THE WS WILL SYNC TO YOUR RHYTHM WITH SWIFT TURNING MAKING IT THE CHOICE FOR WAVE SEEKERS AND FREERIDERS ALIKE.
performance features
- Open-C Hybrid performance kite for waves, freeriding and foiling
- Stable and stall-free for easy drift and carefree riding
- Precise and rapid for smooth tight turning
- Performs well in gusts across an enormous wind range
- Easy piloting and optimised for single-hand control
DESIGN
VISION
The new WS has boundless possibilities with its superfast turns and ease of handling. Nimble yet stable, it achieves outstanding performance across disciplines, much loved for its carefree riding.
Catch waves with ease, enjoy a chilled session, or even foil, the WS automatically switches to auto-pilot with light initiation. Watch it naturally drift, absorb gusts, and turn on a dime without the need for force.
The Open-C hybrid three-strut design provides power right when you need it, and the canopy has been optimised to distribute force more efficiently to ensure stability. New for Version 7 is a further reduction in weight through the use of our specialised XT light fabric in the inflatable structures which adds to the drift capabilities. The WS is stall-free and stays forgiving which makes it easy to fly, even in the low end.
With exceptionally swift pivotal characteristics, your turns are fast and precise for smooth-flowing carves. Riders love the light, yet direct bar pressure and the new sizes and huge wind range add to its accessibility.
The WS is an agile favourite for freeriders and wave addicts alike.
TECHNICAL
DETAILS
- Extreme fast turn
- Pivot turner
- Direct drift turn
The WS adjusts to your surfing style. It turns rapidly on the spot generating a perfectly balanced amount of power, supporting you to throw massive spray without ever ripping you off your board.
- Medium AR
- Stable downwind drift
- Gust absorber
The WS provides an excellent downwind drift thanks to the medium aspect ratio. It absorbs gusts and travels upwind with ease. As soon as you catch a wave, the kite switches to autopilot.
- Medium to low sweep
- Good power control
- Direct handling
The outstanding bar feedback, light bar pressure, and responsiveness of the WS are due to the kite’s advanced wingtip sweep. You can fly complex manoeuvres without ever looking up.
Eleveight kites are built with innovative and quality workmanship. Details are strategically designed for long lasting durability, while keeping the kite light and agile.
Our superior X4 canopy fabric is strong and tear-resistant to guarantee durability and lasting performance. X4 is engineered to be dynamic and developed exclusively in partnership with Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials. Made from the best 4×4 ripstop polyester yarn, X4 has less elongation and a high-temperature UV-resistant resin finish.
To ensure your kite can take a beating, every seam is glued and stitched for maximum durability.
The large diameter of our valves and strut connectors ensures fast, easy inflation and deflation of your kite without the need for a hose connector.
Each Strut has a double strut head reinforcement to create a solid inflatable kite frame. This allows for optimum turning and smoother handling.
The short pulley-free 5-point bridle setup enhances the kite’s turning speed and agility. Your bar input is direct, while the risk of catching the wingtip is reduced.
The redesigned 3D bridle deflector has structural reinforcement covering the closing seam. It decreases the possibility of bridle wrap, making water starts easier and safer.
Strategically placed Extreme Tenacity (XT Light) cloth reinforcements eliminate canopy wear and tear including pinholes caused by the valves.
A kite’s bladder is the core element of its inflatable structure so we use the toughest and lightest material available, made in Germany. Engineered specifically for kites, our material defines the kite’s weight and durability.
We help you rig your kite safely and avoid mixing up lines with the kook-proof front and backline connection points.
Fly the kite your way by easily switching between backline trim options with the pull-to-pull tags. Two steering line settings are available, allowing you to choose your turning speed and bar pressure.
A triple-reinforced closing seam along the leading edge makes it practically indestructible. The centre segments have stronger reinforcements as the material load is much higher compared to the smaller diameter of the wingtips.
Angled reinforcements along the trailing edge diffuse the load and strain on the canopy, making it more durable while improving kite stability and longevity.
Trim the kite according to your riding style and the wind conditions by switching between different bridle line turning settings. The pivot set-up makes the kite faster and offers more depower, while the tip set-up increases the turning radius and offers more power and grunt. All our kites have the standard middle set-up pre-selected to offer the best balance.
The load transition between the inflatable frame structure and the ripstop material is optimised for improved stability and durability. An extra layer of double ripstop sits between the inflatable structure and the X4 ripstop to protect the load.
Our XT Light cloth has extremely high tenacity and is 15% lighter than our traditional XT material. It’s a high-performance inflatable structure material that offers the best balance between stability and stiffness. XT Light is woven to be strong and features a specialised UV-resistant coating, developed exclusively in partnership with Teijin, the leading supplier of sailcloth materials.
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