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ExA 2011- Power and Performance
Sizes Available: 7-9-11-13
The 2011 ExA, Starkites hybrid model is designed and built for one
purpose, top notch freestyle performance. It is intended for demanding
riders looking for big/lofty jumps, high powered tricks and mega loops.
Now on its third R and D year, we specifically focused on dynamic stability control.
This enables the ExA’s potential to be fully exploited at high winds,
enhances safety at the extremes, and steering comfort in order to stay
focused on the actual trick instead of the kite. Keeping our competition
riders in mind, we have maximized upwind ability in order for them to
throw more tricks during their heats.
The ExA comes in one-pump system and reinforcements at the leading and Trailing edges.
With its huge wind range, heavy duty construction, and ease-of-use, this kite stays at the top of the charts.
Technologies
Starkites R&D team has devoted a large amount of time to testing
and improving each detail of ExA 2011. The result is amazing … See for
yourself!
As with all the Starkites products, the ExA has been developed using
state of the art technology and our specialized know-how to make this
kite a market leader.
Auto Morphing Profile
1. Auto-stabilisation of the kite when it is located at the edge of wind window in gusty winds.
2. Double De-power allowing the kite to flatten the center profile
in addition to reducing the angle of attack when sheeting out.
In more technical terms, the ExA s Central Strut Curve Curve is
inverted and linked to the canopy by a fabric wall. This feature
prevents the kites stalling in gusty winds and also increases the effect
of sheeting in and out. Kites with standard struts change the angle of
attack when the rider sheets in or out. The ExA changes both the center
profile shape and the angle of attack which all leads to better de-power
capacity using smaller movements on the bar.
Dual Bridle System
This bridle system will always keep the kite arch in the same shape
and ensure power transmission to be complete. The bridle does not absorb
or lose force, which makes you get a real and direct response from your
kite.
In the Dual System, the central bridle keeps the leading edge in a
constant perfect shape, and the lateral bridle gives direct power
transmission while maintaining the best kite balance according to the
kite s center of power.
Inner Curved leading Edge (ICE)
The leading edge shape ensures minimal contact with water when the
kite is on the water. It also guarantees a fast and easy re-launch.
Just power-up and pull one of the leader lines a few centimeters and it will re-launch the kite. No more swimming needed!
This is the same technology as developed for Starkites SBOW kite, a renowned model for its amazing re-launch capabilities.
Central Inflation
The ExA 2011 is available in with Central Inflation – we have the
simplest and strongest system on the market, easy for repair and simple
to use.
High Strength Structure
The ExA’s high strength structure creates a very reactive kite thanks
to its hybrid radial construction : 1/3 bi-radial and 2/3 tri-radial.
Fabric fibers are orientated in the same exact direction as the power
is distributed from, which creates a strong and stiff structure that
results in minimum energy loss, increased reactivity, easier control and
increased wind range.
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