2012 Best Kahoona V4 Kite

2012 Best Kahoona V4 Kite

2012 Best Kahoona V4 Plus kite


Best Kahoona V4 2012 performance chartThe 2012 Best Kahoona V4 has supreme versatility. Freeriders, wakestyle riders, and kitesurfers will all find the Kahoona quite attractive. Its great hangtime, low end power, and drifting ability make this kite a standout for the do it all rider. New riders will love the Kahoona for supporting them while they are progressing. It has easy relaunch, smooth feel, light bar pressure, and RP bar safety system.

The Kahoona Plus model includes the EZ-Pump single point inflation. No more pumping up individual struts.

With a reputation for surprising hang-time and great low end power it's no wonder riders return to the Kahoona season after season. With more responsive handling, reduced bar pressure and best in class stability courtesy of revised canopy design and advanced materials, the v4 is the most advanced Kahoona yet.

The v4 combines rock solid stability, smooth power delivery, endless depower and precise handling, making it the perfect kite for advancing your riding level, regardless of your preferred riding style.

When wave riding, the Kahoona v4 serves up its best attributes, combining incredible downwind drift, precise steering response and huge depower, whether you're going down the line or being chased by the white foam close out. The Kahoona v4 allows you to perform the latest unhooked new school tricks. The effortless relaunch motivates you to learn new moves and gives supreme confidence to wave riders who simply have to be able to relaunch their kites before the next set comes in... it's the perfect partner to use with any kite-surf board.

The construction of the Kahoona v4 is both bomb-proof and lightweight at the same time. With exceptional handling, performance and ease of use the Kahoona v4 is the perfect kite for improving your riding level.

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RP-Bar v2

Best RP Bar 2012The Red-Line Performance Bar v2 combines everyone's favorite features and safety options into one unbeatable bar. Simple enough for anyone to understand, yet with enough versatility to satisfy even the most demanding riders, it's guaranteed to set the standard yet again this season.

The push-to-release QR now comes in a Pro-Cuff version to eliminate accidental releases without increasing the minimum release tension. With only one moving part, the Click-It QR is easy to reassemble and designed to work consistently with a positive release action with release loads in excess of 150kgs.

The under bar swivel has been improved with added drainage vents and low profile twist-tabs making it smoother to turn no matter how many loops you've thrown. Depower line wear is eliminated with the introduction of the new Sacrifice Insert System of replaceable low friction Delrin bar center inserts.

The RP-Bar v2 retains the dual center depower lines, stopper ball, redline and suicide safety options of the previous performance bar. The v2 is the perfect bar for riders of all levels who demand the most reliable and predictable safety system options and ease of use features.

New ultra soft, low profile molded bar ends with integral line winders help make those one handed loops easier than you expected and a new 3D grip pattern ensures you stay in contact with the bar however you ride.

Low stretch, 700lb rated, flying lines, color coded for easy setup and proven to offer incredible durability complete the RP-Bar v2 package - it's Best's most complete bar yet.

Best Kahoona V4 Features

best-kite-2012-features-swept-wingtipsSwept Wingtips

The Swept Wingtip design of the Kahoona V4 allows for a unique combination of exceptional low end power, high depower and maximum stability. The Kahoona blends favorable traits from both C-kites and SLE kites to provide an exceptional riding experience for kite surfers of all skill levels.

best-kite-2012-features-quad-strut-designQuad Strut Design

The leading edge shape and highly swept back wingtips of the Kahoona allowed the R&D team to remove the center strut from the airframe: with one less strut in the air the Kahoona is able to turn faster, with less drag, and fly in less wind than would be possible with a five-strut layout.

best-kite-2012-features-air-aid-materialsAir-Aid Materials

New high performance fiber coatings on both Ripstop and Dacron materials maximize strength and increase handling responsiveness. With reduced material elongation under load the new V4 kites are the crispest handling and most responsive designs Best has made to date.

best-kite-2012-features-new-needle-leading-edgeNew Needle Leading Edge

As simple as it sounds, using a brand new needle every time you start to build a new leading edge isn't standard practice in the industry - but it's the best way to build the strongest kite possible and that's why Best builds the Kahoona V4 this way.

best-kite-2012-features-3d-kevlar-airframe3D Kevlar Airframe

Kevlar reinforced airframe construction for maximum precision, durability and minimum weight. All leading edge and strut joints on the Kahoona V4 kite are laser cut, 3D shaped and Kevlar tape-reinforced. Sure, it takes a little longer and costs a little more to build kites this way, but there is no better way to connect the leading edge to the struts.

best-kite-2012-features-hidden-bridle-patchHidden Bridle Patch

By placing the LE attachment points on the inside of the kite rather than on the exposed outside of the leading edge, Best has been able to reduce the potential for snagging seam edges and fraying the LE Dacron. For snow-kiting and all-terrain riding it is the obvious choice.

best-kite-2012-features-flat-pack-seamsFlat Pack LE Barrel Seams

The new Flat Pack LE Barrel Seams contribute to the strongest LE construction Best has ever made. Removing the overlap between segments has created a stronger and lighter LE construction with enhanced stiffness and torsion load handling for even greater responsiveness and durability.

best-kite-2012-features-canopy-framing-technologyCanopy Framing Technology

Crashing your kite is a fact of life. That's why the perimeter of each canopy segment in every kite Best makes is supported with a unique reinforcement zone: isolating the canopy from impact and crash loads. CFT is a unique approach to the tasks of distributing shock loads across the canopy of your kite and you'll only find it on Best kites.

best-kite-2012-features-custom-tuneCustom Tune

Allows you to adjust the turning speed and bar pressure to your personal preference. Dial in more feedback for unhooked steering response and down the line riding ability, or set the back lines for reduced bar pressure and maximum depower.

best-kite-2012-features-load-flex-seamLoad Flex Seam

The tip-to-tip leading edge seam on all Best kites is triple stitched and the inside is fully taped with a Mark cloth strip for maximum strength. All internal barrel seams are smooth taped to protect the bladders from any ridges of stitching. The Load Flex Seam design provides additional support to the leading edge helping to provide maximum strength and stability to your kite.

best-kite-2012-features-reinforced-trailing-edgeCFT Reinforced Trailing Edge

All Best kites benefit from our exclusive CFT reinforced trailing edge. Adding CFT to the leech line helps provide razor sharp turning response and unmatched durability. CFT helps reduce the damage incurred by leaving kites flapping in the wind.

best-kite-2012-features-kevlar-elbow-patchesKevlar Elbows

Reinforced, abrasion resistant leading edge elbow patches provide greater resistance against handling and launch/land damage. All-terrain use and snow kiting has never looked so attractive.

best-kite-2012-features-surf-toughSurf Tough

Surf Tough describes how Best builds in the absolute highest quality with every kite that they make. There are no shortcuts to great performance and lasting durability. They take pride in each and every kite that they make and that's why you will find Surf Tough features on every one of their inflatable kites.

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