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Kite Strutless Aramid Team Series - Aramid 17 m² / Sky blue Occasion 11904

Name: Kite Strutless Aramid Team Series - Aramid 17 m² / Sky blue Occasion 11904
Brand: GONG
SKU: OC11904
Price: 832.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kite in very good condition. Only unpacked, never used. This is a pre-production model identical to the production model, except for the stitching pattern, which is slightly more visible (cosmetic only, discreet). Sold without repair kit.

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832,50€

832,50€ ~~1274,17€~~

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Kite Bar FeelX

62 cm / White / Blue

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Quality boards conceived in France

sport-kite Kite
techno-upe-aramid UPE Aramid
open-c-shape Open C-shape
triple-ripstop Triple Ripstop
rear-settings Front & rear settings
reactive-tips Reactive tips

Conditions

Wind

Light

Medium

Strong

Type of spot

Flat

Choppy

Waves

Feeling

Bar feeling

Light

Medium

Strong

Aptitudes

Power

Turning speed

Relaunch

Drift

Program

Description

Program

The Strutless is our magic kite for foiling and light wind freeride/freerace.

Presentation

For years GONG has held a unique concept of an extremely light kite with an optional fiberglass batten: the Strutless.

The 30% volume saved by removing inflatable struts is a real asset when traveling. But that’s not the main argument. The real qualities are in the air. The absence of inflatable struts reduces drag significantly. The kite glides unhindered through the air and flies from 3 knots of wind.

With this fiberglass monobatten but strutless kite, we gain in glide, low end, upwind ability, and relaunch. The batten is optional, it's up to you to decide whether to insert it, and it slides naturally through the trailing edge like a windsurf sail.

In case of a crash, reverse relaunch is particularly easy on the Strutless, and often the only solution under 8 knots. The Strutless is so light that it can fly forwards and backwards in very little wind, simply by pulling more or less on the back lines. Relaunch happens with less wind and more quickly. Essential for foiling.

A major effort has been made on the bridle and aspect ratio with two goals: exceptional glide even in the lightest conditions, and smooth, progressive depower to improve high-end stability.

The Strutless gains in power. Ideal for early takeoff without gaining altitude, but also absolutely amazing in hang time. It floats!!!!

You’ll love it for kiting on unrideable days, but also for throwing loops and moves in light wind on TT or foil boards. Its boosted maneuverability works miracles.

The Strutless is a freeride kite designed to be very user-friendly and hassle-free: inflation in 30s, minimal tuning, and easy relaunch.

In light wind, the Strutless goes faster, heads higher, turns better; always combining a top-level liveliness / dynamics / lightness ratio in flight.

The removable composite batten: a 100% GONG innovation

The Strutless is all about ultra-lightweight performance… but never at the expense of control. Thanks to its exclusive removable composite fiber batten system, you can tailor your kite’s behavior to match the conditions.

Insert the batten through the trailing edge, just like on a windsurf sail, to reinforce the profile without adding the drag of inflatable struts. The result: a kite that remains ultra-slick through the air but gains stability and low-end power when the wind picks up.

Remove it, and you get a 100% pure Strutless wing—free, ultra-light, and optimized to harness apparent wind to the fullest.

A smart and unique system on the market:

Optimized control in steady wind without compromising glide
No inflation, no drag, just a fiber rod inserted in 5 seconds
Unbeatable lightness in full light version
Minimal bulk: perfect for travel
Instant modularity: one wing, two sensations, zero compromise

A wing that’s ultra-light when you want it. Ultra-stable when you need it.

UPE Aramid revolution

A major development of the Team Series range lies in the revolutionary material of its inflatable structure.

UPE Aramid is the lightest and stiffest material on the market on selected axes. Depending on the angulation of the Aramid mesh, we control the stretching axes and release the rotation axes. This means that we have the possibility of reducing the diameters, and therefore the drag and the weight, for the same behavior. Of course our research focused on an optimal and diffused reduction to preserve the twisting qualities, which are essential to the design of a maneuverable kite, while locking the C of the shape.

