Included in the package: Kite, Compression bag, BWS Pump, undertow bar, info guide & Repair kit.
Please note: BWS kite sizes are similar to the size above from most other brands. For example - if your currently using a 9m or 10m kite in another brand, then you would like to order a similar Noise kite, you would get the 8m.
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This Noise kite is all about versatility. It works in all conditions for wave riding, wake style and freestyle. It has a smooth and consistent pull in all phases of the wind window. The kite characteristics are consistent, hooked or unhooked.
When riding in side-shore or cross on-shore conditions the kite loves to drift down the line while riding a wave. A real breakthrough in surf kite design is eliminating the stalling, falling back and roll over when the lines go slack. These have always been issues when riding waves in the past. Medium bar pressure, fast turning and smooth consistent power delivery are fundamental characteristics of the Noise Kite.
"I can carry on all day on why I’m excited about these kites, but let me start with this – The “Noise Kite” isn’t a crazy new invention. We haven’t reinvented the wheel. Just made it better!
At this point, kite design has reached a certain level where most of the top brands are producing great kites that all look a little different, but essentially do the same thing. What I wanted to do was take the best aspects of kiting from all my experience, and simplify them to create a kite that is user friendly, versatile, works in all conditions, and does nothing silly.
I believe we have done that with the “Noise Kite”. All round, it’s a really nice smooth ride. It re-launches well and works both hooked and un-hooked.
The undertow bar is the perfect compliment to the Noise Kite. It feels good, is very simple and does not have all the un-necessary bells and whistles on it.
Now let me help you pick the right size kite –
I’ll use myself as reference - I’m 6’2 and weigh 83kg. The biggest kite I generally use is the 10m and I can get out and ride in as light as it gets, but of course still rideable on my surfboard. However if I was using a twin tip, then I would use the 12m, so here’s my suggestion: If you ride in light winds and you’re trying to make a choice between the 10m or the 12m, if you weigh over 80kg and ride in really light winds, I would be opting for the 12m. If you come in under 80kg then I would opt for the 10m, all based on the fact you ride a surf board. If you ride a twin tip, then go for the 12m.
The 8m is my fav size, not because the kite is way better than the other sizes, but because I find riding the waves with an 8m in the average strength wind is when they are generally best. The 8m start’s working from about 15 knots and will hold till 30knots depending on your weight. I like it around 20-25 knots, but can still get going on it in pretty light conditions. If I had to pick one kite only, this would be the size I would go for.
6m – This is Ryland Blakeney’s most used size. Where he lives (Perth, WA) they get a cranking seabreeze which is somewhere between 20 – 30 knots, and this kite is the perfect size for him in these conditions. I like using this kite from 25 knots onwards.
If you’re looking for a two kite quiver I’d either go for the 12m & 8m combo for the bigger crew and the 10m & 6m combo for the average size crew. For the Girls and Groms, go for the 8m & 6m combo."
Ben Wilson
Kite Product Features
EPI, Express Point Inflate
Single Entry Inflation Valve for pumping up the entire kite at one time. Small clips separate each strut chamber from the leading edge.
5 Strut hybrid design
A 2-piece construction minimizes strut seams and tearing potential. The underside seam is reinforced with a tape line and an extra long webbing that bolts the strut tight to the LE maximizing strength for surf abuse.
1 Piece bladder
Less welds = less chance of blowing out a seam.
Pigtails
Loop/knot pigtail for all attachments that doubles as a surfboard leash cord. Loops on the front of the kite and knots on the back with colour coding so there is no mistake when setting up your lines.
Pump Valves
Intake valve pump attachment: Only one place to pump your kite from. Outflow dump valve: A larger valve for getting the air out of your kite quickly when packing up. EPI nipples: These are the connection valves for the EPI system connecting the airflow of the LE to the struts. These are designed as small as possible to stop bridle snagging.
Attachment points
Along the LE there are multiple reinforced webbings that the bridle attaches to. These webbings are sewn into the LE frame for extra surf strength.
Dacron trailing edge
Dacron is a thicker material then regular canopy. It is used along the trailing edge to strengthen the kite canopy for surf abuse and it also minimizes any flutter that can occur in fast turns or over powered conditions...
Seams
All Strut and LE seams are 6mm over lapped and reinforced with a material tape to better strengthen against surf abuse. On the canopy we use a glued flat seam rather than the traditional over lock seam. The flat seam offers more over lap at the material join for added strength and in construction allows for a more accurate build.
Scuff guards
Moulded abrasion pads line the LE where the kite sits face down on the ground when setting up or landing. Our scuff guards actually protect the kite along the LE area rather than sit on the canopy for show! These moulded guards also have a sewing trench so the stitch line is hidden and can’t be worn off. The TE Triangle scuffs are much the same. They are used in all the drag wear areas (strut ends & wingtip corners). Sometimes unavoidable dragging over rocks or car park can cause damage to parts of your kite .
Bridle
There are all sorts of string configurations on the market. All different kites require different bridle setups, as power, turning, sheeting and re-launch can all be different from kite to kite. In our experience we have always looked for a bridle that is short and compact but not giving up the performance side of turning or re-launch. Having your bridle wrap around your kite is an absolute nightmare, so there is a fine line between performance and length. We have done our best to balance the 2. This basic 5 attachment point bridle is balanced to the shortest possible length without compromising performance.
Here is why
The front and rear lines are associated with a fixed point (there is no floating on pulleys) which gives the kite a positive feel through turning and the most stability when sheeting. A pulley direct on your front lines allows the kite to wobble when sheeting in and out. A pulley on the rear lines gives lag to your steering. Direct feedback is the best performer. Sure we have pulleys in our bridle but they are between fixed points. (diagram). The non direct pulleys allow the transfer of the kite’s power to be evenly distributed from the front lines to the back lines when sheeted in and out.
