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Blade Trigger (2010)
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9.1 (3)
Blade Trigger (2010)

From its debut in 2009, the Trigger has been recognized for its Pump-and-Go style, delivering a perfect balance of power and control with minimal effort and bar movement. For 2010, the Trigger is designed to provide more depower, and the larger sized kites have been developed to deliver quicker turns. Keeping its great all around qualities, the result is a best of breed freeride kite. All-round kiters will love this kite for the simplicity of one kite that does it all and does it well - great pop, incredible stability, tremendous low wind ability, and effortless relaunch. When you're riding waves, you will appreciate the Triggers quick, direct turns.

 
Blade Vertigo (2010)
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8.6 (1)
Blade Vertigo (2010)

For 2010, the Vertigo experienced its most substantial development since its introduction in 2007. The redesigned shape incorporates a wider canopy and more defined tips, while keeping same high aspect ratio, bringing high performance to a sophisticated kite.With its improved geometry, the 2010 Vertigo is a wave riders dream. You'll find the power you need when you need it. On the wave the Vertigo is capable of releasing power on demand while climbing up the window, even with minimal tension on the lines. The entire 2010 Vertigo line maintains its fast pivot turns, extensive depower, and low bar pressure, and the this year's development adds a direct kite feel and substantially increased lower wind range.

 
Blade Prime (2010)
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8.3 (3)
Blade Prime (2010)

More refined than its predecessor, this year's model was designed for riders who need a rush of extreme during their sessions - tons of power, big air - with greater control so you can use it all. The 2010 Prime is finely tuned C kite hybrid for hardcore freestylers as well as skilled riders who seek an extreme ride. The Prime is a revolutionary four line freestyle kite with a great pop, powerful turns, and direct feel. The aggressively shaped leading edge delivers unparalleled speed and responsiveness, and the 5th line is replaced by an efficient minimal bridal system giving leading edge support. We've developed all aspects of the Prime to deliver the strong characteristics you want in a C kite, while expanding the kite's performance sweet spot to suit the range of demands of advanced riders.

 


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