Naish Alana 2016

WOMEN'S FREERIDE / WAVE

Fitting a wide range of skill levels, the Alana provides smooth, adaptable performance for all-around wave and freeriding. Based on the popular Pivot and designed for women, this easy-handling kite excels in a variety of wind and wave conditions, while remaining responsive and dynamic.
Predictable power development, direct bar feel and intuitive steering put riders in complete control and a medium aspect ratio supports substantial low-end power for easy jumping, great upwind performance and remarkable “sheet-in-and-go”.

• Precision turns on a small axis with minimum power increase in the turn.
• ABS Bridle for consistent forward drive + maximum depower + no back-stalling.
• Natural drifting effect.
• Constant leading edge taper.
• “Sheet-in and go” feel & easy jumping.
• Quick water relaunch.
• Canopy Stabilizer.
• High-flow Valve.

KITE SPECIFICATIONS

KITE TECH

Swept Arc:

• The arc generates maximum projected area for power and lift while the swept design provides precision turning, control and ideal relaunch capabilities.

Lightweight Solid Frame Construction:

• Every strut is attached to an optimized, lightweight frame consisting of heavy-duty dacron that is then sewn onto the canopy for unmatched resistance to wear and heavy loads.

Radial Load Distribution:

• All wing tips are designed with seams running parallel to the load generated by the flying lines.
• These seams carry most of the load and spread it higher into the canopy.
• This design helps prevent fatigue on the fabric and in the wing tip area.

Octopus Inflation System:

• This proven, quick, and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge.
• Naish’s exclusive one-way internal valve ensures that the pressure within the struts does not change during turns.

Low Drag Wing Tip:

• This wing tip geometry decreases the overall surface area of the non-lifting portion, greatly reducing drag.
• The more efficient the lift/drag ratio becomes, the faster the wing tip can move through the air.
• This allows the kite to be both quicker and more responsive through turns.

Radial Segmented Arc:

• The radial segmented shape uses short linear segments to a ccurately form the kite’s arc.

Evolutive Profile:

• The profile’s depth and shape evolves along the airfoil, helping create a fast flying, stable kite with less back stalling.
• The center sections generate power thanks to a deeper profile, while the flatter profile in the tips minimizes drag and allows faster turning.

KITE CONSTRUCTION

EASY ACCESS ZIPPER PLACEMENT:

• Extremely easy access to the internal valve when replacing bladders.

MOLDED TE REINFORCEMENT:

• Optimal trailing edge protection with a molded reinforcement at the end of each strut.

MOLDED BUMPERS:

• Large thermo-molded bumpers wrap around the leading edge, which provide seam protection when landing and launching the kite.

ARAMID PATCHES:

• Patches along LE segments to protect the seams.

CANOPY STABILIZER:

• Trailing edge reinforcement for reduced flutter and canopy sheer/wear.

2-PIECE LEADING EDGE:

• This construction provides better twist control of the leading edge, and improves turning performance.

DEFLATE VALVE DOUBLE VELCRO CLOSURE:

• The deflate valve has a double-Velcro closure design to ensure closure during impact.

REINFORCED STRUT ZIPPERS:

• A double-Velcro flat enclosure ensures that the zipper will not fail under load.

VERTICAL SEAM STRUTS:

• A reduction in the number of pieces used in the struts means more precision in defining the canopy profile.
• The seams are also reinforced with an extra layer of webbing, and double zigzag stitches to avoid breakage.

INFLATION PRESSURE GAUGE:

• All Naish pumps include a built-in inflation pressure gauge. This provides optimum bladder pressure to maximize the kite’s performance.

HIGH FLOW VALVE:

• One way valve for reduced frictional force, easy inflation and immediate deflation.