furia. the ultimate sle kite the ultimate sle kite - bei Air

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Product overview :
-Freestyle, Hang time, Wave riding for experts.
-Huge wind range, simplicity, easy re-launch, safety.
-Sizes : 7, 9, 11, 13m².
-Equipped with the new Max bar which offers more
reactivity and 2 bar size in 1
-Single Inflation.
Takoon is proud to introduce the new FURIA, developed in close relationship with our team riders.
The target was an obvious one, to offer a kite with the best performance in freestyle and wave riding.
Some people thought that flat profile kites couldn’t be efficient in freestyle, why?
Takoon proposes today a technical and fast kite with the advantages of the Nova concept:
wide wind range, easy re-launch and more safety in simplicity.
The discussion is over, the result is here. The era of the Furia has come, available in 7, 9, 11 and 13m².
Are you ready to tame the Furia?
Riding feeling :
In the hand, the Furia is ultra light and responsive. The bar feeling is very direct (C kite like) to be precise while
piloting. And piloting is the word because the Furia is a really fast kite, it easily allows kiteloops and big wave riding.
Jumping ability is excellent with instant punch upwards and a huge amount of lift and hangtime.
While riding, the kite never falls out of the sky. Depower is efficient, just push the bar on it slowes down, ideal for
gusty conditions. Upwind ability is also excellent. The new MAX bar is easy to handle and to use.
all pics by S.Fournet
*Supported Leading Edge
Technical kite :
Let’s explain the different technical points on the Furia, or how Takoon proposes a kite with both
performance and simplicity.
We worked first on a new profile with more aerodynamics, that did the trick!
The new leading edge design which lets a direct efforts transfer, the independent profile between the centre and the
tips, the struts’ unique location and the narrow tips, make the Furia more aerodynamic and easy to use because it is
not a kite with a high aspect ratio.
Thanks to these points the kite turns much easier; it’s more solid and light in the air.
The target was to reduce the surface tips ( 02 ), to reduce drag, increase turning ability and get a better control in
strong wind. The surface thus gained went to the centre of the kite ( 01 ) where stiffness and power are needed.
Deep profile gives low end power and good hang time.So the central strut is longer (less aspect ratio) and the tips
are narrower, more power is achieved (more surface to the kite centre) while drag is reduced
(drag comes mostly from the tips). The kite is more aerodynamic.These aspects give the Furia a unique turning ability
for a flat profile kite. The specific leading edge design along with the new shape of the tips shape allow the kite to
turn on the tip, which is perfect for tricks and unhooked kiteloop.
FURIA
More power (01)
NOVA 2
Less drag (02)
Depower ability is really efficient on the Furia with a good bar feeling, light but still effective.
Expert riders will get the perfect feeling to know exactly where the kite is during tricks.
Thanks to the innovative Furia shape, depower ability increases by 15%, so we reduced the depower length in order
to reduce kite power.
FURIA
X
NOVA 2
FURIA
NOVA 2
Y
Depower Rate
As the distance between the front lines and the back lines is shorter on the FURIA ( X ) than on the NOVA 2 ( Y) , for
the same depower rate (when you push the bar) you will get more depower with the FURIA (the kite looses power).
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The specific bridle system and the new kite shape give
the kite more reactivity.
The new Dacron cloth on the tips offers more stiffness,
and therefore more reactivity to the kite.
The Furia is a lighter kite (25% less than Nova2 for
example) as it only has 5 struts, which are also
thinner than before, and it’s a medium aspect ratio kite.
All this makes the kite fly better, it never falls out of the
sky, and it is ideal for wave riding and tricks.
This kind of flat profile kite offers a huge wind range and
an easy re-launch by just pulling on a rear line.
The overall performance of the kite was increased but
not to the detriment of other aspects.
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Wind range :
By pushing the bar (depower position) the kite swivels frontward and power is decreased.
By pulling the bar, the kite gains powers and accelerates.
