The StarKites team is dedicated to craft high performance kiteboarding gear. It has done a great job with the 2011 kite and board models, but it constantly tries to improve the riding experience of all riders and settles for nothing less than performance close to perfection. The new Taina kite developed by StarKites is intended to take waveriding to a new level, but it performs great at other styles too. The kite has awesome grunt, depower and turning speed and it runs great in a wide range of conditions. It is built from top quality fabrics and using the latest technology, according to the highest quality standards.
The 2012 StarKites Taina is a true master piece. The kite was designed with specific focus on waveriding performance, but the StarKites team managed to turn it into a great all terrain and all round flying machine. The Taina suits both expert and less experienced riders and perform great in a wide wind and wave range. It is built from top quality fabrics and using a lightweight structure. High stress areas are reinforced without affecting overall weight. The kite uses a One Pump system to power up, and once it is in the air it feels very lively.
The new school hybrid profile of the kite provides extra grunt and generates a nice turning speed. At the same time it prevents flutter and drag and keeps the kite very stable. The Taina is very easy to handle due to the simple bridle system. The rider can set up and control the kite with minimum effort. A great thing about the StarKites Taina is that it has an adjustable bar pressure and overall feel, and the rider can set the kite to be more forgiving or more aggressive, depending on his style and skill level. The direct on demand steering feature keeps the rider in control at all times.
The Taina has impressive downwind and upwind performance, a huge depower range and fast relaunch. The smooth flight, easy control and increased stability make the Taina a great choice for beginners. They can focus on riding and learning new moves rather than keep an eye on the kite and try to trim it.
The Taina deploys plenty of power and it has an awesome control. It takes your waveriding sessions to new levels and it suits other styles as well. If you need a reliable all terrain and all round flying machine, the Taina is perfect. The kite is available in six sizes and comes in four different color styles.
Control Bar
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The NeX Bar created by StarKites is designed to offer performance and simplicity. It is easy to use by any rider, it offers excellent efficiency and extra safety. It is a clean bar, simple to use by beginners and pro riders alike.
- Ergonomic Chicken Loop
- Easy to set up and highly durable lines
- Spectra inside PU center line
- Sliding floaters
- Clean bar ends
- EVA handfinger grip
- Power and depower separate straps
- Clicking Swivel
Wind Range
5.5m: 23-max knots
7m: 18-35 knots
9m:16-30 knots
10m: 12-25 knots
12m: 9-20 knots
14m: 9-18 knots
Price
5.5m £750 Complete with Bar, Lines, Bag and Pump
7m £799 Complete with Bar, Lines, Bag and Pump
9m £850 Complete with Bar, Lines, Bag and Pump
10m £899 Complete with Bar, Lines, Bag and Pump
12m £950 Complete with Bar, Lines, Bag and Pump
14m £999 Complete with Bar, Lines, Bag and Pump
