Kitesoul Magazine #26 International Edition

96
BRAND
Naish 2019
KEY FEATURES
PIVOT
FREERIDE/WAVE
SIZES: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
Winner of 2018 Red Bull’s King of the Air, the Pivot is direct,
versatile and efficient, maintaining its stand out performer
status in the Naish kite line. Perfect for both novice
and professional kiters alike, the Pivot provides plenty of
sheet-in-and-go, predictable power, direct bar pressure,
easy jumping and control in the air. The superior choice
for versatile performance, the Pivot maintains a large wind
range, proving dynamic and responsive in everything from
waves to flat water.
It has earned an impressive reputation for its intuitive
steering and tight, quick axis of rotation and the 2019 Pivot
continues to push its capabilities even further. With
the Quad-Tex material, we have managed to remove heavy
Dacron panels along the struts reducing weight while retaining
canopy rigidity. The leading edge seam has also
been “beefed-up” with a new thread that has tested off the
charts in overall strength. The new Pivot also comes with
Bladder Lock, which eliminates the risk of bladder movement
in the leading edge and struts to ensure they stay in
place when inflating, deflating, crashing or packing.
While the Pivot has received various tweaks and improvements
that enhance the performance characteristics, it
continues to stay true to its loyal following and remain as
one of the most sought-after kites worldwide.
- Quad-Tex Ripstop Fabric = Stiffest, strongest canopy material
on the market.
- Shark Teeth Trailing Edge = Reduces weight while minimizing
& dispersing canopy flutter.
- Precision turns on a small axis with minimal power increase
in a turn.
- ABS Bridle = Consistent forward drive + maximum depower
+ no back-stalling.
- “Sheet-in-and-go” feel + easy jumping.
- Quick water relaunch.
- Natural drifting effect.
- Constant leading edge taper.
- High-flow valve.
- Octopus Inflation System = Lightest, easiest single-point
inflation system delivering uniform pressure in the struts
and leading edge.
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