Review Liquid Force Envy 2012

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Allround delta shaped 3 strut SLE kite

Designers goals

Rock solid stability, directional float, pivotal turning and effortless re-launch highlight the Envy’s “beyond delta” design for all around performance.This ultra lightweight three- strut platform gives light, responsive bar feel with impulse pivotal turning.

The Envy’s flight characteristics blend to produce a distinct “set it and forget it” feel.This makes it the perfect kite for everything from progressive wave riding to kite low freestyle domination.

Land a jump a bit too hot, under run the kite in a bottom turn… forget about it! The Envy’s lightweight design allows the kite to float directionally, enabling you to forget about the kite and concentrate on the important issues: making grabs, spotting landings and reading waves straight into the pit.

Envy Features

• USB 3.1 – ULTRA STABLE EQUALIZING BRIDLE
• EXO STRUT, ULTIMATE STRUCTURAL BONDING
• UNIQUE LF DIAMOND WINGTIP DESIGN
• DOUBLE LAYER LEADING EDGE CONSTRUCTION
• SUPERIOR MATERIAL TEIJIN RIPSTOP T9600
• GLUED AND STITCHED PANEL ASSEMBLY
• MAXFLOW INFLATION SYSTEM, INFLATE KITE 40% FASTER
• CRP, 100% DEPOWER – CENTER LINE PUSH RELEASE

Windrange

Bar

The LF CPR system allows an instant and effortless safety release of the kite, with either the left or the right hand, from the front or back of the bar. Once engaged, the bar will release from the chicken loop to either the 100% de-power flag line or 90% de-power main line leash attachment options.

While the primary focus for this new system was on safety and release advancements, the entire bar has been redesigned and improved. Julien Fillion teamed up with industrial designer Miles Hammond to create the new CPR, the most advanced, easy to use and reliable control bar and safety system in kiteboarding.

CPR Bar Features

• 100% De-power Flag Line 
• 90% De-power Option
• Below the bar de-power cleat 
• Center Line Push Release 
• Non Mechanical 100% Molded QR Design 
• Quick Click CPR Release Reset 
• Color Coded 3d Molded Eva Grip
• Auto Indexed Chicken Loop 

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Kitereview Liquid Force Envy 9m 2012

Kite is made for?

Rock solid stability, directional float, pivotal turning and effortless re-launch highlight the Envy’s “beyond delta” design for all around performance. This ultra lightweight three- strut platform gives light, responsive bar feel with impulse pivotal turning.

The Envy’s flight characteristics blend to produce a distinct “set it and forget it” feel.This makes it the perfect kite for everything from progressive wave riding to kite low freestyle domination.

Land a jump a bit too hot, under run the kite in a bottom turn… forget about it! The Envy’s lightweight design allows the kite to float directionally, enabling you to forget about the kite and concentrate on the important issues: making grabs, spotting landings and reading waves straight into the pit.

Test conditions

16/23 knots onshore wind, flat/chop water/small waves

Detail photos

Conclusion

When looking at the results of our test of the Envy you will see that it scores high in the basic and wave discipline items. This is due to the short turning circle, float, re-launch ability, total depower and its responsiveness. 
The Envy is a playful yet stable kite. It offers a gradual power buildup and little bar pressure, making it easy to use when riding strapless.
The depower stroke of the Envy is short, and when the tension on the steering lines is low the Envy becomes a bit harder to control.

The Envy is a playful and light kite with good basic characteristics for waveriders.