The entire airframe of this new STRIKE is now in QuadX Composite, whose unique mechanical properties ensure optimal deformation control, increased responsiveness, enhanced durability, and effortless handling.
The Sweep Control Panel, maintained on the leading edge, regulates trailing edge tension and reinforces the front part of the leading edge, while controlling its rearward deformation, allowing just the right amount of lateral flex for comfort and energy transfer when pumping.
On the water, the STRIKE QuadX stands out with a strikingly constant forward traction even in stronger winds, highly efficient pumping thanks to a controlled flex, an impressive wind range, and total versatility from freeride to freefly, and of course freestyle.
From the very first sessions, you feel the wing working with you, reducing strain on your arms and turning every gust into usable power. Its astounding comfort comes with the incredible performances expected from our legendary STRIKE: every bit of wind energy is harnessed, every maneuver optimized.
The STRIKE QuadX opens a new dimension of performance, where effort fades away to make room for the pure enjoyment of being on the water.
1 – WARP TENSION LINE
Woven fabrics feature a longitudinal 0° yarn (Warp) and a transversal 90° yarn (Weft). Therefore, a fabric has great elongation resistance and strength capacities if you apply tension at 0° or 90° along the yarns. But it will deform and stretch when tension is applied at, let’s say, 45°.
2 – LOAD CONTROL PANELING
When engineering the load control paneling, we make sure that fabrics panels are warp/weft oriented, meaning that the load path runs through the yarns. Fabric and seams are then in the best position to receive tensions and maintain the original kite shape.
3 – STAGGERED SEAMS
Most of the kite’s back lines tension is distributed through the trailing-edge panels and seams. As seams are significantly stiffer than the fabric they join, they tend to strain under loads and therefore deform the profile. The staggered seams break that line of tension by balancing the stiffness between seams and cloth, which helps distribute the load over a wider area and maintain the original shape even under high loads.
4 – FABRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Our sails feature four different cloth weights, from 52 up to 155gr/m². Sail engineering allows us to control our shape and drive load tensions without using heavy fabrics or bulky designs, therefore we can reduce fabric’s weight and use. It results in a lighter, optimized kite.
The QuadX is composed of:
Thanks to this design, the mechanical properties of the QuadX rely on three fabric and fiber layers (Ultra-PE fabric, X-pattern Ultra-PE fibers, polyester fabric), whereas traditional composites usually only combine a single Ultra-PE fabric with one or two external films. During construction, the polyester fabric is naturally positioned on the outside of inflatable structures, as it provides the best resistance to abrasion and stitching.
Optimized to perform in all directions (warp, weft, and bias), the QuadX Composite delivers greater strength, responsiveness, and durability, while remaining lightweight at only 125 g/m². Its robustness reduces the need for reinforcement seams during assembly, making production easier and lowering the
It has a great proven track record of lightness and durability.
It provides a high air flow rate between the struts and leading edge.
Running from wingtip to wingtip and designed with a more resistant fabric or material, this continuous panel reinforces the front part of the leading edge and helps control its rearward deformation, while maintaining lateral flex for comfort and energy transfer during pumping.
The specific construction of the leading edge, incorporating 2 or 3 different materials and weights depending on the wing’s model, allows for its stiffness and flex to be managed perfectly and naturally throughout the entire ride. The use of these 2 or 3 ideally placed materials also saves weight on the wing.
| Sizes (m2) | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Wind range (knts) | 35+ | 30+ | 28 – 38 | 25 – 36 | 22 – 32 | 18 – 28 | 14 – 25 | 12 – 22 | 10 – 20 |
| Wing Span (m) | 2,01 | 2,26 | 2,50 | 2,73 | 2,94 | 3,15 | 3,34 | 3,40 | 3,46 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,45 | 1,6 | 1,75 | 1,87 | 2,01 | 2,11 | 2,23 | 2,39 | 2,52 |
Wind ranges are provided as a guideline for a 75 kg rider.
