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The Windwing Skyfoil kite series are high performance traction foils designed for stability, maneuverability and maximum power. They are designed to be flown in a traditional 2-line mode, with optional 3rd brake line (kites are shipped with brake bridle included, but not installed). In designing the Skyfoils, Windwing carefully blended custom profiles along the span in a moderate aspect, truncated, semi-elliptic plan form. The tip cells are closed to enhance turning as well as to prevent ingesting debris while flying close to the ground. The profiles exhibit neutral pitch stability with large intake vents and a slightly reflexed trailing edge to provide maximum stability at low angle of attack or in gusty conditions. The primary bridle is closely spaced along the profile with inboard "D" lines for greater form stability and additional support under high wing loading conditions. Construction is of the highest quality with webbed and taped inlets, trussed profile, and doubled nose ply reinforcements. Bridles are braided-jacket Dyneema with sewn loops.
Simple, powerful, economical. The Skyfoil's 2-line foil flying configuration means you can set up and ride quickly and easily. These kites are extremely powerful for their size, which makes them a great choice for the backcountry or any situation where weight and space is an issue. The Skyfoil is a perfect first kite, but even experts will appreciate the incredible stability and predictability with which these kites fly. The Skyfoils are very forgiving and are good at not over-flying the window. They're also the least expensive kites in the Windwing line, which leaves some change left over for hot cocoa.
The most commonly asked question of by people getting started in snow kiting is "WHAT SIZE SKYFOIL FOR ME?" The answer is a little bit complicated. The kite you need depends on several variables. Most pros carry several kites for different conditions, but we have found that normal people use one kite in 90% of conditions, 90% of the time. Basically, the variables are: surface conditions, snow vehicle, rider weight, wind strength, incline, and rider skill. Powder requires more power, and bigger riders require more power. On packed powder, ice, or wheeled vehicles you need very little power. Experienced riders going for maximum airtime go with a bigger kite as well. For an average size person in average windy conditions, 8-15 mph, on packed to medium depth powder, the 440 is a good place to start. If you are going up hills, deep powder, weigh a lot, or have very light wind, the larger kites are the way to go. Smaller riders, including chicks who rip, should start with a 330 or even 220 (trainer) for juniors. If you've never flown a kite, we highly suggest a Windwing Trainer Kite. Together with its inscturctional DVD it is worth its weight in gold. Learn to fly then pass it on to a friend. Or keep it because it's also a fun thing to have at the beach, park, etc.
Moderate Aspect, Truncated, Semi-elliptic Plan Form
2-line, With Optional 3rd Brake Line
Inboard "D" Lines
Braided-Jacket Dyneema Bridles
Doubled Nose Ply Reinforcements
TARGET RIDER
Beginner to intermediate, or advanced back-country rider looking for the most bang for the buck. The Skyfoil is the easiest, simplest, and least expensive kite in the Windwing line.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Sandard Equipment Skyfoils are shipped complete with flying lines, control bar, brake bridle(3.3 Meter to 7.7 meter), carrying bag, and instructional video(1.1 & 2.2 meter).
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