The sensations in the hands are simply astonishing. The kite is both one of the stiffest and one of the lightest, while remaining incredibly maneuverable: a whole new experience of flight and precision/feeling. It’s simply incredible and perfectly in line with our desire to offer the best.

At 85g/m2 (2 times less than Dacron!), this UPE Aramid present on the leading edge and the struts ensures an unparalleled gain in reactivity.

In addition to its exceptional mechanical properties, this material also has a very low absorption rate. The kite gains very little weight when wet.And this material is also very resistant to tearing, an important point when launching on some sketchy spots.

Obviously, a superb material without perfect assembly is worthless, and we have worked in infinite detail to ensure the reliability of the technical solutions for its implementation. For this, we have tested all known assemblies on traction machines and innovated with new and exclusive assembly methods at GONG to surpass the standards. Our kites have never been so robust.

Better than gold !!!

Durable and super light construction.

the Strutless is built with the best materials available for a high-end kite, thanks to Aramid.

Our decades of experience in kiting, along with all the advancements made in wings, have allowed us to push the performance of our kites to an unprecedented level.

Aramid, combined with lab-tested stitching, offers the best in responsiveness, lightness, and material strength for the leading edge.

The unique feature of Aramid is that it doesn’t lock the shape of the kite. It’s ultra-light, with minimal stretch, but still allows for twist control by programming the fiber axis. This way, we get all the benefits of the best material without the downsides. The kite is lively, reactive, and does not delaminate.

The proven triple ripstop canopy, used for several years, offers perfect durability and strength at an ultra-light weight of 55g/m².

Strategically placed reinforcements ensure the durability of your gear:

Insigna on the leading edge in high-friction areas.
Tips reinforced with Dacron DP175LL and Nylon 1680D on the final sections of the leading edge.
Trailing edge made of Dacron DP175LL to resist long-term flapping.

Technology Kite Aramid Team Series

Our kites are manufactured in one of the two best factories in the world, renowned for its exceptional and consistent quality level in the high-end kite industry.

Each step, from precise digital cutting to meticulous manual assembly, is carried out by the best specialized craftsmen.

By choosing a GONG kite, you benefit from exceptional technological quality, meticulous construction, and a rigorous selection of the best materials available on the market. Every technical detail is designed to ensure high-level performance, maximum durability, and maximum enjoyment on the water.

List of our proven materials:

Leading edge and battens in ultra-light, dynamic, and durable Aramid.
Anti-flap trailing edge belt in Dacron DP175LL.
High-end triple Ripstop canopy, anti-tear propagation.
Insigna reinforcements on the leading edge.
Tips saver in Nylon 1680D to resist wear from land friction.
Thin bridles in Dyneema FL14 ROBLINE.
100% removable bridles for easy replacement of wear parts.
Micro fiberglass battens on the trailing edge tips: lightweight and effective against wear.

Technical sheet

Kite Strutless Aramid Team Series - Aramid 17 m² / Sky blue Occasion 11904 Aramid / 17 m² / Sky blue

Fiche technique :

Leading edge en Aramid : squelette rigide.
Bord de fuite en dacron DP175LL pour une bonne résistance aux accrocs et une meilleure longévité dans le vent.
Canopy en spi triple ripstop hyper résistant et dynamique.
Renforts Insigna sur le bord d’attaque stratégiquement placés pour une meilleure durabilité.
Tips saver en nylon 1680D pour protéger les tips des frottements.
Bridage FL14 ROBLINE et connexion en LIROS DC701 : très fins, de haute qualité, et faible élongation.
Bridages 100% démontables pour un remplacement facile des pièces d’usure.
Latte en fibre de verre qui supprime l’effet accordéon au choqué.

