catalogue - Flexifoil
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catalogue - Flexifoil
PRODUCT ‘09/10 CATALOGUE LIVE TO FLY Since 1972 Flexifoil have been designing and building performance kitesport equipment with one main aim – to give our customers the ultimate kiting experience. All Flexifoil kites are made to the highest standard and deliver the best possible performance, durability and above all fun! We are committed to growing the sport by encouraging as many people as possible to join the kite community worldwide and sum up our philosophy in three words: Live to fly. Check out our website for loads of videos, competitions, news and more information on all of our products. + www.flexifoil.com CONTENTS +03 +04 +06 +08 +10 +12 +14 +15 +16 +18 +20 +22 +24 +26 Live to fly / Contents Why choose Flexifoil products An introduction to Fun kiting, Buggying & Landboarding The Buzz gets a BIG Brother The Stacker Power Kite The incredible Sting Take out your Rage Rage features Blurr – Earth, wind and tyre The Blade V - Versatility personified Land control gear The Hunter - Landboard The Tracker - Landboard The Scout buggy +28 +30 +32 +34 +36 +38 +40 +42 +44 +46 +48 +50 +52 3 An introduction to Kite Surfing and Snow Kiting The Neutron The Ion Four The Hadlow Pro Water control gear The Anarchist - Kiteboard The Hooligan - Kiteboard Asylum Footpads 2009 Mens clothing range 2009 Womens clothing range Flexifoil Accessories The Flexifoil Team Flexifoil’s Warranty WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM ++ 2 Our 2009 -2010 range includes equipment for all aspects of kitesports – so if you’re looking for a kite to fly for fun, or to landboard, buggy or kitesurf we have a kite that will be right for you. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE ++ +DESIGN ETHOS CHOOSE FLEXIFOIL PRODUCTS +10 GREAT REASONS TO CHOOSE FLEXIFOIL kite design and manufacturing experience. +02 Our industry leading after-sales service ensures you keep flying your kite for years to come. +06 UK kite surfer Aaron Hadlow has used our kites to win five consecutive PKRA World Kite surf titles. +07 Our world-class Research and Development team are highly qualified and dedicated to designing high quality products. +03 Legendary built quality - kites designed and built to last! +04 Our 1 month free repair means if you break +08 Huge investment into custom built kite design software producing aerodynamically advanced kites, developed with Cambridge University. your new kite, we’ll fix it for free (Offer excludes kite surf kites). +05 We sell our products worldwide through a knowledgeable retailer network - you get the right advice from the experts. 4 +GRAND DESIGNS +09 We were there from the start - we make kites for every kites sport activity and for all ages and abilities. +10 We all live to fly... +GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK We work hard to make our kites the best in the world. But there’s always room for improvement, so your ideas and opinions are essential. The more information you can give us about what’s good or bad about our products, the better they’ll become. Please email us your comments, questions and thoughts to + [email protected] Flexifoil have continued to invest heavily in design technology. Advanced computer modelling and bespoke kite analysis software has cut the development time and improved our ability to get our designs right first time. Plus those awfully nice people at Cambridge University, England continue to play a vital part in our success through the kind use of their wind tunnels and laboratory testing facilities. +QUALITY COUNTS 5 We move heaven and earth to source the best materials from around the world for our kites. Our quality control standards are absurdly high; they have to be if we want our kites to exceed your expectations. Not that our quest for quality stops when the sale is complete; our comprehensive after-sales service means Flexifoil buyers get endless enjoyment out of their product for years to come. VISIT US WWW. FLEXIFOIL. COM WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM +01 A strong heritage - we have over 35 years of You can’t design a kite unless you regularly fly one. That’s why our product design team have spent all of last year buggying, kite landboarding, snow kiting, kitesurfing and generally messing about with kites. They also have the best resource an R&D team could ask for - a team of talented and dedicated riders who test the gear to its limits. When they’re not out flying, our designers have been hard at work using some of the most advanced product design software available to help create this years product range. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE ++ WHY INTRODUCTION TO ++ AN TO FUN KITING * Below is a simple reference guide which shows the level of ability that each of our recreational products requires: TO BUGGYING Blast along on three wheels with just a couple of inches between the earth and your backside. With such a low centre of gravity, it’s easy to achieve super-high speeds and perform freestyle tricks. Start with the Sting, progress to the Rage and then choose the path of speed or freestyle with the Blurr or Blade V! Recommended User Level * Kite Sting Recommended User Level * 6 Beginner Intermediate Expert Page (3.3m2) Beginner Intermediate Expert 12 Rage 14 Blurr 16 Blade V 18 Kite Page Buzz 08 Stackers 10 * This is a rough guide only. If you are in any doubt as to whether a product is suitable for you, please contact your local Flexifoil dealer. Sting 12 Rage 14 +AN INTRODUCTION TO Blade V 18 * This is a rough guide only. If you are in any doubt as to whether a product is suitable for you, please contact your local Flexifoil dealer. 