Description

Function

New version of our hyper light single strut kite for all styles not too powered.

Introduction

Lightweight thanks to its unique inflatable strut, but powerful, it’s ideal for those who like to ride underpowered in foil or surf! 

With its featherweight, it flies in very little air. But beyond this undeniable strong point, it delivers astounding performance due to its lightness: extreme handling, super healthy steering, intuitive drifting… The Unik will work in all fields thanks to its tiny size. 

It’s ultra versatile to adapt to multiple disciplines: foil, surf, TT. We love it with a foil for its depth of power which allows you to underpower, and its incredible relaunch capacities which secure your sessions. In surfing, we will surpass the maneuverability / featherweight combo. It’s really formidable in the low range. And when well powered it’s guaranteed airtime! It rises really high in jumps and the kiteloops are so much fun! Finally a really light kite capable of satisfying those who push far with their directional board but also those who sail with a TT. 

The Unik is not just a light kite that relaunches easily. It is a high performance kite, served by a very serious construction. 

The new version adopts more squat ears. The gain in nervousness is obvious. The new Unik is punchier, more hardcore, more perf… but still just as light and formidable in low range.

Design

  • sober, light, and elegant.
  • GONG + sizing logos on one ear.
  • Unik logo on the opposite ear.
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Kite Unik

2021/2022 Single strut kite with a very versatile program.Available in 6 sizes: 5 sqm, 7 sqm, 9 sqm, 10,5 sqm, 12 sqm and 14 sqm.Available in 3 colours: Green/Black ,Blue/Green and Yellow/Blue.

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Regular Price 339€
Sale Price 339€Regular Price 489€
-30%
Taille 5 m2
Couleur Yellow / Blue
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In action
Description

Function

New version of our hyper light single strut kite for all styles not too powered.

Introduction

Lightweight thanks to its unique inflatable strut, but powerful, it’s ideal for those who like to ride underpowered in foil or surf! 

With its featherweight, it flies in very little air. But beyond this undeniable strong point, it delivers astounding performance due to its lightness: extreme handling, super healthy steering, intuitive drifting… The Unik will work in all fields thanks to its tiny size. 

It’s ultra versatile to adapt to multiple disciplines: foil, surf, TT. We love it with a foil for its depth of power which allows you to underpower, and its incredible relaunch capacities which secure your sessions. In surfing, we will surpass the maneuverability / featherweight combo. It’s really formidable in the low range. And when well powered it’s guaranteed airtime! It rises really high in jumps and the kiteloops are so much fun! Finally a really light kite capable of satisfying those who push far with their directional board but also those who sail with a TT. 

The Unik is not just a light kite that relaunches easily. It is a high performance kite, served by a very serious construction. 

The new version adopts more squat ears. The gain in nervousness is obvious. The new Unik is punchier, more hardcore, more perf… but still just as light and formidable in low range.

Design

  • sober, light, and elegant.
  • GONG + sizing logos on one ear.
  • Unik logo on the opposite ear.
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Shape
In a nutshell

Conceived and designed on Surfplan (the best 3D kite design software, used by the biggest brands, a guarantee of our seriousness), the Unik stands out by its beauty on the water

Patrice Guénolé and his team of engineers are GONG employees who work with the Team all year round on the development of our kites. Unlike many brands that order kiteq from an independent designer, GONG kites are not a commercial variation of a model you will find at five or ten other brands. At GONG you have original kites with a real axis of development. We like the kites that glide, that fly healthily, and that fly like a real 4 lines kite. Our kites work in a maximum of conditions because what matters to us is to perform every day and in any weather. 

The DNA of our kites is no different from that of GONG: pure gliding. So you won’t find any tricks or marketing plans in our kites. You have in your hands a kite of experts who know that R&D is a constant effort to improve the deep qualities of a kite down to the details.

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Technical sheet

Kite Unik 5 m2 / Yellow / Blue

  • Standard valve and one pump express system: super easy to inflate/deflate at lightning speed.
  • 1 Ronstan mini pulley sliding on a Spectra bridle line: Optimum kite reactivity.
  • 3 rear tip anchor points: Gives you choice to augment the kites maneuverability and its light feeling on the bar (great feeling in wave riding), or you may calm down the kite and augment its feeling on the bar for freestyle.
  • Reinforcements on the trailing edge with insignia to avoid flapping.
  • 2 power adjustment knots on the front bridle.
  • Straps at tips of struts and leading edge that help avoid line hooking.
  • Laminated label on the intrados, close to one tip, to write: last name, first name, phone and address.
  • Recommended bar : GONG KITE BAR 49 CM COMPLETE (not included in kite purchase, sold seperately)

Buying guide

For whom?

From beginner to pro, the Unik is a fabulous kite.

Beginners will love it for its stability. Then for its relaunch, because it’s really an over simple kite to relaunch.

The pro will also love it for this mix of maneuverability and lightness which gives it extreme responsiveness. And the icing on the cake: its drift is crazy.

It’s therefore a kite that can follow you throughout your progress.

What is it for ?

For everything, but preferably less powered than you would be with a 3 strut kite.

Foil of course and surfing in the lightwind, and relaxed TT 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/TwinTip) the wind range will slide up or down. The Freewave 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 Unik 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 Freewave covers a huge program that goes from TT to foiling, including strapped or strapless surfing. So all possible boards and foils will be compatible with the design of the Unik.

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.

Equipments

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 equipments:

  • High quality kite bag with protective foam and large U shaped opening for easy unhindered access..
  • Rapid Repair Kit for Bladders.

Delivery

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.

More infos

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