Bruno Legaignoux, the inventor and patent holder of the inflatable kite, designed a new type of kite. The kite is a hybrid between a foil and an inflatable kite. The reasoning behind this is simple : Foil kites have a more aerodynamic shape, and inflatable kites turn faster. Put the two together, add a good safety and depower system, and kiteboarding as we know it takes a new direction. 
