Versatile surf, strapless & performance freeride. Perfect drift, agile turning & effortless boosting capability. Interchangeable bridles for customised response. The Session is for the rider wanting a versatile surf oriented kite with performance freeride capabilities. Interchangeable fixed or pulley bridles lets you choose between more direct steering with an on-off power delivery, or smooth and progressive gust response with light bar pressure. Either way, your Session is bound to be all time.
KEY FEATURES Low aspect ratio. Interchangeable bridle system. Agile turning, direct steering & the perfect amount of drift.
BACKGROUND The all new Session fuses key aspects of wave performance and freeride into a single model. Due to the increased demand from riders for a kite that transcends pure wave performance, an increase in the importance of jumping in the surf and freeride category and the discontinuation of popular freeride products such as the Diamond, the new Airush Session was born.
SUMMARY The Surf oriented kite that is also a versatile performance freeride kite for the more all-around rider. Slightly higher aspect ratio than the Wave v9 for improved jumping, but without compromising its wave riding performance.
DESIGN INSIGHT “Designed to deliver smooth power and all-around high performance, the Session is ready for the rider wanting a versatile Surf kite with added tweaks for Performance Freeride. Interchangeable fixed or pulley bridles lets you choose between more direct steering with an on-off power delivery, or smooth and progressive gust response with light bar pressure. Either one you choose; your Session is bound to be all time.”
AIRUSH LOAD FRAME V4 FEATURING WEBTECH The Airush Load Frame, featuring WebTech, has been the key to setting the ultimate benchmark in durability without compromising on weight. By expanding our exclusive Load Frame with WebTech throughout the areas normally occupied by Dacron, we are able to minimize or completely remove the heavier fabric, and utilize the ballistic high-modulus polyethylene web fibers instead – increasing strength and minimizing weight.
INTEGRATED HIGH MODULUS POLYETHYLENE YARNS Central to the concept of the Load Frame are the lightweight Ultra High Modulus yarns, of which every single yarn can carry 40kg. Think of them as a lightweight web with engineered energy absorption under load, similar to a spider’s web. These yarns are integrated into the canopy through reinforced taping that allows them to elongate under extreme load, absorbing most of the shock that would have typically run through the canopy. At the same time, they carry the primary load of the canopy, preventing stretch, and increasing long-term performance.vv TECHNOFORCE D2 This premium fabric is designed with a high-density structure that uses high tenacity double- coated polyester yarn in a double ripstop configuration. The double coating protects the yarn as much as possible from UV and abrasion damage, ensuring that the canopy remains crisp and responsive for as long as possible. This exceptional material is used in conjunction with the Airush Load Frame, resulting in the ultimate combination of durability and performance.
GRADIENT SUBFRAME The Gradient Subframe creates a more progressive load throughout the kite, greatly reducing strain on key stress points. Working in conjunction with the WebTech, we are able to optimize each model specifically for its use. For example, the Wave kite features a combination of the gradient wingtip and WebTech for maximum durability, whereas the Ultra reduces the amount of Dacron to reduce weight as much as possible.
SPS & FBI The oversized SPS valve (Single Point Inflation System) optimizes inflation and deflation. The Fast Bladder Inflation (FBI) features increased wall thickness and oversized diameter tubing, thus eliminating tube kink, reducing stress on your pump, and enabling quick and easy inflation.
FOUR-PIECE STRUT The four-piece strut has an added double folded triple stitched seam aligned with a 20mm wide webbing strip to reduce points of wear. This increases the durability and rigidity of the struts.
HEAVY DUTY LE By using our Gradient Load Technology on the bridle insert points and leading-edge closure (along with Double Stitching), as well as Dimension Polyant Dacron, we have created a heavy-duty leading edge that supports the increased performance demands.
UNITY STRUT CONNECTION The Unity Strut Connection provides a solid point from strut to leading edge, to create a stiff structure that helps in performance and relaunching.
Supplied kite and bag only, see options for control bars, we reccommend the cleat bar or the access bar if you are a smaller rider.