Review Naish Draft 2015

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High Performance Freeride - BigAir - Race kite]

Designers goals (manufacturer text)

The Draft is a high performance freeride kite that generates powerful lift for boosting big airs and long gliding jumps.

It features a state-of-the-art airfoil design that excels at hooked-in riding, upwind performance, and competitive speed. The Draft’s new reduced leading edge taper adds rigidity to the wing tip, moving the axis of rotation closer to the center of the kite, resulting in sharper turning and a more precise bar feel.

It has five struts on the 7, 9, 10.5, and 12 sizes for optimum performance and added control in strong winds & three struts on the 14 and 17 sizes for light wind performance, smooth power delivery, and faster turning.

Features

• Reduced Leading Edge Taper = Increased rigidity in wing tip for sharper turning
• Reduced Diameter Struts = Improves low-end power & handling + reduces weight
• Static Bridle Platform = More precise bar feel + keeps kite stable & moving forward
• Locked-in Center of Effort/Tow Point Alignment = Stability at different angles of attack to minimize turbulence, enabling consistent forward drive and lift
• Five Struts on the 7, 9, 10.5, 12 = Control for windward performance in higher winds
• Three Struts on the 14 & 17 = Lightweight, light wind performance + faster turning

What characteristics set the DRAFT apart from other kites in your line?
First, you’ll notice that the shape is very different. The Draft has a much higher aspect ratio and sweep than other kites in the line. This feature gives the kite higher performance in terms of gliding and upwind ability. It literally “pulls” you upwind, making it an amazing race kite. The Draft also offers a riding experience that none of the other kites in the line offer yet. It’s very easy to make long, glide-like jumps with it even if you’re not a kiting expert. You only need to sheet in and stay sheeted in when in the air in order to glide.

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