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The Fuel has a legacy for innovation and high performance dating back to 2001. Over time the Fuel has achieved a legendary status of being the number one "C" kite; it IS the kite that all others attempt to imitate.
We know our core Fuel riders; we know what they want and demand. Fuel riders worldwide, including our pro team, require an expert level of performance, uncompromising power and unmatched durability to achieve top level riding. These are the performance characteristics of the Slingshot Fuel. The Fuel is as unique as its riders.
To ride a Fuel is a statement of power.
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Don't mess with success. The 2009 Torch is built on the hugely successful 2008 design, which has been praised by magazines and riders around the worlds as the best C-kite ever made.
The new Smart Paneling in the wing tips increases the control of turn completion and improves depower smoothness. This provides all the advantages of a power C-kite with the depower range approaching that of an SLE.
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The Rival is the new F-one weapon for light to medium wind. Available instant power and exploiting it at will, is what we managed to create. A high end design coupled with the Integral System brings it outstanding hang time. Smooth, light and precise in your hands, it makes you at ease instantly. Its new geometry allows for unhooked riding while upholding its flying qualities. F-one team approved!
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The Bandit features the new Delta C-shape design which completely redefines our kite range. The Bandit leads in all specialties, freestyle, unhooked, hang time, speed, wave riding and free ride. It overwhelmed all style of riders. The aerodynamics traits of the Delta C-Shape bring it unmatched performances and an impressive wind range. Featuring the Life Line and the Auto re-launch, it brings flawless safety to the rider.
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In less than one year the Tribal has become the C-Shape hybrid full de-power kite reference. Bringing you enjoyment, feeling, improvement, the Tribal II will stun you. It is a blend of different qualities and it adapts to all areas and styles, from beginners to pro, in free-ride, freestyle, wave-riding and crossing, it stands out every time. Outcome of our know-how, it can be powerful in light wind, smooth in strong wind. Quick to steer it remain predictable. The new Integral system does not interfere with the bar feeling. The depower is progressive and super efficient, you get an immediate feedback which puts you at ease to attempt some new and crazy moves. The steering on the small sizes has been slowed down to bring better control. We successfully combined flying qualities found on the Impact with de-power found on the Tribal. You control power and steering, you are in charge not your kite.
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As progressive freestyle kiteboarding evolves, the Vegas adapts and conquers! The '08 Vegas is a high de-power C-design tuned for direct bar-feel and constant power to give you confidence when loading up, unhooking and throwing powered tricks and jumps. Smooth, reactive steering gives the kite a very lively and crisp feel and also makes the Vegas perfect for kite-loops. 5th Element safety lets you go for glory with peace of mind while the Vegas' quick, easy re-launch gets you back up and riding hassle-free after a wipe-out. In '08 the Vegas easily lives up to it's reputation as the definitive freestyle kite, robust construction and unmistakable style.
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Bar pressure gives accurate kite control and depower is really efficient. The kite turns with ease, turning ability increases. Jumps are excellent with big glide. While unhooked, the kite never falls out of the sky.
Going upwind is just simple; the NOVA3 is more rigid and doesn't lose its shape while turning.
The new bar is very easy to handle and to use.
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The Hybrid with Teeth - the Ion3
The Ion3 is the next logical step in the progression of the Ion range, delivering the highest performance hybrid kite on the market. The Ion3 retains the versatility the Ion series is recognized for, but ups the stakes with a kite that will help you push your riding to places you hadn't even considered.
The Ion3 will maximise any wind conditions, whatever the discipline, leaving you feeling in control and free to unleash your true potential. Its massive wind range delivers more de-power, an aggressively responsive performance and faster turns to take you exactly where you want to go.
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Impact Short Line is the new generation style for kiting in strong wind: the Impact SL combines the unique F-one Integral System, a low aspect ratio and short lines (18m) for ultimate strong wind performance. Freestyle, Waveriding and Freeride there is no match for the feeling of the Impact SL. In freestyle traction is smooth and constant and the handling response is moderate, boosting your riding confidence. In wave riding no matter where the kite is, it does not interfere with carving your turns, and the short lines inspire more radical manouvres. For strapless surfing the Impact SL simply rules, you can keep a flawless flowing style thanks to the constant pull even in strong and gusty wind. In free-ride, the Impact SL delivers an unmatched intuitive feeling. You will be amazed at the drastically improved level of control you have in any situation, especially in tight launch zones. Impact SL renders strong winds accessible and manageable to all riders.
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The MAX is, and will be a reference for other designers to create a top of the range competition / freestyle Kite. With the superior depower range and directbar-feeling it will remain a brilliant kite for intermediate kiters who prefer the more predictable 'C' kite feeling with all the benefi ts of a new age kite design.
MAX Facts
- Bullet proof manufacturing ensures a longer life span
- Speed pump offers more watertime
- Optimal wind range of perfect feeling/handling
- Quick and easy relaunch, learn faster to get radical
- Direct steering delivers 100% kite control even in the sickest tricks
- Fast turning gives you that piece of extra speed to accelerate
- 5th line safety system for your maximum safety
- Batten pockets at the tips ads stability for the extreme
- More unhooked power
- Full Dacron Frame
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Equipped with the new XDbar which increases the Air’s turning ability and offers more autonomy, this kite is going to be the ‘high-performance’ kite of the year.
The new XDbar winder allows to transfer traction from the lines straight on the bar and to increase turning ability. The AIR kite features faster turning ! Also this new winder offers 2 bar sizes in 1: 47 or 55cm. Regarding the kite size you ride switch from 47 to 55cm easily.
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Takoon now develops the Nova concept - safety and huge wind rangeby proposing a kite that is easy to handle, without embellishment, for all riders who want to ride in simplicity with performance equipment.
The eNova has a 5 struts shape, a smooth feeling in navigation and a simplified construction.While keeping a great level of performance, the eNova is a light, stable and easy to re-launch.
Last but not least, it is the first kite in conformity with the new standards on safety.
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The new Core kite is “The“ school kite & only kite a fresh learner should consider. The Core is the updated version of our best-selling school kite which has a heritage that goes back to the Wipika Classic, the kite that started it all, renowned for stability. The Core is known for it‘s reliability in the air & solid construction. It‘s built to take a beating & keep on flying! The concept for the Core is stability & easy handling, which ensures a simple learning process.
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The Unlimiting Factor
The HadlowPro was designed and built for the world's best freestyle rider, Aaron Hadlow. The development of this kite has been relentless to meet the demands of his new-school style of technical, competition-level riding. While most other brands have closed their C-shape product lines, we have continued to innovate in this important, performance-led field.
The HadlowPro's development was pushed by the fact that Aaron is one of the most progressive riders around. His style is constantly changing and evolving and as such this kite is a way into his current style of mega-loops and powered, tweaked, wake-style moves.
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After having innovated and introduced the first flat profile kite on the market, Takoon is proud to present the NOVA2.
Based on the same concept which integrates both the control system and the kite, this approach is aimed at keeping the feel of the usual classical 4-line kite while at the same time enhancing the wind range, reinforcing security and making the gear simpler to use.
The whole concept which we are at the root of has now taken over as THE one to follow.
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Recreation, low wind days or practicing kite loops, the trainer kite is accessible for all and an excellent way to build your kiting skills before stepping up to the main game, hitting the water with kite & board. Built for learning and mastering kite flying techniques, the more time you spend with this kite learning the skills the less you will have to learn on the water, don’t leave home without it.
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