Shape :

Design 0 latte gonflable : 1 latte en fibres de verre optionnelles : fine et légère, elle ne perturbe pas les écoulements. La Strutless va vite en générant peu de traînée, et tient parfaitement en l’air dans 4 nœuds. La latte en fibres de verre booste la plage haute, le cap, et le redécollage.
Open C shape : optimisé pour la glisse dans le vent léger et le foil. Coefficient de projection : 68,0% : arc relativement ouvert.
Ratio modéré + (5,0) pour un bon fond de puissance et un feeling hyper sain et linéaire dans toute la fenêtre. On a de la portance avec un kite qui reste rapide. Il est aussi hyper stable au zénith, et il rattrape beaucoup d’erreurs.
Profil tolérant pour un maximum de stabilité en plage haute et en cas d’erreurs de pilotage et permettre une super ressource dans les loops.
Bord d’attaque fin au centre pour une aile rapide et fine dans l’air, tout en gardant de la section sur les tips pour conserver la surface et de la rigidité lors de fortes sollicitations dans les moves ou en plage haute.
Creux important pour un bon fond de puissance à bas régime. Évite de faire travailler l’aile, moins technique, plus de rendement sous toilé. Une aile plus efficace, plus coupleuse, plus tolérante dans la plage basse.
Outline freeride pour le rendement : bord d’attaque suffisamment courbe pour se remettre en position de décollage en tirant doucement un arrière. Redécollage vraiment très facile en marche arrière avec ce kite très léger : indispensable pour le light wind.
Tips reculées pour une présence en barre qui la rend hyper précise en light wind.
Tips fines pour maximiser le glisse idéal en light et en foil.
Une surface très centrée pour un bon fond de puissance.
Bridage avancés pour libérer le kite et rendre le BC plus progressif
Shape des tips avec peu de vrillage interne pour une aile avec une rotation appuyée sur la surface des oreilles et non sur le frein. On garde un kite rapide en rotation, qui ne stall pas notamment en plage très basse ou dans les chutes sous 6 nœuds de vent. La Strutless tient au zénith et en bord de fenêtre mieux que n’importe quel kite.
Aucune tension de spi : pas de tension sur la Strutless pour garder un kite rapide, stable et doux.
Retour en barre facilitant : vous savez toujours où se place votre aile par une pression constante et dosée en barre.
Depower médium car on souhaite avoir un fond de puissance dans le harnais qui garantisse une glisse ultime dans le vent léger. En clair, les avants sustentent et on le laisse dans les arrières que le pilotage directionnel. Racing feeling.
Shape “autostable” avec son ratio modéré et son profil creux qui “accroche” de l’air. Les tips reculées qui répartissent la masse un peu vers l’arrière du kite pour éviter les piqués/décrochages. On a en mains un kite prévisible et sain pour un maximum de sécurité. Ça laisse le temps de replacer la planche pour repartir après une chute sans paniquer avec un kite qui ne demanderait qu’à tomber.
Bridage court des avants sur 6 points pour bloquer l’effet poulpe en plage haute, repensé pour plus de depower et un comportement plus homogène dans tous les aspects du vol.
3 points d’attaches des arrières pour doser la réactivité et la présence en barre selon le feeling de chacun.

Download the user guide

Buying guide

For whom?

With its fiberglass batten, it is as simple as any inflatable single-strut kite. So everyone will easily access its incredible flying qualities. Moreover, it is a kite that, by nature, is not ridden overpowered, and therefore is not physically demanding.

For what?

The Strutless is the inflatable strutless kite that’s a hit in freeride.

You can cruise full speed with a kite that doesn’t pull air and glides wonderfully in light or irregular wind.

Ideal for foiling, it also works very well on a twin tip for throwing some good jumps. Its hang time is exceptional, and it loops super well.

Understanding our kite range:

Display: the freeride kite for rapid progression.
Vertigo: the high-performance kite for all programs from unhooked to surfing.
Ayto: the absolute 5-strut kite for big air and kite loops.
Unik: the lightweight single-strut freeride kite for light wind, foil, and waves.
Strutless: the super light kite for light wind, foil, and TT freeride.
Elips: the ultimate kite for waves.

What size?

The Strutless is the queen of the low end. Very fast and powerful, we love it at cruising pace.