Surf tough
We build all our products from the highest quality materials, so when you’re in the surf, your kite has the best possible chance of surviving.
The Noise Kite is available in these sizes – 6m, 8m, 10m, 12m
Included with your kite package:
Drawstring compression bag
Like for most of us folding and wrapping up the kite after a killer session is a hassle. The quick and easy stuff bag contains the kites mess in your garage or car and stops annoying bridle tangles or any unnecessary kite tears due to an uncontrollable mess. Drawstring bag – contain the mess!
BWS Pump
It’s a pump and it works.
Undertow bar
The engineering of the 'Undertow' bar was focused on Cleanliness and function. Having the entire package of depower, safety AND swivel under the bar where it is reachable, offers no tangling mechanism above the bar. This keeps your lines light, free and less likely to become an issue in a wipe out. Still to this day not one kite manufacturer on the market offers all these features...!!
The engineering of the ‘Undertow’ bar is focused on cleanliness and function. Having the entire package of depower, safety AND swivel, under the bar, where it is reachable, offers not one tangling mechanism above the bar. This keeps your lines light, free and less likely to become an issue in a wipe out. Still to this day not one kite manufacturer on the market offers all these features...!!!
BAR Product Features
The clear view system
The key breakthrough of our bar design is that all the elements are under the bar, hence the name the Undertow.
With our bar you have nothing in front of your face to distract you or flap around. This is why we call it the clear view system.
The Release
Safety release is a push away system with quick pin. Fast, easy to use and reset. When activated it opens the depower loop releasing your harness hook freeing you from the kite. When using the ‘Release’ you should always be attached by leash to the ‘Off Switch’ or ‘Depower loop’. Unless under a life or death circumstance you should never endanger others by letting go of your kite.
Our safety system has been tested and meets international standards, releasing at 5kg and withstanding a load of 400kg!
Depower loop
This is your basic first safety option for depowering the kite. When hooked in and attached with the stick (Donkey Knob!) depower of the kite can be achieved simply by letting go of the bar. The kite will gently fly down to the water or land (on open beaches only) and be waiting in a re-launch position for your bar input.
The Depower loop size is totally adjustable
By removing the screws and cutting away the unwanted length you can customize your Undertow Depower loop system....
The ‘Off switch’
This is the ultimate safety for 100% ‘power-down’ of the kite. Ideal for teaching beginners to intermediate riders and landing when there is no one around to catch your kite. By having your ‘leash’ connected to the ‘Off Switch’ and you activate the ‘Release’, the kite will simply flag out on one front line and power down 100%. For advanced riders relaunch is still possible much like a 5th line. First practise in light winds on a pond or shallow waters where you can stand to understand the techniques of relaunch before doing it in open waters....
‘The bit’
This is the heart of the safety system. Here a pulley is combined with the Centre line safety mechanism keeping the 2 parts as a small 1 part package. The pulley section lets the Depower Tool smoothly operate.
Swivel & Cleat block
Swivels on the market simply don’t work. It is one huge fallacy that your front lines will unwind by themselves. These mechanisms simply don’t work under the kites load. We are not going to say our swivel is an exception as different sands and salts in different areas effect these parts differently. What we did as put the swivel in a very accessible position so unwinding your lines can be achieved by hand on the go.... The cleat is also mounted at this position for ease of access and a better angle for getting the cleat to work correctly.
Leash
The kite safety ‘Leash’ allows you to activate a Safety depower without losing your kite. The ‘Leash’ has an emergency push away release with quick pin. Your ‘Leash’ should always be connected to the ‘Off Switch’ or the Depower Loop. For Advanced riders and Unhooked riders wanting a quick relaunch hook to the Depower Loop, hooking to the Depower loop does not kill the power instantly.
Stopper ball
Adjustable ball to modify your depower bar stroke ‘V’, your depower tool adjustment. This is set from the factory to the ideal location.
Sliding ‘wedge’ ball
When your arms get tired slide the ‘Wedge’ down and rest the bar against it. Remember this now limits your depower stroke of the kite so take caution while riding.
Depower tool
The Tool is used for a subtle adjustment of depowering the kite. It is totally usable on the move while riding. The half pulley @ ‘The Bit’ allows a non stick, smooth flow of the rope while the cleat position allows for an accurate working cleat with no slips or miss cleats. Other uses for the Depower Tool can be to help get the bar closer to the rider in powered conditions and set the Depower of the kite when on a wave.
Note
If your kite ever backstalls or falls TE first from the sky, try using the Depower Tool to offset depower. Back stalling is a result of over sheeting. Use Depower Tool to under-sheet the kite. This can also be common when unhooking in the waves. Once again use the Depower Tool to offset the depower.
Depower rope
As with any cleatable depower system the rope is uncoverable. Therefore wear on the depower rope can occur. Our depower rope is the strongest Dynema which is treated with a special non abrasion coating to minimize wear. This does not mean wear will not occur as different sand and grime from around the world effects wearing parts differently. Take close attention to your rope and replace it if it looks worn and avoid any kind of kiting accidents due to neglected gear. A small cost of a rope now may save you from a large cost of a new kite later.
Comfort grip bar, bar ends/floats
The name speaks for its self. Red for left, black for right - it’s ridiculously comfortable!! The bar grip and floats are 1 piece. Soft ends stop board damage and personal damage while offering more floatation for the bar.
Bar sizes: 17 and 20 inch
Line length: 23m
NOT included in the kite package:
Upgrade backpack
This is the Deluxe model back pack kite bag that enlarges to suit both folded and semi inflated kite. The Upgrade back pack is great for muling in your gear when you have to walk a few km’s to that secret spot.
