Blade Prime 2012 Kite Review

Kite Features

The Prime is Blade’s freestyle weapon. It is developed for the advanced rider who wants to experience a new dimension of the freestyle discipline. It is a kite that can be used in competition or for progression. It is a kite that appeals to riders looking for superior technical performance. Some of the key features that make the Prime a superb freestyle machine include exceptional flight precision, technical control, and predictability.

The Blade prime is a technical, competition grade kite that will satisfy all of the needs of an advanced freestyler. It sports a C shape featuring some hybrid elements too. This performance oriented shape allows it generate massive power, direct control and excellent depower and relaunch. The deep and aggressive canopy sits well positioned in the power zone to deliver lively and consistent energy.

The kite is operated via a four line system and a short and clean bridle. Thanks to these systems, the control is direct and precise and the kite can be depowered easily. A five strut configuration keeps it stable and crisp in the air. The wing tips have been tweaked to provide quick turns and allow you control the kite easier when turning. A sleek leading edge makes the kite very agile and allows it pierce upwind very fast.

The Prime flies forward in the window and allows you get back to your spot after completing a trick or a jump with ease. It has a consistent pull, so it is easy to boost airs and perform quick loops. Steering is very direct and you have absolute control at all times. The Blade Prime excels in both hooked and unhooked modes.