Advance kites 2016

OUR PHILOSOPHY A continue improvement of the same shape, year after year, by comparing the performance of the kite and adapting it to the most current ride style in use.

The chaise for alternative solutions for robust and light reinforcements, loads distribution and tension reduction on stress points. Â This is what makes our kites the lightest in the world

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Yes, we did choose a nice job, and we are the best at doing it!

Passion is not enough: you need to know how to do it!

Twenty-five years of work, flying as in the sky as in water, experience, research with passion and attention to details, this is what at Advance Kites is called expertise, and this is what you’ll get when buying

KITES BOARDS SURFS

COLORS

Black & Blue Black & Green Green Red

SIZES 5 6.5 7.5 9 11 14

Ikarus S is an extremely light kite thanks to its innovative materials and its special assembly process

It flies well in very low wind and it’s far from rear or front stalling The low weight of this kite will show its benefits also in medium strength wind, in particular in retaking flight after a kite loop, or the neutral “fluttering” attitude while wave surfing

Less inertia: even in a straight and simple change of direction, the kite will react immediately, and if in rotation, the movement can be easily interrupted once the command is given. This characteristic can be easily understood by comparing the turning of a big heavy boat and the fast turn of a small speedboat: the same applies to aerodynamics

Ikarus S is a short bridle kite, making its line set-up, even under sustained strong wind, very easy to handle

Eleven attachment points along the leading edge support the Ikarus S short bridles, this allows the kite to be used in “over” conditions, or kite looping, with no canopy deformation besides the one induced by the overload

KITE TYPE: HYBRID BEST FOR: FREERIDE WAVERIDING

COLORS

Rainbow Purple Lime & Pink Light Blue & Orange Blue & Orange Red & Orange

SIZES 7.5 9 11 14

Chupa Chups, forever an icon of fun, positivity and self-irony, a devotee of the brilliant "Life Less Serious" philosophy that invites everyone to take things easier and smile more often.

Advance Kites, a company made up of engineers, kiters and designers, focusing on research, testing of new materials and aerodynamic profiles, resulting in a series of new performance barriers breached every year when it comes to Kitesurfing.

These realities are now one: the result is a new philosophy for kite surfers who want to be more relaxed and enjoy life! A Chupa kiter, in fact, no longer has to show how technically flawless he is or able to perform the most extreme tricks: instead he just has to concentrate purely on the fun aspects while doing this amazing sport.

No more tough-guy staring on the beach, it’s time to smile with the Kite Less Serious philosophy!

These special editions of the Advance Kites Ikarus S have the mission to bring a colorful flavor to all the best kite spots in the world.

With the help of fine-tuning, the result is a very simple and intuitive way of flying the kite, matching the spirit of Chupa Chups.

Chupa Chups philosophy is to drive people towards kiting just for fun, without having to demonstrate anything to anybody, in a Life Less Serious way that is now going to be even easier to achieve with the new Advance Kites Ikarus S Chupa!

Ikarus S Chupa is an extremely light kite, thanks to its innovative materials and its special assembly process. It flies well in very low wind and it’s far from rear or front stalling.

The low weight of this kite will show its benefits also in medium strength wind, in particular in retaking flight after a kite loop, or the neutral “fluttering” attitude while wave surfing.

Less inertia: even in a straight and simple change of direction, the kite will react immediately, and if in rotation, the movement can be easily interrupted once the command is given.

Ikarus S Chupa is a short bridle kite, making its line set-up, even under sustained strong wind, very easy to handle. Eleven attachment points along the leading edge support the Ikarus S Chupa short bridles, this allows the kite to be used in “over” conditions, or kite looping, with no canopy deformation besides the one induced by the overload

COLORS Black Blue Yellow Green

SIZES 5 7 8.5 10 12 15

Creating expectations is always dangerous, but we at Advance Kites want to say…

Please expect something extraordinary out of this kite

The Kaiman "S" will satisfy your highest expectations, and you will still be surprised!

