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Its about linking with the type of people who share your vision, engage your thoughts, and walk your walk. Its about creating a network of friends. Its about shrinking the globe and spreading the kite surfing vibes face to face, hand to hand, person to person. As much noise as everyone makes about being connected today, its also just as important to disconnect. To step aside and get away from it all. To put into effect your get away plan. This balance of connecting and disconnecting is a big part of the kiteboarding experience. The ability to be with friends and yet be miles away from it...

ANDRE PHILLI

In 2012 we take the art of connection literally by bringing you the revolutionary Quick Link Control System with IDS. Quick Link is the most advanced control system on the market today. Providing you with the ability to quickly connect to your kite or disconnect at will if the situation requires it. This highly refined system is loaded with advanced features which are ingeniously designed into an ergonomic clutter free work of art. This unmatched control system puts the control of your kite right into your hands, and right into the 21st century. With style, form and ergonomics driving the...

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ANDRE PHILLIP CUSTOM 140 / SWITCHBLADE

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MOST ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM.

Internal Swivel Manually unspin any twists in flying lines. The worlds first fully spinning center line landing system Spinning Leash Connection The leash can rotate freely around the harness loop Intelligent Depower System: QuickLink uses our proven IDS method of 3 Stage Security. A system which was first developed by Cabrinha and has become the industry’s gold standard in security. 3 Levels of Security Stage 1: Depower on Demand (push bar away) IDS Activation (Push Quick Link unit away) Disconnect from Kite Ergonomic DESIGN The EVA bar ends are shaped to create a smooth transition from...

the ultimate surf kitE In the break away sector of Kite Surfing, there is one kite which hides its technology behind its simplicity. The Drifter’s minimal 3 strut design both hides and illuminates its brilliance. The three well placed struts keep the profile of the kite intact through constant angle of attack changes while reducing the weight. This light weight but durable kite is dedicated to surf, yet it shines as a freestyle kite for wakeskating, skimboarding or flat water freestyle. While surfing hooked or unhooked the Drifter makes the most of its excellent slack line drift ability....

IFTER ” / DRIFTER PETE CABRINHA S-QUAD 5’1

THE FREESTYLE WEAPON Of CHOICE In 2012 the Nomad kite gets further refined in the Freestyle department. Our goal was to take its landmark turning speeds and unhooked abilities one step further. The result is a highly tuned kite which keeps its forward flying speed up even when unhooked. You can count on a constant steady pull whether you are passing or just throwing a massive raley. When it comes to kite looping, the Nomad delivers by accelerating its power when flying through the radius of a kite loop. Big or small the Nomad completes the loop with plenty of time to climb to the zenith to...

VICTOR HAYS / ALBERTO RONDINA / LOCATION: PKRA DAKHLA, MOROCCO

WAKESTYLE & FREEride KITE The Switchblade has become synonymous with versatility. Its reliability and predictability are two of the reasons why it excels as a performance wakestyle kite as well as an all round freeride kite. The number one choice of Wakestyle riders world wide, the Switchblade delivers a stable source of power which transfers into incredible pop. Once in the air, the kite will steer effortlessly with minimal input from the rider. The Switchblade is excellent for unhooked or hooked in riding in just about any conditions. If there is one kite that can back up all of the...

VECT DAVE HASTILOW VECTOR / SPECTRUM 136

The Vector kite will ride any conditions the ocean decides to dish out with consistency and ease. The Vector is made to simplify the kiteboarding experience. Easy handling, easy steering, easy relaunching, and an intuitive security system. This is the backbone of the Vector DNA, and this puts this kite in a class all by itself. If you are looking for a kite that will hone your kiteboarding skills in a safe and secure environment, the Vector is the kite for you.

THE LIGHTWIND SOLUTION The Crossbow has written the book on modern day kiteboarding. The Crossbow is unequalled as the kite which has contributed more to the sport than any other kite. And in 2012 it continues to define itself as the leader in performance and efficiency. The Crossbow’s Bow kite platform is the basis of its incredible range and unmatched efficiency. This keeps the Crossbow on the podium at race events. It also makes it incredibly easy for a recreational rider to experience the precise power of a thoroughbred racing machine. The Crossbow’s defining features are its smooth...

SBOW DAVE HASTILOW XBOW / SPECTRUM 136

Board TECH Channel cALIBER QUAD CONCAVE New for 2012, the Caliber range of boards is equipped with a quad concave channel that now runs the length of the board. The added shape to the center of the board helps tracking and reduces impact on landings. custom channels New for 2012, improved channel depth by 2mm and raised fin plateau by 3mm. Modified center spine to the same height as the fin plateau for balanced rail presses and directing water away from the center resluting in softer landings. WOOD CORE Vertically laminated renewable Paulownia wood are assembled to optimize strength, reduce...