Description

When it comes to all-round performance the Airush Vapor 2 (II) has established the new benchmark.

 

The concept of the Vapor 2 (II) was to develop a kite that maintains the steering characteristic of a high performance C-Kite with a new level of extended wind range and static depower traditionally only found in bridled kites.

 

The key to this is the flat 5 configuration featuring an advanced 5th line system that supports the leading edge of the kite. This enables enhanced safety, depower and overall performance.

 

Reliable performance is one of the key design focuses. This is achieved in the canopy construction where a frame concept is used on all main panels. This distributes load off all stitch lines in the center canopy area in the event of impact, while the outer frame features a two ply canopy with heavier weight cloth in the wingtip areas.

 

Safety features were also high on the agenda when developing the Airush Vapor 2 (II). The ultra reliable trigger release serves as a critical release safety, with the primary safety being an extended “depower safety”. This enables the kite to be sheeted beyond the standard trim to reduce load in the canopy in an emergency or overpowered situation. In keeping with the versatile performance the stopper ball can be used in a partial lock or full lock mode.

 

5th line and flying line setup can be adjusted from a fluid, fast, forward steering kite, to a much more stable, pivotal steering configuration. This is especially useful in very gusty conditions and for less confident riders.

 

Kite features that set this Airush Vapor 2 (II) kite apart from any other:

• Unique 5th line fixed stopper, ensuring 5th line maintains equal length with front lines
• Pulley free bar for high performance C-Kite feel
• Light, responsive bar with power steering sensation
• Flat 5 design without bridles
• Over sized valve inlet of single pump system for easy inflation
• Modular single pump system for easy maintenance

Airush Vapor 2 (II) Latest Features:

• New canopy frame system combined with durable polycarbonate mini battens.
• New Constant Canopy Support 5th line system which delivers enhanced safety, depower and performance.
• New Faster Bladder Inflation system.
• New adjustable bar pressure and steering speed.
• New stability enhanced setting, for gusty wind or less advanced riders.

The Airush Vapor 2 (II) is very simply the new benchmark in kiteboarding.

 

**Prices shown are kite only - includes bag, pump and repair kit**

 

Airush Vapor 2 (II) - Black 14m: £499.95

Airush Vapor 2 (II) - Control Bar and Lines Ready to Fly package - comes with 4 x 25m Flying Lines, de-power bar and safety system. Quantity: at £184.00 Enter size and colour of kite above and then add quantity into ready to fly box. Ready to fly package can only be ordered in conjunction with purchasing kite.

 

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Specs

Airush Vapor 2 (II) Kite Technology:
There are a few design processes that Airush feel have made a significant impact on the kite performance and give Airush that extra edge over their competitors.

 

These points are the result of hundreds of prototypes and years of development. Areas like skin tension, conic shaping and luff curve form part of our secret recipe.

Construction:
For best performance - kites need to remain as light as possible, while still dealing with the abuse of everyday use.

 

For 08 Airush have focused on increased durability through improved load transfer from the wingtips, additional seam reinforcing in all high load canopy areas, as well as new constructions in strut connections to the canopy and LE. All these major improvements are combined with attention to the smallest details passed on to Airush through their extensive school and test program.

 

Airush Canopy Support:

One of the keys to the Airush Vapor's high performance in a wide wind range is the constant canopy support (CCS). With traditional 5th line systems changes in depower and trim cause the canopy to have reduced support in the center area. This causes elongation of the center of the canopy which reduces the kites performance, depower and stability.

With constant canopy support the unique swivel design ensures the load on the center lines and front flying lines is unchanged when trim is adjusted. The CCS can be bypassed by releasing a simple thumbscrew mechanism on the swivel.

Key notes on Turning graph:
By varying components such as foil shapes, planform and kite geometry Airush have focused on define clear performance characteristic on each kite. These are defined numerically in all sales material and should be clearly understood.

Forward Speed:
This can be defined as the speed with which the kite travels. Kites with a higher forward speed will travel quickly through the air and to the edge of the power window in the shortest period. Kites with a higher forward speed will generate a more immediate pull or “drive”

Turning Speed:
Turning speed defines the rate of change of direction for the kite once it has been steered by the rider. It is important to understand that kites can have a high turning speed without having a high forward speed. This should be noted in the differentiation between Pivotal and power turning on each kite.