Everything has been tuned and optimized for over 15 years: good aerodynamics, canopy tension, lowwind power and a massive wind range made the Kaiman a known kite, capable of delivering high jumps followed by unparalleled hang times and planning.

The 2016 Advance Kites Kaiman “S” comes with a revolutionary bridle tuned and developed by our engineer and rider C. Tarozzi after years of tests and calculations.

A special pulley facilitates so much the kite twisting, making the kite able to turn on itself without losing fly speed. Direction changes no longer take place through an increase in aerodynamic resistance, but through an asymmetrical twist of the profile.

A new, lighter construction made easier the torsion of the kite structure, improving the quality of the flight turn.

KITE TYPE: HYBRID BEST FOR: FREERIDE WAVERIDING

Better than any other kite, 2016 Advance Kite Kaiman “S” flies even in the lightest wind and delivers an excellent performance in all its large wind range, making the most stable kite in the market and a perfect choice for beginners and enthusiast riders alike.

Tuned-up, the 2016 Advance Kaiman “S” delivers a performance level that will be much appreciated in wave riding and in particular for riders surfing strap-less, where it's necessary to have a kite able to react quickly when turning in the edge of the wind window.

In situations like: - lack of grip on the board - no tension on the lines while having to turn the kite over the edge of the window - no power zones most kites would stall and fall, but not an Advance Kites Kaiman "S".

Its structural lightness allows to deliver a perfectly responsive steering even when de-powered and to rotate inwards with a speed (not pull!) when flying in the outer edge of the wind window, as it would happen in a more centered position.

Goals so difficult to achieve are only possible thanks to a continuous development of the bridle system, and the subsequent repositioning of the attachment points along the leading edge, to get the maximum performance from the kite's aerodynamic profile The Kaiman is a free-ride kite that gives a nod to wave riding too.

The bar pressure is just perfect: soft enough and doesn't strain the forearms, allowing an easy and comfortable one-hand ride, but it always gives a solid feeling with no need to look for or at the kite.

If you are a free rider with the soul of a wave rider like Us, then You'll love 2016 Advance Kites Kaiman "S", a fun race machine with unmatched up-wind performance.

COLORS Black Green Red

SIZES 10 12 14

Advance Kites Kondor S is a new generation, low aspect C Kite. This innovative kite aims to be an easy to use kite in unhooking riding, both for the sports user and for the professional riders.

We have worked hard on the study of the “momentum” of the kite: the “momentum” is when, after the pop, you are suspended in the air while pressing the bar; it’s during the “momentum” that the kite has to remain neutral without stalling, pulling turning or flying out of the window. Our Pro Riders were very satisfied by the performance level of the Kondor S during the execution of the K.L.H.P and of the Mega Loops.

Thanks to its reinforcing light Dacron and its Zig Zag stitching, the Kondor S is stronger to hard impacts.

We think that the Advance Kites Kondor S is among the strongest and lightest kites on the market.

Advance Kites Kondor S is a 4-cables kite equipped with a 5th line. We do think that the 5th line is still the best safety feature money can buy. As the 5th line is just a safety feature and not a structural line, the end user can decide freely if he/she wants to use it or not.

The 5th line can be comfortable adjusted while riding.

KITE TYPE: C-KITE BEST FOR: FREERIDE ALLROUND

COLORS Green

SIZES

134 x 42 137 x 42.5

This board is the fruit of years of experience gained with Advance Kites boards, the performances of which have become legendary, making this board the object of desire of every kiter.

Anything, from the choice of materials to the shape of the board, has been optimized, and the board, while maintaining its unmistakable look and excellent performance during navigation, has further improved the Pop and its dynamic response to jumps and in the landings.

The pads, a real avant-garde, ensure maximum sensitivity and comfort even in the roughest waves and in landings after breathtaking jumps.

Both width sizes available allow the rider to choose a tailored board for both its weight and the weather conditions of its frequent spot.

