Whether attacking your favorite break or traveling to far off destinations to chase that perfect wave, the last thing you want to think about is your kite. The WOW V3 provides a harmonious relationship between rider and kite that keeps focus on the wave and not on flying the kite. The WOW V3 continues to offer an effortless power band while sheeting, lighting fast bar response, deliberate input back from the kite and extended down the line drift, inspiring confidence in all wave conditions. Improvements this year include a refined bridle schematic that utilizes a flying line design to eliminate unwanted leading edge weight, in addition to increasing depower range which assists in situations ranging from getting over white water walls to scrubbing speed to stay in the critical section of the wave. Fine tweaks in the leading edge to trailing edge profile increased the pivot radius offering precise maneuverability.
SOLO V3 Refined and evolved encompass the versatility of the Solo V3. A new leading edge to trailing edge canopy profile highlights the fine tuned changes in the Solo V3 that brings maturity to the kite. This profile design improvement reduces flutter in the critical areas of the wingtip, increases stability in gusty wind conditions and creates an instant, engaged, power delivery upon sheeting in and smooth controlled de-power when sheeting out. The single strut platform, mid range aspect ratio, and progressive leading edge arc moves the flying position slightly forward in the wind window offering superior low end power making the kite a natural choice for lighter wind specialists and dynamic freeriding hydrofoil riders. The light weight advantage of the single strut platform allows the Solo V3 to handle messy and difficult wind conditions with ease – offering exceptional drift in the lulls and extreme controllable depower in heavy gusts. A fresh approach to bridle configuration has created rapid turn initiation and aided in providing more wingtip pressure to lighting fast off the water re-launching. The ultimate control of the Solo V3 culminates into a kite that traverses all freeriding disciplines and wind chasing travelers.
The design team started by working intensively on numerous Strut-less kite designs which took several months of testing and countless prototypes. These kites proved to be extremely lightweight with a great amount of raw power and possessed a very direct feel. Although these results proved to be successful there appeared multiple compromises in the performance that over shadowed the benefits of the Strut-less kite design that we were simply not willing to accept.
The SOLO evolved through multiple iterations from half struts to battens that eventually led to a very thin, low profile center strut. Our dream that became a vision is now a reality called the SOLO, An ultra light weight, single strut design that offers unparallel efficiency, stability and wind range of any kite on the market today with the added benefit of pack ability for travel. We are excited to introduce the SOLO, an all terrain kite that can be summed up in 3 words: simple, powerful, fun.
Designed to feel like a seamless extension of your board and body, the Wow flies fast across the wind window, pulls only when you want it to, and drifts like a nimble cloud. Offering silky smooth sheet and go power delivery, exceptional maneuverability, and instant response, the Wow gives you the precision and freedom needed to position yourself right where you want to be — on each and every unique wave — for the ultimate, connected, surflike feel. In other words, the Wow lets you focus on the wave, rather than on the kite.
The Wow is not just a surf oriented kite though. It’s stacked with freeriding traits, including stellar lift for big boost and long glide, pivotal looping for air transitions and gentle downloop landings, a small LE for banger upwind performance, and ultra responsiveness for fluid, carving turns. Additionally, all of these characteristics, coupled with the Wow’s graceful drift, make it a powerful choice for an enhanced and simplified foil boarding experience.
The design team started by working intensively on numerous Strut-less kite designs which took several months of testing and countless prototypes. These kites proved to be extremely lightweight with a great amount of raw power and possessed a very direct feel. Although these results proved to be successful there appeared multiple compromises in the performance that over shadowed the benefits of the Strut-less kite design that we were simply not willing to accept.
The SOLO evolved through multiple iterations from half struts to battens that eventually led to a very thin, low profile center strut. Our dream that became a vision is now a reality called the SOLO, An ultra light weight, single strut design that offers unparallel efficiency, stability and wind range of any kite on the market today with the added benefit of pack ability for travel. We are excited to introduce the SOLO, an all terrain kite that can be summed up in 3 words: simple, powerful, fun.
Designed with input from future World Champion Christophe Tack, the HiFi-X2 is the kite of choice for the planet’s most demanding freestyle and competitive riders. Whether you’re into new school technical tricks, massive kiteloops, or old school freestyle, this five-line, true C-kite is engineered to help you evolve and perform like never before.
Last year’s HiFi was so good that Tack didn’t want to change much to the 2015 model. However, the HiFi-X2 features a number of subtle refinements, such as a symmetrical panel layout for extended longevity and uniform stretch. Addition- ally, this legendary kite uses less Dacron material, which means less weight, better durability, faster flying, and a slightly crisper feel. Overall you can expect the same high-caliber performance as before: explosive pop, controllable slack, light bar pressure, and a direct, precise C-kite feel.