 

Adjustable Turning Speed:
To appeal to all rider preferences the Airush Vapor 2 (II) features adjustable steering speed. Moving the connection points towards the tips maximizes the steering speed, while moving the connections points forwards reduces the steering speed.

 

Adjustable Bar Pressure:

By moving the front attachment points on the Airush Vapor 2 (II) the rider can adjust the amount of bar pressure and bar feedback. Typically Freestyle riders would prefer a higher level of bar pressure and feedback while for Freeride the standard setting is ideal.

 

Faster Bladder Inflation:

To optimize the reliable single pump system Airush have developed Fast Bladder Inflation (FBI). All areas of the system have been configured to allow for air to travel easily into all bladders with minimal resistance.

 

Increased diameter tubing and inlet points are used in conjunction with refined alignment of all components. This gets you on the water as quickly as possible.

 

 

Airush Vapor 2 (II) Stability System Measurements
Model	Front Line Extension Loop	Shorten 5th Line Amount
5.0	60cm	130mm
7.0	60cm	160mm
8.5	75cm	200mm
10.0	75cm	250mm
12.0	95cm	260mm
14.0	95cm	270mm
16.0	135cm	300mm

 

Low Wind Stability Configuration:

Please note the optional low wind stability configuration for the Airush Vapor II. This is ideal for riders looking for a more pivotal flying characteristic and increased stability with reduced chance of back stalling in low winds.

Jumping:
The kites ability to provide a high lift component resulting in high
altitude. Also referred to as boost. A kites ability to have a high boost, does not always interpret into longer hang time.

Hangtime:
This refers to the kites “glide rate” and the kites ability to keep the rider in the air for as long as possible.

Stability:
This refers to the kites ability to maintain an normal flying position even if subjected to poor rider input, mistakes and gusty wind conditions.

Relaunching:
The kites ability to roll over and be re launched once crashed leading edge down or sideways in the water.

 

 

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Depower Control Bar

 

Airush Vapor 2 (II) Control Bar and Lines:

Functional pulley free control bar, using multiple safety attachments, on the fly stopper ball, for easy bar adjustments and safe “push away” depower.

The 5th line has a fixed stopper, which keeps the 5th line exactly the same length as your front lines. This enables you to adjust your depower and 5th line length in one go without having to adjust and re-cleat your 5th line every time the wind changes. It also prevents “bowed out” slack section in the fifth line and maintains the correct amount of tension on the LE and prevents tangles in launch.

5th Line Leash: Apart from running a massive depower by just releasing the bar, the Vapor uses a classic 5th line leash system which can be adjusted from super safe at 5 meters long, right down to 1.5 meters for advanced freestyle kiteboarders.

 

Tangle Free Line Ends: The Vapor bar has new line connectors, which have less corners and snagging sections making setting your lines out much quicker and easier. Also, In the unfortunate situation of a massive line tangle, the connectors can be completely removed allowing the lines ends to slip through and be untangled easily.

 

Please note all kites are set up with all flying lines the same length.

 

Airush Vapor 2 (II) Control Bar Compatibility
Model	Standard Bar Length	Compatible Bar Length
5.0	45cm	N/A
7.0	45cm	N/A
8.5	45cm	N/A
10.0	45cm	55cm
12.0	55cm	N/A
14.0	55cm	65cm
16.0	65cm	55cm
* Designed for 25m Flying Lines

 

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Reviews

Loving this kite! Robin Goodyear

WOW! I cannot believe this kites performance in the lighter wind conditions. It out-flys all of the other kites at my local spot and I am only flying the 10m while the others ride their 13m SLE's.

 

Jumping is nice, stable and predictable! Make a mistake (which I often do) and this kite is easy to relaunch and get going again. I have had many SLE's in the past from beginner to high speed performance rockets but the Airush seems to do them all! It has everything I need from a nice stable ride to big air kiteloops!

 

The control bar is pretty much junk-free and with very little clutter. All of the adjustments and safety releases are all at the depower loop, which for me is perfect as I only have to reach for one place now to adjust or release!

Quality is excellent despite the lower price than some of the other SLE's on the market but it still has all of the quality you would need if you are still making the occasional mistakes.

If you are just starting out or are switching from C-kites like I have - then this is an excellent introduction into SLE's! Wide wind range and excellent depower! I LOVE THIS KITE!

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