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De Pivot - De freeride/wave allround kite van Naish

Naish gebruikt dit jaar op alles kites een nieuw soort doek: Quadtex. Het doek is 30% sterker dan normaal canopy aldus Naish. Het doek wordt op alle kites dit jaar gebruikt. We zetten het nieuwe doek stukje maar even bij de Pivot want daar is verder niet veel aan veranderd. De Pivot komt in de volgende maten: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14

Naish over de Pivot
Predictable power development, direct bar feel, intuitive steering and plenty of “sheet-in-and-go” are just a few characteristics that make the Pivot one of the most sought-after kites on the market. Adapting to a wide variety of wind and wave conditions, this kite features a medium aspect ratio for substantial low-end power, easy jumping and great upwind performance. Dynamic and responsive, it pivots quickly and easily on a small axis of rotation—with minimal power increase through turns—for super-smooth carving through waves and enhanced control going into and out of kiteloops.

Now constructed with Quad-Tex—the most advanced kite canopy material in existence—the Pivot is livelier and more responsive than ever. The stronger, stiffer fabric transfers energy more directly putting riders in complete control.

Easy-handling, well-rounded and incredibly versatile, it’s clear to see how the Pivot has become the all-around choice for everyone, everywhere.

De Slash - nieuwe wavekite

Naish komt dit jaar met de Slash een nieuwe kite puur voor (strapless) waveriden. De Slash is een doorontwikkeling van de Pivot met een lagere aspect ratio en brede wingtips. De slash komt in de volgende maten: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10.

Naish over de Slash
Developed with elite riders on the crest of the most legendary waves in the world—and tested to perform in even the most sloppy, onshore conditions—the Slash offers a smooth, yet responsive experience that adapts easily to a diversity of surf and trick riding.

Born from the DNA of the renowned Pivot, the Slash features a lower aspect ratio and higher, wider wingtips for a compact overall outline which makes it easy to turn quickly and change direction. The swept wing tip delivers unmatched drifting ability, light bar pressure and quick relaunch. Perfectly balanced, the bridles and geometry are tuned to produce an incredibly stable shape and intuitive performance. 

Constructed with Quad-Tex—a revolutionary new 4x-reinforced ripstop that is 30% stronger and stiffer than any other kite canopy material on the market—the Slash is, easily, one of the strongest kites around. Intuitive, durable, dynamic. . . the Slash puts you in control to rip the most out of your session. 

De Torch met ESP

De C-kite van Naish. C-kites zijn de favoriet onder de freestylers onder ons. Altijd veel trekkracht voorhanden  en niet al teveel depower. Dit jaar moet daar een beetje verandering inkomen met ESP. De ESP setting zou veel extra depower moeten geven en daardoor ook voor de minder ervaren kiters een optie moeten zijn. Voor hen die wel graag in het freestylen verder willen maar toch pas 1,2 jaar bezig zijn zou dat dus een aardige optie kunnen zijn. De Torch komt in de volgende maten: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14

Naish over de nieuwe Torch
From design and testing to incremental perfecting, the Torch is a product of years of collaboration with the top kiters in the world in the most demanding of conditions. Flown year after year on the world tour—consistently dominating the King of the Air—this kite has pushed the boundaries of what was ever conceived possible. Offering smooth power delivery, with depower similar to that of a bridled kite, the Torch delivers precision response for hooked and unhooked riding.

Now available to a broader skillset, less experienced kiters can still ride like Jesse Richman, or Kevin Langeree with the Torch’s new ESP setting, which allows riders to adjust the depower for more forgiving controls with all the performance. 

Taking this sought-after C-kite to the next level, the addition of the Quad-Tex canopy makes this commanding kite practically indestructible. Already engineered for solid control and handling in strong winds, the addition of Quad-Tex’s 4x-reinforced ripstop and perfectly balanced weave matrix—testing 30% stronger and stiffer than any other around—heightens the stability and responsiveness of the Torch design. The pinnacle of freestyle performance just became stronger and more accessible; time to experience the pure precision of the Torch. 

Torque control system

Naish komt met een nieuwe chickenloop: de torque. 

Naish over de torque loop
The AFNOR* certified Torque Control Systems offer a function-rich design with the all-new Torque Loop—the most advanced trim line system to date with a ball bearing swivel that keeps lines tangle-free. Extremely easy to release and reload, the patented Naish push-away quick release mechanism makes for consistently smooth operation regardless of line tension—keeping you secure while freeing you up to focus on what you love.

Hover Foil en Naish Foil boards

We zagen Kevin Langeree er al op rond touren. Eindelijk komt Naish ook met zijn foil programma. Een Low aspect ratio wing die zal ervoor zorgen dat je snel omhoog komt. Daarmee geschikt om mee te beginnen en de freeriden. De mast en fuselage (verbinding tussen de voor en achterste vleugel) zijn van aluminium. Naish levert de mast in twee maten. De korte is handig om te leren of als je op spots kite waar het niet diep genoeg is voor de lange (90cm) mast.

Naish over de Foils
Kiters can go from novice to expert in no time with Naish’s Hover Foiling line-up for 2017. Designed for quick progression, the early-planing Hover 160 is incredibly forgiving with a flat rocker line, rounded edges and generous buoyancy. For those more experienced, the Hover 130 takes it to the next level offering increased stiffness, better board feedback, reduced pearling and early-planing.

Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum 6061, the Hover mast and fuselage are durable, lightweight and corrosion resistant. Offered with the 90 cm mast, it features a low-aspect main wing for quick planing, excellent stability and smooth take-offs. Those just getting started can use our shorter-sized masts for heightened stability and trade up as mastery improves.