7 KITE LANDBOARDING Kite landboarding has all the thrills of kitesurfing without getting your feet wet. This fast-paced sport brings together the best elements of skate, snow, mountain boarding and power kiting making it one of the most exhilarating experiences around. The Rage is ideal for first time landboarders, who can then move onto the Blade V or go for the depower advantage that LEI kites provide. Recommended User Level * Kite Page Beginner Intermediate Expert Sting (3.3m2) 12 Rage 14 Blurr 16 Blade V 18 * This is a rough guide only. If you are in any doubt as to whether a product is suitable for you, please contact your local Flexifoil dealer. WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Recreational kiting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. If you’re interested in easy recreational flying fun or some serious adrenaline highs, you can use your kite for thrilling activities like skidding, body surfing and getting air. You can pick up the basic moves in no time at all and recreational kiting is the ideal way to get into buggying, kite landboarding, kitesurfing and a whole range of incredible kiting activities. INTRODUCTION TO FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE ++ AN SIMPLE TO USE & GREAT VALUE ++ THE BUZZ GETS The Buzz & Big Buzz both come with: Webbing control straps 2-line set 55kg x 15m flying lines. They both pack away into compact stuff bags and easily fit into a suitcase or rucksack so you can take them with you wherever you go. Even if you already own bigger kites, it’s always worth having one in your kite bag for your friends and family to fly! A BIG BROTHER WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM 8 9 +THE BUZZ AND BIG BUZZ + Webbing control straps.Supplied flying lines: + 2-line set 55kg x 15m + COLOURS AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES + COMES COMPLETE AND READY TO FLY WITH: + Buzz/BIG Buzz kite canopy + Control straps + Flying lines + Instructions + Registration pack + Free repair card + Kite storage bag PETROL RASTA HULK WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM The Buzz is easy to control and perfect for beginners or kids above six years of age whilst the BIG Buzz has a bit more power for bigger kids of eight years and over or adults who just want an easy kite to fly. Designed with the same care as our more advanced kites both fly well in light and strong winds with excellent stability. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE The Buzz and BIG Buzz are two-line soft foil kites that are ideal for young or new flyers to learn and enjoy the sport. + SUPPLIED WITH: ++ A CLASSIC THAT DOESN’T AGE STACKER POWERKITE WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM +A CLASSIC THAT DOESN’T AGE Flexifoil’s original powerkite range is the ideal way to get into powerkiting. The original and still the best – this was the kite design that started the sport of powerkiting back in 1972. Easy to assemble and quick to learn, this should be your first choice if you just want to get out there, have fun and fly. With a power kite you can try out loads of adrenaline-filled activities like skidding along the beach, getting big air, body surfing and more. With three sizes to choose from the range offers something for everyone. Fly them on their own or stack them together to generate even more power and lift. Build your own stack or join up with friends. 10 11 +STACKER POWERKITE RANGE + COLOURS Available in all sizes + SIZES PETROL RASTA 6ft / 8ft / 10ft (length) SAMBA + Stacker Powerkite canopy + Carbon spar + Control straps + Flying lines + Instructions + Registration pack + Free repair card + Kite storage bag + SUPPLIED WITH + SUPPLIED FLYING LINES + Webbing control straps (6ft only) + Padded control straps (8ft and 10ft) + 2-line set 75kg x 25m (6ft only) + 2-line set 100kg x 30m (8ft only) + 2-line set 200kg x 30m (10ft only) FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE + COMES COMPLETE AND READY TO FLY WITH: WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Stacker 6 Don’t underestimate its small size! The Stacker6 has achieved record breaking speeds of up to 180 kph (110 mph). Pro-Team 8 An excellent all-round power kite - the perfect fusion of quick response and raw power. Super 10 The undisputed no.1 best selling power kite. It has awesome power with simple control. Try one for size - it will fully test your skill and muscles. +THE STING ++ THE WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM INCREDIBLE STING The Sting is easy to fly, with simple direct control that really makes you feel that you are connected to the kite. This 4-line kite has a solid power that is delivered with clean, steady acceleration right across the wind-window. + COMES COMPLETE & READY TO FLY WITH: + Sting kite canopy + Handles or Bar + Flying lines + Instructions + Registration pack + Free repair card + Kite storage bag + SIZES 1.2m2 / 1.7m2 / 2.4m2 / 3.3m2 12 13 High wind, ultra stable, tough and safe traction The Sting also has a place in the kit bag for advanced kite buggy pilots as an ultra stable, high-wind traction engine. Kiting in conditions that would usually be classed as unsuitable is now possible due to the Sting’s gust absorbing properties (we do recommend that you upgrade the flying lines if you are planning to use this kite for this purpose). Croc grips Trailing edge Velcro tabs to secure bridles and minimise tangles. Colour coded flying lines Proven safety system for hassle free, easy set up and confident flying. + SUPPLIED WITH EITHER: + Short 4-line handles with safety + 2-line control bar with safety + SUPPLIED FLYING LINES: + 4-line set 100/75kg x 18m (Handles) + 2-line set 100kg x 18m (Bar) + COLOURS PETROL Available in all sizes RASTA HULK WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Leading edge gauze The leading edge gauze mesh gives the kite exceptional stability so you don’t need to worry about it folding or falling even in gusty wind conditions. An easy re-launch facility allows the kite to roll off its leading edge then flip upright and smoothly fly back up into the air! Full size range The 3.3m Sting really packs a punch and bridges the gap between power kite and traction kite bringing buggying and landboarding within reach at a great price. Bullet-proof construction Improves crash resistance and distributes the load from bridles. