Aaron Hadlow on the 2016 North Vegas Tip Settings

Aaron Hadlow on the 2016 North Vegas Tip Settings

Aaron Hadlow, an awesome kitesurfer and overall idol to our customer service guru Aaron, has given us the low-down on the 2016 North Vegas wingtip settings. With high, medium, and low power options, it can be a little confusing to those people who are experiencing the kite for the first time. Every change makes a big difference when it comes to these settings, and every person has a different preference. So what's the difference? Let's break it down...

Tip Settings on the Back of the 2016 Vegas:

Hard Setting

• More direct feedback
• Provides slightly more bar pressure
• A good way to understand where your kite is without having to guess

Medium & Easy Settings

• Slightly easier steering than the Hard Setting
• Less pull from the arms, which is good for people with problems in their elbows or for those looking for a softer kite

Tip Settings on the Front of the 2016 Vegas:

High Depower Setting

• Recommend the 5th Line Trust Bar
• Tons of depower ability

Medium & Low Depower Setting

• Recommend the 5th Line Wakestyle Bar
• Slightly less depower, but more slack in the kite
• Better for unhooked tricks

2016 North Vegas

The benchmark was set many years ago by the Vegas, it is the ultimate freestyle weapon used by our Pro Team to have a resounding effect on the world stage. However, it doubles up as a great kite for ambitious riders too, boosting huge airs and providing great rider feedback! With it’s insane hangtime, it’s no wonder why Aaron Hadlow used the Vegas to become the King of The Air as well as take his assault on the World Tour! 

For 2016, the profiles have been optimized to offer a more consistent pop, in addition the tension in the canopy of the kite has been improved, which leads to a higher structural stiffness and smoother ride. The new 3D-shaped canopy panels offer a cleaner airflow, whilst the new strut reinforcements increase the durability of the kite so it can handle the beatings dished out by our Pro Team! Anti-Snag is a new design for the leading edge tips, reducing the risk of lines tangling and the 2016 Vegas also benefits from our improved Lazy Pump inflation system for even better airflow.