2018 AirushUltra V2

Description

2018 Airush Ultra V2 12m Kite Only , In great condition for the age The light kite revolution is in full swing, partly fueled by the explosion of the hydrofoil. Airush were on board with the concept early with the original Ultra, a single strut aimed as a freeride early flier with foil leanings. This premise continues with the V2 which has been refined and improved. The kite has a tight and balanced canopy, and doesn't luff or drop out easily, but what's exceptionally useful is that when you do push it beyond its flying capabilities, it falls and luffs with a wonderfully predictable nature, meaning you can initiate a turn back on your edge and catch it, giving you an ability to pre-empt disaster in the extremes of its low wind range, and is particularly useful when foiling in onshore conditions with a small swell. From a build perspective it's a light but intelligently laid out build. Load Frame and Web Tech is present throughout the whole canopy, which streamlines the build, minimizing the use of heavy Dacron and shaving some all-important grams off the kite weight. The Ultra has a notably extended wingtip with hang points right at the tips, which seem to help with leech tension, controlling the trailing edge, and improving turning speed, which is perky and reactive. You can really exert some leverage on the wing tips and watch the canopy twist and the kite respond.