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE +STING FEATURES +T AKE OUT YOUR RAGE YOUR RAGE +C OMES COMPLETE & READY TO FLY WITH: + Rage kite canopy + Handles or Bar + Flying lines + Registration pack + Free repair card + Kite storage bag +S UPPLIED WITH EITHER + 4-line handles. + Traction Lite bar +S UPPLIED FLYING LINES: 14 + 4-line set 200/100kg x 20m (1.8m only) + 4-line set 200/100kg x 25m +S IZES 1.8m2 / 2.5m2 / 3.5m2 4.7m2 / 6.0m2 +RAGE FEATURES Refined platform A sweeping leading edge and large wingtips help it track and turn better. A ‘hooped’ shape keeps the kite incredibly stable. Bullet-proof reinforcements Rib, tab and internal rib vent reinforcements strengthen the kite where it’s needed most. Dyneema® Bridles Sleeved Dyneema gives the bridle excellent strength and stretch properties so the kite always maintains its shape. Sora® Ripstop Nylon A performance waterproof double-coated ripstop nylon with excellent durability and high tear resistance. Variable cell numbers The larger kites extract as much power from the light winds as possible, with two extra cells giving it a cleaner profile and a more efficient wing. The smaller kites control the energy of the wind in medium to strong wind conditions. Aspect ratio The Rage has a moderate aspect ratio of 3.5 for the smaller sizes, and 3.6 for the larger sizes. This moderate aspect ratio, combined with all the other features make the kite easy to control and maintains high performance. 15 + COLOURS Available in all sizes PETROL RASTA HULK “This is a serious kite that will really kick a***, it is so fast it is unreal!!!!! You are never getting this one back, there is no way this one is going out of my hands, you will have to come to Wales and break my fingers to get it!!!” Adam Jones - Kite Instructor WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM The Rage is suitable for everything from teaching basic kite skills, learning how to snowkite, kite landboard or buggy, through to being a high performance kite for experienced buggy pilots. This is a kite that you can learn on, but will never outgrow. OUT FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM ++ TAKE The Rage is a high performance traction kite suitable for all levels of kite flyer. It’s extremely versatile; providing controllable, smooth, predictable power with reduced lift for increased horizontal speeds. ++ THE +C OMES COMPLETE & READY TO FLY WITH: BLURR + Blurr kite canopy + NEW ProLink 4-Line Handles (optional) + Flying lines (optional) WIND, EARTH & TYRE + Instructions + Registration pack + Free repair card + Kite storage bag VISIT US WWW. FLEXIFOIL. COM +R ECOMMENDED CONTROL GEAR: + ProLink 4-Line Handles +BLURR FEATURES AAA Bridle Adjuster Set the Blurr to suit the weather conditions and your riding style. + 4-line set 200/100kg x 25m +WIND, EARTH & TYRE 16 “Huge amounts of power, bucket loads of stability and they look fantastic! These kites suit everyone; riders using the Rage that want to step up the power without jumping up to the Blade, right up to the freestyle junkies looking for that extra adrenaline hit on days when the Blade is just too hot to handle! These kites will bring a smile to your face!” Sy Leonard - Buggy pilot The Blurr is a kite with one mission – speed! It’s designed specifically for buggying and getting you from point A to point B and back again - fast. Countless other kites offer great speed performance but none have the levels of stability and simplicity of the Blurr. Moving into the specialised arena of speed buggying has never been easier or more accessible so if you’re currently flying a Bullet, Rage or Blade and want to go faster the Blurr will give you a phenomenal leap in speed. 17 The Blurr is the culmination of two years work with a simple objective - realising controllable speed. Having this pure concept to work towards has enabled Flexifoil to design a kite that does exactly what it was built to do and the final product speaks for itself. The results of this major investment includes a completely bespoke and highly advanced aerofoil to provide amazing speed alongside rock-solid stability and a new high aspect ratio design to reduce drag, increasing the speed of the kite through the sky and generating even more power. + COLOURS Available in all sizes PETROL +S IZES 2.5m2 / 3.5m2 / 5.0m2 / 7.0m2 RASTA HULK WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Advanced Profile Delivers very fast and stable performance through the use of a high number of cells. Creating a large number of cells in the canopy enables the shape of the kite to be very accurate and deliver a high level of performance. +R ECOMMENDED FLYING LINES: Sora® Ripstop Nylon A performance waterproof double-coated ripstop nylon with excellent durability and high tear resistance. Dyneema® Flying Lines Sleeved Dyneema gives the bridle excellent strength and stretch properties so the kite always maintains its shape. Bullet-Proof Reinforcements Rib, tab and internal rib vent reinforcements strengthen the kite where it’s needed most. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE High Aspect Ratio Design The Blurr’s high aspect ratio platform reduces drag for high speed flight. ++ THE +C OMES COMPLETE & READY TO FLY WITH: Blade V Versatility personified + Blade V kite canopy + Instructions + Registration pack + Free repair card + Kite storage bag VISIT US WWW. FLEXIFOIL. COM +R ECOMMENDED CONTROL GEAR: + NEW ProLink 4-Line Handles + Traction Extreme bar. See page 21 for more info. +BLADE V FEATURES Stable Hooped Planform The planform is stable, powerful and helps the kite turn smooth and fast. Pre-Stretched Unsleeved Dyneema® Bridle Excellent strength and low stretch properties combined with a thin diameter creates low drag for a faster kite. Internal Cross Bracing Internal V-ribs across the entire canopy give the kite an increased lifting area, so you get more lift out of your kite than ever before. Adjustable Cross Bridles Choose your preferred turn speed. Variable Cell Numbers The number of cells in the kites increase as the sizes get bigger to create a cleaner profile making them faster and able to generate maximum power even in light winds. Chikara Canopy We use Chikara ripstop nylon for strength, tear resistance and long-term durability. +R ECOMMENDED FLYING LINES: + 4-line set. Product code: 62919 + Xtreme 4-line set. Product code: 62938 +Versatility personified The Blade V is designed to push the Blade series to a new level. Blade V significantly raises the performance and usability of fixed 4-line big lift kites. The Blade is and has always been the most versatile kite. Its unique characteristics have made it well suited for buggy jumping, freestyle kite landboarding, snowkiting and recreational jumping. 