Xenon kite boards 2017 overview. check the difference!. For 2014 xenon completely overhauled their twin tip models and added a new surfboard to the line. usa distributor bill repetto and xenon’s new international sales manager arek jerzelkowski provided more detail on what is going on with xenon for 2014.. Technical features • paulownia woodcore - gives the best durability to weight ratio. • top rail channels - adding extra strength to the whole construction allowing the entire core of the board to be thiner & lighter. • steps free shape - eliminates all the weak points. • hybrid triax-carbon laminate - takes what's.