The Ayto is our kite for big air and kite loops to send stratospheric tricks.
All about performance, this exceptional kite is aimed at the most demanding and committed riders.
Faster, more maneuverable, the Ayto generates monstrous lift. It’s made to boost airs like never before. Its high aspect ratio provides great stability, allowing for powered-up riding and clean pops.
With its ultra-light and rigid UPE Aramid structure, we were able to refine the diameters by almost 15%. The Ayto DP gains enormously in lightness and glide, with formidable accelerations in all phases of flight.
The Double Profile innovation is a revolution in terms of flying quality of a kite. By combining stability and speed, it ensures undisturbed air flow. Your kite gains 30% efficiency: it goes faster, lifts you higher and longer, accelerates in less wind, is more stable at the zenith... It is better in all aspects of flight and steering.
We have pushed the reduction in diameter on the tips even further with the Low Drag System which was first invented for wing foiling: very thin tips which do not drag air. The rigidity of the tip is ensured by a small carbon batten. More speed, predictability, and precise handling because your rear lines activate the carbon batten: zero inertia, zero deformation, the kite reacts instantly.
Loops are executed with formidable precision. The simple kite loop is no longer a challenge with the Ayto: double, S, triple, all the latest tricks are on the menu. You always have a controlled loop, with a kite that never chokes, ultra-responsive and that renews energy.
Besides its qualities for sending huge tricks, the wow effect of the Ayto is having the handling/glide feeling of a 9m2 while being on a 12m2. It's shocking! It turns like no other. You really enjoy piloting and positioning it. And it’s no secret, having a good 12 speaks volumes on the quality of the rest of range. It’s simply top-notch.
It's so fast, precise, and maneuverable: a G-force machine for members of the 15-meter and up club ;-)
Definitely Airton's favorite kite for boosting big airs!
The Double Profile concept is a real revolution in the world of kiting.
By integrating a second skin on the intrados, we eliminate internal disturbances behind the leading edge which slow down the kite.
The air flows freely and the kite's glide is boosted.
A crucial element of this double skin is its adaptive role: it tenses or relaxes depending on the conditions. Unlike a rigid structure, it allows dynamic adjustment which optimizes the performance of the kite.
When the wind is light, the internal profile inflates to stabilize the kite.
In full power conditions, the double skin arches to improve aerodynamics and accelerate the kite impressively.
Your kite is stable, super fast and responsive while remaining easy to fly.
A major development of this Ayto Aramid DP lies in the revolutionary material of its inflatable structure.
GONG has first innovated with this material in wing foiling.
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 !!!
The 5-strut design of the Ayto provides maximum rigidity and control in all situations, especially in strong winds, which is its preferred domain. The positioning of each strut has been carefully studied to not limit the maneuverability and twisting of the kite. The result is a 5-strut kite tailored for strong winds and loops.
The new reduced diameter bridles minimize drag while maintaining impeccable mechanical characteristics. The kite flies much smoother. Your Ayto adapts to your preferences thanks to adjustments on the rear and front bridles:
- Outward for more power, less bar pressure, slightly wider turning radius, and more stability for freestyle.
- Inward for less power in the front lines/harness, faster turning, and more depower.
- Central adjustment for perfect versatility.
The new short bridling system enhances feedback, resulting in a much more direct feeling. Combined with a pulley-free system, you get a direct, precise, and fast kite. The Ayto is a demanding kite reserved for expert pilots.
The high ratio of the Ayto provides all the finesse needed to clean up your pops and boost your hangtime. The glide of the Ayto is the most incredible in our range.
This ratio also improves the high wind range and upwind performance.
Spend more time in the air and less time edging.
The tight canopy and the inherent twist on the ears make flipping the Ayto easier, causing it to pivot onto one ear when pulling on one back line, or relaunching in reverse if both back lines are activated. The double profile generates no problem at all thanks to its openings along each strut. Even after a few rolls in the waves, it takes off again on its own.
Technical sheet
- Outward of the kite for more power, less bar presence, a slightly larger turning radius, and more stability for freestyle.
- Inward for a less powerful kite in the fronts/harness that turns faster and more depower.
- The central adjustment for perfect versatility.
Buying guide
The Ayto DP is a pro kite, requiring significant experience and commitment to be utilized effectively.
The Ayto DP is an ultra-maneuverable high aspect kite. Extremely lively and fast, it offers incredible lift and thanks to the addition of the Double Profile, stability throughout the window with an extraordinary catch! Multiply loops and stay in the air.
Ultimate kite for big air and kite loops, it is also appreciated in unrelated programs but which require maneuverability and a lot of speed in the window (fast waves for example).
Display: the freeride kite for rapid progression.
Vertigo: high-performance kite for all disciplines from unhooked to surfing.
Ayto: the ultimate 5-strut kite for big air and kite loops.
Unik: lightweight mono-strut freeride kite for light wind, foiling, and waves.
Strutless: super light kite for light wind and freeride/freerace.
Strutless Revo: ultra-light and maneuverable kite for foiling and surfing.
Elips: the ultimate kite for waves.
Ayto DP: The big air kite in an ultra high performance version.
Elips DP: Unmatched performance in waves and perfect versatility from twin tip to kite foiling.
With its high aspect ratio, the high wind range is truly where the Ayto shines. The lightness of the UPE Aramid allows the Ayto DP to gain stability in low range compared to the Ayto Perf Series.
Keep in mind that the longer your bar, the easier it will be to turn your kite. Also, remember that the smaller the kite, the easier it will turn. So, the smaller the kite, the more you need a smaller bar to balance behaviors.
