2011 Griffin (Kite Only)

The 2011 Griffin Kite is the 5th generation higher aspect, 6strut, hybrid bridled kite.

The Griffin 2011 is ideal for strong to lighter winds, massive jumps, great free riding, massive wind range.

• Incredible upwind performance.
• One of the largest wind ranges on the market.
• An ideal high jumping strong wind kite with extra bridled LE support, higher aspect design and 6 struts.
• Tejin canopy cloth - lighter, less stretch, higher performance and the best canopy cloth available.
• Triple reinforced and widened valve seals for increased durability at all temperatures
• Designed to handle gusty conditions exceptionally.
• Single Point Inflation.
• Easy water relaunch in medium to strong winds.
• Tejin canopy cloth - lighter, less stretch and higher performance
• Optimised bridle design
• Improved bar feel, turning and wind rage,
• Optimised leading edge for even more top end,
• Simple 3 point adjustment system on the kite -
• Adjust power/depower, turning speed and bar pressure to suit all styles and levels of riding,
• Dacron trailing edge for extra protection
• increased curve from strut to strut reinforced with dacron and tensioned for stealthy turning and kite loops.
• Reduced paneling - cleaner look, Easy inflate / deflate on LE with ball valves + Single Point Inflation.
• Faster turning speeds - adjustable to slower for beginners,
• Power / De-power setting can increase / decrease 'grunt'/power/depower

Wind Range & Sizing:

7m - 17 to 40+ knots
The 7m Griffin is the ideal strong wind kite, on a surf board I have been using the 7m from 17 knots to 45 knots on a twin tip 132cm 83kg, The kite was in control and nicely behaved with enough de-power to spill the wind in the 45 knots gusts and enough power to get going in 17-18 knots. The 7m Griffin is ideal for free ride with its massive wind range and light - medium bar pressure, it is one of the highest jumping kites available and turns fast enough with enough depower and power to be ideal for stronger surf style kiting. If you are after a strong wind kite that handles the gusts like they are not there the Griffin 7m is the ideal kite.
I would recommend the 7m Griffin over the 7m Argo as a strong wind kite as the higher aspect is more suited to strong winds and relaunch in stronger winds is very easy.

9m - 80kg 16 to 32 Knots, 90kg 19 to 40 knots, 70kg 14 to 28 knots
The 9m Griffin is also a great strong wind kite for freeride.
A good all round kite for 70kg or less riders, and a good stronger wind kite for 80kg riders.

10.5m - 80kg 15 to 28 Knots. 90kg 16-17 to 35 knots, 70kg 13 to 22 knots

12m - 14 to 25 knots, 90kg 16-17 to 26 knots, 70kg 12 to 21 knots

14m - 13 - 14 to 22 knots, 90kg 16 to 26 knots, 70kg 13 to 20 knots

16m -  11-12 to 17 knots, 90kg 12-23 to 24 knots, 70kg 8,9-11 to 18 knots

Above are estimated wind ranges from riders feedback. Only ride in winds suitable for your skill level. Beginners should not go out in strong winds.
Wind range depends allot on rider weight and board.