Flexifoil
Hadlow Pro 2011

 

2011 Flexifoil Hadlow Pro

Flexifoil and Aaron Hadlow present, fresh for the 2011 season, the new HADLOW. Building on the exceptional performance of the 2009 Hadlow Pro, the 2011 HADLOW is the next evolution in freestyle kitesurfing.

Created following an intense two year development period, the HADLOW builds on the foundation of precision performance and astounding power to create a kite that continues to redefine the boundaries of freestyle kitesurfing. Designed with Aaron unprecedented attention to detail and exacting attitude, the 2011 HADLOW aims to offer the complete package for today advanced kitesurfer. Traditionally aimed purely at the highly competent and advanced freestyle kitesurfer, the HADLOW continues to be the very purest performance machine on the market; however with a new depowered setting, Aaron has targeted a greater span of ability with his 2011 signature model.

With a new focus on the progressive rider, you might be thinking that this year’s model has been scaled down. Far from it, Aaron has maintained his focus throughout the HADLOW to produce the peak of performance in freestyle kitesurfing.

 

Innovative Depowered Setting

The 2011 HADLOW features two depower settings: a standard option provides the same freestyle performance that Aaron uses every day, with a depowered setting offering over 50% more depower. This innovative system gives the rider a host of advantages that only the HADLOW can offer, including a wider wind range per size, and a more forgiving and accessible attitude, perfect for lesser advanced riders looking to push themselves. The unique depowered setting also offers a better wave riding option if desired, allowing the kiter to move with the kite freely, instead of fighting to control it.

Leading Edge Redesign

Relaunch on the HADLOW has been improved thanks to a 2.5% increase in the leading edge diameter to prevent any folding or bending on the water. The wider design also adds greater stability, giving a much more solid feel and flight through the air.

The rib to leading edge junctions also feature a new design, having changed to a true round profile for better relaunch and a stiffer airframe under extreme loading. These junctions also now use a webbing for a higher load bearing. You can be sure that the HADLOW this year will take some serious punishment. Leading Edge reinforcements applied to all Flexifoil kites this year, have been continued into the 2011 HADLOW with a new lap seam construction offering 40% more seam strength than previous years to create a more robust and durable leading edge.

Canopy Improvements

On the 2011 HADLOW you will find a 5 cell centre section, providing a smoother aerofoil and a far smoother power delivery. The trailing edge is also showing improvement this year, with a triple ply construction for better durability.

Construction and Material Improvements

The HADLOW carries all of Flexifoil standard 2011 kite improvements in construction. Kevlar protection patches on the leading edge provide further enhancements to strength and robustness. Dump valves have been added to both ends of the kite to account for varied rolling preferences. Lap seams have been used across the sails for a cleaner, more accurate aerofoil.

Unique Features of the HADLOW PRO

The 2011 HADLOW is the only kite on the market that has been developed by 5-time PKRA World Champion Aaron Hadlow. Aaron unprecedented and unrivalled success has fed

AARON SAYS:When learning new tricks your kite is constantly getting slammed, the new HADLOW has a construction that is built to endure these crashes, the new construction must be around 40% stronger and has also added to the stability of the kite keeping its shape better than ever.

Feeling and Performance

The 2011 HADLOW is fully focused on the provision of speed and power. This years model builds on the feeling of the 2009 Hadlow Pro to drive this speed and power through a much more solid platform, producing a kite slightly more suited to wakestyle riding, but maintaining the 100% C-kite feel that Hadlow’s kites are renowned for. Overall, it is a high performance machine, driving quick through the sky, fast through the turns and allowing for maximum acceleration perfect for Aarons signature freestyle moves. Intended for highly competent kitesurfers, competition riders and professionals, the HADLOW standard option gives superb performance for riders wanting to further develop their kiteloops, handlepasses and unhooked tricks, whilst the depowered option gives a C-kite feel with forgiving depower intended for progressive riders, including wave riders, looking to develop their hooked and unhooked tricks.