KITWWORLD MAG TEST:  
"I said to my wife Dan, “I think they’ve absolutely nailed this for the 35+ age range.” “That’s not really a sexy selling point they’ll want to shout about though, is it?” she retorted. “On the contrary, my dear” I continued as the leather squeaked while I eased back into our Chesterfield. “There are a great swathe of riders out there who don’t unhook and have an eclectic mix of boards for twin-tipping, wave riding and foiling. This is a design for them!”

Unhooked: 50% | Hooked: 100% | Wave: 100% | Foil: 50%
KEY COMPARISONS
• Low aspect ratio.
• Agile turning, direct steering & the perfect amount of drift.
• Fixed bridle.

AVAILABLE IN
7, 8, 9, 10, 12m

CONSTRUCTION
• Ho’okipa Ultra PE high pressure leading edge.
• Airush Ultra PE Load Frame v4 featuring WebTech.
• Ultra light Haloweave struts & subframe.

SIDE PROFILE
• Long chord & fine entry.
• Low aspect ratio.
• Square wingtip.

FRONT PROFILE
• Open C.
• Fixed bridle.

TEAM SERIES CONSTRUCTION
The Team Series is a collection that showcases our kite and board models that sit at the pinnacle of all Airush products. Established to enable you to ride exactly what our Pro Team ride, without compromise. With multiple world and national championships, through this rider focused collection, we continue to chase the future of durable lightweight performance.

1. LOAD FRAME
The Airush Load Frame has been the key to setting the ultimate benchmark in durability without compromising on weight. Ultra-high modulus yarns carry the primary load of the canopy, preventing stretch, and increasing long-term performance. The Load Frame is further enhanced by WebTech which is featured in the areas traditionally occupied by Dacron. This enables us to minimize or completely remove the heavier fabric and utilize the ballistic high-modulus web fibers instead – increasing strength and minimizing weight.

2. WEBTECH
WebTech minimizes or replaces the traditional Dacron reinforcement by channelling the broader loads into the Load Frame through a web ‘subframe’ of ultra-high molecular polyethylene (ultra-high modulus). This is featured in key areas such as the primary attachment points on the leading edge or the rear attachment points, while also being used to support structural components such as the center strut.

3. HO’OKIPA
Developed in partnership with Challenge Sailcloth, this unique Ultra PE leading edge and strut composite material is 25% lighter and 10x stronger than traditional fabrics. This allows for 50% higher pressure, creating increased stiffness combined with a thinner leading edge. The result is supercharged responsiveness coupled with sublime handling, and of course the long-term performance you expect from Airush. UHMWPE fibers (non-branded Dyneema® or Spectra®) are the lightest and strongest fibers commercially available, with a tensile strength 15x stronger than steel. UHWMPE is created by a gel-spun extrusion process which draws out extremely long chains of polyethylene, aligned along a molecular backbone. This alignment effectively transfers load through the fiber for high modulus and strength.

SELECTING YOUR KITE

ULTRA vs LITHIUM
The Lithium features more surface area in the wingtips for enhanced steering speed and has slightly thicker struts and LE for more structural support in higher winds. The Ultra has a smaller LE to fly further forward in the window, with thinner and fewer struts for reduced weight.

LITHIUM vs SESSION
The Lithium features a longer center chord for more parked power and bar drive, with more sweep in the wingtip for improved relaunch. The square wingtips on the Session create a kite that pivots more, while the reduced sweep creates a more direct input.