19 “Blade V - a legend of a kite over all its predecessors! There is no other freestyle specific foil on the market that will help you progress quicker. These babies don’t ever leave my side (or the boot of my car), whether I’m on land, water or snow!” WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Mark Berry - Landboarder + COLOURS & SIZES Available in: 4.0M2 Green // 4.9m2 Blue // 6.5m2 Red I thought the Blade IV was good, but the new Blade V is once again the most amazing freestyle specific foil on the market. These babies don’t ever leave my side (or the boot of my car), whether I’m on land, water or snow!” Mark Berry - Landboarder GREEN BLUE RED FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE 18 AAA Bridle Adjuster Alters the relationship between the main and the brake bridles so you can set the kite to suit the conditions and your riding style. ++ LAND CONTROL GEAR +WEBBING CONTROL STRAPS WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH QUALITY CONTROL GEAR. +PROLINK 4-LINE HANDLES FOR USE WITH: BUZZ + BIG BUZZ + POWERKITE STACKER6 FOR USE WITH: BLURR + Blade V + ALL EXTREME 4-LINE FIXED-POWER TRACTION KITES Soft, lightweight polyester wrist straps. These are the simplest way to control a kite, perfect for the first time flyer. The ProLink 4-Line Handles from Flexifoil are designed for the rapidly progressing land kite scene. With riders pushing their disciplines harder and harder every year, your control gear needs to keep pace. The ProLink Handles are the latest innovation and offer flyers of any 4-line fixed-power kite the ultimate partner to their favourite foil. +PADDED CONTROL STRAPS FOR USE WITH: BUZZ + POWERKITE PROTEAM8 + POWERKITE STACKER10 Soft, foam filled wrist straps designed to cushion the extra pull of larger power kites. Individually coloured for easy left and right identification. Stainless steel D ring for strength and durability. The ProLink 4-Line Handles feature an innovative pin system to give a super-strong link to the leader lines and make attaching a strop to the handles a very easy task and keeps your handle setup neat. Our ergonomic design techniques will give you a flying experience that has never felt as direct or comfortable. The ProLink 4-Line Handles are supplied with or without our previous generation of handles. 20 21 With the added dimension of the brake lines on a four line kite you can exert maximum control. With these 4-line handles you can achieve advanced manoeuvres such as reverse launch, spinning the kite on its axis, positioning and holding it anywhere in the window. +4-LINE HANDLES FOR USE WITH: RAGE + Blade V + ALL 4-LINE FIXED-POWER TRACTION KITES Flying a four line kite with handles is the best way to perfect your flying skills. The 4-Line Handles come with a safety system (optional) that is very easy to operate and kills the power from the kite in an instant giving you a safe way to land your kite in strong winds. SIZES 55cm + 65cm FOR USE WITH: STING + RAGE + ALL 4-LINE FIXED-POWER TRACTION KITES A bar for all fixed power 4-line ram-air style kites. It is rated at 220kg making it suitable for static or recreational flying as well as light traction use, such as cruising on a land/snowboard. It features a simple safety system which is adjustable to your preferred setup and it also has an adjuster at the top of the webbing strap to park the kite on the ground when not in use. +TRACTION EXTREME BAR SIZES 60cm + 70cm FOR USE WITH: RAGE + Blade V + BLURR + ALL 4-LINE FIXED-POWER TRACTION KITES Perfect for land, snow and water ram-air traction kite users. This bar has a revolutionary adjustable spinning brake-line safety system. On activating the chicken loop primary release system the leash pulls the brake lines, killing the power in the kite. The rider is left attached to the kite via the leash attached to the two brake lines. The chicken loop has a built in swivel so that the flying lines can be unspun after doing a rotation. This control bar is rated at 350kg making it strong enough for serious traction use. WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM FOR USE WITH: STING +TRACTION LITE BAR FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE +SHORT 4-LINE HANDLES VISIT US WWW. FLEXIFOIL. COM ++ THE HUNTER PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE FOR FURTHER DETAILS +HUNTER FEATURES Excess deck material removed to reduce weight Superior Canadian maple wood - outstanding pop and shock absorption Low centre of gravity – solid and stable 4-layers of tri-axial fibreglass – for strength and pop 5-spoke Nylon hubs – rock solid and tough 15 degree tip profile – stable predictable steering, great speed and carve Flexifoil Pioneer tyre – for increased grip where you need it Hunter skate truck - lightweight 12mm hollowed axle, incredibly strong and light Designed by Flexifoil +HUNTER INFORMATION The composite Canadian maple Hunter deck incorporates four layers of strategically placed tri-axial fibreglass, offering outstanding pop and shock absorption. The Hunter features a strong yet lightweight hollow 12mm axle, ergonomic footstraps with unparallel adjustability and the first kite-specific tyre for unrivaled grip and control. 23 WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM 22 Wide platform – easy to use and comfortable LENGTH FROM AXLE TO AXLE II 870mm LENGTH DECK II 900mm TOTAL WEIGHT II 5.8KG FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE Designed specifically for kite landboarding, but is perfect for riding down hill on those no wind days. ++ THE TRACKER WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM TRACKER UNDERSIDE DECK GRAPHIC 24 25 +TRACKER SPECS AND FEATURES WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Tracker skate truck - strong and lightweight 9.5mm solid axle Wide platform – easy and comfortable Excess deck material removed to reduce weight Low centre of gravity – solid and stable 5-spoke Nylon hubs – rock solid and tough Designed by Flexifoil + TRACKER INFO The new Tracker deck has a unique shape designed specifically for beginners and intermediate riders. The solid wide platform is cut away for easy grabs. Rugged and stable, this board is ideal for all types of riding styles. LENGTH FROM AXLE TO AXLEĄ**ĄNN LENGTH DECKĄ**ĄNN TOTAL WEIGHTĄ**Ą,( FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE Designed specifically for kite landboarding, but is perfect for riding down hill on those no wind days. Maple Laminate – strong with great dampening properties 15 degree tip profile – stable predictable steering, great speed and carve WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM ++ ACCEPT + A DESIGN BY FLEXIFOIL AND ROB HILLS NO LIMITATIONS SCOUT BUGGY +THE SCOUT An optional stainless steel version is available The definitive buggy designed by Flexifoil and Rob Hills, one of the world’s top buggy freestyle pilots. This buggy has been tested under the most extreme conditions and has a great allround design that’s built to last. Built ED treated steel for superior anti-corrosion resistance with a resilient powder coated finish for additional corrosion protection and a gloss finish. Both the seat and down tube are fully adjustable to cater for most riders. The wrap-around seat keeps tight to your body as you turn and twist, giving comfortable lateral and back support. Don’t worry about fitting it in the car – this buggy is super easy to dismantle for transportation and storage. 