A power adjuster cleat enables accurate trimmings.
SIZES
7
9
11
KNOTS
20<35
18<32
12<25
m²
knots
m²
knots
m²
knots
13
m²
10<22
Warning, these wind ranges are indicated for
an intermediate rider, weighing 75kg,
riding a 128*38cm.Up to you to adjust
according to the spot you ride in.
knots
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Safety :
The level of security of the FURIA is at its highest level thanks to its shape.
In depower position without stopper, the kite goes neutral and lands without any more power.
The kite is held only by its leading edge. The rider stays connected to the kite through
the harness loop.Using the stopper to untwist lines reduces the safety aspect; it is advised not to grip it too much.
The control system remains equipped with a regular quick release in case of emergency and also has a safety leash.
Relauching without swimming:
By pulling on the rear line, the kite moves to the edge of the window and is ready for relaunch.
No need to swim towards the kite to make it rotate.
No need to re-load a safety system after a « safety action ».
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The attention to detail :
No detail has been forgotten on the Furia build quality.
First of all the Single Inflation system allows to inflate the kite in one go.
You save time before and after the session.
How does it work?
Each strut is designed independently.
They are all linked to each other, which mean you can inflate your kite all at once, with the valve on the leading edge,
without losing time or pressure.
Each strut have 2 valves, one air locked to inflate and one without air locked to deflate..
If you’re still in a hurry, deflate only the leading edge.
Advice: close the valves when you’ve finished deflating so that you can inflate the kite faster
next session.
You can trim your back line position connection.
The “wave” position makes the kite turn with more skid and less power, which is ideal for wave riding.
The “tricks” position makes the kite turn on the tips, ideal for unhooked tricks.
The depower is more efficient and you get more bar pressure.
The Furia is delivered with the medium trimming.
New connectors on each trim position make it easier to change the trimmings faster.
The Furia has been designed with long front panels.
The panels have been cut asymmetrically to prevent ageing of the kite.
The struts have been designed so as to be stiffer.
The Furia gets reinforcements at the critical points.
3D bumpers on leading edge and TPU reinforcements on trailing edge.
The quality bridle system is optimized.
The Furia comes with a new pump leash connection.
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Technical points on Max bar :
The new Max bar comes with the Furia kite. Based on the same concept which integrates both the control system
and the kite, the new Max bar offers the best level performance and safety.
The last innovations of the Max bar allow a perfect integration of the safety leash, perfect for infinite
loops! Also the new Max winder offers 2 bar size in 1. Ride all sizes of kite with only one bar.
Regarding the kite size you ride, switch from 47 to 55cm easily.
Cousins’ Ultimate flying lines.
PU extension
Adjustable stopper
Foam protection
Bar winder
3D Grip
Safety leash connection point
Mini clam cleat system
Swivel
Quick release, Afnor certified
Security pin
A new safety leash with full foam protection is delivered with the Furia for more comfort.
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That’s the concept: to always fully integrate kite and bar.
Bridage
Mono line
The 2 traditional front lines (
)
are replaced by a high resistance mono line
(
).The kite gets much more reactivity.
The Furia is solid in the air because it’s
blocked-up by a “V”. This mono line allows
a perfect integration of the safety leash.
The mono line increases depower ability,
because the pulleys are more to the front
(they have been moved to the front, so as
to give more depower since the front line
connections are placed more to the front).
Safety line
An integrated safety line allows to connect
your safety leash.
This is a first time for a 4 lines kite!
If you use the quick release, the kite will be
held by a front line, without any traction.An
elastic part on top of the front line allows
this line to be always tightened.
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The 3D grip on the bar offers more comfort and precision. The carbon centre hole minimises friction and increases
turning ability while depower. The bar is light.
The lower winder bar gives 10% of better reactivity and offers a kite much precise, with light bar pressure.
