Spleene X-19

The brand new Spleene X-19 is the PERFECT light wind kite. The slightest breeze will be enough to go upwind with a sufficiently big board. The Spleene X-19 sets new standards in going upwind and also in jumping. A specially designed depower wing profile makes this possible. Unlike conventional (ram air) profiles which are mainly modified paraglider airfoils, kite designer Ernst Strobl from U-Turn has gone completely new ways. When you move the bar of the Spleene X19 two things happen simultaneously: The kite's angle of approach (pitch) and its warping are modified synchronously at the same time and over the entire wing-span. When the interaction between profile and bridle is set up correctly, the effect is stunning! The Spleene X-19's wind range is increased drastically while handling remains unique. And what good is a kite that works in 6 knots but drags the kiter off his board at the slightest gust? The use of specialized depower profiles extends the Spleene X19's wind range considerably.

The Spleene X-19's turning speed is impressive, especially for a kite of this size. During a jump, you don't need to steer the Spleene X-19 forward immediately after lift-off as usually necessary with such big kites. At last it's possible to enjoy your flight and forget about the kite until you have reached the final landing phase. Not until then you steer the kite forward to initiate a soft touch down and cruise along with your board without any loss of speed.

Furthermore, Spleene managed to give the Spleene X-19 outstanding stability against stalls at the edge of the wind window to eliminate unwanted folding of the kite tips. Thanks to this stability the kiter can concentrate on kiting instead of permanently looking at the kite. This unique stability is achieved by the PPN-system, which is normally used in U-Turn paragliders only. Small sticks of unbreakable plastic with a diameter of just 2mm are incorporated into the front edge of the profile. These profile clips support the kite's airfoil and improve its aerodynamics, especially at the edge of the wind window.

Spleene also paid great attention to the Spleene X-19's weight and managed to build an extremely light kite. The Spleene X-19 only weighs 3050 grams including the complete bridle system. Spleene only used material of the highest quality and highly effective reinforcements are applied to the most stressed parts of the kite. The Spleene X-19 is built stronger to last longer. That's why you will have fun with this kite for a very long time. The Spleene X-19 is using the same the X-bar, just like the SP-X and provides very direct kite control. Feel the power and the ease of the Spleene X-19!!!

starting at 1.795,00 EUR
incl. 19 % VAT
excl.