The
Light is the perfect travel kite; light in weight and packs
very small due to its compact size and minimalist 3 Strut
Concept. Take the 12m on holiday with your surfboard and you
have the perfect travel combo that will be under any airlines
weight limits! The low end grunt of the Instinct Light is
truly impressive and combined with its massive depower, the
wind range of the Light allows you to consider a one size
quiver for most days.
- No
Pulleys in the kite or the bar
- Easy
relaunch – just turn the bar
- Total
Depower – From Full Power to No Power
- Predictable
and easy handling
- Huge
wind-range >> Low end and High end
- Points
high into the wind >> Easy to ride upwind
- 07
Bar design with integrated flag out safety and O-Shit handle
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For
wave riding, the Light's low weight is the secret that unleashes
its increased performance from such a stable shape. It literally
hangs in the air even in super light winds and at the edge
of the wind window…. it just keeps pulling. The lightness
is really felt when on fast waves …when moving with a quick
wave the rider can easily overtake the kite and create less
tension on the lines between rider and kite. While a heavy
kite loses power and dies in this situation, the Instinct
Light just keeps pulling away from the rider maintaining constant
tension & pressure in the lines. This allows the rider
to concentrate 100% on the wave knowing that the Light is
always ready, and with its progressive steering one can confidently
snap turns at will up or down the line.
For
intermediate riders interested in learning to ride unhooked
the Light is also the kite to own. You can un-hook without
stressing your head with crazy power, the Light seriously
makes riding un-hooked easy and stress free and therefore
makes it easier for you to master your moves. This is the
unhooked school kite that will allow the rider to learn those
ballsy moves with ease.
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The
Light has also been designed to be as easy and adaptable as
possible, making it the ideal kite for schools and beginners
looking for simplicity and a quick learning curve. Line Trimmers
affixed above each bar end, allow instructors to adjust the
perfect line tension for any wind condition. If you prefer
more bar pressure, simply pull in the trimmers. Want that
light feel, just let the trimmer back out.
The
relaunch is almost automatic, just turn the bar and it's in
the air. The Lights constant power and fluid steering combined
with user friendly characteristics makes the Light a dream
for accelerating any learning curve. It is powerful enough
to tow into the largest of waves, yet its low aspect shape
will keep you on your board and not eject you when the trigger
is pulled.
We
also feel that this kite is ideal for the occasional kiter
or family that loves kiting yet does not want to invest in
a lot of equipment. With the Light they have the best of all
worlds, a fun and easy kite for all ages of the family that
has full depower, re-assuring safety, easy relaunch, and not
only is it light in weight it is also light on the wallet.
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Test
the Light and make your own judgment, but we are 100% confident
that you will love the Lights fun, performance characteristics
and see a new design drive throughout the industry for lighter
kites. We do not agree with recent kite designs that see modern
kites looking like a windsurf sail with crazy battens and
added weight! You don't need to be a rocket scientist to realize
that all that weight added to a kite is not going to help
its flying ability. We gave up windsurfing for simplicity
and serious altitude; leave the battens & hassles to the
plank lovers.
We
believe in designing kites for the sake of flying performance
not added hype. |
All
in all it's a kite to leave you smiling! We all love the Light
as have the many riders of all levels that have tested it the
past months. For sure it has creases appearing from the power
line attachment but that is cosmetic and due to the new concept
of only supporting the Light with 3 struts. When designing anything
you face problems that need a solution, there are always trade-offs
for ideas or concepts. The Light's brief was to be super light
in weight to make it fun and easy for a versatile use. We have
achieved this but the trade off are the creases caused by only
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Prices
| 3m kite only |
£240 |
| 3m (complete) |
£480 |
| 5m Kite only |
£310 |
| 5m (Complete) |
£560 |
| 7m kite only |
£355 |
| 7m (complete) |
£610 |
| 9m kite only |
£400 |
| 9m (complete) |
£650 |
| 12m kite only |
£445 |
| 12m (complete) |
£695 |
Want
to buy? Contact
us for paypal details.
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Prices
include postage and packing (usually next day delivery).
Where the kite is listed as complete
this includes bar, lines, bag, repair pack, kite strap and
pump.
Where it is listed as kite only you
get a repair pack, manual and kite strap. That's
it! if you wish to receive a bag as well this
is additional to the price.
Do
you qualify for our discount scheme? Up to 15% off kites and
equipment.
50% off most training courses.
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