Flexifoil Ion 3
Flexifoil Ion3 is the next logical step in the progression of the Ion range, delivering the highest performance hybrid kite on the market. The Flexifoil 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.
Flexifoil Ion 3 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.
The Ion3 is a kite which will give you the added confidence to ride higher and harder, simply through its level of controllable performance. With a solid driving turn and lightning quick through the window, the Flexifoil Ion3 takes the hybrid design and gives it more bite! Whether you like smacking waves on a strapless board or boosting through the ceiling on the latest twin-tip, the Ion3’s performance will free your riding and allow you to maximise your session.
Flexifoil Ion 3 is available in 4 and 5-line options give you two differing configurations to suit your riding style.
5-line mode
To use the Ion3 in 5-line mode you need a 5-line kit
Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced
Control gear recommended: Ion3 Bar
Wind range: See technical specs
Sizes: 7.0m2 / 8.5m2 / 10.5m2 / 12.5m2 / 14.5m2 / 16.5m2
Flexifoil Ion 3 Bar
Available in two sizes:
- 48cm - best suited for Ion3 (7m, 8.5m, 10.5m)
- 54cm - best suited for Ion3 (12.5m, 14.5m, 16.5m)
Ion3 Design process
Flexifoil uses an integrated approach to the design of the kite and bar and strive to keep the number of moving parts to a minimum whilst still retaining complete functionality.
Bar ergonomics
The grip on the new bar is much softer and easier on the hands; it also features ergonomic bar ends to provide a solid connection point improving the overall feedback from the kite whilst turning. The soft over-moulding protects your hands when kite looping and enables easy line storage on the bar.
Proven single release system
The simplest yet most effective safety release system on the market. The primary release cover is always where you would expect to find it – just above your chicken loop so it’s quick and easy to find and activate. The simple reconnection process is intuitive, possible to do under the water and - with experience - one handed!
Centre line wear indicator
When the outer Dyneema® line fails due to wear the inner red line becomes visible. This internal line has enough strength to enable you to comfortably make it back to the beach even if you are a long way out.
Leader Line Floats
Protect your hands and make the bar easy to find after stacking it!
V-Core
The Ion3 bar is fitted with the Flexifoil V-Core - the angled hole in the bar through which the centre line runs to vastly reduce centre line wear and help lighten the turn. The V-Core also allows you to turn and sheet-in at the same time.
Retro-fittable
The Flexifoil Ion3 bar has been designed to be retro-fittable. You can use the Ion3 bar with all Flexifoil hybrid kites (Atom, Ion, Atom08, Ion2)