26 27 +THE BUGGY’S MAIN FEATURES A kite buggy designed for racing, cruising and freestyle at all levels. ED-treated steel for superior anti-corrosion resistance. Resilient powder coated finish for additional corrosion protection and a gloss finish. Designed with extreme freestyle in mind. Short adjustable wheelbase – perfect control for freestyle tricks. Based upon the legendary Flexifoil / Rob Hills design. New adjustable ergonomic seat - a deeper more comfortable fit with added back support. +Buggy complete, requires assembly +Toolkit +Instructions +Lubricant +Registration pack + One size fits all +Various configurations available Stainless steel hardware to withstand the salt environment. Bombproof lightweight hubs with a versatile tyre suitable for all terrains. Comes complete with tools, full instructions, and a warranty for peace of mind. + ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL RETAILER + Wide wheels + Splash guard + Footstraps WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM + SIZES FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE +C OMES COMPLETE WITH: ++ AN INTRODUCTION TO ++ AN KITE SURFING INTRODUCTION TO SNOW KITING +INTRODUCTION TO SNOW KITING For a sheer unadulterated, turbocharged thrill, snow kiting takes some beating – in fact it’s the most insane winter sport you’ll ever experience. More and more snow kiters are moving over to Leading Inflatable Edge Water Kites to power them on the snow. Snow kiting has exploded in popularity – hardly surprising when you can get huge airtime and carve through fresh powder using nothing but kite traction power. Practise the latest kiteboarding moves with this winter holiday alternative to the beach. No lift pass required. Recommended User Level * 28 * KITE SURFING / FLEXIFOIL SINCE 1972 +INTRODUCTION TO KITE SURFING The fastest growing watersport in the world today. With proper tuition you can enjoy a super-fast learning curve so you’ll be able to make your first jumps in no time at all. Kitesurfing isn’t just about extreme moves - it’s also about riding with friends, racing in light winds and getting together after a session out on the water. Begin with the Neutron, get more bite with the Ion4 and challenge for the world title with the HadlowPro. Kite Page Neutron 30 Ion Four 32 Beginner Intermediate Expert 29 Hadlow Pro 34 * This is a rough guide only. If you are in any doubt as to whether a product is suitable for you, please contact your local Flexifoil dealer. * SNOW KITING / FLEXIFOIL SINCE 1972 Page Neutron 30 Ion Four 32 Beginner Intermediate Expert Hadlow Pro 34 * This is a rough guide only. If you are in any doubt as to whether a product is suitable for you, please contact your local Flexifoil dealer. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE Kite WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Recommended User Level * ++ BOMBPROOF FUN THE NEUTRON WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM +FUN. PERFORMANCE. SIMPLICITY. Our new Neutron has been designed to be comfortable and fun to ride - whatever the weather conditions. The Neutron design and hybrid shape delivers rock-solid stability, huge depower and predictable, responsive handling. After initial prototype testing, the R&D team knew that they could enhance the feel and responsiveness of the kite by altering components such as the leading edge construction and the wingtip shape. The end result is that the overall stability and useable wind range has been improved through detailed refinement of the aerodynamic elements of each size of the Neutron. 30 31 +THE NEUTRON’S FEATURES Reduced Dacron® Cage The Dacron® reinforcements have been slimmed down, so the strength is only at the high stress and wearable areas of the kite. New Aerofoil Shape The Neutron has a new aerofoil design. The new profile has significantly increased the performance of the kite, specifically improving the low Colours available in all sizes YELLOW +R ECOMMENDED CONTROL GEAR: + All-In-One bar (See page 36 for details) + Neutron kite + Pump + Repair kit + Instructions + Registration pack + Kite storage bag BLUE RED GREEN end performance and making the kite less prone back-stalling. Large Wingtips The large diameter wingtip tube offers a more rigid structure and is therefore less likely to deform whilst turning for a more direct and extremely responsive feel. Leading Edge Construction New manufacturing techniques mean that our leading edge tubes are not only incredibly strong but are built to a greater level of accuracy. WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM 3.0m2 / 5.0m2 / 7.0m2 / 9.0m2 / 12.0m2 +C OMES COMPLETE WITH: FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE + SIZES / COLOURS ++ THE ION FOUR WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM ION FOUR // UNDERSIDE 32 33 +ION FOUR OVERVIEW { C-Kite Performance with Hybrid Depower } Flexifoil’s R&D team have taken the knowledge learned from developing the HadlowPro09 to create the Ion4 for you with specially selected advancements. The Ion4 offers intermediate to advanced riders a rock solid kite, with fantastic stability and direct feel that will give you tremendous confidence on the water. You will experience performance created using unrivalled technical aspects from the HadlowPro09 including the same 6 strut layout but with the benefit of hybrid style depower. +C OMES COMPLETE & +R ECOMMENDED