Beschreibung
Gaastra Spark – 12m2
Performance Freeride Allround Crossover
Der Spark ist ein völlig neues Freeride-Konzept! Seine neue, leichte Drei-Streben-Konstruktion sorgt für sehr stabile Flugeigenschaften und einfache Kontrolle. Das bedeutet, dass der Spark dem Fahrer einen progressiven Bardruck und eine direkte Rückmeldung über die Position des Kites liefert. Extrem einfacher Neustart durch einfaches Ziehen an einer Seite der Stange! Mit dem Spark war es noch nie so einfach, groß rauszukommen! Der große Windbereich wird Sie jeden Tag aufs Neue zum Lächeln bringen! Ganz gleich, ob Sie groß herauskommen, Ihre Ausrüstung mit in die Wellen nehmen oder eine entspannte Freeride-Session genießen möchten, der Spark wird nicht der limitierende Faktor sein. Sowohl Profis als auch Anfänger genießen den niedrigeren Bar- und Steuerdruck sowie die unnachahmlich stabilen Flugeigenschaften, die den Spark selbst für GA-Top-Teamfahrer unter nicht idealen Bedingungen zum Kite der Wahl machen. Sie können die verbesserte Leistung nur mit Ihren Fingerspitzen steuern und sich auf Ihr Kiten und nicht auf den Kite selbst konzentrieren. Ein sehr sportliches Handling führt dazu, dass Sie die Reaktionen des Kites akzeptieren, anstatt sie zu bekämpfen, was zu schnelleren Drehfähigkeiten, besserer Höhelaufleistung und vor allem Spaß führt. GA hat die Outline im Bereich der Vorderkante neu gestaltet und die Mittelschnur gekürzt, wobei der AR unverändert blieb, um die Gesamtleistung des Spark zu steigern und ihn zu einem der beliebtesten Kites auf dem Markt zu machen.
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PERFORMANCE FREERIDE / BIG AIR
With the brand-new Spark going big was never so easy! The large wind range will make you smile on each and every day!
No matter, if you want to go big, take your gear into waves or enjoy a mellow freeride session, the Spark won’t be the limiting factor.
Both pros and beginners enjoy the lower bar – and steering pressure and the inimitably stable flying characteristics that make the Spark the go to kite for even GA top team riders in less than ideal conditions. You can handle the enhanced performance with no more than your fingertips and focus on your kiting and not the kite itself. A very sporty handling will make you embrace the kite’s reactions rather than fighting them, which results in fast turning abilities, better upwind performance and most importantly fun.
GA redesigned the outline in the leading edge area and shortened the center cord, leaving the AR as it is, in order to increase the overall performance of the Spark and obtain it one of the most appreciated kites on the market.
KEY FEATURES
- Endless boost potential
- Precise bar feedback
- Flat profile for maximum upwind performance
- High-Tech lightweight construction for optimized performance and weight
FEATURES
ANTI TANGLE WEBBINGS
Anti-tangle webbings at the strut and LE ends prevent line tangling and damages to the kite by tangled lines.
BLADDER
Special surface of the 100 micron polyurethane film prevents the bladder from sticking together.
BRIDLES
Dyneema lines with a polyester sleeve for protection, Logic V-bridles with triangle construction for stiff arc support.
COMPUTER AIDED CUTTING
Fabric panels are cut with a computer controlled plotter for highest quality.
COMPUTER SEWING
All patches reinforcements and connection points are computer sewed.
DACRON
The high-density polyester Dacron, impregnated (waterproof) and polyurethane coated creates excellent dimension stability and lowa water absorbtion.
KITE-BODY SEAMS
Triple zick-zack sewed and glued flat seams result in less turbulences on the wing surface.
KOOK PROOF CONNECTIONS
It’s impossible to mix up lines with the kook proof connections to the kite.
LEADING EDGE SEAM
Light glued Dacron cloth reinforces from the inside. Glued and double stitched with a high-density polyester thread and a more flexible nylon thread.
PROTECTION
Heavy duty and super light Kevlar patches in the tip range prevent abrasion at the typical spots. Dacron panels provide force distribution of the connection points.
REINFORCEMENTS
High-density polyester Dacron, Kevlar though™ and heavy duty polyester fabrics.
SEGMENTED AND SPLIT STRUTS
Exact adjustment and definition of the profile as result of the segmented struts in the front part. Split back part of the strut for a stiffer back section and a perfect radius control towards the TE.
STRUT CONNECTION
Stiffest kite frame due to the full circle connection. Optimized ultra stiff connection between the LE and the struts allowing perfect control of the sail tension at the front part of the profile.
SPINNAKER
Special PU-coated, extra light (48g/m2) double rip-stop polyester fabric for a perfect balance of tear strength and dimension stability.
TE CONSTRUCTION
The reinforcement of the TE with a Kevlar TM line makes the dimension of the TE stay the same forever. Kevlar does not shrink or stretch. Stiff lines create a crisp bar feeling due to lack of stretch in the TE. The special shape of the double spinnaker panel brakes down high frequencies and prevents fluttering even after many hours of use.
SPEED PUMP
Easy and fast inflation and teflation due to the speed pump with double cross section connectors.
| Model | Size | Wingspan | Aspect Ratio | Windrange (kts) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPARK | 5 | 4.70 | 4.4 | 23 – 45+ | 2.04 |
| SPARK | 6 | 5.14 | 4.4 | 20 – 38 | 2.34 |
| SPARK | 7 | 5.55 | 4.4 | 17 – 33 | 2.46 |
| SPARK | 8 | 6.13 | 4.7 | 16 – 32 | 2.66 |
| SPARK | 9 | 6.50 | 4.7 | 14 – 30 | 2.94 |
| SPARK | 10 | 6.86 | 4.7 | 13 – 29 | 3.14 |
| SPARK | 11 | 7.19 | 4.7 | 12 – 28 | 3.39 |
| SPARK | 12 | 7.51 | 4.7 | 10 – 25 | 3.59 |
| SPARK | 14 | 8.11 | 4.7 | 8 – 22 | 3.88 |
