The aim of Airush Kites when they started out around ten years ago was to design and produce the fastest, most easily controlled Airush kites and kiteboards possible and then get the world's best kitesurfers on board them to show the world what they could achieve.
Then they would take that advanced technology and construct Airush kite boards and kites that regular weekend warriors could use to experience for themselves the same thrill and high performance that the world's best kitesurfers also get.
Airush Kites claim that their Wakestyle boards were the first boards to be made using a dedicated technology purely for kiteboarding meaning that factors such as stiffness, weight and strength were all addressed in a totally new way. They also used some very heavy weight testers to work on the dynamic flexing characteristics and their boards are well renowned for their tough, some would even say bombproof levels of durability.
Airush Kites carefully segmented their prospective kite surfers based on their ability and set about making kites and boards to match.
When they bought out the Airush Trio kite it was considered by many to be the first kite that tamed kitesurfing to such a degree that just about anyone could learn safely. With its forgiving handling and broad wind range it bought kitesurfing to the masses and was a great starter kite. With 3 struts it was an incredibly lightweight kite and great power delivery meaning the rider always felt in control. Responsive design and great de-power ability it delivers a safer kiting experience than kites that came before it and its relaunch ability made it a firm favourite with beginner to intermediate riders.
The Airush Flow kite is considered the next model in the line up aimed at a broad section of kite boarders from beginner to expert. For the more experienced kitesurfer the Airush Flow kite gives more high performance than most would ever need with a fantastically smooth power curve and great through the turns it is a great manoeuvre orientated kite. This makes it great when wave riding and it's water launching properties are second to none, especially in big waves.
For beginners the Airush Flow kite feels stable and solid but gives bags of performance for them to grow into.
The Airush Lift kite is a high performance kite that brings cutting edge technology with easy handling giving a kite that has won acclaim from kite surfers on all oceans. Everything about it is precise – its wind range is wider, its de-powering is more as one would expect, its turning is smoother and more responsive. It is one of the most high performance kites you can buy if you are either an expert or intermediate kite surfer. It is only surpassed by the Airush Lift Pro kite which is the leading light of the Airush range. It improves lift, increases speed, applies more wind range and offers extra stability with the ultimate in kite aerodynamics for the expert rider who wants to take it to the edge and then some. In fact the speed of the Airush Lift Pro kite is so fast it makes its own wind extending the range of the kite in light conditions in the hands of an experienced kite surfer. Be very careful if you are considering this kite and ask yourself if you can really handle it.
The Airush Square kite board is targeted at complete beginners and novices on a tight budget. The range of sizes is also aimed at kite surfing schools all the way through to intermediate riders. The Square's wider width means that smaller safer kites can be used easily. The wider Square One is aimed at heavy learners of 70Kg and upwards while the Square Two for lighter riders or those going out in bigger wind who don't need the extra width.
The Airush Switch kite board is legendary amongst kite boarders for its versatile performance for riders who can only own one single board. It is the ultimate do it all bombproof board for the intermediate rider who is looking for great upwind performance and all round use. With the large option of 144cm x 44cm its a great board for progressive first time buyers and with its ABS rails it provides durability and a more foregiving ride.
The Airush X-Pact kite board is a freestyle design with stepped tips for an incredible ride aimed at advanced and intermediate riders who are after a tough durable board. It appeals to a bigger group of riders due to its concave bottom and PPT base giving it a more durable base more suited to freeriding and all round heavy use.
The Airush Protoy is a contest level kite board with a Spinal Core, CRT and Custom X and a special double concave bottom with flip tip ends meaning it soaks up chop like nothing before it and gives the softest landings possible. It's aimed at a freestyle competition rider who is looking for an all out performance board.
The Airush T3 board is aimed at those performing sliders, kickers and rails and everything and anything in between. Its unique bottom with channeling lets a rider use fins half the size of regular fins without worrying about losing ability along the edges. It comes complete with pads and straps which can be removed for those wanting to fit their own bindings. Agressive freestyle riders will love this board.
The Airush Hammer is aimed at riders who kites in super rough and choppy sea and who wants the versatility that a twin tip gives. It's come out of a traditional twintip but enhanced to be capable for wave riding without losing too much of its ease of use. Its been picked up by many riders who regularly go out in rough conditions.
The Airush Airforce board is developed for young riders who weigh in less than 50Kg who are into freestyle riding in a performance board. With square ABS rails it gives durability and a clean fast release from the water. Absolutely brilliant for the ligher riders.
All in all the long established kitesurfing company Airush carries on growing its range and improving its kites and boards.
For more details on Airush Kites check their website on http://www.airush.com/