Choose your kite by following our recommendations below. Wind ranges always depend on your weight, skill level, and the board under your feet!

Bar size

The choice of your bar size will have a direct impact on the overall feel of your kite. Remember that the longer your bar, the easier it will be to turn your kite. This detail is important when using larger kites, especially in very light wind, to maintain good responsiveness. The greater lever arm compensates for this natural loss of responsiveness.

Conversely, the smaller the kite, the faster it will turn! So, using a smaller bar allows you to balance behavior and soften the kite’s reactions. You must therefore take these parameters into account when choosing your bar size and adapt the handling to the feel you like and the conditions encountered.

If you’re looking for smooth, progressive handling, you should “undersize” your bar.
If you prefer fast, reactive handling, choose a larger bar.

The key size is the 52 cm bar. This is the most versatile bar, and the one to choose if you only want one bar for a quiver 7-9-12 or 8-11 or even 8-10-13.

When equipped with an extended kite quiver, the best is also to have a quiver of bars to keep a balanced feel when switching from a small kite to a larger one. Also note that having two bars cuts parts wear in half!

Here are our recommendations:

The above recommendations are based on the behavior of GONG kite wings. Since our bars are compatible with many kites, you can adapt the choice depending on the type of kite used.

Line length:

Your Feel-X bar comes standard with 80 cm pre-lines, 19 m lines, and 3 m extensions already mounted.
The standard setup is the most versatile and will be your best choice for 90% of your sessions. By adjusting its lengths, or even changing them with our extensions (sold separately), you boost its versatility even more!

22 m lines: The “standard” length offers a more progressive and predictable bar feel (recommended setting for progressing kiters). Your wind window will be larger, thus offering more power at the start. This is the setting to favor in low and medium wind, and for everyday freeride use.
19 m lines: Short lines offer a more direct response from the kite, which increases its reactivity. The wind window will be shorter. This is the perfect setting for advanced kiters, excellent in waves or foiling for more liveliness.

If you choose to ride with short lines, you will also gain comfort in high wind.

Note that 22 m and 19 m are not extreme line lengths and remain a fine-tuning adjustment to your handling feel.

What price?

Equipments

Included equipment:

Your kite, ready to ride (excluding bar and pump).
A sturdy and efficient backpack: U-shaped zipper for easy packing, ventilation grid, padding, compression straps, pocket for the bar, straps for the pump…
A pump leash loop on your kite to secure your kite while inflating.
Universal high-flow inflation valve.
Repair kit.
Fiberglass batten.
Rear adjustment: 3 points.

All our kites are of course compatible with our FeelX bar but also with 95% of the bars on the market. If you’re unsure, get a complete set (x4) of pigtails: PIGTAILS.

Don’t forget to bring a pump ;-)

10 years of spare parts.

GONG makes durable kites: it’s the foundation of our specifications. Never disappoint.

GONG makes its durable kites last: offering you all the components of our products for 10 years is a challenge we gladly accept. We are convinced that a good kite today is a good kite in 5 years if well maintained. And this maintenance is good for the planet because it will allow many young riders to equip themselves second-hand at very affordable prices.

To ensure a long life for your kite, it must be maintained.

1/ We can do it for you in our workshop. Our teams of experts are at your disposal to diagnose and solve your problems.

2/ We keep the necessary spare parts in stock, including fabric. Just order online, or ask your favorite repairer to do it.

If the part is unfortunately out of stock, we will order it to have it as quickly as possible.

Delivery

Orders are prepared and shipped quickly: most are dispatched within 24 to 48 business hours.
The delivery time, meaning the transit of the parcel to your address, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
Shipping costs are transparent and calculated based on weight, volume, and delivery address.

View all our delivery FAQs.

Exchanges & Returns

You have a 14-day right of withdrawal to return or exchange a new product that does not suit you.

View our returns FAQs.

Eco-Responsible Packaging

We prioritize sustainable, recyclable, and reusable packaging solutions, minimizing single-use plastic as much as possible while ensuring optimal protection for products, including large items.