2015 IKON Kiteboarding Catalogue

RIDE DIFFERENT

Our story is simple. We have combined our background in the kite industry with aeronautical engineering skills to transform our passion to a customer-dedicated kite company. IKON KITEBOARDING started in 2010 by three long-time friends who are passionate riders. This half-Australian half-French company is based in Perth, Western Australia. During the southern hemisphere summer, our R&D team is embracing the perfect conditions in Australia to design the ultimate kites for freeride and freestyle. When winter comes, we head for Wanaka, New Zealand to design the next snowkite generation.

Bringing a new generation every two years is essential for us. It gives us the time to sit back and think about what really matters. We have time to combine and analyse our valuable customer feedback and incorporate them into our new designs.The new generation 2 inflatable kites have been completely redesigned to give you everything you dreamed of. But we didn’t stop there, we spent a lot of time designing the new CONVERT BAR 2 to give you the best feeling of bar control.

IKON KITEBOARDING design premium-quality kiteboarding products that you can rely on every time you are pushing the limits.

Ride safe, Ben

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COVEROUR SPORTSOUR VISIONCONTENTSKITE OVERVIEWPEAK 2PEAK 2 - INFOPEAK 2 - TECH PAGEPEAK 2 - ADJUSTMENTPEAK 2 - 03m - SCHOOL KITEBLIND 2BLIND 2 - INFOBLIND 2 - TECH PAGEBLIND 2 - ADJUSTMENTCONVERT BAR 2 CONVERT BAR 2 - DETAILSCONVERT BAR 2 - SAFETY OPTIONCONVERT BAR 2 - MAJOR IMPROVEMENTSTRANSPORTER BAG 2 - PEAK 2 / BLIND 2TRANSPORTER BAG 2 - DETAILSEMPIREEMPIRE INFOEMPIRE TECH PAGEEMPIRE ADJUSTMENTEMPIRE- UNIQUE SAFETY SYSTEMEMPIRE BAREMPIRE BAR DETAILSEXPLORER BAR - EMPIRE BAGEXPLORER BAG DETAILSCOMPACT 02 TRAINER FOILCOMPACT 02 INFOGLOSSARY TECHNICAL FEATURESTECHNICAL FEATURES

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CONTENTS

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- 2ND GENERATION -- 2ND GENERATION - -1ST GENERATION -

PURE FREERIDE3 - 5 - 7 - 9 - 12

FREESTYLE // FREERIDE7 - 9 - 12

CONQUER THE LAND6 - 8 - 10 - 12

- DELTA SHAPE- IMPRESSIVE LOW END- FAST TURNING SPEED- EASY RELAUNCH- MASSIVE HANGTIME- WIDE WINDRANGE

- C-SHAPE HYBRID 4 LINES- FULL C-SHAPE 5 LINES- UNHOOK CONTROL- EXCELLENT POP- MASSIVE LOOP- EASY RELAUNCH

- OPEN C-SHAPE FOIL- UNIQUE 5 LINE SAFETY- MASSIVE BOOST- BACKCOUNTRY EQUIPMENT- MASSIVE LOOP- EASY RELAUNCH

RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

WAKE S

TYLE

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

WAVERIDE

RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

WAKE S

TYLE

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

WAVERIDE

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RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

BACKCOUNTRY

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

ENTRY LEVEL

The PEAK 2 is the perfect kite for freeride. Freeride, wave, freestyle, hangtime, or racing, the PEAK 2 is the all-rounder kite of our range. We spent 2 years designing this new toy to give you the ultimate experience.

More depower on the smaller size and better turning for the bigger sizes have been our constant goal, without losing the unique feeling of the first generation.The PEAK 2 is fitted with the new SIC for the single inflation system, pumping your kite is faster and easier than ever.Using high quality material from TEIJIN, RONSTAN, and COUSIN, and combined with an engineered design, the reinforcements are positioned to deliver high quality products.

If you dont want to be put in a box, the PEAK 2 is the kite for you.

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- DELTA SHAPE- IMPRESSIVE LOW END- FAST TURNING SPEED- EASY RELAUNCH- MASSIVE HANGTIME- WIDE WINDRANGE

