Kite Strutless V4

For whom ?

From confirmed to pro, the Strutless is a game changer.

Its qualities cannot be found on another kite. You will like them or you will move on. If you liked it, it’s for life because it will give you so many amazing sessions !!!

What is it for?

For everything, but preferably underpowered, even if the very high ratios, well blocked by the three battens, allow for a fairly incredible high wind range in race-like up and downs: you go upwind strong and you sail downwind hard. In overpowered conditions, it’s going to be difficult.

The foil of course because who says foil says Strutless or box. You have no choice: if you want unbeatable low range, you have to have super high efficiency kites at 10 knots.

Small sizes with their compact ratio are spinning and drifting monsters. The tempo of these kites is absolutely crazy, whether in the waves or in a freestyle foil.

On a side note: the lift with a ratio close to 7 is absolutely magical. It goes up and you stay glued up there …

In surfing the Strutless is obviously unbeatable in light, and in relaxed TT it’s amazing because a super light kite changes your life.

What size ?

Depending on your level, your size, the condition of the water and what you have under your feet (foil/surf kite) the wind range will slide up or down. The Strutless range is designed as a quiver, so that you only need to go down one size when you’re overpowered or up one size if you’re underpowered, to be at the top, without asking yourself any more questions.

The constitution of a coherent Strutless range is based on wing sizes that are very close in small sizes and more distant in large sizes.

We remind you that kiting is a risky sport. Never go out in conditions that are too strong for your level / weight. Never overestimate yourself. Never practice alone. These wind ranges are for information only, but only you can decide on the day if you should go in the water or not. Please use the utmost caution. Respect the safety instructions inherent to the kite. Thank you.

What is the ideal kite ?

The Strutless for foiling.

The Unik for lightwind sessions.

The Freewave for going big.

Quiver partners ?

The Strutless covers a huge program that goes from foil to TT, through strapped or strapless surfing. So all possible boards and foils will be compatible with the design of the Strutless even if it is obviously a kite designed 95% for the foil.

When the wind is absent, a good surfboard or two will save your day. And if you can: the surf foil is almost compulsory. Your kitesurfing hours will combine with those in surfing and your level will skyrocket, as will your pleasure meter.

Which settings ?

Depending on your feeling, you will be able to give it more or less presence in the bar and more or less residual power. It’s up to you to try what suits you best.

The integration of three sleeves on the canopy to insert fiber batten through the trailing edge, which lodge rolled into the wing bag, has several advantages:

• Maintain profile at high speed. The leading edge does not retreat into the hollow: maximum stability therefore incredible performance.
• The battens are very thin, which allows them to be rolled in the wing bag.
• This set-up is very effective for the foil, freeride sessions on directional boards, by maximizing the main characteristics of these wings, a very light, fast shape that goes upwind with ease.

All of our kites come with a premium bag and repair kit. To comply with the new navigation regulations, we have integrated a plastic label on the lower surface, at the level of the ear, to enter the owner’s personal information: name, first name, telephone and address. 

Included equipment:

• High quality kite bag, with thick foam padding and large U shaped opening for no-hassle packing.
• Rapid bladder repair kit.
• Fiberglass strut.

Delivery delay

We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.

The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.

We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.

Shipping fees

Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.

Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.

Tracking your package

Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.

Carriers

We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.

For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.

For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.

Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.

Eco-responsible packaging

Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.

The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.

For our shipments, we use:

• Scotch craft paper.


• Final packaging in high-end cardboard.


• For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.

This means:

• Reusable and recyclable packaging.


• An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.


• Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).

Receipt of your product

Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.

Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.

To go and ask all possible questions about this product and read all user/rider feedback, click on the link below:
Know everything about the 2021 Strutless GONG Kites

Mount the battens on the Strutless

The new Strutless is equipped with 3 fiber battens. The use of the new battens placed at each tip is optional. These enhance stability at high speeds. We gain in maneuverability, in high range, in heading, and in relaunching.

The 3 battens are introduced in their sleeve by the trailing edge like on a windsurf sail and are secured with a hook and loop strip. It’s a quick and easy routine to adopt. Just note two essential things:

• The battens must be placed before inflating the kite, otherwise the end of the batten sleeve can not be reached.
• If you are not sheltered from the wind to inflate, which is usually the case, unfold your kite downwind holding one of the tips. That is, one tip windward and another to leewind, with the extrados of the kite on the sand side. Place sand on the windward tip to hold the kite in place so you can mount the battens quietly.

Then you can inflate your kite as usual. In addition to a drag reduced by 40% which is completely crazy in terms of performance, all you have to do now is to inflate the leading edge ?