CONTROL GEAR: READY TO FLY WITH: + Ion4 All In One Bar 48cm (complete with 4 line set) + Ion4 Kite + Pump + Repair kit + Instructions + Registration pack + Kite storage bag 7.0m, 8.5m, 10.5m // Product Code: 68324 + Ion4 All In One Bar 54cm (complete with 4 line set) 12.5m & 14.5m // Product Code: 68325 + Optional 5th Line Kit Code: 76113 (purchased separately) // Code: 76114 (purchased with bar) +C OLOURS AND SIZES + Green (7m2 & 12.5m2) + Blue (8.5m2 & 14.5m2) + Red (10.5m2) BLUE RED FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE GREEN WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM The Ion4 offers an even greater range of wind conditions than its predecessor and size for size you’ll find more power with solid driving turns making for great powered kite loops. It has been designed with unhooked riding in mind and offers incredible grunt and pop whilst showing an amazing ability to eat gusts. The Ion 4 is available in five versatile sizes – 7m, 8.5m, 10.5m, 12.5m and 14.5m offering you a size for all wind conditions. 4 and 5-line options on the bar give you two differing configurations (freeride and freestyle) to suit your riding style and local conditions. ++ THE HADLOW PRO 34 35 AARON HADLOW 5X WORLD CHAMPION + SUPPLIED WITH: +HADLOW PRO FEATURES Supported LE Tube Whether in HadlowPro 4-line mode or the standard 5-line mode, the ultra-thin LE is supported in the centre section by two lines. This helps to maintain the correct LE shape and increase kite power production. New XS size 5.5m As you’d expect the 5.5 is incredibly fast and powerful. The response we’ve had from riders whilst testing this new size has been incredible. Of course this new size can also be used in extreme winds by the very experienced - 40knot riding is a reality. + OPTIONAL: + Hadlow 48cm Kite Bar including 4 line set, 5th line kit and handle pass leash. Product Code: 68313 + COLOUR & SIZES 5.5m2 / 7.0m2 / 9.0m2 / 11.0m2 / 13.0m2 HADLOW PRO / CO-DESIGNED BY AARON HADLOW +READY TO FLY WITH: +HadlowPro kite +Pump +Repair kit +Instructions +Registration pack +Kite storage bag +The unlimiting factor The HadlowPro was designed and built for the world’s best freestyle rider, Aaron Hadlow. The development of this kite has been relentless to meet the demands of his new-school style of technical, competitionlevel riding. While most other brands have closed their C-shape product lines, we have continued to innovate in this important, performance-led field. The result of our technical brilliance and Aaron’s extreme ability and determination has been absolute domination of the PKRA World Championship for the last five years. Aaron’s cutting-edge moves are made possible due to a super-fast turnrate and a canopy that delivers power all the way through the turn – you come in hot, but you won’t get dropped! Technically sublime and freakishly optimised, the HadlowPro is the current pinnacle of kites for riders who have the determination to not only want to ride like Aaron, but want to be better than him. Check out www.hadlowpro.com for more information and to view Andy Gordon’s epic film, “Calibrate” featuring Aaron and the HadlowPro. WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Profile and aerofoil modification Significant improvements have been achieved by designing a new aerofoil shape. The new AH PRO 9m and 11m kites now race to the top of the window, delivering a punchy drive that is required for Aaron’s powered riding style. Inflatable wingtip struts The Hadlow pros have oversized wingtips to aid the kite’s fast turning ability and a narrow front tube for fast kite speed. These can mean that the kite can be tricky to launch especially in rough conditions. To help the kite relaunch the new design incorporates inflatable wingtip batons across the whole range. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE 6-strut design The benefit of the 6 strut design is that it supports the aerofoil profile better and helps it to drive through kite loops. It also helps to improve the feedback you get from the bar as the kite has a more direct feel. + Kite only ++ WATER CONTROL GEAR + All-in-one Bar For use with Ion4 // All legacy Flexifoil “hybrid” kites Sizes // 48cm / 54cm 4 and 5-line options on the All-in-one Bar bar give you two differing configurations, each with their own very individual performance characteristics. + ‘Clean’ bar setup + Proven single-release safety system + Ultimate grip + Soft-section bar-ends + Retro-fittable + Centre line wear indicator + High centre line durability + Easy centre line adjustability + Leader line floats + V-Core centre line guide Comes complete with + Bar system + 250kg/250kg x 20m(+5m) flying lines + 5th Line kit (Optional) 37 + HadlowPro Bar For use with HadlowPro Bar Sizes // 48cm + ‘Clean’ bar setup + Proven single-release safety system + Ultimate grip + Soft-section bar-ends + Centre line wear indicator + High centre line durability + PU tubing centre line + Easy centre line adjustability + Leader line floats + V-Core centre line guide + “Unhook” Chicken Loop Included Comes complete with + Bar system + 250kg/250kg x 18m+4m flying lines + 5th Line kit WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM The HadlowPro bar has been designed in conjunction with Aaron Hadlow to satisfy the needs of high-end freestyle users. Bar setup comes in two different flavours, a 5-line (default) and the HadlowPro 4-line setup – the configuration that Aaron uses day to day. