St Kilda Beach, Naish Demo Day (From left to right... The Charger '10/'11, Bolt '11, Park '11, Torch '11 x 2)
Many thanks to Aidan from Naish Australia who made his way down to Melbourne to show off the 2011 Range of kites and boards on Sunday.
The quality and style of the 2011 range looks amazing. The colours are bold and bright yet again like the 2010 range however they are styalized with traditional Hawaiian style artwork.
Naish have gone with a 4 kite range this year:
1. The Charger (above left) Naish's Delta kite stays the same until late in the season as it is a '10/'11 model.
2. The Bolt (above second from left)
A combination of last years Cult and Helix.
Design Aim: Riders looking for an all around kite with superior stability.
The Bolt is built on our Sigma foundation to provide stability, fast turning, and solid bar feel. Featuring the new Evolutive Profile, the Bolt is power-oriented in the large sizes and control-focused in the smaller sizes. The Geo-Tech construction maintains the designed shape even in the gustiest conditions and ensures a long lasting kite.
The Bolt is for riders who demand performance over the broadest range of conditions. It incorporates the newest design DNA for incredible stability, direct bar feel, fast turning, and easy jumping.
3. The Park (above middle)
A brand new kite to the Naish range for 2011.
Design Aim: Riders looking for simple, no-fuss performance. The Park is a performance-focused kite condensed into an easy, simple package.
The Park’s three-strut design is stable and responsive. This configuration, combined with a powerful profile and full outline gives the Park the consistent pull of a “C” type kite and the power control of a swept kite. The swept leading edge positions the wingtips behind the center of the kite, which gives the kite easy relaunch capabilities and maximizes depower. The “do everything” nature of the Park opens up a huge range of performance options for the rider. It is the perfect tool whether you are focusing on sticking that handle-pass rotation, bashing the lip, or maximizing your freeride time on the water.
4. The Torch
(above right)
Naish's traditional performance C-Kite.
Design Aim: Riders looking for power through the turns, unmatched bar feel in a fast-flying kite.
The world views the Torch as the benchmark in C-kites. Its proven legacy of performance makes it the perfect choice for riders looking for a kite that is equally at home on the competition circuit, or when riding unhooked in the waves.
The Torch has depower similar to a bridled kite by virtue of its ability to fly quickly to the edge of the window. The smooth power delivery and easy handling make hooked or unhooked riding effortless. The Shift Control System allows easy water relaunch and arc support. Kevin Langeree marched to the top of the podium and earned the World Championship Title using the Torch. For 2011, the Torch continues its unsurpassed performance with polished
refinements that will take all riders to the next level.
Ewan Jaspan putting the 2011 Torch through it's paces
