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Kite Unik Aramid Team Series
The lightweight single-strut freeride kite for light wind, foiling, and waves.
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779€
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The Unik is our lightweight single-strut kite for foiling and all riding styles that aren’t too overpowered.
Présentation
Lightweight with its single-strut design, this kite is aimed at all skill levels for all types of riding.
Single-strut yes, boring no! This is a highly maneuverable kite with which you can pull off top-class loops. It is precise on the bar, delivers strong lift in jumps, making it anything but dull. It is by no means limited to underpowered sessions. It’s a light kite you can push hard when you want to.
Ideal in light wind, whether on a foil, a surfboard, or a twin tip, it combines superb in-air stability with all the power you need to make the most of the lower wind range.
It’s a delight to ride in underpowered conditions—refined, precise, light, and agile, yet with enough torque and speed to have a great time.
Focused on the lower wind range, it belongs to the large family with an inflatable strut, meaning it is very simple to use. Reassuring and safe, it is also very comfortable in waves, where it will be formidable in underpowered sessions, letting you focus on surfing.
For foiling, it’s a perfect, flawless kite. Stable in 6 knots, quick enough to match the foil’s rhythm, it lets you chain together speed runs, jumps, and tricks with absolute serenity and comfort.
Whether you’re progressing or already at the top level, this kite is magical in its simplicity and “purity.”
One-strut design
The Unik features a single-strut design that is 30% lighter than other kites. This makes light-wind riding much easier while still providing sufficient power.
When crashed, the Unik retains its shape thanks to its central inflatable strut, which does not easily bend. This ensures quick and easy relaunch.
Hybrid C Shape
The Unik is a hybrid C-shape: a modern, dynamic design that delivers maximum performance while remaining simple and lightweight.
The turning radius is reduced. The kite is precise and lively, boosting both feel and performance. This balance between reactivity and profile stability allows for very reliable factory settings, giving a super clean bar feedback that enables effortless, precise, micrometric steering. Bar control remains direct, making you feel at one with the kite.
Short bridles
The new reduced-diameter bridles minimize drag while maintaining flawless mechanical characteristics. The kite is significantly sleeker in flight.
Your Unik also adapts to your feel thanks to the rear line adjustments.
The new short bridle system improves feedback and the feel is much more direct. Everything becomes more intuitive, keeping you in sync with your kite.
Reactive tips
The tips play a major role in the behavior of your kite. By combining perfectly distributed tension with precisely calculated tip twist, we have given the Unik the best responsiveness while maintaining maximum control.
Moderate ratio
The Unik’s moderate aspect ratio provides a very steady, predictable feel that allows you to progress without stress.
With this compact kite, you get the best balance between deep power and docility.
The kite’s power turns on even at low speeds, giving you a solid, supported feeling in the air. The feedback is clear and makes it easy to find your position. This linear power delivery is combined with a bridle system that allows for instant depower. Everything stays under control.
This low aspect ratio keeps the kite from flying too far forward in the wind window, avoiding all the issues linked to that tricky flight zone—especially in very light winds.
Everything about the Unik is designed to make you feel confident, to maximize your enjoyment, and to help you avoid hassle in 6 knots.
All these features combine to make you feel like you’ve known your kite inside out from your very first session.
Easy relaunch
The very curved leading edge and lightness of the Unik make it easier for the kite to rotate on the water and position itself on one tip of the kite to relaunch easily. You pull one rear line and it pivots. This feature is essential in certain conditions and when you decide to push the limits of light wind.
The kite is also perfectly capable of relaunching in reverse by pulling hard on both back lines: essential under 8 knots.
Technical sheet
Kite Unik Aramid Team Series Aramid / 5 m² / Pink
Technical sheet:
Leading edge and strut in Aramid: rigid skeleton.
Trailing edge in DP175LL dacron for good snag resistance and better longevity in the wind.
Canopy in triple ripstop spinnaker cloth, ultra-resistant and dynamic.
Insigna reinforcements on the leading edge strategically placed for better durability.
Tip savers in 1680D nylon to protect the tips from abrasion.
Bridle in FL14 ROBLINE and connection in LIROS DC701: very thin, high-quality, and low-stretch.
100% removable bridles for easy replacement of wear parts.
One Pump system for quick inflation and deflation.
Micro fiberglass battens on the trailing edge tips: lightweight and effective against wear.
Design details of this kite:
Single-strut design: very light, stable in high winds, easy to relaunch, and just as simple to handle as a classic 3-strut kite.
Hybrid C shape: modern design, stable, predictable, and dynamic. Projection coefficient: 68% (fairly open arc).
Moderate aspect ratio (4.5) with centered surface for solid low-end power and a healthy, linear feel throughout the wind window. Super stable at the zenith, very forgiving, and offers great lift, especially in jumps.
Centered surface for excellent low-end power and jump performance.
Forgiving profile for maximum stability in high winds and during piloting errors, while allowing great recovery in loops.
