Introduction: With the brand new HIFI, we have
achieved higher standards from what you can do with a C style hybrid kite than
anyone had ever though possible. For the last 6 months we have worked really
hard to get every single detail on this kite just perfect with intensive testing
and discussions across continents. From an advanced theoretically aerodynamic
approach on designing the profile distribution, frame and canopy and other
critical details on the kite, to a heavy trial and error testing and correction
phase to get all the small details in place, we have ended up with at kite that
is completely worked through and offers the highest standards of the market for
2008. The HIFI will be one of the market leading kites with a pure C kite
feeling to it with direct response and capability of insane "Ruben Lenten style
kiteloops" and advanced new-school riding in mind. Despite of it´s mid-aspect
ratio, this kite has more lift and hangtime than any LF C-style kite has had
before, at the same time it feels really comfortable when unhooked for wakestyle
moves even when you have enough power for big boosting. This is due to the
clever profile distribution and the swept frame and tip concept. As if this was
not enough, the HIFI offers a massive wind-range like no other C-style kite from
LF, the depower of the kite is comparable to the depower of a 2007 Havoc - e.g.
the HIFI 12 has a range from 11-30 knots with no other adjustments than pulling
the depower strap when powered. Water relaunch is effortless and can be done
classically by pulling the 5th line or by pulling one back line like
on a SLE kite (e.g. Havoc or Assault). The
Bar: The bar is the cleanest 5th line
bar ever to reach the market, we have taken what is great from the Havoc 2007
bar and added all the extra needed details and features to make the perfect bar
for the HIFI. No 5th line running through the bar and no twisted
lines. The massive depowerrange allows the cleanest and most functional bar
setup. The
Appeal: The graphic design of this kite is
also a huge leap forward for our C-kites. Everywhere the proto-kite has been out
on local beaches for testing, curious riders have twisted their neck looking for
the HIFI in action and on the beach. The graphics is different, impressive and
appealing and attracting a lot of attention. This product is overall in the high
end of the scale when it comes to production quality and graphical details, and
other brands will have to think differently when they see this kite. The
performance of this kite also draws lots of attention. The HIFI has a wide
appeal from Classic or conservative C kite riders to performance demanding SLE
style riders.
Some
specific features of the HIFI:
Insane
C-kite feeling and performance + SLE-kite windrange
Massive
lift and hangtime in the same windrange as comfortable unhooked
riding
excellent
balance, Stability brought to new dimensions - no backward
flying!
Extremely
rigid canopy for direct response and superb clean
turning/looping
Stunning
new graphics instantaneously drawing positive attention on any kite
beach
New market
standard bar-setup, cleanest bar ever.
Proven
single point inflation and extra features for special trim on the
kite.
Easy
handling and water relaunch, massive on the fly depowering - insane
windrange
Kiteloop
machine, the HIFI delivers true power kiteloops and downloops, but still
generates lift after the loop for easy landings.
Predictable in the waves, the
precise and fast steering + drifting capabilities makes the HIFI and effective
wave shredding tool.
Pre-developed possibility for SLE
bridle setup for widening appeal to beginners and pure SLE
riders
Ziet er beter uit als de Havoc, en eindelijk ook eens dunne struts. Ben benieuwd of het een lekkere kite is. Alleen waarom gaan alle merken nu over op een clamcleat op de chickenloop die een ramp is om te verstellen?