The LongStar-4- is a thoroughbred depower single skin kite, without air chambers on the tips and without profile & diagonal ribs on the sail surface. This guarantees the fastest air distribution on the underside of the kite, so that a stable bow shape is formed immediately when the LongStar-4 is launched.
This design feature achieves remarkable dimensional stability paired with a reduced number of stiff Dyneema® lines and remains extremely stable even in gusty wind conditions. The new sector keel (patent pending) with carbon rods plays a central role here.
4 wide air half-pipes with V-lines define the wing profile, so that a flutter-free flight is achieved when powered, which continues during the depower process.
The enlarged and reinforced leading edge and modified outline of the LS-4- is largely responsible for the excellent flow formation on the kite, with flexible nylon stiffening being installed in the nose ribs.
A continuous polypropylene leash on the trailing edge ensures optimal tension distribution when powering on and steering the LS-4-.
The LongStar-4- can be excellently steered when powered- and depowered without getting tired from high holding forces.
Loops can be flown either via tip rotation or center rotation.
The slightly increased aspect ratio of 4.2 with a further minimized number of bridles guarantees a larger wind window, which can be used to advantage for landboarding, snowkiting, buggy driving, etc.
The LongStar-4- is preferably flown with a depower control bar as a 4-line, with the highest level of safety being achieved via the safety line on the side. Optionally, a 5-line bar can also be used. For this purpose, an FAS (Front Area Safety) line is attached to the stainless steel D-rings in the kite.
The LongStar-4 is delivered in a practical soft bag as "KITE only".
