Flexifoil Ion 2 08 Kiteboarding Kite - 6M, 8.5M, 10.5M, 12.5M, 14.5M and 16.5M

A hybrid kite for freeride & waves
or 5-line, no bridle, C-shape performance for freestyle & wake. One kite, that delivers two riding styles ? the Ion2 by Flexifoil.The Ion2 is the new hybrid kite from Flexifoil. Following the massive success of the Ion, the NEW ION2 has been designed to give amazing performance to all intermediate and experienced kiteboarders, no matter what style of riding you?re into.The kite is supplied in the 4-line bridled mode ideally suited for waveriding and freeride. This hybrid mode allows the kite maximum depower and flyable wind range, making it perfect for big fun, waveriding and jumping. In the 4-line mode the Ion2 allows massive depower and easy airtime. It turns quickly, has a huge wind range and soaks up the gusts smoothly. You will be able to try new tricks with confidence.The safety is fantastic, just let go of the bar and the kite depowers by 90% and sits at the edge of the window for effortless relaunch.The Ion2 can be quickly changed from this setup to a 5-line configuration (supplied in the bag). The 5-line set-up is ideal for the hardcore freestyle rider who is looking for the feel of a competition ?C? shaped kite. The 5-line mode helps to provide more low end grunt and the ability to load up more forces, enabling huge airs and full-on powered kiteloops. These attributes make the Ion2 in 5-line mode an amazing wake / freestyle kite, with the added benefit of an ?on the fly? adjustable 5th line. If you are riding on flat water or in smooth winds, try the 5-line freestyle mode.
If you find yourself riding in gusty conditions
or want to ride big waves, go for the 4-line bridled configuration.The switch between the two setups takes a matter of minutes can be done with ease.The Ion2 is truly two kites in one. ION2

JUMPING > In freeride mode you get smooth jumps and loads of float with gentle, controlled lift plus its nice and easy to feel where the kite is when coming in to land. The bar position on the centre line makes a massive difference in the height of the jump. In strong winds all you need to do is send the kite and pull the bar towards you and you take off ? big airs are effortless. If you?re into unhooked jumps and powered wake-style tricks then the freestyle 5th line mode is the one for you. It is more aggressive and will rip you off the water. Keeping power in the turn, so you get a more constant and predictable pull during kite loops. UNHOOKED RIDING > Both setups are good for unhooked riding, with the freeride setup giving a more pivoted turn, so it?s easy to get the kite in the right place when smacking the lip and riding down the line. The freestyle mode delivers loads of grunt and a good, precise driving turn. Both setups can be flown unhooked with tight rear lines so that it?s easy to feel where the kite is and steer it one handed without any back-stall in the kite. BAR PRESSURE > The Ion2?s light but progressive bar pressure means that you can easily feel where the power of the kite is, giving an intuitive connection to the kite. In the freestyle setup the tension of the 5th line makes a massive difference to the bar pressure. Heavier with no 5th line tension or much lighter with the 5th line pulled in by a couple of inches. You can tune this to your preferred setup. STABILITY > The kite is really stable even in gusty winds and when the kite is depowered it remains rock-solid in the sky. There is always a smooth feedback to the bar from the kite, making it great for progressing and learning new tricks. The Ion2 excels in gusty conditions as the kite remains stable making it great for flying sites that can have turbulent conditions.

ION2 - ONE KITE, TWO RIDING

STYLES4-LINE FREERIDE > MASSIVE wind range!! This setup is better in strong winds. You will rarely get over powered as the kite flies to the edge of the window easily and has loads of depower from a small bar movement. 5-

LINE FREESTYLE > More bottom end than the freeride setting, and less top end, but with the sheetable 5th line the wind range is still impressive for this type of setup.Ion2 Wind Range Guide4-Line Mode5-Line Mode6.0 m28.5 m210.5 m212.5 m214.5 m216.5 m2SizeLower Limit (Knots)Upper Limit (Knots)Lower Limit (Knots)Upper Limit (Knots)

TWO KITE ?ROUGH GUIDE? > Please note this is based on average rider experience, in average conditions, in average waves on an average day, with an average hangover! If in doubt please consult your local Flexifoil kitesurf retailer or distributor for advice.Light weight rider (approx 10 stone or less)
6m2 & 10.5m2Medium weight rider (approx 12 stone)
8.5m2 & 12.5m2Heavy weight rider (approx 14 stone)
10.5m2 & 14.5m2XL riders (approx 16+ stone)
10.5m2 & 16.5m2

SIZE RANGE > 6, 8.5, 10.5, 12.5, 14.5, 16.5m