Moderate leading-edge diameter at the center (thanks to Aramid) for a fast, slim kite in the air, with more volume at the tips to maintain surface area and rigidity under heavy load or in strong winds.
Important draft for strong low-end power. Reduces the need to work the kite—less technical, less need to be overpowered. A smaller kite becomes more reactive, lighter, easier to relaunch, etc.
Freeride outline: curved leading edge for “automatic” relaunch. The kite can roll over on the water into a launch position with a gentle pull on a back line.
Segmented strut: stiffer at the connection with the leading edge, resulting in a crisp feel, more power for the same surface area, and better high-wind stability.
Large tip surface for excellent light-wind handling without needing to brake the kite.
Tip shape without internal twist: rotation driven mainly by tip surface, less by back line tension, keeping rotations fast without stalling—even in marginal winds (under 6/8 knots).
Set-back tips for ultra-precise bar feedback.
Light, section-adjusted canopy tension for optimized handling—more responsive (direct feel, no lag). Instant depower.
Consistent bar feedback: you always know where your kite is, thanks to steady, measured pressure. The kite is never “absent.” You can hold on to the bar without making big mistakes. This constant feedback prevents oversteering and errors.
Large depower range: wide wind range and safety. Real full power when sheeted in, real depower when sheeted out. This range is reassuring and comfortable.
Self-stable shape: moderate aspect ratio and deep canopy “catch” the wind. Set-back tips shift some weight rearward to prevent nosedives or stalls. The result is a predictable, safe kite for maximum security.
Short front-line bridles to avoid tangles in the tips and make the kite more responsive.
Isometric bridle triangulation: distributes load evenly across the arc for predictable, constant behavior.
Centered front-line bridle: constant pull through the harness.
Three rear-line attachment points: adjust responsiveness and bar feel to suit individual preferences.
Buying guide
For whom?
The Unik is truly the kite for everyone. Easy and lightweight, it will make life easier for riders who are progressing.
Playful as can be, it will also be loved by pros. It’s gained in maneuverability, making it perfectly suited to the needs of advanced riders when they want a super-light, high-performance kite.
It’s really the kite that works for everyone thanks to its outstanding flight qualities.
For what?
The Unik is all about freedom from constraints. Light, easy, and efficient, it’s ready to follow you into any discipline, making light-wind riding a breeze.
Foiling—of course. Surfing—absolutely. But also relaxed freeriding, and not to forget traveling. This kite can do it all and rides underpowered for pure enjoyment with a nimble, powerful, and light feel.
And if you push it to the max, you’ll be surprised by what it can deliver: precise kite loops, impressive hang time, and jaw-dropping reactivity. It’s a truly efficient kite, supercharged by its lightness.
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 is of course a kite designed for light-wind riding. Far from being a limitation, it is actually a pleasure to fly a reassuring and easy-to-handle kite.
Bar size:
The choice of your bar size will have a direct impact on the overall feel of your kite. Remember that the longer your bar, the easier it will be to turn your kite. This detail is important when using larger kites, especially in very light wind, to maintain good responsiveness. The greater lever arm compensates for this natural loss of responsiveness.
Conversely, the smaller the kite, the faster it will turn! So, using a smaller bar allows you to balance behavior and soften the kite’s reactions. You must therefore take these parameters into account when choosing your bar size and adapt the handling to the feel you like and the conditions encountered.
If you’re looking for smooth, progressive handling, you should “undersize” your bar.
If you prefer fast, reactive handling, choose a larger bar.
The key size is the 52 cm bar. This is the most versatile bar, and the one to choose if you only want one bar for a quiver 7-9-12 or 8-11 or even 8-10-13.
When equipped with an extended kite quiver, the best is also to have a quiver of bars to keep a balanced feel when switching from a small kite to a larger one. Also note that having two bars cuts parts wear in half!
Here are our recommendations:
The above recommendations are based on the behavior of GONG kite wings. Since our bars are compatible with many kites, you can adapt the choice depending on the type of kite used.
Line length:
Your Feel-X bar comes standard with 80 cm pre-lines, 19 m lines, and 3 m extensions already mounted.
The standard setup is the most versatile and will be your best choice for 90% of your sessions. By adjusting its lengths, or even changing them with our extensions (sold separately), you boost its versatility even more!
22 m lines: The “standard” length offers a more progressive and predictable bar feel (recommended setting for progressing kiters). Your wind window will be larger, thus offering more power at the start. This is the setting to favor in low and medium wind, and for everyday freeride use.
19 m lines: Short lines offer a more direct response from the kite, which increases its reactivity. The wind window will be shorter. This is the perfect setting for advanced kiters, excellent in waves or foiling for more liveliness.
If you choose to ride with short lines, you will also gain comfort in high wind.
Note that 22 m and 19 m are not extreme line lengths and remain a fine-tuning adjustment to your handling feel.
What price?
Equipments
Included equipment:
Your kite, ready to ride (excluding bar and pump).
