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jekyll 2010 kite

Jekyll

“The Ultimate SLE Kite”
The Jekyll does it all!
We believe there is no other kite on the entire market which will offer you so many riding styles with such a brilliant performance. The 2010 Jekyll has a super big sweet-spot and offers insane lift and hang-time which will boost you up big time! Whether you are a beginner or a advanced kiter, you will love and push your limits with Gaastra’s 2010 Jekyll!
You are more into freestyle? No problem! You can easily do all tricks out there with the Jekyll. Remove the 3m extensions on the new bar system you will be surprised, as this kite will be a better freestyle kite than some C-shape kites out there, with all the advantages of a state of the art SLE kite. The Jekyll works without any pulleys, delivering you a clean and direct flying experience and there is no chance of destroyed lines at all.
Each size has a huge range, which enables you to depower your kite up to 90%, but unlike several other kites, it keeps steering perfectly. A big advantage in powered up conditions and waves, making it easy to put the kite where you want it anytime. The perfect choice for anyone: easy to set up, fun to fly and incredible durable.

Be aware of the Jekyll 2010!

Jekyll Windrange:

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8.0 10.0 12.0
17-34Kn   10-23Kn

JEKYLL Facts:
New size flow: Give you more control and a better overall quiver selection. The windrange has been increased on all sizes. Depowering the kite is effortless thanks to the new adjustment system. You can boost sick airs with a simple pull and land in control
Upwind ability: The Jekyll has amazing upwind drive that keeps you coming back for more. Focus on fun, not getting back to the beach Logic-V Bridle system: The all-new Gaastra signature
Logic-V Bridle system allows for more leading edge support with less bridles. This gives a more precise kite setup, like in the past with no pulleys! Easy system that has been calculated and tested by our top team riders
Refined leading edge: Gives more power to the center of the kite while offering more control to the tips of the kite
Strutends: The new struts give more stability to the leading edge and make for a smooth release off the trailing edge
Full Dacron Frame: Tough lightweight construction offers reinforcements where it´s needed the most. Gaastra’s superior manufacturing technology pays specific attention to workflow details at all seams and every stitch. The full Dacron frame provides a bullet proof and lightweight perimeter of protection that will keep the kite in top notch condition
Speedpump: Delivers quick and easy setup
NACA profiles: With the revolutionized Gaastra Jekyll, you get a more solid flying experience. The proven NACA profiles give ultimate power and control to the rider
Optional 5th line: The Jekyll come ready to use with an optional 5th line if desired. Many options to this great all- round kite
100% Safety: In case of emergency the Jekyll is 100% flightless
No Pulleys: Very clean and perfect working line setup

freeride 100 %
speed 97 %
usability 100 %
wakestyle 80 %
wave 100 %
windrange 100 %