Who is it for?
Unhooked riding, new or old school freestyle and riders that still like the classic C shape feeling but want real levels of de-power. If you still yearn for the feeling of a classic C, but value the benefits the flatter kites have to offer, you will feel instantly at home on the NHP kite.
Why did we make it?
We started with a concept, why can't we have a kite that features all the good parts of a C shape ;fast, direct and axial turning with positive, but not hard bar pressure, great unhooked performance and fantastic lift, yet still exhibiting the benefits of a flatter kite with massive de-power, great ease of use and gust proof power delivery? With this goal in mind the NHP (Nobile High Performance) 666 was born.
How did we do it?
Even from a distance you can see this kite is different, 5 line performance is enhanced with multiple leading edge attachments and our Natural arc technology. The split lead line attachments allow the centre of effort of the kite to move forwards when de-powering offering near bow levels of de-power. However, by keeping the no pulley, direct rear line attachments the bar pressure is not only light, but incredibly responsive with constant feedback. If you still yearn for the feeling of a classic C, but value the benefits the flatter kites have to offer, you will feel instantly at home on the NHP. By designing every size individually, adjusting the attachment points and arc geometry for each size we created a constant feel across the range not often found in other brand ranges.
Key points
Fast, direct bar feel
Massive de-power range
Axial turning for better kite looping and freestyle performance
Hybrid levels of stability and ease of use
5th line security and re-launch assistance
Natural Arc shaping with enhanced 5th line configuration
FULCRUM Quick release
SMART pump inflation
20m+5m line configuration
Natural Arc Shaping
The NHP features Natural Arc shaping, the most aerodynamically efficient shape for a Leading Edge Inflatable (LEI) kite. The fluid form has several key benefits in performance and has been developed through extensive R and D and not marketing influence. As there are no corners or radical changes of angle in the leadng edge the form is the same as the trailing edge of the kite ensuring that the designed profile is maintained across the entire canopy. Another gain is that even tension is applied across the canopy eliminating all fluttering and flapping and greatly enhancing the kite's
stability. Structurally the lack of pressure points in the leading edge also greatly decreases the load on the bladder and seams thus reducing the chance of material failure.
Evolved 5 line Hybrid
The NHP features our evolved 5 line layout. In most cases 5 line kites have limited depower due to the inability of the front lines to shift forwards during de-powering because of their fixed position on the leading edge. This fixed position, however, gives the direct, responsive feel normally associated with C shape kites. By creating a 2 position front line attachment we have kept the direct, responsive feel but allowed the centre of effort to move forward enhancing the de-power capabilities of the NHP. This unique layout also provides for 8 leading edge support attachment points which
enables us to use a more efficient, narrower diameter front tube without the associated instability issues.
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