LEADING EDGE SHIELDLEADING EDGE SHIELD

BAP PUMP

LOCKED

ADJ

PULLEY

STYLE

QUICK

4 LINES 5 LINES

CONNECT

RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

WAKE S

TYLE

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

WAVERIDE

CODE//

IKON-KO-PK2-03IKON-KO-PK2-05IKON-KO-PK2-07IKON-KO-PK2-09IKON-KO-PK2-12

DESCRIPTION//

PEAK 2 - 03 - KITE ONLYPEAK 2 - 05 - KITE ONLYPEAK 2 - 07 - KITE ONLYPEAK 2 - 09 - KITE ONLYPEAK 2 - 12 - KITE ONLY

STD BAR LENGTH//

45cm45cm45cm45cm45cm

PROJECTED AREA//

4.4

23.4

5.67.5

NUMBER OF STRUTS//

15555

RATIO//

3.74.14.34.54.7

FLAT WINGSPAN//

3.4m4.6m5.4m6.2m7.4m

KITE SIZE

PEAK 2 - 05 45

KNOTS BAR LENGTH

PEAK 2 - 07

PEAK 2 - 09

PEAK 2 - 12

45

45

45

5 15 20 25 30 35+100sqm cm

Estimate on 75kg RiderWARNING: These are guidelines only.

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CHOOSE YOUR STYLE 3 in 1

This is the new system that equips the PEAK 2.Easy to change from freeride hangtime machine to a fast reactive wave kite, just move the larks head knot on the front line wingtip from one knot to the other.Make sure that both sides are changed at the same time and are on the same knot setting.

This setting mainly changes the bar pressure from light bar pressure to increased bar pressure.

It’s now easy to change your style and adapt the kite to your needs in seconds.

CHOOSE THE TURNING SPEED

The wingtip of the kite is equipped with 3 attachment points.

It’s easy to change from FAST turning for freeride and wave to SLOW turning for freestyle or if you are just getting into the sport.

The direct connection makes the setting adjustments fast and easy to do.

STYLE

QUICK

FASTMEDIUM

SLOW

WAVEFREERIDEFREESTYLE

4 LINES

5 LINES

CHOOSE YOUR SAFETY

The PEAK 2 comes with 4 lines from the factory with the safety on one line only.

You can choose your safety by adjusting the Convert bar 2 to a 4 lines bar with safety on the 2 front lines.

You can also choose to use a 5th line by mounting the included 5th line on the bar.

Safety is important to us and we want you to be comfortable with the safety features of the kite. This is why everything comes included: 4 lines single front line safety, 4 lines both front lines safety or 5th Line.

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The PEAK 2 – 03m has been specially developed for learning. The 03m is a one-strut kite with a super-round shape. Super stable, easy to relaunch, and bomb-proof construction makes the 03m a perfect kite for schools.

With a simple 15m – 4 line bar, the PEAK will be the best tool to teach safety and get future riders into the sport.

The PEAK 2 – 03m uses the same material and construction as the rest of the range.

LEADING EDGE SHIELD

BAP

LOCKED

ADJ

PULLEY 4 LINES

PUMPCONNECT

- DELTA SHAPE- IMPRESSIVE RELAUNCH- LIGHT WEIGHT FOR LOW RANGE- BOMBPROOF CONSTRUCTION- SIMPLE BAR- IDEAL SCHOOL KITE

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RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

WAKE S

TYLE

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

WAVERIDE

- C-SHAPE HYBRID 4 LINES- FULL C-SHAPE 5 LINES- UNHOOK CONTROL- EXCELLENT POP- MASSIVE LOOP- EASY RELAUNCH

LEADING EDGE SHIELD

BAP

LOCKED

ADJ

BLADDER

STYLE

QUICK

4 LINES 5 LINES

PUMPCONNECT

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The BLIND 2 is the versatile freestyle machine. Coming out of the bag with a 4 line fixed bridle, the BLIND 2 programme is freestyle/freeride, mega loops, massive boost, and great unhook performance.

If you want to push your limits into freestyle/wakestyle, you will need to fit the BLIND 2 with the 5th line kit (included). Remove the fixed bridle, and connect the 5th line bar direct to the kite to get a reactive powerful unhook rocket.The BLIND 2 has been redesigned to be more rigid and more efficient in lighter wind.Using high quality material from TEIJIN, RONSTAN, and COUSIN, and combined with an engineered design, the reinforcements are positioned to deliver high quality products.

If you don’t want to make a compromise between freeride/freestyle/wakestyle, the BLIND 2 is the kite for you.

RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

WAKE S

TYLE

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

WAVERIDE

CODE//

IKON-KO-BD2-07IKON-KO-BD2-09IKON-KO-BD2-12

DESCRIPTION//

BLIND 2 - 07 - KITE ONLYBLIND 2 - 09 - KITE ONLYBLIND 2 - 12 - KITE ONLY

NUMBER OF STRUTS//

555

RATIO//

4.54.54.5

FLAT WINGSPAN//

5.5m6.3m7.3m

STD BAR LENGTH//

45cm45cm45cm

PROJECTED AREA//

7.3

4.35.5

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KITE SIZE KNOTS BAR LENGTH

BLIND 2 - 07

BLIND 2 - 09

45

45

BLIND 2 - 12 45

5 15 20 25 30 35+100sqm cm


REACTIVE MICRO FIXED BRIDLE ACTIVE V - FULL C-SHAPE

4 LINES

5 LINES

STYLE2 IN 1

QUICK

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE

The new BLIND 2 is set with a 4 line fixed bridle for freeride and freestyle but also comes with a 5th line kit. Remove the bridle, install the kite, and the BLIND 2 becomes the ultimate freestyle/wakestyle machine.

