2014 Catalog
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Kiteboarding Collection

At Naish we’re not afraid to tread our own path. Based on Maui, Hawaii, we began life as an innovative windsurfing company and over the years, have evolved and grown into the brand you see today. With wind, water and waves in our blood, team Naish has always looked for new and exciting ways to help everyone enjoy the world of boardriding. Proud of our heritage, we embrace our past while constantly looking forward for ways to improve. Today we are a leading force in windsurfing, kiteboarding, and stand up paddling. With multiple world championship titles in each sport and tens of thousands...

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High Performance Freeride/Race Performance Freeride/Freestyle/Wave Women’s Freeride/Freestyle/Wave All-around Performance Freeride 10 Light Wind Freeride

Kites: Draft High Performance Freeride/Race Sizes: 7, 9, 12, 14, 17 The Draft is a high performance freeride kite that excels at hooked-in riding, hang time and racing. This state-of-the-art design has powerful lift for boosting big airs and long gliding jumps. The Draft features a Static Bridle Platform. This eliminates the pulley and keeps the kite stable and driving forward for unrivaled windward performance and downwind speed. The Draft has five struts on the 7, 9 and 12 sizes for added control in strong winds and three struts on the 14 and 17 sizes for light wind performance and faster...

Kites: Draft draft technology Five struts on the 7, 9, 12 = Control for windward performance in higher winds Three struts on the 14, 17 = Lightweight, light wind performance and faster turning Power Foil Canopy Octopus Inflation System The Power Foil Canopy has horizontal seam shaping. The result is a kite that creates instant lift. This proven, quick and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge. The Naish exclusive one-way internal valve ensures that the pressure in the struts does not change during turns. Evolutive Profile The profile’s...

Kites: torch Pro Performance Freestyle Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 The Torch is designed for freestyle riders who demand a state-of-the-art, fast flying C-kite with precision response for hooked in and unhooked riding. Weight was reduced on the 2014 Torch by implementing reduced diameter struts, which increases the low-end power and improves handling. Power is delivered smoothly on the Torch, while the depower is similar to that of a bridled kite due to its ability to fly fast through the air. The Torch is the #1 kite of choice for dedicated freestyle and unhooked wave riders. Key...

Kites: torch torch technology C-Shape Octopus Inflation System This proven airframe design delivers maximum pop and lift. The non-swept outline aligns the center of effort with the tow point for perfect loading through the canopy at all times, resulting in power through the turn. This proven, quick and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge. The Naish exclusive one-way internal valve ensures that the pressure in the struts does not change during turns. Power Foil Canopy Solid Frame Construction The Power Foil Canopy has horizontal seam...

Kites: park Performance Freeride/Freestyle/Wave Sizes: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 The Park is one kite that does it all for any rider, any style, in any condition. Designed with fun in mind, the Park provides an easy ride, the power to boost and the handling to hit the lip with style. The powerful profile gives the rider outstanding low-end power and consistent pull over a wide range of wind speeds. Reduced diameter struts were also implemented for increased low-end power, improved aerodynamics and reduced weight. The Compact C outline and three-strut design create a stable and...

Kites: alana Women’s Freeride/Freestyle/Wave Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12 The Alana is designed for women riders looking for an all-around kite with freeriding, freestyle and wave riding versatility. Based on the Park design, the Alana features a Compact C outline and three-strut shape for stability, responsive steering, maximum depower and easy water relaunch. The Alana’s profile is the same as the Park for consistent pull over a wide range of wind speeds. It also features a Static Bridle Platform for forward flying, acceleration out of turns, stability, instant response and direct bar feel. The...

Kites: park & Alana park & Alana technology Low Drag Wing Tip New Static Bridle Platform Eliminates the pulley and keeps the kite stable and driving forward. This wing tip geometry reduces the overall surface area of the nonlifting portion, which greatly reduces drag. The more efficient the lift/drag ratio becomes, the faster the wing tip can move through the air. This allows the kite to be both quicker and more responsive through turns. Octopus Inflation System This proven, quick and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge. The Naish...

Kites: ride All-around Performance Freeride Sizes: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 The Ride is for everyday kiteboarders looking for ease and simplicity. The lightweight, two-strut design provides superior low end performance due to its fuller center section, as well as faster inflation and smaller packing for easy transport. The Ride has rounded wing tips, which allow the kite to rotate with less drag while resting on the water. This makes for extremely easy water relaunching characteristics. It also has a slightly flatter arc compared to other kites, which gives it more punch when...

Kites: ride ride technology Two-strut design = Lightweight and amazing low-end power Mini-battens = Profile stability at low angle of attack Power Foil Canopy Octopus Inflation System The Power Foil Canopy has horizontal seam shaping. The result is a kite that creates instant lift. This proven, quick and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge. The Naish exclusive one-way internal valve ensures that the pressure in the struts does not change during turns. Evolutive Profile The profile’s depth and shape evolves along the airfoil. The center...