It’s looking like Airush has a solid lineup for 2009. After having seen their latest gear at Surf Expo and then a visit to our shop, the guys are excited to be working with us and vice/versa. We have always been an Airush dealer but this year we are able to step it up thanks to their change in distribution.
The Converse is back again this year with reinforced areas to take even more abuse. It is offered in both the standard and wood construction.
2009 Airush Converse
The Airush Flow has a new design this year. “The 2009 Flow introduces variable canopy curve. This unique concept optimizes the center area of the canopy making it more efficient than traditional kites. This translates into a lower center of effort, which increases depower while reducing bar pressure and bar throw. The shape maintains the vertical component in the wingtip to enhance directional steering. Through research into improving the stiffness to diameter ratio of the leading edge, we developed an Aramid composite sandwich construction, featured in the wingtip area. This feature creates more direct steering due to a wingtip / LE structure that is 50% stiffer than a standard wingtip. This has enabled us to remove the cross bridle which enhances the steering further.”
2009 Airush Flow FT
I got to fly the 12m 2009 Flow on a downwinder a few nights ago. The name says it all. It’s one of the smoothest kites I’ve ever flown and while I was completely lit I was still able to hold the kite comfortably. Jumps were like taking off on a hang glider. The hang time was insane. A very good all-around kite!
On top of it’s performance, with only 4 struts and a bridle featuring no pulleys what’s not to like?