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Flying Characteristics

Great low-end power and large wind-range  The Charger has an amazing wind range. Its good low-end performance, combined with the quick and easy turning, allows you to ride a smaller kite than you would have previously chosen   in any given wind speed, without compromising the top end that the Twinskin kites are known for. The Charger’s wind range will give you the confidence to ride in any condition, no matter how gusty the wind is.    Responsive and easy control The Charger turns surprisingly quick and flies smoothly. This kite challenges you to do kite-loops and go big. It can either be flown with slack or tight rear lines, its flying and turning speed are not affected by the rear line tension; this makes it a suitable kite for various riding styles.  Amazing lift and long float  One of the best things about kiting is going big! The profile shape of the Charger, in combination with the speed of the kite gives good lift, for extremely high jumps. The large amount of float stands for longer airtime to perform supreme tricks and steady landings.     Great Pop  The Charger has a lot of Pop. You can load up the kite and get an explosive pop from the kite. This makes new school tricks with the Charger a piece of cake.    Stability and Auto-Zenith As with all Twinskins, the Charger has an incredible stability. When parking the kite above your head, it does not luff or collapse. The Auto-zenith feature helps you by bringing back the kite automatically to the zenith. When practising new tricks or getting washed by a wave simply let go of the bar and your kite will be waiting for you at the zenith.

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Medium aspect ratio with increased performance, enhances stability across the whole wind range. 
 
Patented concave LE shape increasing de power range and smooth overall wing shape. The LE is concave in flight, making sure there is less stress across the complete wing and increasing the amount of depower. 
                          
Optimized panel-shape and cell spacing for high flying speed and smooth performance across the whole kite range. The cell spacing for each size Charger has been relatively decreased as the kite size increases, to make sure the larger kites fly faster and the smaller kite are more stable to handle strong gusty winds. 
 
Newly designed profile for high performance flying and optimal lift. 
 
Optimized tip shape for increased turning speed and less bar pressure. The tips of the Charger have been designed for less drag and give the rider less bar pressure with faster steering. 
 
Two Air intakes for fast inflation and quick relaunch. The Air intakes allow air to flow in, and the valves behind the intakes prevent air from getting out. The two air intakes on the Charger allow the air to get in with ease, and less air to get out. This increases the overall internal pressure of the kite for added performance and quicker relaunch. 
 
Specially constructed trailing edge increases power and flying speed. By using specially shaped panels at the trailing edge of the kite, the skin is smooth along this area increasing flying speed and power. 
 
Special reinforcement patches on the tip as well as on the inside of the kite. Reinforcement patches distribute the load across a larger area, putting less stress on certain parts of the kite increasing durability and ensuring a smooth skin shape. 
 
VPC3 (Variable Power Control) system on the wingtips for increased wind range, easier control, personal feel on the bar and smooth power build-up. The VPC3 system can easily be adjusted to set the bar pressure to your personal liking. All pulleys are completely detachable so you can replace them after long term wear. 
 
Kook-proof line connections to prevent wrong attachment of the top and rear lines to the kite. 
 
Steering adjusters allowing you to set the steering behaviour of the kite to your personal preference. The straps inside the tips can easily be tightened or loosened to increase turning speed and flying speed to your personal riding style. 
 
Flight adjuster allowing you to adjust the ‘feel and power’ of the kite. The centre strap helps you set the power and flying behaviour to your personal liking. Adjust the kite to your style rather than your style to the kite. 
 
Dual inflation zippers for quick and easy pre-inflation. The two high volume inflation zippers allow you to pre-inflate your kite with very little effort. Simply open up the zippers and they stay open to fill up the kite while you are setting up your lines. 
 
Deflation zipper to help you pack up fast and easy. Open up the deflate zipper, fold your tips together and add some weight on the tips. The kite will automatically be deflated, so you can pack it up with ease. 
 
Launch assistant tags to ensure trouble-free self-launching. The Launch assistants on each tip hold your flying lines correctly while launching, so you can easily launch the kite by yourself. 
 
Grab-handle on the tips with integrated VPC3 carrier prevents your VPC system from getting tangled when packing up. 
 
Durable aluminium compact sticks for easy transport and storage.     

Twinskin Technology

The Charger is a Peter Lynn Twinskin kite. The kite consists of two layers of fabric with a set of profiles in between. When the kite crashes on the water, the taped seams as well as the valves behind the air inlets prevent the air escaping from the kite as well as any water getting in, for a quick and easy re-launch. Some of the great advantages of this style of kite are:  Very clean airflow around the wing, both the top skin and the bottom skin are shaped for maximum performance and lift. No bladders or tubes that can burst, the kite is more resistant to wear & tear. Twinskins are very durable and reliable kites. Even weight distribution as the complete kite is made of the same material. This makes the kite incredibly stable. No heavy leading edge causing the kite to luff. Ideal for practicing new tricks. Auto-zenith feature, when letting go of the bar with your depower loop hooked in, the kite automatically flies up to the zenith. The kite basically flies itself! Easy and cheap repairs as the material are all solid Chikara Ripstop Nylon.