Description

Program

The Unik is our lightweight single-strut kite for foiling and all styles of not too powered-up riding.

Presentation

Lightweight with its single-strut structure, this kite is suitable for all levels and all types of practices.

Ideal for lighter wind conditions, be it with a foil, a surfboard, or a twin tip, it combines excellent stability in the air with all the power you need to cruise through tricky wind conditions.

It's a delightful kite in underpowered conditions. Thin, precise, light, with yet sufficient torque and speed to have a blast.

Dedicated to low wind conditions, it belongs to the large family of inflatable strut kites, and therefore, kites that are very simple to use. Reassuring, secure, it is also very comfortable in waves, where it will be formidable in underpowered sessions to focus on surfing.

For foiling, it's a perfect, flawless kite. Stable in 6 knots, fast enough to keep up with the foil's pace, you can go for full tilt reaches, jumps, and tricks with absolute serenity and comfort.

Whether you're progressing or at the top level, this kite is magically simple and "pure".

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Kite Unik - 12 m² SKY BLUE Second Hand 11711

Name: Kite Unik - 12 m² SKY BLUE Second Hand 11711
Brand: GONG
SKU: OC11711
Price: 495.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Kite wing in good condition with very slight signs of normal wear and tear and residual sand. It also has very slight stains in places (cosmetic only, very discreet).

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495€

495€ ~~585€~~

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Taille 12 m²

12 m²

Couleur SKY BLUE

Kite Bar FeelX

52 cm / Pink / Blue

Pump Double Action Kite/Wing

Standard

Kite Bar FeelX

52 cm / White / Blue

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Direct sale from shaper to surfer

Pay in multiple installments

Quality boards conceived in France

techno-dacron Dacron
hybrid-c-shape Hybrid C shape
rear-settings 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

Hangtime

Lift

Program

Description

Program

The Unik is our lightweight single-strut kite for foiling and all styles of not too powered-up riding.

Presentation

Lightweight with its single-strut structure, this kite is suitable for all levels and all types of practices.

Ideal for lighter wind conditions, be it with a foil, a surfboard, or a twin tip, it combines excellent stability in the air with all the power you need to cruise through tricky wind conditions.

It's a delightful kite in underpowered conditions. Thin, precise, light, with yet sufficient torque and speed to have a blast.

Dedicated to low wind conditions, it belongs to the large family of inflatable strut kites, and therefore, kites that are very simple to use. Reassuring, secure, it is also very comfortable in waves, where it will be formidable in underpowered sessions to focus on surfing.

For foiling, it's a perfect, flawless kite. Stable in 6 knots, fast enough to keep up with the foil's pace, you can go for full tilt reaches, jumps, and tricks with absolute serenity and comfort.

Whether you're progressing or at the top level, this kite is magically simple and "pure".

Durable Construction.

Our kites are built with the best materials available for a kite, using Dacron.

Our decades-long experience in kite making, along with all the advancements made in wing technology, have enabled us to push the performance of our kites to unprecedented levels.

The Dacron DP 175LL, combined with seams tested on a bench, provides the best in terms of rigidity and material resistance for the leading edge in Dacron.

The proven triple ripstop fabric offers perfect longevity and resistance with an ultra-lightweight of 55g/m2.

Strategically placed reinforcements ensure the durability of your equipment:

Insigna on the leading edge in areas prone to friction.
Tips reinforced with Dacron DP175LL and Nylon 1680D on the last sections of the leading edge.
Trailing edge in Dacron DP175LL to resist flapping over time.

Kite Unik technology

Our kites are crafted in one of the two largest kite factories in the world, adhering to the quality standards of the finest kites.

They are constructed with the utmost care. Panels are cut by computerized command and fully assembled by the best craftsmen in the kite industry.

The materials we employ for our kites are among the most premium. While we prioritize performance, we also prioritize endurance, thus we use materials that have proven themselves:

Leading edge and struts made of highly rigid and durable Dacron DP175LL.
Trailing edge anti-flap belt in Dacron DP175LL.
High-end triple Ripstop fabric to prevent tear propagation.
Insigna reinforcements on the leading edge.
Tips saver made of nylon 1680D to resist wear from ground friction.
Thin bridles in LIROS, ROBLINE, or COUSIN Dyneema.
100% detachable bridles for easy replacement of worn parts.
Stainless steel A4 friction rings that do not get stuck or wear out.
One Pump system for quick inflation and deflation (the clamps are not mounted on the kite; they are supplied in the repair kit included in your kite bag).
Micro fiberglass struts on the trailing edge of the tips: lightweight and effective against wear.

