Edge V12

Rid'Air team opinion:"A dynamic kite for fun and improvement ""

FULL GAS, ALWAYS

Experience a world of power at your fingertips. Since inception in 2007 the Edge has been purpose built to provide the ultimate freeride experience, capable of heartstopping riding speeds and gravity defying big air performance.

After 16 years of refinement the V12 also offers a handling quality that will supercharge the sessions of any intermediate twin-tip rider, not just the super high flying renegades!

    - High adrenaline free ride machine with crazy upwind performance
    - Massive boost and hang time
    - Transverse shaping and ultra taut canopy
    - Powerful sheeting with excellent control for super fast riding
    - Refined handling, pre-loaded tips and ultra smooth flying


TRANSVERSE SHAPING & CLEANER, TIGHTER CANOPY

Applying the experience of our paragliding design colleagues, the Edge V12 features an extra seam in the sail running close to the leading edge, which allows for more true 3D shaping.

Our primary focus is always centred around aerodynamic performance and the biggest aerodynamic gains come from being able to maintain the cleanest aerofoil and tightest canopy at all times. Searching for as tight a canopy as possible is a continuous journey.

Not only have we managed to add more profile curvature through transverse shaping, but we’ve also added more strength in the high lift zone thanks to the extra seams.

While the overall ride is a smoother sensation, the bar feeling and feedback is now more precise too thanks to canopy flutter having been reduced. The Edge V12 maintains a cleaner sail and increased airfoil performance in all situations, which is especially noticeable when steered hard and fast.

The Edge V12 drives further upwind while also retaining more feeling and bar feedback when the kite is at the edge of the window as the canopy luffs later (delaying the point at which the canopy starts to flutter and lose power; increasing range).

WHAT YOU FEEL:

    - Fast but smooth ride with huge amounts of power on tap
    - Improved bar feeling and more direct feedback
    - Crazy upwind angles
    - Exciting lift that’s easy to access
    - More aggressive handling leads to mind blowing lift performance
    - Sublime float and hangtime
    - Rock solid canopy in even the strongest conditions
    - Excellent feeling of control at both ends of the wind range
    - Mix of sheet-and-go performance and quick, precise steering
    - More drive through the window and more control at the edge of the window

WHY YOU FEEL IT:

    - New refined design and sail control
    - Transverse sail shaping results in a cleaner aerofoil for increased performance
    - Improved and cleaned up aerofoil section delivers more drive through the window
    - Pre-loaded wing tips add aerodynamic performance
    - Reduced drag
    - Improved low end
    - High performance Technora bridle lines offer a vast reduction in parasitic drag
    - Three back-line tab settings to tweak bar pressure and turning speed
    - Lightweight EVA anti flap battens improve overall aerodynamic flow and trailing edge finish
    - High aspect planform with intricate sail shaping for fast handling and direct response
    - Highly supportive five strut design delivers incredible stability in the most extreme conditions