Got to test the 7m new Razor the other day. Damn, these Razor kites are wicked. I can see what C-kite means now. Although it is a big booster and feels heavy powered most of the times it is precise in steering, direct and always predictable. It ste... read more
Airush Razor 2013 Kite Review
Kite Features
A new series of Airush kites is ready to take the kiteboarding world by storm. All of the 2013 kite models offer top performance and are built according to the highest quality standards. The Razor is one of the kites dedicated to pro and experienced riders who do not fear a powerful C-kite. It is the perfect choice for the dynamic rider who loves freestyle, wakestyle and even waveriding. If you are looking to boost insane tricks and demand crazy pop and love unhooked rides, this is the perfect kite for you. It delivers power, speed and force plus exceptional control.
The 2013 Razor is the perfect machine for hardcore riders. It is a high-end performance C-kite which offers awesome boos and pop and it is able to take freestyle to a new dimension. The 2013 Razor Team was created by the Airush team in collaboration with Alex Pastor, Bruna Kajiya, Bas Koole and Oswald Smith. You can imagine the kid of performance it has to offer.
A great thing about the Razor is it can be used by pro riders, but also by everyday ones. The awesome power it offers is complemented by precise handling and comfort. The C-kite shape of the Razor assures exceptional upwind abilities, as well as perfect pop and slack for freestyle/wakestyle maneuvers. The kite uses a 5 line configuration which provides a simple, safe and effective support system.
The fifth line improves the overall performance without the hassle of bridles. Depending on the line setup, the Razor offers optimal freestyle, wakestyle or park performance. The kite offers good depower and low end, but excels when it comes to unhooked performance, stability, forward speed and even relaunch.
The Razor is crafted using Airush’s Hardcore construction which features an increased mark cloth sections at the front of all canopy LE seams, Leading Edge connection seam with a slick 19mm soft webbing reinforcement and a 4 piece strut with bomb proof double sandwich centre seam. This construction is bomb proof. If you want even more durability, you should know that the Razor Team it incorporates a new Aramid Load Frame technology. This technology creates a solid structure is able to reduce impact throughout the canopy, minimize stretch and reduce the area between each stitch point for increased durability. It also improves overall performance. It is just like a solid link throughout the entire kite.
Control Bar
Airush Smart Bar 4
The Smart Bar 4 is the new control system introduced by Airush in 2013. It features four size options, fitting the smallest to the largest Airush kites. It is an extremely tunable, easy to use and safe system.
- PU rubber coated Airush bar ends
- Brain Quick Release
- Low Y System - single front line flag out system
- Airush Soft Touch - durable rubber molding encasing the bar ends
- 4 Wide
- Auto-orienting QR for unhooked riding
- Easy to reset push-away release
- Double PU coated line
Wind Range
5.5m: 21-35+ knots
7m: 19-35 knots
9m: 15-30 knots
11m: 14-28 knots
13m: 10-23 knots
Related videos
Members Kite Reviews
Rate this kite
Rate your kite!
Do you own a kite?
tell us about it!