The kite features faster turning, as if you ride with a 60cm bar, while keeping a light bar pressure.
old connection point
new connection point
Fot the same bar movements, you gain 10% of
kite turning ability.
Also this new winder offers 2 bar size in 1.
Regarding the kite size you ride, switch from 47 to 55cm easily.
Roll your lines easily with the rubber band to block it.
The foam protection allows the bar to float and prevents hands getting tangled into the lines.
+turning speed
(55cm bar )
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- turning speed
(47 cm bar)
A new miniature clam cleat system allows to trim easily the power of the kite while riding.
Its small size reduces the chicken loop length and increases the depower length.
While in full depower, the extra line comes into a leash.
Having a trimming system under the bar makes it easy for anyone, no matter what size or weight he is,
to trim the kite. Trimming comfort is independent of the rider size.
A new swivel on top of the chicken loop allows to untwist the safety leash after rotation.
You can put it on the right or left hand side, whichever feel better.
Chicken loop quick release: Pull the handle.
Re-loading the chicken loop quick release.
Check the end Velcro location (see diagram).
Assembling the finger locker to the chicken loop.
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An adjustable stopper allows to trim the depower length:
The NTS system developed by TAKOON is the first 100 % adjustable
system for FULL de-power.It allows each rider to tune their de-power
system to their favourite spot or style!
The functioning is easy :
An adjustable stopper ball sliding along the de-power rope to set up your own de-power zone.
A new clam-cleat trimming system to adjust power.
The NTS system is made to provide maximum safety.
By screwing up slightly, the stopper will slide up after a frank ‘let go’.
The nova being a 100 % de-power kite, has the power go down to zero and kite is neutral.
Safety is total.
Free-sliding mode.
By not screwing the stopper, it can slide and goes up into the upper part.
The kite is then neutral and rider is in the total safety position.
So just let go the bar for total safety.
Ideal for school, beginner or gusty/dangerous conditions.
Safety catch mode.
The safety catch position is materialised by a higher diameter on the de-power rope.Located at about 35 cm from the
rider. By screwing the stopper slightly, the kite benefits from a safety catch zone and won’t move all the way up.
In this zone, the bar is naturally stopped on its way up in a ‘normal’ riding situation.
By pushing the bar up , it goes passed the safety zone and can then slide all the way up again.
Ideal for most conditions & waveriding. You get huge de-power to try all the new tricks, safely.
Set mode.
By screwing the stopper tighter whatever its position (below or above the safety catch zone),
the control system works like a classical C kite. The stopper is fixed and stays in place.
Ideal for radical tricks, unhooked manoeuvres
Warning : this set up mode is extreme and asks for a classical release on the chicken loop in case of danger.
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A PU extension goes on the central sleeve to prevent rope from rattling, its length allows to grab the bar easily.
In fact you get back the bar by pulling on the PU extension and you keep the depower max.
The PU extension prevents your fingers getting stuck in the lines while riding unhooked.
OPTION :
A Furia 5th line option is proposed. You just have to take off the bridle and connect the kite in 5th line configuration.
Then you will obtain more reactivity, less bar pressure and less depower.
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Comparison between Nova2 and eNova :
Takoon kite range (Nova2 / eNova / Furia) is designed to work together to meet
every demand. Technology/ Simplicity/ Performance.
The eNova, with its stability and easy re-launch, is a sure kite for you to progress
on indefinitely.
Nova2 and eNova are much easier to handle.
Furia gets more bar pressure compared to Nova2 and eNova.
Furia is much faster than Nova2 and eNova.
Furia gets more turning ability compared to Nova2 and eNova.
Furia has a narrower wind range compared to the Nova2 and eNova but is really efficient.
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Which rider for the furia?
Experts riders who are looking for high performance C-kite feeling combined with wide wind range and depower which are traditionally only found in bridled kite.
Riders who don’t want to make concessions on performance and turning ability.
Riders from dedicated wave riders to intermediate freeriders, to pro freestyle.