Description

The Naish Helix 2010 continues to bridge the gap between C-Shaped and Bridled kites with an engaging feel, fast turning, and punchy power.

 

The Naish Helix 2010 is the exotic sports car of the kiting world… pushing the envelope in both design and flying characteristics.

 

The Naish Helix has been radically redesigned to provide C-Shaped performance and feel, while maintaining the depower you expect out of a Bridled kite. For 2010, the Naish Helix continues to evolve with a revolutionary “Power Foil Canopy” Sigma Outline.

 

This platform coupled with refinements to the aspect ratio, leading edge diameter, strut foil, and arc have produced the most performance driven Sigma kite ever.

 

The Naish Helix 2010 provides a more engaging kiting experience. It will generate more power in the turns, and pulls you further out of the water when you jump. It is a more powerful kite overall, and is faster turning.

 

With speed versatility, huge jumps, kite loops, and precision handling in mind, this kite allows riders to push their limits to new heights. The Naish Helix 2010 is the next generation in ultra-performance kiteboarding.

 

Naish’s new Sigma design concept defines the natural evolution of using new technologies to adapt to the ever-changing performance requirements of modern kites.

 

Visually striking while providing amazing canopy tension, these kites have unmatched stability and wind range, precise handling, light and linear bar pressure, and unbelievably easy water re-launch capabilities. One glimpse, one ride, and you will never look at Kiteboarding the same again.

 

The Naish Helix 2010 uses two new patented design features: Sigma Outline and Power Foil Canopy. Both increase performance at different levels, and their combination creates an amazing step forward in kite performance.

The Naish Sigma outline allows the kite to pivot more from the centre. For the Naish Helix 2010, reducing the Sigma allows the kite to pivot less from the centre and turn more around the wing tip. With the Naish Helix 2010, this gives a more aggressive and more power throughout the turns.

 

Naish Sigma Outline >

The Naish Sigma shape improves the kite performance at every level. The Sigma Outline is an advanced engineering design that increases the efficiency of our kites.

 

The Naish Sigma Outline is a radically re-shaped leading edge that moves a large portion of the centre canopy behind the tow point. The result is a perfectly balanced kite that delivers significant performance improvements in the areas of overall stability, bar pressure and feel, turning, and relaunch.

 

 

This illustration shows how the lifting surface remains in a safe neutral zone behind the tow point even at extreme depower. This minimizes the movement of the centre of effort, resulting in very even bar pressure regardless of the kites flying position.

 

The performance of Sigma Outline kites combined with the Geo-Tech design is far superior to any bow concept in that the keeps the kite more stable than any bow, there is no inversion with Sigma Series kites, and they have a wider wind range due to more efficient profiles.

 

Overall, the Sigma design produces a balanced, linear power band combined with bar pressure that remains light but steady through a wide range of trim angles, creating a nearly perfect feedback loop between rider and kite.

 

 

The Naish Sigma leading edge enables the rider to turn the kite at any speed with absolute control. This Naish Sigma leading edge produces a ‘hinge’ point at the centre of the kite.

Unlike conventional kites that use a maximum of 30% of the kite area to generate turning forces, the Naish Sigma cleanly deforms from the centre to produce a highly effective turning shape (comprised of nearly 50% of the total area) that responds more quickly and accurately to rider input.

 

Naish Sigma Water Relaunch >
When Naish Sigma kites are on the water with the leading edge facing down the reduced area of contact compared to a conventional bow kites allows the kite to be almost instantly re-launched.

 

During water relaunch the kite pivots on either shoulder point. The rapid recovery gives the rider confidence to try new moves with out the worry of losing time and ground.

 

The Naish Sigma kites offer the easiest relaunch in kiteboarding history.

 

 

The illustration above shows how the area in contact with the water has been greatly reduced, and how the kite is able to pivot off either ‘shoulder’ for relaunch.

 

Naish Kiteboarding Power Foil Canopy:
The Naish Power Foil Canopy has horizontal seam shaping instead of vertical, which makes the canopy looser than with the Geo-Tech construction resulting in a kite that creates more instant lift.

 

 

Key Features:

• Molded Trailing Edge Reinforcements
• Aramid Patches
• Molded Bumpers
• Vertical Seam Struts
• New Dacron Trailing Edge
• New Reinforced Strut Zippers
• New Pulley and Lines
• New Improved Velcro Closure
• 2-Piece Leading Edge
• Load Spread Wing Tip Construction
• 5th Line Compatible
• Turns around the wingtip for quicker loops and turns
• Sigma Outline for easy relaunch
• Power Foil Canopy creating instant lift
• Low drag design

**Prices shown are kite only - includes bag and pump**

 

	* A Harness is required to fly this kite - click for harnesses >>
	* You can learn how-to setup and fly water relaunchable kites using the Kiteboarding Progression DVD - click for info >>

Naish Helix 2010 - £569.00 - £759.00 Quantity: 6.0m - £569.00 Quantity: 7.0m - £579.00 Quantity: 8.0m - £589.00 Quantity: 10.5m - £639.00 Quantity: 12.0m - £759.00

Naish 2010 - Universal Control System comes complete with instructional manual, Universal Control Bar and 20m lines. Quantity: at £224.95