A sturdy and efficient backpack: U-shaped zipper for easy packing, ventilation grid, padding, compression straps, pocket for the bar, straps for the pump…
The One Pump system for quick inflation and deflation of the strut.
A pump leash loop on your kite to secure your kite while inflating.
Universal high-flow inflation valve.
Repair kit.
Microbattens on the trailing edge.
Rear adjustment: 3 points.
All our kites are of course compatible with our FeelX bar but also with 95% of the bars on the market. If you’re unsure, get a complete set (x4) of pigtails: PIGTAILS.
Don’t forget to bring a pump ;-)
10 years of spare parts.
GONG makes durable kites: it’s the foundation 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 we gladly accept. We are convinced that a good kite today is a good kite in 5 years if well maintained. And this maintenance is good for the planet because it will allow many young riders to equip themselves second-hand at very affordable prices.
To ensure a long life for your kite, it must be maintained.
1/ We can do it for you in our workshop. Our teams of experts are at your disposal to diagnose and solve your problems.
2/ We keep the necessary spare parts in stock, including fabric. Just order online, or ask your favorite repairer to do it.
If the part is unfortunately out of stock, we will order it to have it as quickly 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.
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Does the Unik fly in 6 knots?
The Unik is particularly light, without sacrificing durability! With its pronounced arc, it stays in place at the zenith, without ever falling back. You can go into the water without risking it falling. A lull? A downloop and voila, it's back up at the zenith as if nothing happened. This behavior is great when you're foiling in less than 10 knots, for example. With a 3-strut kite, it's either technical or a hassle. With the Unik, it's a non-event because it stays in the air. The relaunch is also greatly facilitated by the weight gain and shape of the Unik. Finally, not only does it fly in less than 6 knots, but it's also super cool to pilot in light winds, chaining full-speed runs and crazy moves.
Is the Unik effective in strong winds?
Without a doubt, as long as you ask it to do what it loves. If you want to score the most extreme kite loops: no. But if you ask it to surf, with a magical glide, it will give you a sense of freedom with its lightness that many will love. It's not a kite that you'll ride at breakneck speeds, overloaded to the max. No, it's a kite that you fly cleanly, which gives you the ability to ride super smoothly. It's especially a kite that we love in light wind conditions. So, a small kite relative to the wind, which will give you incredible maneuverability. Its impeccable behavior makes it a very safe kite for riding in waves, even in strong winds.
Which freeride kite to choose?
In our extensive range, we have various "freeride" kites. Depending on your conditions and level, you should orient yourself towards one model rather than another.
- Display: The quintessential freeride kite, it's the most versatile model regardless of your level and the conditions you encounter! With good low-end power and a stable 3-strut shape in strong winds, the Display has a very wide range of use, always with unparalleled ease of use! Intuitive freeriding, no matter the wind strength. Vertigo: Freeriding in high-performance mode! Like the Display and the Unik, the Vertigo allows you to have fun on any type of terrain. However, this kite, with its precise handling and constant pull, is favored for experienced kiters.
- The Vertigo is fast, reacts very quickly, and provides an impressive boost in jumps. Freeriding, yes, but in overdrive mode!
- Unik: Of course, it's a freeride kite, but it's developed to facilitate navigation in light or underpowered winds primarily. Its single-strut design offers impressive lightness and great stability across the entire wind window. You feel safe even in 10 knots of wind. If you frequently sail in a light wind spot and enjoy switching from twin-tip to surf to foil, this mode
What inflation pressure?
You should consider some elements:
- An under-inflated kite will be unstable and difficult to control in gusty winds. Relaunching will also be more complicated with a kite that doesn't 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 keep your kite inflated in the sun for a long period, we recommend slightly deflating it to reduce the risk of seam fatigue.
kite with or without pulleys?
The Unik is a light and accessible kite. Its pulley-less bridle, like that of the Elips, gives it a very responsive behavior. In contrast, the presence of pulleys, as on the Display, would reduce the liveliness (or reactivity) of this kite.
We have therefore chosen a short bridle without pulleys. This type of simple, proven bridle offers control, forgiveness, and remains straightforward to limit wear.
Compatibility of bars?
The Unik has been developed to work with the FeelX bar. Our bar has 4 lines of equal lengths and a low V at the front. The attachments for the lines at the bridle level are: Kite-side loops for the front lines. Kite-side knots for the back lines.
How to maintain my kite equipment?
To increase the longevity of your kite equipment, the way 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 of the fabric 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 present in tap water can alter the surface treatments of your kite. However, it is advisable to store your kite dry and remove any excess sand.
Always rinse your bar with clean water to remove sand and salt. Also, remember to open the safety release mechanism to rinse its interior. Let it dry before reassembling.
In case of a pierced strut or leading edge, use your repair kit, or check our spare parts to order the replacement piece.
Systematically inspect the condition of your kite. Identify any holes or tears and have them repaired before they worsen.
If you have damaged your kite due to improper use, you can have it repaired directly at the GONG workshop.