Harlem Force Kite
IN A NUTSHELL...
The Harlem Force stands out in its category as a uniquely designed kite, distinguished by its absence of stitching. By eliminating stitching, the Harlem Force not only reduces its weight but also removes the kite's most vulnerable points—stitching holes. Instead, it incorporates **PROWELD** seams, a welding technique that significantly enhances the kite's strength, rigidity, and overall performance by reducing its weight. This innovation makes the Harlem Force an ideal choice for those seeking a high-performance kite.
Design details
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Fueled by relentless determination and a never-say-die attitude, our journey led Harlem to a remarkable discovery at the end of the rainbow: the groundbreaking techniques of PROWELD and Digital Printing. These innovative approaches have allowed us to create a kite that truly stands apart - exceptionally lightweight yet astonishingly durable, challenging other performance kites for supremacy. Riding it is nothing short of exhilarating.
PROWELD
In contrast to traditional kites assembled with sewing and stitching, which introduce weaknesses through holes and necessitate added weight for reinforcement, The Force represents a pivotal shift. It eliminates these flaws through welding, resulting in unparalleled strength and stiffness. This process not only enhances the kite's durability but also its performance in handling, earning it the name The Force for its prowess in wind mastery.
Our innovative approach eschews the need for heavy or complex materials. By prioritizing welding, we produce kites that are remarkably lightweight, offering an experience akin to floating. This agility in the air opens up new possibilities for tricks and pushes the boundaries of what you thought was achievable, no matter your ability the Force will help you push to the next level.
The inflatable frame of our kites is welded, not stitched, making it 20% lighter and increasing torsional stiffness by 30% compared to other high-performance kites still reliant on sewing. This leads to rapid steering responses, ensuring seamless harmony with the wind.
The lightweight nature of our kites allows for early lift-off, swift ascension after kiteloops, and reduced wind resistance, enabling faster rides and the generation of more apparent wind for thrilling leaps forward in both excitement and performance.
Furthermore, the welded frame lessens wind resistance, enhancing your speed and the creation of apparent wind.
We utilize a new, lighter, yet stiffer fabric to improve responsiveness to your steering commands, offering unmatched control.
Lastly, the employment of traditional dacron, weighing 132 gram/m², guarantees a frame that is both reliable and durable, ensuring your kiteboarding adventures are both thrilling and safe.
Weight Of Harlem Force:
6m - 2.225kg
7m - 2.430kg
8m - 2.616kg
9m - 2.785kg
10m - 2.942kg
11m - 3.090kg
12m - 3.224kg
Tech specs
Pro Welding
This unique technology allows us to use less material, therewith reducing 20% weight and adding 30% more torsional stiffness than other performance kites still using traditional techniques.
Digital Printing
Porchers Twin-Cross Flylite, 42g per m². The Harlem Force is the first to utilise the revolutionary eco-friendly digital printing technology.
Curved Closing Seam
We curved the closing seam in the wingtips more towards the inside of the canopy. This gives extra stability and improved aerodynamics.
Booomtag
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Sustainability
By leaving behind the old techniques, we reduce waste and maximize efficiency, ensuring that each kite embodies perfection.
- Increasing usage of recycled materials up to 90% until 2029
- Decreasing logistics and distances - 100% less air freight and 100% less intercontinental container freight for sourced materials.
- European Craftsmanship - Canopy from the artistic hands of France - 100% recycled webbing created in Germany - 100% recycled threads meticulously crafted in Austria.
- Bladder raw material is 25% bio-based. Just imagine, it's built from plants that are rich in carbohydrate such as corn or sugar cane. How cool is that?
- Solar-Powered Precision - Factory operates 100% on solar energy, infusing your kite with not just superior performance, but an eco-conscious ethos that rides the renewable wave.
- Digital Eco Printing - Our revolutionary Digital Eco Printing technique uses 4x less water than traditional methods.
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