Innovative Depowered Setting
The 2011 HADLOW features two depower settings: a standard option provides the same freestyle performance that Aaron uses every
day, with a depowered setting offering over 50% more depower. This innovative system gives the rider a host of advantages that only the HADLOW can offer, including a wider wind range per size, and a more forgiving and accessible attitude, perfect for lesser advanced riders looking to push themselves. The unique depowered setting also offers a better wave riding option if desired, allowing the kiter to move with the kite freely, instead of fighting to control it.
Leading Edge Redesign
Relaunch on the HADLOW has been improved thanks to a 2.5% increase in the leading edge diameter to prevent any folding or bending on
the water. The wider design also adds greater stability, giving a much more solid feel and flight through the air. The rib to leading edge junctions also feature a new design, having changed to a true round profile for better relaunch and a stiffer airframe under extreme loading. These junctions also now use a webbing for a higher load bearing. You can be sure that the HADLOW this year will take some serious punishment.Leading Edge reinforcements applied to all Flexifoil kites this year, have been continued into the 2011 HADLOW with a new lap seam construction offering 40% more seam strength than previous years to create a more robust and durable leading edge.
Canopy Improvements
On the 2011 HADLOW you’ll find a 5 cell centre section, providing a smoother aerofoil and a far smoother power delivery. The trailing
edge is also showing improvement this year, with a triple ply construction for better durability.
Construction and Material
Improvements The HADLOW carries all of Flexifoil’s standard 2011 kite improvements in construction. Kevlar protection patches on the leading edge provide further enhancements to strength and robustness. Dump valves have been added to both ends of the kite to account for varied
rolling preferences. Lap seams have been used across the sails for a cleaner, more accurate aerofoil.
Unique Features of the HADLOW
The 2011 HADLOW is the only kite on the market that has been developed by 5-time PKRA World Champion Aaron Hadlow. Aaron’s
unprecedented and unrivalled success has fed directly into the development of the HADLOW series since its formation, however this
year has seen Aaron’s involvement increase even more whilst he’s been away from the competition circuit. His attention to detail and
precision in design screams through every aspect of the kite giving the 2011 HADLOW an unsurmountable edge in the market.
This year’s model also presents, for the first time, a kite with two distinct performance settings: standard and depowered. Switching
between the modes takes minutes, keeping you on the water for longer and providing you with a kite that’s versatility, more than matches
its superior performance in the air. The HADLOW also benefits from Flexifoil’s unbeatable production standards and dedication to quality. We never make sacrifices for a quick bit of cash, and only use the highest grade materials and techniques to ensure that the product you buy is a product that lasts, and Aaron Hadlow wouldn’t have it any other way!
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