Conversely, the larger your kite and the more you use it in light wind, the slower it will be. A longer bar will have a greater leverage effect to compensate for this natural loss of reactivity.
Therefore, consider these parameters to choose the size of your bar and adapt the steering to the feeling you like and the conditions encountered.
If you want smooth and progressive steering, then you should “undersize” the bar. If you want more reactive but less forgiving steering, you should choose a longer bar.
For example, if I want smoother steering with my 9m2, then I will go for a 46cm bar.
If I want hyper-reactive steering, then I would go for the 52cm bar.
Oversizing the bar will have little interest and paradoxically will result in a feeling of heaviness in steering in the case of the 62cm. This one will be perfect, even essential in light wind. But in stronger winds, it will be slower to untwist and manipulate.
Between the 46 and the 52, there is no sensation of heaviness. These are two very close bars.
Note also that the 52 is perfectly usable on all our kites. No kite will not work or perform poorly for this reason. The 46, 57 and 62 are just optimizations for perfectionists.
It should also be noted that two bars generally age only half as fast as a single bar for the whole quiver ?
The key size is 52cm; it is the most versatile bar that you should choose if you want to have only one bar for a quiver 7-9-12 or 8-11 or even 8-10-13. If you want to add a second bar to your quiver, here are our recommendations with GONG kites:
The recommendations below are based on the behavior of GONG kites. Since our bars are compatible with a large number of kites, you can adjust your choice according to the type of kite used.
Your Feel-X bar comes standard with 80cm front lines, 19m of lines, and 3m extensions already mounted. The original setup is the most versatile and will be your best choice for 90% of your sessions.
One of the main advantages of the Feel-X bar is its great tolerance provided by its shape. By playing with its lengths, or even modifying them with our extensions (sold separately), you further enhance its versatility!
Note that 22m and 19m are not extreme line lengths and remain a fine adjustment to your piloting sensation.
Equipments
All our kites are obviously compatible with our FEEL-X bar but also with 95% of the bars on the market. If in doubt, equip yourself with a complete set (x4) of pigtails: PIGTAILS.
Remember to equip yourself with a pump ;-)
GONG makes durable kites: it's the basis 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 that we are happy to meet. Because we are convinced that a good kite today is still a good kite in 5 years if well maintained. And this maintenance is good for the planet because it will allow many young people to equip themselves second-hand at very affordable prices.
To ensure a long life for your kite, it will need to be maintained.
1/ We can do it for you in our workshop. Our expert teams are at your disposal to diagnose and solve your problems.
2/ We keep in stock the necessary spare parts, including fabric. Just place an order online, or ask your favorite repairer to do so.
If unfortunately the part is not in stock, we will order it to have it as soon as possible.
Delivery
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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No, the Ayto DP does not provide the very "raw" feedback needed by those in the progression phase with very direct bar feedback. Its relaunch is also not the simplest for those who are not experienced.
The Ayto DP is an ultra-reactive kite, intermediate kiters will find themselves overwhelmed by this liveliness.
Without compromise, the Ayto DP kite has been developed for high-level riders. Its high aspect ratio and liveliness make it a exceptional kite that is not suitable for those still progressing.
The Ayto Perf Series is a high-performance kite. The use of dacron makes it more forgiving with less profile rigidity. Its handling is also more contained without the use of LDS at the tips. A kite to favor for sending hard in big air while maintaining some forgiveness.
The Ayto DP Team Series is quite simply the best to date in terms of ultra high performance! UPE Aramid provides increased lightness and incomparable glide thanks to a 15% thinner leading edge diameter. A kite to choose when you’re an expert level kiter who wants to challenge himself to the maximum!
The Ayto DP with its high ratio is not the easiest kite in the range and will require more experience from the kitesurfer. The addition of the double skin, however, does not imply any extra difficulty thanks to its numerous water evacuations along the struts.
The recommended pressure is indicated in the table below:
You should consider certain elements:
An under-inflated kite will be unstable and difficult to control in gusty winds. Redeployment will also be more complicated with a kite that does not maintain its shape.
An over-inflated kite increases the risk of explosion during a crash and will fatigue the seams and materials of your kite more quickly.
If you leave your kite inflated in the sun for a long period, we recommend slightly deflating it to reduce the risk of seam fatigue.
The Ayto DP is a pro kite dedicated to big air and kite loops. Its pulley-less bridling, like the Elips DP, gives it a hyper-responsive and direct behavior.
We have opted for this type of bridling which is both the lightest and the most durable. It also reduces drag for a kite that's even more responsive. This short bridle facilitates relaunching by minimizing the risk of snagging.
The Ayto DP has been designed to work with a GONG bar. Our bar features 4 lines of equal lengths and a low V at the front lines.
The attachments for the lines at the bridle level are:
Kite-side loops for the front lines.
Kite-side knots for the back lines.
To increase the longevity of your gear, both how you use it and its regular maintenance are crucial.
A key point during usage is not to leave your kite inflated for long periods without use! Flapping in the wind can cause premature wear of the materials, as can prolonged exposure to UV rays.
Frequent rinsing of your kite with running water is also not recommended. The chlorine in tap water can damage the surface treatments of your kite. However, you should favor storing your kite dry and remove any excess sand.
Always rinse your bar with fresh water to remove sand and salt. Also, remember to open the safety release to rinse the inside. Let it dry before reassembling.
In case of a torn strut or leading edge, use your repair kit, or check our spare parts section to order a replacement piece.
Systematically inspect the condition of your kite. Identify any holes or cuts and repair them before they worsen.
If you have damaged your kite due to improper use, you can have it repaired directly at the GONG workshop by contacting our sailmaker.
More information on how to maintain your kite can be found on the Forum.
