Description
PERFORMANCES
A better performer, the 2016 BANDIT is easier to send to the top of the window for the jumps and offers more hang time. The kite flies faster through the window during the loops, showing no decrease in speed before rushing back to the zenith. We have then modified the way the kite swings around its bridle and depowers, as well as the quality of the depowe-red profile. It is now more stable in static position on the beach but also in motion during flight.
We have changed the fabric used on the trailing edge, which used to be 170 g Dacron, for two layers of 52 g canopy fabric. This makes the kite lighter while avoiding flapping.
Thanks to all these improvements the kite holds firmly its position on the edge of the flight window while riding with no forth and back movements. The continuous traction it provides is impressive whatever the wind strength.
This is especially efficient for upwind riding where the BANDIT will let you ride with a better angle effortlessly with good speed control.
This new improved flight stability opens the way for some really stable steering, free of all parasitic movements. The bar feeling is more than ever direct, accurate and clean. In the low range the BANDIT is responsive and light.
In the high range the kite proves reassuring and absorbs the gust. For unhooked riding, its stability and ability to fly close to the edge of the window enable a better pop with a progressive traction through the handle-pass moves.
After 9 years of development on the BANDIT, we have yet again improved and refined each size for its program: H Larger kites of 11 m² or more are optimized for light air riding with a particular focus on lightness and maneuverability which are critical on these sizes. They offer an unprecedented amount of power per square meter and an im proved behavior in the upper range.
TECHNOFORCE™
is a high optimize the strength/diameter ratio. density fabric with a tear stopping structure using thin and high tension double yarn.
F-ONE PULLEY
– Pulley structure is extremely resistant.
– Bridle is integrated in the lower part of the pulley, working in its axis and not sideways.
– Pulleys can be removed independently from the bridle, you can change the bridle and keep the pulley or vice versa.
FLAT SEWING
Stronger assembly of the panels: they are now glued and sewn together to make the canopy more rip resistant.
VERTICAL CUT STRUTS
The BANDIT struts are designed with a vertical cut in order to optimize the strength/diameter ratio.
STREAMLINED LEADING EDGE END TIPS
The leading edge tips benefit from a reduced diameter, they are streamlined and equipped with a strap to avoid bridle tangling and drag effect.
KITE TUNING
Three different positions for back lines.
Front: more bar pressure,slower turning kite.
Back: lighter bar pressure, faster turning kite.
