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. 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 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 Ayto is a hybrid C shape with a lot of C: a modern and dynamic design that delivers maximum performance and dizzying loops.
The turning radius is super short. The kite is precise and turns on its edge at an incredible speed.
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 tips play a major role in your kite's behavior. By combining strong tension perfectly distributed across the entire kite and precisely calculated internal twisting of the tips, we have provided the Ayto with extraordinary responsiveness. This kite achieves an unprecedented level of performance. It climbs incredibly high and instinctively inspires you to perform loops.
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.
Technical sheet
Buying guide
The Ayto is the kite for professionals, requiring significant experience and commitment to be utilized effectively.
The Ayto is a high aspect ratio kite. Extremely lively and fast, it offers incredible lift. It excels in big air and kite loops, suitable for activities requiring maneuverability and speed in the kite, such as riding fast waves.
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.
With its high aspect ratio, the high wind range is truly where the Ayto shines, although with its 5 struts, it will be less effective when underpowered.
Choose your kite according to our recommendations below. Wind ranges always depend on your weight, skill level, and the type of board you're using!
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, get yourself a complete set (x4) of pigtails: PIGTAILS.
Don't forget to bring a pump ;-)
10 years of spare parts.
GONG makes durable kites: that's the basis of our specifications. Never disappoint.
GONG ensures the longevity of its durable kites: offering you all the components of our products for 10 years is a challenge that we gladly take on. Because we are convinced that a good kite today is still a good kite in 5 years if it is 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 maintenance.
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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