Technical sheet

Kite Unik - 12 m² SKY BLUE Second Hand 11711 12 m² / SKY BLUE

Fiche technique :

Leading edge et struts en Dacron DP175LL : 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 Dyneema gainé Robline 1,9mm et connexion en LIROS DC701 : très fins, de haute qualité, et faible élongation.
Bridages 100% démontables pour un remplacement facile des pièces d’usure.
Anneaux de friction en inox A4 qui ne se coincent pas et ne s’usent pas.
Système One Pump pour gonfler et dégonfler rapidement (les clamps ne sont pas montés sur le kite; ils sont livrés dans le kit de réparation inclus dans votre bag de kite).
Micro lattes en fibres de verre en bord de fuite sur les tips : léger et efficace contre les flaps.

Shape :

Design mono latte : très légère, stable en plage haute, facile à redécoller, et elle reste simple à piloter comme un kite 3 lattes habituel.
Hybrid C shape : design moderne, stable, prédictible, et dynamique. Coefficient de projection : 65,2% : arc assez ouvert.
Ratio faible (4,3) et surface centrée pour un bon fond de puissance et un feeling hyper sain et linéaire dans toute la fenêtre. Elle est aussi hyper stable au zénith, et elle 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, moins besoin de toiler. Une plus petite aile est plus réactive, plus légère, plus simple à redécoller etc…
Outline freeride : bord d’attaque courbé pour un redécollage “automatique”. L’aile peut rouler sur l’eau pour se remettre en position de décollage en tirant doucement un arrière.
Latte segmentée : plus rigide au niveau de la connexion avec le BA : comportement très net, plus de puissance à surface égale, plus de stabilité en plage haute.
Tips carrées avec une surface importante pour une bonne maniabilité en lightwind sans devoir freiner le kite
Shape des tips sans vrillage interne pour une aile avec une rotation appuyée sur la surface des oreilles et peu sur le frein. On garde un kite rapide en rotation, qui ne stall pas notamment en conditions limites (sous 6/8 nœuds).
Tension de spi légère et ajustée sur chaque section afin d’optimiser le pilotage du kite : plus réactif (direct feeling : pas de temps de latence). Depower immédiat.
Retour en barre très facilitant : vous savez toujours où se place votre aile par une pression constante et dosée en barre. Elle n’est jamais absente. On peut se “cramponner” à la barre sans faire de grosses erreurs. Son retour d’information constant évite de suractionner la barre et faire de bétises.
Depower important pour une grande plage d’utilisation et une aile sécurisante. On a vraiment un full power bordé et un vrai choqué. Cette amplitude rassure et donne du confort.
Shape “autostable” avec son faible ratio et son creux important 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.
Bridage court des avants pour éviter qu’il ne s'emmêle dans les tips et rendre le kite plus réactif ; frappé sur 4 points, avec 1 poulie anneau de friction pour plus de depower.
2 points d’attaches des arrières pour doser la réactivité et la présence en barre selon le feeling de chacun.

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Buying guide

For whom?

The Unik is truly the kite for everyone. Easy and light, it will simplify the sessions for progressing kiters. Playful to the core, it will be adored by pros as well.

It's really the kite that suits everyone for its flight qualities.

For what?

The Unik is all about freedom from constraints. Light, easy, and efficient, it can be taken into all sorts of programs as a kite that excels in light wind conditions.

Foil, of course, and surfing, but also laid-back freeride sessions, not to mention travels. This kite can do it all and is flown lightly to simply enjoy a maneuverable, powerful, and light kite.

Understanding our kite range:

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.

What size?

Powerful and single-strut, it's certainly a kite that excels in light wind conditions. Far from being a constraint, it's a pleasure to fly a reassuring and maneuverable kite.

Choose your kite following our recommendations below. Wind ranges always depend on your weight, skill level, and the type of board you're using!

Bar Size:

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.

Line Length:

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!

22m Lines:
The "standard" length provides a more progressive and predictable bar feeling (recommended setting for progressing kiters). Your flight window will be larger, offering more power at takeoff. This is the setting to favor in light to medium wind conditions, and for everyday freeride use.
19m Lines:
Shorter lines offer a more direct response from the kite, increasing its reactivity. The flight window will be shorter. This is the perfect setting for advanced kiters, especially for wave riding or foil for more agility. If you choose to ride with shorter lines, you will also gain comfort in high wind conditions.

Note that 22m and 19m are not extreme line lengths and remain a fine adjustment to your piloting sensation.

Prices:

Equipments

Included equipment:

Your kite ready to ride (excluding bar and pump).
A sturdy and efficient backpack: U-shaped zipper for easy storage, ventilation grid, padding, compression straps, bar pocket, pump straps...
The One Pump system for quick inflation and deflation of the struts.
A pump leash loop on your kite to secure your kite during inflation.
Universal high-flow inflation valve.
Repair kit.
Micro struts on the trailing edge.
Adjustment on the back lines: 2 points.

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.

We can do it for you in our workshop. Our teams of experts are at your disposal to diagnose and solve your problems.
We keep in stock the necessary spare parts, including fabric. Just place an order online, or ask your favorite repairer to do it.
If unfortunately the part is not in stock, we will order it to have it as soon as possible.

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.