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE 36 ++ THE ANARCHIST WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM ANARCHIST & ANARCHIST PRO // TOPSIDE 38 39 +KEY FEATURES +RIDING CHARACTERISTICS +FEATURES The Anarchist is designed for those who enjoy all aspects of kiting. The board has a very positive driving turn due to the fin position. This makes it ideal for those looking for that Surfing feel. The Anarchist is also very smooth in even the choppiest of conditions thanks to the flip tips. +FLEX CHARACTERISTICS The Anarchist will be offered with a choice of flex characteristics. This allows the user to choose the correct flex characteristics for them. The Anarchist Pro is a stiffer and stronger version of the Anarchist, suitable for riders exceeding 75kgs or for those who like to ride powered. WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM +The stance options on this board are 38, 42 and 46 +Polonia wood core for performance and durability. This wood is very light, extremely stable and will not absorb water if damaged. +Impact Resistant ABS side walls and fin plugs +CNC milled inserts PO LO N IA CO R E FLIP TIPS UNIFORM STRESS DISTRIBUTION OPTIMISED FLEX CHARACTERISTICS IMPACT RESISTANT ABS SIDEWALL FULL LENGTH POLONIA WOOD CORE PROGRESSIVE CONCAVE 3MM IN CENTRE, 1MM AT TIPS FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE +Rounded shape for forgiving carves and wave riding +Flip tips to combat chop and nose-diving +Deep fins, close to riders feet for a positive driving curve, and surf like feeling in the waves +Solid and stable mid-section for tracking Upwind VISIT US WWW. FLEXIFOIL. COM ++ THE HOOLIGAN PLEASE VISIT US ONLINE FOR FURTHER DETAILS +RIDING CHARACTERISTICS The Hooligan will be offered with a choice of flex characteristics. This allows the user to choose the correct flex characteristics for them. The Hooligan Pro is a stiffer and stronger version of the Hooligan, suitable for riders exceeding 75kgs or for those who like to ride powered. 40 +Fast, early planning Rocker +Very solid and stable tracking +Powerful flex in tips for pop +Freestyle shape–wide tips for pop, & solid landings +Unique new freestyle fin +The stance options on this board are 42, 46, and a Wide Aaron Hadlow style 50 +Polonia wood core for performance and durability. This wood is very light, extremely stable and will not absorb water if damaged. +Impact Resistant ABS side walls and fin plugs +CNC milled inserts +FEATURES FAST FREESTYLE ROCKER OPTIMISED FLEX CHARACTERISTICS UNIFORM STRESS DISTRIBUTION IMPACT RESISTANT ABS SIDEWALL PO LO N IA CO R E FULL LENGTH POLONIA WOOD CORE PROGRESSIVE CONCAVE 3MM IN CENTRE, 1MM AT TIPS 41 WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM +FLEX CHARACTERISTICS +KEY FEATURES FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE The Hooligan has been designed for freestylers. It has a fast rocker line and gets on the plane very early. The outline shape has been developed to track well and scream upwind. The tips are shaped for pop and allow the fins to be mounted in the ideal freestyle position – wide apart and set back from the rider’s feet. The fins are also unique and designed to reduce fin hook-up, but offer good drive and pop characteristics essential for today’s wake style tricks. ++ KITEBOARD ASYLUM FOOTPADS +OVERVIEW The All New Asylum footpads have been designed to be the most supportive and comfortable backless binding to hit the market to date. The ergonomic 3D moulded footbed features thoracic and lumber supports as well as heel and toe ramps to give you that locked in feeling. The footbed has been covered in a high grip surface to help prevent your feet form slipping around. The Straps are affixed to the footpad and not to the mounting hardware. This allows the footpads to be secured to the board very easily, with an option of stance angles. The adjustable synthetic leather straps have a lace tightening system with a clip on the side of the strap to hold excess lace out of the way and the underbelly of the strap has a 10mm foam core wrapped in neoprene to make sure the top of your foot is as snug as the bottom. 43 +Unique 3D moulded foot bed with heel ramp, toe ramp, and arch support. +High grip foot surface + Air bladder for heel support + Multiple foam core for shock absorption + Adjustable stance angle + Super simple mounting system + Lace tightening system +Excess lace is secured out of the way to the side of the strap. + Thick, soft neoprene covered foam strap belly for comfort. FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE +KEY FEATURES WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM 42 FLEXIFOIL CLOTHING ++ 2009 With 37 years of brand history and loyalty, we had numerous requests from Flexifoil Kiters for a clothing range to accompany our world class kites. MENS CLOTHING The range is ever expanding and you can see the full selction of clothes and size breakdowns in more detail online at www.flexifoil.com NEW THORMAN T - SHIRT 02 NEW SPRAYPAINT T - SHIRT 03 NEW LITTLEMAN T - SHIRT 04 NEW ARROW T - SHIRT FERRIS 3/4 SHORTS 05 06 {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL / XXL {COLOURS} +Chocolate +Charcoal 45 {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} Brown 2009 FLEXIFOIL FLEECE 06 CARTER FLEECE 07 EASY MICRO FLEECE ++ 04 {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL / XXL {COLOURS} Chocolate & Sand 2009 FLEXIFOIL SHORTS 05 ++ 03 2009 FLEXIFOIL T-SHIRTS 01 ++ 02 {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} Blue & Charcoal {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} Brown 2009 FLEXIFOIL HOODIES 08 GOODYEAR HOODY {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L {COLOURS} Black & Brown 09 FLEXIFOIL ZIP HOODY {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} Cream & Brown 07 08 09 WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM 44 01 FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE ++ RANGE FLEXIFOIL CLOTHING ++ 2009 With 37 years of brand history and loyalty, we had numerous requests from Flexifoil Kiters for a clothing range to accompany our world class kites. WOMENS CLOTHING The range is ever expanding and you can see the full selction of clothes and size breakdowns in more detail online at www.flexifoil.com 03 ++ 01 CARTER FLEECE {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL / XXL {COLOURS} Chocolate & Sand 02 EASY MICRO FLEECE {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL / XXL {COLOURS} Brown ++ 05 04 06 2009 FLEXIFOIL WOMENS FLEECE 2009 FLEXIFOIL WOMENS HOODIES 03 46 04 ++ {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} White 06 08 WOMENS RASHVEST LONG SLEEVE WOMENS RASHVEST SHORT SLEEVE {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} Blue & Black 2009 FLEXIFOIL WOMENS KEOGH KNITWOOL TOP & SCARF ++ 07 VISIT FLEXIFOIL.COM FOR MORE INFO 47 {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L {COLOURS} Black & Brown 2009 FLEXIFOIL WOMENS RASHVESTS 05 07 WOMENS REVERSABLE ZIP HOODY GOODYEAR HOODY 08 KEOGH KNITWOOL TOP {UNISEX} FLEXIFOIL FLEECE SCARF {UNISEX} {AVAILABLE IN} S / M / L / XL {COLOURS} Cream {AVAILABLE IN} ONE SIZE FITS ALL {COLOURS} Red WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM 