Designer Notes: 2016 Airush Dyneema Load Frame
2016 Airush Dyneema Load Frame
What Airush has to say:
Airush took a completely new approach to kite construction by introducing the Load Frame, this is the only kite construction on the market that does not rely solely on the canopy to support the primary loads.
"The other guys” rely on a thin layer of polyester material to carry the hundreds of kilograms of load, which kites are routinely exposed to.
The Airush Load Frame comprises of a unique web of Dyneema that supports the primary loading off the canopy.These multiple sections of low stretch, ultra light Dyneema yarns are each designed to be subjected to individual loads well beyond the canopy cloth. When compared to the first generation load frame, the strength-to-weight ratios for Dyneema are about 40% higher than for Aramid.
Not only does the Load Frame radically increase the durability, it also radically reduces the stretch (by as much as 30% in critical directions). This in turn ensures that the canopy does not stretch excessively, which means the kite will perform perfectly for much longer.
When you combine this construction with the top athletes and developers in the world, with head tester and 2013 World Champion Alex Pastor and legendary designer Mark Pattison, you know you will experience the next level in kite technology.
Airush's 2016 lineup features some incredible designs coupled with power and rideability. Interested in Airush? Discover their latest products.
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