I bought this 13m Jet to replace my previous ASV XR 11m. The kite flies well on 27m,25m,23m lines and drives upwind very well. Has plenty of power and drift, its great for jumping and turns well. One thing to note is that if you steer it around fas... read more
Gaastra Jet 2013 Kite Review
Kite Features
The Jet is Gaastra’s answer for all your racing needs. This kite is engineered with special focus on speed, power and control. It is built using a no compromise design that pushes the rider to a higher level in racing. Although the Jet is a racer, and a powerful one, it is still easy to use and feels comfortable. As the Gaastra design team says, “Based on the racing requirements the Jet performance is joy for everybody.”
The Jet’s main characteristics are speed, rapid acceleration and superior handling. These features make it a perfect racing machine, but also a reliable freeride kite. To make this kite a race winner, the Gaastra team has made sure that it offers superior low and high end. The new arc with a dynamic profile assures a fast glide and improved aerodynamic performance.
The great thing about this kite is that it offers power on demand. It generates a huge amount of power when required, but it is able to shut it off in an instant if needed. The Adaptive Tune technology allows the rider to set up the kite just the way he need it in terms of speed, turning, bar pressure and more.
The kite is operated through a Logic V bridle system with no pulleys. All bridles are fixed to provide a super stable and clean arc design. Anti Tangle Webbing at the strut ends prevents the lines catching a strut end. Multiple line setup options beside the standard one on the steering lines, so it is easy to adapt the kite to your personal style. A full Dacron frame provides unmatched resistance to wear and heavy loads. The kite is IKA registered.
Construction features:
- LTE Canopy with double Rip Stop. Exclusive by Gaastra.
- HPX Dacron with high density yarn
- High Quality Eurocord lines
- FSE ropes
- Clamcleat
- Kevlar fabric for Most durable reinforcements
Control Bar
Gaastra Bar System X2
Evolved from the original Bar System X, the bar System X2 is a highly versatile all in one control bar. It provides precise control and reliable safety at all times. It has lots of features to serve all your kiting needs and works with all Gaastra kites as well as most all other brands on the market.
Specifications:
- Adjustable length (46 and 52 cm)
- HD Bar with metal center
- Rope Clamp to avoid tangling
- Easy 4 to 5 line setup
- Shiftadjuster for depower-/adjuster range setup
- MQR2 QR system
- Clamcleat
- Embossed bar grip
- Auto Twist bar system
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