02 FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE 01 RANGE ++ FLEXIFOIL ACCESSORIES ++ BEACH WEAR ++Fleece Blanket ++Lanyard ++Waterbottle Get cosy with a tough Flexi blanket! Large cosy Flexifoil fleece blanket. Ideal for laying around on after a day riding! Want somewhere to clip your keys and stuff when you go flying? Water bottle featuring cooling 'gelstick' ++Draw-string sack ++Flexi Scarf ++Square flag The all round bag to store anything long in your life! Long, warm and cosy - the Flexifoil Scarf! Grab one and fly with pride! Due to massive demand the Flexifoil standard flag is now available. ++Stuff Sack (Small) ++Towel Great for stuffin' your kites in! Built for the job, this weatherproof small stuff sack is deceptively large! Great for stuffin' your kites in! Perfect for the beach or the shower this huge super soft and absorbent towel is the ultimate comfort after a hard day in the water. ++Flexifoil Beanie ++Waterproof fleece blanket Designed to keep you warm and comfortable. Multi purpose, large hard-wearing blanket. Great for the beach, the field or the garden. Waterproof and windproof. ++Feather Banner Flag Huge 5m Flexifoil feather banner flag now available! ++Mini Bag 48 This mini bag is ideal for storing all sorts of stuff. ++ HOME & WORK ++ ++Wristband ++Mug Available in Red + Blue Flexifoil rubber wristband Available in Red + Black Quality Flexifoil ceramic mug available in black and red. ++Rubber keyring Organise your keys with a Flexifoil keyring! ++Pin badge Flexifoil logo pin badge ++Coaster Heavy weight, Flexifoil Branded grey natural slate coaster. ++Vinyl Stickers (Pack of 3) High quality, engraved Flexifoil keyring. Do you want to Flexi-up your life? Made from tough high quality vinyl, these vinyl stickers are made to last. ++Carabina keyring ++1m vinyl sticker Available in Red + Blue Want somewhere to clip your keys and stuff when you go flying? Available in Red + Black + White Pimp your ride. High quality vinyl stickers - now available! ++Stainless steel keyring BOOKS & DVDS ++Drill 1 (dvd) A beginners guide to kite landboarding. ++Progression (dvd) Featuring Aaron Hadlow. Fat Sand Productions has teamed up with Flexifoil’s 4-times Kitesurfing World Champion, Aaron Hadlow, to open up the world of powered freestyle kitesurfing. ++Flexifoil Book of Powerkiting 3rd Edition Recognised as the standard work on all aspects of powerkiting, the UK’s fastest growing extreme sport. Written by a powerkiting expert and aimed at beginners and intermediate kite flyers. 49 ++ FLEXIFOIL’S ++ FLEXIFOIL’S KITESURF TEAM TRACTION TEAM +Team Flexifoil Riders Our team of riders are a very special and quite unique group of people. When you’re chosen to be on the Flexifoil team, you’ve got to not only show a high level of kiting skill, but you have to show the desire to be an ambassador for the kiting community. Although all of our riders perform at the highest levels of kiting, they are always willing to help out if they see a new kiter and give advice to those looking to progress further in kiting. If you see the black and orange clothing of a Flexifoil rider, why not take time out to have a chat to them? Aaron Hadlow Bruna Kajiya Craig Sparkes UK Br UK Freestyle Freestyle Freestyle Buggier Rides: Hadlow Pro Rides: Buggy, Blade V, Blurr Rides: Hadlow Pro 50 51 Robin Snuggs Ryan Coote Sander Lenten Martyn Hogg Be RSA UK UK Ie NL UK Freestyle Speed Freestyle Freestyle Wave Freestyle Freestyle Peter Tyushkevich Richard Boudia Erika Lindberg Forest Bakker Johara Sykes-Davies Peter Trow Billy Parker Ru Fr Swe Es UK USA USA Freestyle Freestyle / Wave Freestyle Freestyle Freestyle Wave Freestyle Rides: Ion Four, Hadlow Pro Rides: Hadlow Pro Rides: Neutron, Ion Four Rides: Neutron, Ion Four Rides: Ion Four, Neutron Rides: Hadlow Pro Rides: Hadlow Pro Rides: Neutron, Hadlow Pro Rides: Hadlow Pro, Ion Four Rides: Neutron, Hadlow Pro Rides: Hadlow Pro Rides: Neutron, Ion Four Rides: Ion Four, Hadlow Pro Rides: Ion Four, Hadlow Pro Sy Leonard Will McKean Richy Stones Rob Hills UK UK UK UK Freestyle Buggier Freestyle Buggier Freestyle Buggier Freestyle Buggier Rides: Buggy, Blade V, Blurr Rides: Buggy, Blade V, Blurr Rides: Buggy, Blade V, Blurr Rides: Buggy, Blade V, Blurr Lewis Wilby Mark Berry David Ursell Matthieu Blanchard UK RSA UK Fr Landboarder Landboarder Landboarder Snowkite Rides: Ion Four Rides: Ion Four Rides: Ion Four Rides: Neutron, Ion Four WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM Robbie Shire-Maidment FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE Jemma Grobbelaar Find out much more about the Team and their equipment on at // www.flexifoil.com Bjorn Viane Our guarantee TO Y FL CE N SI EF L I E 2W 97 FO INC I YS E1 EXO FL FLLIVE T 72 19 Y FL LY CE 19 72 WE FLY WWW.FLEXIFOIL.COM GUARANTEE CE SIN FLEXIFOILS FANTASTIC GUARANTEE FLY Remember to read the instructions that come with your new Flexifoil kite BEFORE you go out and fly. WE Safety first LIVE TO FLY 72 ++ 19 Flexifoil products are built to last; not just for a year or two, but for a long time. The materials and manufacturing processes we use ensure that your kite will keep flying well for years to come. However, if you do have an accident and damage your kite, don’t stress – we offer an affordable repairs service which will get you flying again in no time, we even stock spares for older models. SINCE 1972 CE Flexifoil for life 53 SIN All Flexifoil land kites come with a free repair voucher. This means that if you should damage your kite in the first month of owning it we will repair it for you completely free of charge, no questions asked! Full information on the repairs service is available at www.flexifoil.com/repairs ++ NC SI Peace of mind SIN 52 E ++ V LI We believe you are entitled to the highest level of customer service available and are constantly working hard to exceed your expectations. We pride ourselves on the quality of the products we manufacture for you. If any Flexifoil product fails as a result of defective workmanship or faulty materials within the first year of owning it, we will replace it for you free of charge! FLEXIFOIL // 09/10 PRODUCT BROCHURE ++ FLEXIFOIL Flexifoil International Ltd / Unit 9 Silverglade Business Park / Leatherhead Road Chessington / Surrey KT9 2QL United Kingdom www.flexifoil.com © Flexifoil 2009