All Kappa boards are made entirely of laminated wood, with one-piece, unique slats on both sides and ABS sidewalls; all of this guarantees flexibility all across the board.

The square tip maintains a constant width for higher performance in thrusts and in jumps landing phases.

Thanks to special channels, the square tip performs in response to the loads before the jump, and the result is a huge and explosive Pop

COLORS

Multicolor Black

SIZES

137 x 42.5 134 x 42

These special editions of the Advance Kites Kappa Board have the mission to bring a new flavor to all the best kite spots in the world.

This board is the fruit of years of experience gained with Advance Kites boards, the performances of which have become legendary, making this board the object of desire of every kiter. Everything, from the choice of materials to the shape of the board, has been optimized, and the board, while maintaining its unmistakable look and excellent performance during navigation, has further improved the Pop and its dynamic response to jumps and in the landings.

The pads, a real avant-garde, ensure maximum sensitivity and comfort even in the roughest waves and in landings after breathtaking jumps.

All Kappa Chupa boards are made entirely of laminated wood, with one-piece, unique slats on both sides and ABS sidewalls; all of this guarantees flexibility all across the board.

The square tip maintains a constant width for higher performance in thrusts and in jumps landing phases. Thanks to special channels, the square tip performs in response to the loads before the jump, and the result is a huge and explosive Pop

COLORS White

SIZES

125 x 46

Advance Kites Omega is the great-grandson of the very first wood boards we made.

This board features an interesting and particular size: 125 x 46 cm, short and very wide compared to the other boards.

Advance Kites Omega feels like a skimboard, but it's bidirectional; we like to call it a very funny game.

Its large surface area and width allows to glide fast, even with a little wind.

Advance Kites Omega permits super-fast turns thanks to its short length.

You'll be able to land virtually any jump without difficulty.

Advance Kites Omega it's an excellent board to learn new tricks and to have fun with them at low speeds.

Advance Kites Omega it's not a board made for high speeds and race.

COLORS Green

SIZES

140 x 40

Advance Kites Grab Me is an entry-level board great for who is approaching the kitesurfing world.

The board has a full-wood core enclosed in a sturdy CAP construction.

An easy, funny to use, strong and comfortable board that will satisfy both your learning and fun need while starting your adventure in the kitesurfing world.

The Grab Me has an all-around shape and a rounder rocker, which are ideal for freeriding and freestyle tricks without sacrificing the great satisfaction while in windward and in-wave navigation.

COLORS Black

SIZES

126 x 34

Advance Kites Little Monster is a board specifically designed for children.

The step, which is the distance between one foot and the other, has been properly shortened so that the young rider can keep a correct posture.

The flex has been increased so that the board can bend even with very light riders, up to 30Kg. Advance Kites Little Monster is build with laminated wood, an high quality material that preserves the board performance level.

The ideal tool for the champions of tomorrow!

COLORS

Black top, White Bottom

SIZES

131 x 42

Advance Kites Divisible Board can fit in a normal suitcase, with your kite, you bar and your harness.

Its particular construction system allows the board to keep the same flex on the tips while stiffening only the central part of the table, and that can only be an improvement It requires a very little time to assemble and disassemble, and you'll only need a common screwdriver!

This board is based on an Advance Kites Kappa, which is the fruit of years of experience gained with Advance Kites boards, the performances of which have become legendary, making this board the object of desire of every kiter. Everything, from the choice of materials to the shape of the board, has been optimized, and the board has further improved the Pop and its dynamic response to jumps and in the landings.

The pads, a real avant-garde, ensure maximum sensitivity and comfort even in the roughest waves and in landings after breathtaking jumps.

All Divisible Kappa boards are made entirely of high quality laminated wood.

The square tip maintains a constant width for higher performance in thrusts and in jumps landing phases. Thanks to special channels, the square tip performs in response to the loads before the jump, and the result is a huge and explosive Pop

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