2017 brochure
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GAASTRA KITES PRODUCT GUIDE 2017

“DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE” - URS HUNGERBÜHLER -

New challenges are around every corner and you have to adapt. Kiteboarding is continuously evolving and new demands arise. To work on all those challenges on different products I had to travel a lot between various beaches and our factory, to make sure things go right. New fabrics, threads, glues, pu-film… So many details, but in the end all those details make the difference! URS HUNGERBÜHLER HEAD DESIGNER Our Research & Development is still based in Taiwan, because we can hit the water every day. In addition I had to travel to different spots, where we could find light wind conditions to...

Quality and Technology means everything to us. We put all our efforts into our products and solid manufacturing to make them long lasting, but still lightweight and performance oriented. Finding this balance is a constant challenge, but makes a huge difference in the end product. GA products come to you guaranteed to deliver the best performance available. HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS FULL DACRON FRAME 3.0 In order to ensure timeless performance we use only the best materials to manufacture our products. The next evolution of our proven and tested Full Dacron Frame. Every strut and the trailing...

All GA kites comes with the comfort of a single point rapid inflation system. The double cross section eases deflation of the struts and eases packing significantly. The clamps on the tube provide the option of blocking the struts if needed! An additional deflate valve on the tip eases packing, even in high wind situations! The NACA profiles are airfoil shapes for aircraft wings developed by the NASA. BULLET PROOF CONSTRUCTION Our own highly skilled factory delivers state of the art manufacturing quality to ensure a long lifespan in the most extreme use. Additionally we reinforce all known...

KITE FINDER UPWIND Characterizes the upwind abilities of the kite. Depicts the ability to decrease kite power by changing the angle of attack. LOOPING POWER FLYING SPEED Defines the strong wind character of the kite and the steering abilities when (highly) depowered. Defines the light wind character of the kite and the maximum power ability in the bottom of the wind range. Pictures of the simplicity of the kite use, how to to get going without taking too much care about the kite itself. Describes the behavior of kite in gusty winds or other non-ideal situations. Pictures the general...

HARRY VOGELEZANGE R PRO TEAMRID

SOLAR & SOLAR FOIL

“EASY CONTROLABLE FREERIDE CROSSOVER KITE”

FREERIDE I BIG AIR FREESTYLE I WAVE For 2017 we focused on making the Spark the best handling freeride kite which allows you to ride to your full potential in waves and big jumps! It´s new light-weight three-strut construction ensures very stable flight characteristics and easy control. We added new reinforcements on the leading edge and added a lighter double spinnaker frame along the trailing edge. A new profile of the kite ensures a more exact pressure point and better barfeeling. This means the spark provides the rider with progressive bar pressure and direct feedback about the position...

“ULTIMATE SETUP FOR AMBITIOUS FREESTYLE AND WAVE RIDERS”

FREESTYLE I WAVE I FREERIDE The 2017 Pure is the most complete crossover between freestyle and wave! The profile advancements provide an even more accurate pressure point at the bar. In addition the expanded C-Shape construction offers fast turning with precise and direct steering. This is why the Pure is the ultimate setup for ambitious Freestyle and Wave riders! Explosive and predictable pop combined with solid slack offer all the freestyle abilities you can imagine. Furthermore the kite recovers quickly on big kitelooops in order to ensure a soft landing. Exact feedback and precise...

MARIO RODWALD

“TRUE WAKESTYLE KITE”

PACT WAKESTYLE After being market leader with the GXR in 2003 Gaastra returns to building a true C-Kite after more than a decade. Uncompromising world class Wakestyle is what the Pact is designed for! Three times European Champion Mario Rodwald put up three maxims for this kite: perfectly predictable slack, massive but controllable pop and a precise bar feedback. After 18 month of testing the 2017 Pact will be the first one available to the public. The true C-Kite construction is equipped with five struts and fifth line to hold the aggressive profile in shape. Explosive horizontal kiteloops...

HARRY VOGELEZANGE R PRO TEAMRID

BARSYSTEM X4 The new BAR SYSTEM X4 is our lightest bar ever! Tons of new features to offer you maximum performance and safety. With just 23mm diameter it is the thinnest bar on the market, providing maximum feedback and grip. The Bar System X4 fits to all GA Kites by adjusting the stearing lines to the bar. The biggest safety feature is the all new QR, fulfilling French safety norms! Pull the QR in any situation to fully flag out the kite. The SHIFT ADJUSTER offers a very precise powering and also provides the comfort to set the distance of the adjuster according to the length of your arms....

TWIN TIPS

MARIO RODWALDR I D E R PRO TEAM

The Rodwald Signature is our high performance freestyle board. Together with 3x European Champion we have developed a premium construction that doesn´t cut back on anything. The wood core and carbon stringers minimise weight and deliver huge pop and direct feedback. Mario added an extra stringer throughout the whole top to prevent negative flex when riding in boots. Choose the right stance from 73, 77 or 81cm. The continuous rocker and the fiberglass construction absorb even the heaviest landings. Furthermore, the channel and concave construction allows you to ride smaller fins and provide...

TARGET GROUP This premium board is built for riders who want maximum control and handling for all wakestyle and freestyle moves. Nonskid, Artwork, Paint Fiberglass Carbon Woodcore (paulowina, exotic wood)