieuwe Falcon under the microscope: what the independent reviews say
The Lieuwe Falcon is a Big Air twintip developed with feedback from leading riders. Instead of praising it ourselves, we collected what independent testers have to say about it.
TheKiteMag: “energetic, lively and extremely dynamic”
The TheKiteMag test team called the Falcon Lieuwe’s latest Big Air weapon, arriving just as the Red Bull Megaloop returns. What they highlighted:
- Construction: a carbon board, lighter and stiffer than the Shotgun, aimed at intermediate and advanced riders.
- Bottom: a double concave to soften landings, a spine to channel water and rail channels.
- Deck: a stepped design for torsional flex.
- Innovation: “Robot-Crafted Insert Tracks” — robotically made inserts allow millimetre-precise stance adjustment.
- Test: size 139 in the choppy waters of the North Sea, combined with Lieuwe Pro Pads.
Their conclusion: a board that raises your riding level while keeping comfort and control. For optimal performance they recommend 45 mm fins.
Marijn Ploeg (founder of SpaceX Kiteboarding)
Marijn Ploeg tested the Falcon extensively in Cape Town — in strong wind and demanding conditions, exactly where a Big Air board shows its true colours.
The Falcon at our shop
- Lieuwe Falcon — all colourways
- Lieuwe Pro Pads and fins (45 mm)
- Test a Lieuwe before you buy — or rent a board for a day or a week
Source: Lieuwe Boards — Falcon: independent reviews; reviews by TheKiteMag and Marijn Ploeg.
