2020 Eleveight RS
Product Name: RSeries
Short Product Name: RS
Version: V3
Style: Cross Over / Freeride
Sizes: 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 17
Colour Codes: Grey (212), Green (216), Red (217), Yellow (219)
PERFORMANCE Features
- Three strut Delta-Hybrid design
- Most versatile high-performance freeride kite
- Medium to high aspect ratio for big airs and long hang time
- Covers huge wind range and easily travels upwind
- Fast and smooth turning characteristics
- Ultra stable, perfect to tackle any spot and ride in any condition
- New bridle system with added trim option for customized performance
- Superior materials like X4 canopy and XT cloth made by Techno Force™
CHANGES for 2020
- Increased angle-of-attack for enhanced power and grunt
- More sweep in the wing tips for better upwind and low end performance
- Shorter bridles for higher responsiveness and tangle-prevention
- New five-point bridle system for increased stability and linear bar feel
- Additional trim option in the front bridles allows customization of turning behavior
- Redefined trailing edge load diffuser reduces flutter and improves durability
- Thinner battens for less weight
- New load dynamic super seam to increase durability and avoid seam damage
- New Extreme Tenacity LE and strut material by Techno Force™
- New bridle deflector to cover the LE closing seam
DESIGN Vision
The RSeries with its streamlined Delta-Hybrid design is the go-to kite for riders who want to cover all riding styles with only one style of wing. It is greatly versatile, covers a huge wind range and is ultra accessible. Riders will instantly score when testing or riding this kite. Hence it is also our kite with the highest demand. We stayed true to the RS’ proven design while introducing a number of improvements, such as our new five-point bridle system with additional trim option, an increased angle-of-attack, more sweep in the tips, renewed bridle deflectors, revised trailing edge load diffusers, and the latest XT (Extreme Tenacity) leading edge and strut material made in Japan. Get hooked on the RS and score every time.
DESIGNER Quote
The RS is a high-performance freeride kite with a huge sweet spot over an impressive wind range. It is very well balanced and works for all riding styles.
