| Flow 07 FAQ What type of rider is the Flow aimed at? We developed the Flow to cover a broad range of riders from entry level Freeride to advance freestyle and wave riding. The focus was on reliable performance and ease of use. First time riders should consider the DNA while more advanced freestyle riders might consider one of our C-Kites or the Halo for maximum hang time. Why do you call the Flow a Hybrid/SLE, isn't the Flow a BOW kite: Technically the Flow is not a BOW kite, in order for a kite to be a true bow kite, the trailing edge needs to be concave and be curved enough that it runs over a vertical line drawn from the two rear attachment points, which does not occur in all Flow sizes. Secondly true bow kites have 2:1 pulley on the bar, which the Flow does not feature. Typically BOW kites should fall within the original patent which covers these two points so we decided to go with the term SLE or Hybrid. What is the difference between the Flow (SLE/Hybrid) and the Halo (BOW) • The Flow is lighter on the bar and the steering on the flow is more direct with more feel - This is due to the reason that the wingtips of the flow are less swept back, this allows us to use less struts, moves the center of effort further forward. Most importantly this allows an increased depower range for the same give bar movement, therefore we could avoid the 2:1 pulley configuration on the bar. • The flow offers increased stability over the Halo - As the flow has a slightly deeper foil with the center of effort further forward. In addition the canopy curve is not as flat as the Halo. |