Specs

Model	Projected Area (sq m)	Aspect Ratio	Struts	Control System	Compatible Line Lengths (m)*
5.0	2.9	4.65	5	Universal	15-17-20-24
6.0	3.78	4.65	5	Universal	15-17-20-24
7.0	4.0	4.65	5	Universal	15-17-20-24
8.0	4.29	4.65	5	Universal	15-17-20-24
9.0	4.95	4.65	5	Universal	15-17-20-24
10.5	5.95	4.65	5	Universal	17-20-24-27
12.0	6.94	4.65	5	Universal	20-24-27
14.0	8.46	4.65	5	Universal	20-24-27

 

*Recommended Line Lengths shown in RED

Depower Control Bar

Naish Universal Control Bar System

 

Riders of all levels, from pros to newcomers, will all gain substantial advantages from the new Naish Universal Control System.   The Naish 2010 Universal Control System has a new front line configuration. The front lines now have a 3m single line to a Y point. The front flagging leash system has been improved and weight saved by removing the stainless Centre Line Organizer and Swivel.   A 4-line or 5-line control system in a simple ergonomic layout. The 3m single centre line split allows the removal of heavy parts and allows the front line flagging leash and optional 5th Line Kit to function efficiently.   The Naish Control bar comes standard with the Smart Loop, auto-orienting sheeting loop, and optional sliding stopper.   The result is a simple and functional control system that provides the rider with greater confidence in its functionality in all situations.   With a greatly improved “through the bar” front line leash system, and new larger floaters, the 2010 Universal Control System is more streamlined and functional than ever before.   All kite sizes can be flown with the same bar.   Key Features: Smart Loop Release and Depower System Auto Orientation Depower Loop New Improved "Through the Bar" Front Line leash system New Wide Leash Internal Back Line Trimming New Extra Soft Bar Ends New Streamlined Vario Bar Ends 19"-21" (48-54cm) Naish Smart Loop Technology: Naish's patented push away system is quickly becoming an industry standard and the Naish Smart Loop is the standard by which all push away systems are measured.   The 45mm handle on the Naish Smart Loop allows easy and efficient release in all situations. The system is the only one on the market that integrates a simple "below the bar" trim system that is easy to reach and operate.   The open design of the handle and internal teeth allows water to flush through and maintain a smooth reliable release in all conditions.   All of the features on the Naish Smart Loop allow the ride to focus on the kiting experience rather than worrying about an overly complicated release system. Release Handle: Compact 45mm Release Handle can be pushed away with minimum effort to release the kite to safety. Sheeting Cleat: Sheeting system is integrated into the release handle for an easy reach. Auto Sand / Debris Flushing: Cleaning teeth ensure positive release in all conditions. Stainless Steel Pulley: A lightweight and easy to clean stainless steel pulley. Trim Line: New lighter weight trim line for unhooked riding. Rotating Chicken Finger: Strong rotating Chicken Lock Finger to ensure you stay locked in when needed. Auto Orientating Chicken Loop: Keeps the chicken loop facing the rider for an easy hook-in. Two-Piece Stopper: Easy to install and replace with excellent holding power and easy one-handed movement. Naish Universal Control System Design Elements: Fool Proof Connectors: Removes the possibility of wrong line connection with the kite. Super Soft Bar Ends: New and improved super soft bar ends that conform to the outside of the rider's hand and integrates better with the floaters. Asymmetrical Grip: Precision asymmetrical grip that allows the rider to feel the correct bar orientation with optimal feedback. Diamond Bar Grip: Colour-coded thermo molded EVA diamond grip with perforated holes for ultimate feel and handling. Aluminium Centre Hole: Flared aluminium centre hole for minimal friction, easy turning and "bomber" durability. Wider Webbing Leash: 7cm longer wide webbing leash for easier repositioning after handle passes. Vario Adjustment: Streamlines the back of the bar and makes bar size adjustment from 19" to 21" easier than ever. Internal Backline Trimming: Keeps the exposed line as close as possible.

 

Reviews

Two thumbs up! Charlie Railton >>

In the air the Helix is stable and gives a solid feel, I used the kite in a range of conditions and the low end is impressive with the sigma design stopping the kite from stalling when the wind all but dies. The added benefit compared to the Torch is that when you mess up a trick or overfly the kite in a jump, the sigma design keeps the Helix in the air and it gently drift back into the wind rather than doing a classic style dive to the ground.

 

The kite arrives on the lightest bar pressure setting, which was very light. Personally I like a bit of bar pressure, so I changed the rear pigtails to one setting in from the trailing edge and all of a sudden the bar pressure was to my taste. Often these rear line settings do not do much but they really seem to make a big difference on the Helix.

 

Staying at the bar, the depower is done through the chicken loop, keeping things above the bar very simple. This method does offer a massive amount of depower though. I took the 12 out when I really should have been on an 8 or 9 and simply pulled a load of rope through the cleat, the kite flew as it should, another great advantage of the Sigma design.

 

In comparison, the Naish Torch has great depower but I think the advantage of the Helix is that it works far better over a greater wind range making it a more diverse kite.

So riding this kite then, it is a Naish Cult with a load of punch. The Cult produces lots of gradual power but this beast will give you that sudden wallop of grunt if you so choose. The Helix turns about its tips where the Cult turns on its centre, the turning is responsive and as I have said you can tune the bar pressure to your own taste.

 

2 thumbs up to the Naish Helix!

 

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