For a wave riding/freeriding session with megaloops, put the bridle system and CONVERT BAR 2 back to 4 lines and you are ready to go.

All the options are included in the bag.

FASTMEDIUM

SLOW

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FREESTYLEWAKESTYLE

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE 2 in 1

This is the new system that equips the BLIND 2.Easy to change from freeride hangtime machine to a fast reactive wave kite, just move the larks head knot on the front line wingtip from one knot to the other.Make sure that both sides are changed at the same time and are on the same knot setting.

This setting mainly changes the bar pressure from light bar pressure to increased bar pressure.

It’s now easy to change your style and adapt the kite to your needs in seconds.

CHOOSE THE TURNING SPEED

The wingtip of the kite is equipped with 3 attachment points.

It’s easy to change from FAST turning for freeride and wave to SLOW turning for freestyle or if you are just getting into the sport.

The direct connection makes the setting adjustments fast and easy to do.

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The CONVERT BAR 2 comes in only one size 45cm wide. Our R&D department focused on the shape of the kite to use a unique bar length.

Reduced bar diametre, new grip, soft EVA molded bar ends, new push away quick release, mounted with flying line #8770 – 400kg from COUSIN, the bar has been tested in hard conditions to make sure each component is durable and work perfectly within the control system.

The CONVERT BAR 2 comes as a 4 line bar with the safety on one front line. It’s easy to make the safety work on both front lines (for the PEAK 2 only).

The 5th line kite comes within the bar bag to set the BLIND 2 to full wakestyle mode.

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FRONT LINE ADJUSTMENT

CLAMCLEAT TRIM

STAINLESS STEEL BAR CENTER

SOFT EVA MOLDED BAR ENDS

BACK LINE - PRE LINE WITH PU TUBE

CLAMCLEAT TRIM - VELCRO

REMOVABLE LOCKING TUBE

NEW PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE

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CONVERT BAR - 4 LINESSAFETY ONE FRONT LINEFACTORY SETTING

CONVERT BAR - 5 LINESNEED 5TH LINE ON THE KITEFOR PEAK 2 AND BLIND 2

CONVERT BAR - 4 LINESSAFETY BOTH FRONT LINESFOR PEAK 2 ONLY

NEW EVA MOLDED BAR ENDINTEGRATED ELASTICCOLOUR CODED SIDESSTREAMLINED ERGONOMIC SHAPE

NEW PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASETOP HEAD SWIVELNEW SAFETY RING - FREESTYLE OPTIONSAFETY LINE RUNNING THROUGH THE MIDDLEREMOVABLE LOCKING TUBELARGE CHICKEN LOOP

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FLYING LINE COUSIN #8770MAX LOAD : 400kg

PU TUBE DEPOWER LINESTAINLESS STEEL INSERT

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The CONVERT BAR 2 comes in only one size 45cm wide. Our R&D department focused on the shape of the kite to use a unique bar length.

Reduced bar diametre, new grip, soft EVA molded bar ends, new push away quick release, mounted with flying line #8770 – 400kg from COUSIN, the bar has been tested in hard conditions to make sure each component is durable and work perfectly within the control system.

The CONVERT BAR 2 comes as a 4 line bar with the safety on one front line. It’s easy to make the safety work on both front lines (for the PEAK 2 only).

The 5th line kite comes within the bar bag to set the BLIND 2 to full wakestyle mode.

FRONT POCKET

FRONT BOARD STRAPS

COMPRESSION STRAPS

WIDE SHOULDER STRAPS

TOP POCKET FOR PERSONAL ITEMS

BAR POCKET

CENTRE BACK HANDLE

PUMP ATTACHMENT STRAPS

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CONQUER THE LAND

The EMPIRE has been completely redesigned from the previous IKON KITEBOARDING foil range. The feeling of the inflatable kite range was taking into consideration to implement the canopy shape and give the ultimate land and snow kite experience.Highly responsive, the EMPIRE design offers quick turns with less effort to give greater control and performance. All the range is equipped with a double pulley speed system to allow more depower and wind range for each size. Simplified bridle and D-ribs systems reduce weight and drag making the EMPIRE extremely efficient and stable.Featuring a unique safety line system directly connected to the pulley system, this safety system has no equivalent on the market as it will provide safety and easy relaunch after realease.