Flying at the center edge of the wind window, the HiFi-X2 features adjustable trailing edge connections for custom turning speed and bar impulse/feedback. Featuring Liquid Force Bomb-Proof Construction, durability will never be an issue, as the kite is engineered to take a beating as you learn new tricks.
Sought after by the most demanding freestyle and competitive riders, the 2014 HiFi X is exactly what’s needed for throwing massive kiteloops, new school technical tricks, or an all-out freestyle throwdown. With its high-caliber, precise feel, this legendary five-line kite delivers banging performance, including explosive pop, light bar pressure, controllable slack, and a direct C-kite feel. Flying at the center edge of the wind window, the HiFi now features adjustable trailing edge connections for custom turning speed and bar impulse/feedback. Learning a new trick and crashing over and over? No worries! The Liquid Force Bomb-Proof Construction runs through the HiFi X and will give you confidence for hard crash after hard crash. The HiFi X is designed to take your riding to the next level — and beyond.
The HIFI X due to it pure C shape and 5 strut construction sits in the middle of the wind window. This position is best for high power pop and slack for free style and wake style riders. This position in the wind window is the optimum position for huge kite loops that provide massive lift.
Building on five years of refinement, the high-performance 2015 ENVY retains its user-friendly feel and do-it-all response, while delivering a variety of substantial enhancements.
Featuring smaller diameter struts, a smaller leading edge, and new lightweight materials, this year’s kite weighs a whopping 1⁄4 less than the 2014 model. Lighter and more efficient than ever, the ENVY turns quicker and moves faster through the window, offering nimble response and amplified high-wind performance. Delivering a crisper feel and more of a direct connection to the kite, the 2015 ENVY uses a lower profile pulley-less bridle, the Bridge Bridle, which reduces drag and increases efficiency.
Engineered with added sweep in the wingtips, the ENVY is easier to relaunch than ever. This refinement also produces a silky smooth power band for seamless power/depower and more definitive kite control. Without sacrificing strength or durability, the ENVY uses lightweight marcloth material in the Layered Frame, which reduces the need for heavy Dacron. This creates a graduated connection between the rip-stop and Dacron materials, resulting in increased performance, strength, durability, and longevity.
While the ENVY evolved tremendously this year, we balanced it all out by changing the arch of the struts (the LE-to-TE profile) to ensure that it retained the familiar feel that makes it our well-recognized flagship kite.
It’s the 6-year anniversary for the Envy officially thrusting the kite to a legacy status! The Envy is the anchor of the LF kite line highlighted by versatility and ease of use from the beginner to the pro rider. The design staff, lead by Julien Fillion, took a deep look at 6 years of history in the kite to bring the 2016 Envy to life. The big question: How do you make an already amazing performing kite better?
This answer was not simple to attain. But what resulted is a kite that is now packed with user adjustability that when combined with a refined wingtip profile increases bar feel and response, you now have a kite that will satisfy any free riding, free styling, connoisseur. Nothing has been lost in the refinements of the Envy. Rock solid stability, easy on / off power delivery and a light weight bomb proof construction will inspire confidence and progression at any level.
Why a RAM AIR FOIL KITE? This is the first question that any kiteboarder that has not experienced the pure benefits of a perfectly tuned and pressurized foil kite would ask. Unmatched upwind performance, light wind stability and downwind control highlights the benefits of a ram air foil and the Liquid Force Elite. The Liquid Force design team set out to make a kite that not only perfectly compliments aspects of kiting with a hydrofoil to reaching untracked snow fields, but also gives the rider an easy to use and seamless transition from a traditional inflatable LE kite to the technical advantages of the Liquid Force Elite.
With the assistance of renowned foil kite designer Benoit Tremblay, the LF Elite has been designed for fast and easy pressurization through the unique Double Barrel air intake ports and a baffle system that increases air cell communication. This is considered a closed cell ram air system that is stable and offers increased time for a water relaunch. Designed to fly on any equal 4 line kite bar, the Elite is versatile for any conditions across water and snow.
Departures from the norm and outside the box thinking are what bring strides in the next generation product development. The challenge with this philosophy of thinking and development is to retain all the specific characteristics that 7 years of Envy development has achieved. We have reached a point where the Envy is one of the most user friendly, versatile kites on the market.
The 8th version of the Envy is now here. Not only does the NV have a new name moniker, but also utilizes a completely new profile and airframe geometrics.
The most noticeable change is in the wingtip geometry. This drastic change has produced prolific improvements in kite input back to the rider, allowing the rider to focus on what is in front of them and not what is going on above them in the kite. Another benefit of this shape is reduction of wingtip flaring, allowing the kite to move faster through the wind window and reduce light wind back stalling. The Leading edge diameter has become more tuned in shape by reducing the diameter in key areas. Reduction in LE shape adds in speed across the wind window and makes for a fluid turning radius.
The achievements gained in the HIFI X3 will be the new benchmark in the pure C shape kites. Small modifications lead to massive refinements and higher level of performance delivery.
