Super highly spec’d, the design developments made with this kite and the predictable, responsive nature of its flight, will help a huge number of riders improve their performance levels… not just the pros.
The Vortex is a tightly tuned, lightweight, three strut design that’s been supercharged with an Aluula airframe, double transversal canopy shaping and a 16 point leading edge bridle connection to deliver the most stable, agile and responsive big air kite we’ve ever made.
Imagine the Edge, with magic dust.
New school big air inspired 3-strut design with ultra stable Aluula airframe
16 point leading edge bridle connection for extreme stability
Accessible and forgiving big air performance
Fast handling and fast flying with super reliable catch after a kite loop
Programmed for first kite loops to biggest doubles
Lightweight design and easy bar pressure
Double Transversal shaping for tight and efficient canopy
High-strength and low drag Technora bridle lines
Ride full power for max air time all day
TESTED TO PERFORM IN THE EXTREME, BUT WHO IS THE VORTEX ULTRA-X REALLY FOR?
If your biggest love is to blast around on a twin-tip sending it big, whether you’re already pulling kite loops, or are serious about learning them, the Vortex is for you.
Lighter in steering and more whippy in its response and turning than the Edge, the Vortex accelerates around its tips, turning very consistently without any pause in flight.
Mixing jaw dropping, super stable lift with ultra-responsive handling, if you’re absolutely dedicated to big air and are a seasoned kite loop specialist, then the Vortex will help you reach the next dimension.
Jump to stunning heights and then pull kite loop combinations with confidence, knowing the Vortex will drive around to catch you every time.
For those looking for extreme performance, the Vortex always delivers intuitive feedback of the kite’s position through the bar and is tuned to continue driving, even accelerating through a second kite loop.
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE TOP END, THOUGH
Super reactive and light weight handling means the Vortex can be moved with great agility around the window to generate power without causing fatigue in your arms. The Vortex simply feels very intuitive.
The top end control is superb, but you’ll also be impressed by the range of each size. If you’re just gaining confidence with kite loops, the Vortex’s low end performance and turning speed offers the ideal gateway.
Ultra-X: Aluula
We have been working with and testing Aluula on different kite and wing prototypes for three years. Bringing materials together to deliver combined performance and reliable strength without compromising any aspect of build quality is always of utmost priority, and a reason that our returning customers place their trust in our products.
In the Vortex we chose to use our strong triple-ripstop canopy cloth with a rigid Aluula air frame. Aluula’s incredible strength, stiffness and light weight qualities have helped deliver positive handling gains, particularly in the low end performance as well as when climbing up through the window, when its manoeuvrability for power and lift is key.
Aluula can provide a tensile strength increase of as much as 38% compared to standard material construction, while tear strength is up to seven times greater.
ULTRA CLEAN PROFILE
Integration of Aluula is delivered alongside our double transversal seam that runs parallel to the leading edge. Especially effective in the high lift area of the profile, this creates a beautifully tight and efficient canopy.
The Vortex Ultra-X is the result of a constant in-house design evolution that spans more than 20 years. It is built with our fundamental principles that put testing and reliability at the heart of all our products.
Access to our own factory allows for real prototyping freedom. This, alongside our honest philosophy of only releasing products when they’re truly ready, instead of annually, has helped develop our community of happy customers.
WHAT YOU FEEL
Absolute control with super clean handling
Good response allows the rider to feel where the kite is without looking
Comfortable front line pull through the harness to maximise edging load
Very responsive, whippy steering to maximise lift as well as looping potential
Superb acceleration as the kite turns tightly around its wing tips
The confidence to pull kite loops immediately and on instinct
Reliable and quick climb through the window after a loop
Fingertip control to zig-zag the kite through the sky for perfect landings from height
Light steering feel, ideal for long sessions in strong or light winds
WHY YOU FEEL IT
Ultra-X high-spec design
Rigid, lightweight Aluula air frame delivers benefits in both strong and light winds
16 point bridle connection – every segment seam has a bridle line attached
High-strength, no-stretch Technora bridle line is narrow in diameter and low drag
Transversal shaping results in very clean and efficient canopy
Rigid sail battens on trailing edge minimise sail flutter
