The Hellfish
Best describes the Hellfish as having several unique features:
* The kite surfaces are comprised of Cuben Fiber (an advanced fiber composite conceived for the defense industry). Cuben fiber is very STRONG, LIGHT, highly RESISTANT TO DISTORTION under load and this particular variety to UV degradation. An 11 m Hellfish is 3 lbs. less in weight than a 10 m Nemesis.
* The strong, stiff fabric makes it possible to dramatically reduce the leading edge and batten diameters to LESS THAN one half that of the Nemesis or Yarga.
* The smaller leading edge reduces drag and allows much more RAPID flight. Best has estimated similar performance with kites sized 3 to 5 m smaller than past designs resulting in EXPANDED wind range.
* The non-stretching qualities of the Cuben Fiber fabric stop normal kite warping or distortion that routinely happens during control inputs resulting in FAST kite response with minimal delay. You take your hands off the control bar with the kite motionless and it sort of lingers in SLOW motion.
* The kite is fast but it is also responsive and fairly user friendly during flight thanks in part to the unique rigidity of the airframe. Best describes the unique feel of the kite as an extension of the body.