- OPEN C-SHAPE FOIL- UNIQUE 5 LINE SAFETY- MASSIVE BOOST- BACKCOUNTRY EQUIPMENT- MASSIVE LOOP- EASY RELAUNCH

CONNECT

BAP

ADJ

5 LINES

RELAUNCH

TURNING DEPOWER

DR

IFTLO

OP

BOOST

BACKCOUNTRY

FREERIDEFREESTYLE

PO

P

LOW

END

ENTRY LEVEL

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KITE SIZE KNOTS BAR LENGTH

EMPIRE 10

EMPIRE 12

EMPIRE 06

EMPIRE 08

45

52

52

52

5 15 20 25 30 35+100sqm cm


EMPIRE

CODE//

IKON-KC-EM-06IKON-KC-EM-08IKON-KC-EM-10IKON-KC-EM-12

DESCRIPTION//

EMPIRE - 06 - KITE COMPLETEEMPIRE - 18 - KITE COMPLETEEMPIRE - 10 - KITE COMPLETEEMPIRE - 12 - KITE COMPLETE

STD BAR LENGTH//

45cm52cm52cm52cm

COMPATIBLE//

•

52cm•

•

NUMBER OF RIBS//

1555

RATIO//

4.74.84.9•

FLAT WINGSPAN//

5.7m6.5m7.5m•

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The EMPIRE has been designed to use the best pulleys available on the market.

The incredible Series 20 Orbit Block™ is capable of loads up to 250kg (550lb) while weighing a mere 9 grams. It’s so light that it needs to be lashed down!

The EMPIRE primary bridle is made of Dyneema 1.1mm from COUSIN. This high-resistance bridle is lightweight, easy to untangle, and has a high resistance to abrasion.

For the EMPIRE speed system we have chosen the best material available with SAMSON Dyneema 5mm and Cousin D-380 Dyneema Core.

Sheave Ø 20 mmMax. Rope Ø 6 mmM.W.L. 250 kgB. L. 550 kgWeight 9 g

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PULLEY

D-115kg

AS-78 - AmSteel® - 12 braids

D-380kg - Dyneema Core

5 LINES

D-380kg - Dyneema Core

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The unique safety system of the EMPIRE is directly connected to the speed system.By releasing the quick release, the kite will collapse instantly and land in perfect position to take off again.

Pull the safety line, reconnect the quick release, releae the safey line, pull the front line and launch again!

At IKON KITEBOARDING we spend time to test and activate our safety every time we kite to be sure we offer the best system on the market.

CLAMCLEAT TRIM

REMOVABLE HANDE BRAKE

ALUMINIUM BAR CENTER

STREAMLINED BAR ENDS#27

BACK LINE - PRE LINE WITH PU TUBE

HAND BRAKE HANDLE

SAFETY LINE - UNIQUE 5TH LINE SYSTEM

QUICK RELEASE - LOCKING TUBE

For the EMPIRE speed system we have chosen the best material available with SAMSON Dyneema 5mm and Cousin D-380 Dyneema Core.

CAMEL BAG POCKET - ACCESS

LOAD STABILISER SHOULDER STRAPS

WAIST BELT POCKET

MOUNTAIN BAG SHAPE

3D AIR MESH SHOULDER STRAPS

ALUMINIUM BAR CENTER

BACK ACCESS#29

HEAVY DUTY ZIP LOAD STABILISER SHOULDER STRAPS

The unique safety system of the EMPIRE is directly connected to the speed system.By releasing the quick release, the kite will collapse instantly and land in perfect position to take off again.

Pull the safety line, reconnect the quick release, releae the safey line, pull the front line and launch again!

At IKON KITEBOARDING we spend time to test and activate our safety every time we kite to be sure we offer the best system on the market.

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BLADDER

DOUBLE LAYER BLADDER

Sheave Ø16 mmMax. Rope Ø 4 mmM.W.L. 150 kgB. L. 300 kgWeight 5 g

Sheave Ø 20 mmMax. Rope Ø 6 mmM.W.L. 250 kgB. L. 550 kgWeight 9 g

PULLEY

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90 DEG

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1

1

2

2

2

3

LAYERS S

UPERPOSITION

60mm

40mm

40mm

Diag120mm

STRUT CONNECTION WEBBINGREDUCED DIAMETER

WEBBING REINFORCEMENT

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LEADING EDGE SHIELD

1680 PVC SHIELD

1680 PVC GUARD

GLUED BEFORE STITCHED

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30mm INSIGNIA TAPEWITH ZIG-ZAG STITCHING

30mm INSIGNIA TAPEWITH ZIG-ZAG STITCHING

DOUBLE SEAM

DACRON BINDING

LOCKED

BAP

PUMP

CONNECT

ADJ

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