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The Nitro has always been the perfect high performance freeride machine for anyone looking to enjoy massive big air tricks. All the key elements are there: control, power, speed, strength, and ease of use. This perfect balance has given the Nitro a cult following and made it our number 1 selling kite.
Ultimate boost, extended hang time, soft landings
Maximum wind range
Direct power turns
Light-to-medium bar pressure
Easy re-launch including reverse launch
- The Nitro6 airfoil has been completely re-profiled moving the draft aft in the center and reducing the entry angle for a cleaner, smoother de-power response. The profile has also been reduced and smoothed spanwise toward the wingtips for less luffing in the shoulders and overall drag reduction. The Nitro6 canopy is tight and exhibits less distortion throughout the bar throw.
- Second, the planform has been changed with increased sweep starting in the shoulders and extending to the wingtip to improve relaunch, structural and dynamic stability, and de-powered line tension.
- Third, due to the change in profile, the struts have been re-designed to not only match the profile changes but to enhance stability, reduce weight and increase durability. In concert with the planform change, the Leading Edge tube has also been reconfigured accordingly.
What are the improvements from the last version?
- 8% lighter and increased durability through good design
- Faster turning speed and boost
- Better loops
- Improved and reliable relaunch
- Shorter, smoother depower bar throw and smoother in gusty conditions.
Longer angled wingtips move the front and rear tow points apart providing more leverage for turning and sheeting with lower bar pressure. The increased wingtip area creates additional lift during maneuvers for enhanced turning and longer float in jumps. The moved back steering line tow point location and greater wingtip area provides reverse launch and increased re-launch leverage in lighter winds. The more forward power line tow point location improves de-power.
We have created a totally new and innovative short bridle that has the look of a Spiders web, one of the most beautiful, light and strong constructs found in nature. The upper ‘Spider’ portion of the bridle stabilizes the mid-to-shoulder areas of the kite while simultaneously controlling the wingtips limiting flaring and oscillating movements. The lower portion optimally positions the front tow point for de-power and turning. The ‘Spider Junction,’ where the two portions meet allows the kite to tip with no change in the load distribution along the leading edge. The result is quick, yet smooth de-power, fast turning, lower bar pressure and consistent rear line tension for control sheeted out. Re-launch is improved and tangles are eliminated. The Spider has unlocked the true potential of the Nitro series.
High Aspect (span squared/area) maximizes lift while reducing drag for efficiency and upwind speed and angle. 5-Struts provide canopy shape stability to create power without distortion.
Pump up faster with our efficient high air flow valve and uni-pump system. Less pumping more jumping.
