2026 Chimera
Sizes: 38L / 48L / 53L / 58L / 68L / 78L / 88L / 108L / 128L / 148L
The Naish Chimera is built for those jack-of-all-trades on the beach — those who want to wing, prone, tow, or have long downwinders all in the same session. Compact and versatile, this foil board adapts to your needs and grows with you, no matter the condition.
A two-stage rocker and narrow outline provides smooth tracking, early lift, and balance through turns or touchdowns. Its low swing weight keeps it reactive on foil, while the tuned deck angle delivers a surfy feel. Off foil, the Chimera is stable enough to paddle into waves. Naish brought performance to the forefront of their design with a longer foil box for more setup options, beveled rails, and a recessed W concave deck for better foot placement.
What Naish has to say:
The quiver killer. One board. All purpose. Endless opportunity.
The Chimera is pure foil freedom. Built for crossover riders who want to do it all without hauling five boards to the beach. Wing, surf, downwind, tow – it’s always on. Compact. Versatile. Seriously dialed. Two-stage rocker. Narrow outline. Centered foil box.
The Chimera lifts early, tracks smooth. It stays balanced through turns, touchdowns and full-speed glides. Its low swing weight keeps it reactive on foil. The tuned deck angle and compact shape give it a locked-in, surf-inspired feel. Off foil, it’s stable enough to start early and recover effortlessly. The result? Maximum range with maximum potential.
Whatever your foil fix, the Chimera’s ready. Light wind? Clean swell? Bumpy days? It adapts and performs. Designed for riders who want to progress fast and ride free. Less gear, more freedom. One board. All disciplines. Total control.
Features:
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Versatile Foil Compatibility - Accommodates a range of foil setups, the Foil Box (Longer on Larger Sizes), increases adaptability for different riding styles.
- Longer foil box for different riding styles and foils
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Fast & Efficient Touchdowns - Delivers smooth landings and a sharp tail release, the Beveled Rails maximizes efficiency during flight.
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Effortless Take-Offs & Acceleration - Reduces drag while boosting momentum, a Deep W Concave & Increased Waterline allows for quick starts and smooth touchdowns.
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Enhanced Comfort & Locked-In Control - Provides ergonomic front foot placement, the Deck Shape with Recessed W Concave ensures stability and paddle efficiency.
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Streamlined Maneuverability - Improves responsiveness on waves and take-off efficiency, the Narrow, Streamlined Outline optimizes hydrodynamics.
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Strong & Lightweight Construction - Balances durability with a featherlight feel, the Dual-Density PVC Core with EPS Sandwich ensures strength without excess weight.
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Optimized Foot Placement for Performance - Configured for targeted positioning, Y-Pattern Footstrap Inserts are ideal for racing and advanced control (footstraps not included).
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Improved Upwind & Overall Stability - Increases volume and streamlines performance, the Refined Deck Shaping and Rocker Line ensures a cohesive size range with enhanced ride stability.
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| Size |
Length |
Thickness |
Volume |
Width |
| 38L |
4'6" (137.16 cm) |
3.8" (9.65 cm) |
38L |
18.1" (45.97 cm) |
| 48L |
4'10" (147.32 cm) |
4.3" (10.92 cm) |
48L |
18.5" (46.99 cm) |
| 53L |
5'3" (160.02 cm) |
4.4" (11.17 cm) |
53L |
18.8" (47.75 cm) |
| 58L |
5'8" (172.72 cm) |
4.3" (10.92 cm) |
58L |
19.2" (48.76 cm) |
| 68L |
6'0" (182.88 cm) |
4.6" (11.68 cm) |
68L |
19.8" (50.29 cm) |
| 78L |
6'1" (185.42 cm) |
5.0" (12.7 cm) |
78L |
20.5" (52.07 cm) |
| 88L |
6'3" (190.5 cm) |
5.3" (13.46 cm) |
88L |
21.2" (53.84 cm) |
| 108L |
6'6" (198.12 cm) |
5.8" (14.73 cm) |
108L |
22.7" (57.66 cm) |
| 128L |
6'9" (205.74 cm) |
6.3" (16 cm) |
128L |
24" (60.96 cm) |
| 148L |
7'0" (213.36 cm) |
6.5" (16.51 cm) |
148L |
26" (66.04 cm) |
