£1,085.00 – £1,525.00
ULTRA-RESPONSIVE, ULTRA-LIGHT, ULTRA-DURABLE
Description
Airush Freewing Nitro
ULTRA-RESPONSIVE, ULTRA-LIGHT, ULTRA-DURABLE
The extra stiff struts create control and a wider wind range, so you can enjoy the wing in more wind conditions.
The key to the Nitro is the new Ho’okipa Ultra PE high pressure leading edge and strut, with our proven Ultra PE load frame.
Airush and Starboard have a combined 50 years of chasing responsiveness, lightweight and durability. Today, the Freewing Nitro is the best example of this yet.
Airush Freewing Nitro Features:
REDUCED WEIGHT
The HO’OKIPA Ultra PE fabric is 25% lighter than traditional Dacron leading edge materials. The reduced diameter structures and optimized details result in an overall weight saving of up to 30%.
HIGH PRESSURE LEADING EDGE
Able to run 80 – 100% more leading edge pressure, creating a stiffer structure and ultimately allows for a thinner leading edge.
LOAD FRAME SUPPORTED CANOPY
Utilizing the same Ultra PE primarily fiber as the leading edge and struts, the load frame carries much of the primarily load running through the canopy. This prevents the canopy cloth from overstretching and losing performance. This also increases responsiveness by creating a more locked in shaping into the canopy.
THINNER TIPS
Thinner tips reduce the oscillation of the wing when the wing is in neutral.
This makes the Airush Freewing Nitro easier to control when the wing is flagged out.
HIGHER TENSION CANOPY
The higher tension leading edge increases tension which improves the stability of the wing, low end-power and responsiveness.
THINNER LEADING EDGE
Reduces the drag on the wing, when the wing is flagged out while riding or down winding.
This is especially important in more offshore wave conditions to help keep the rider on the wave face.
Allows a higher angle of attack when going upwind or traveling at higher speeds.
HIGH-PRESSURE LEADING EDGE AND STRUT
The biggest combined benefit of the Ultra PE is the ability to run higher pressure without sacrificing longevity.
This higher tension leading edge creates a much more responsive frame that can be loaded before jumping, pumps incredibly well and responds quickly to rider input.
BAG
The bag fits both the wing and the pump with ease. It also comes with carrying straps for your convenience.
*The pump is not included
WINDOW & NO WINDOW MODELS
The NITRO is available in both window and no Window versions.
The windowless version offers the lightest weight possible, however, windows may be required for competition.
Technology:
Ho’okipa
Introducing Hookipa Ultra PE – by Challenge Sailcloth
Developed in conjunction with Challenge Sailcloth, this unique woven composite is the result of exhaustive development and testing, to nd the optimum balance between responsiveness, lightweight and long-term performance.
Traditional Ultra PE materials relied on a high percentage of films, coatings or glues to stabilize the material. The outcome of this was that these materials were strong, but either needed complicated seam constructions, had a limited amount of structural ber (for their given weight) or had inconsistent strength and distribution throughout the fabric.
Ho’okipa Ultra PE takes a reliable woven structure and supercharges the material through the use of Ultra PE instead of traditional polyester fabric.
The high amount of material in the composite that is structural, has allowed us to optimize all areas of the construction resulting in that beautiful blend of responsiveness, lightweight and durability.
Incredibly, the most high-performance fabric we have ever developed, comes with a reduced environmental impact, where Ho’okipa Ultra PE is made up of 48% recycled content by weight.
Understanding Ultra PE
- A super-strong ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) ber that offers maximum strength with minimum weight.
- Has extremely long molecular chains that transfer load more effectively. So it‘s stronger at the same weight or lighter at the same strength than alternatives. In a direct comparison to polyester, it is up to 32x Stronger.
- 15x stronger than steel at the same weight and 2x lighter than Carbon Fiber.
- As well as its extraordinary strength, excels in cut and abrasion resistance and has a high resistance to UV.
- Is so light that it floats on water.
- Stiff does not mean fragile, also has very high ductility – It can absorb a lot of energy before it breaks.
Understanding the characteristics of this material is the key to the responsiveness of the Airush Freewing Nitro, the process if inflation places a higher tension on the fabric and you feel that immediately. This does not stop at the strut and leading edge but is integrated into the canopy through the Ultra PE load frame.
AVAILABLE SIZES
Model | 3 sq. meter | 4 sq. meter | 5 sq. meter | 6 sq. meter |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wing Span | 258 cm | 285 cm | 316 cm | 328 cm |
Wing Range (Knots) | 20+ | 16-32 | 12-26 | 8-20 |
Estimated Weight (No Window) | 1.46 kg | 1.67 kg | 2.00 kg | 2.30 kg |
Estimated Weight (Window) | 1.61 kg | 1.82 kg | 2.15 kg | 2.45 kg |
Recommended Inflating Pressure (PSI) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Aspect ratio | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2 | 1.8 |
Read our handy guide on how to look after your equipment here.
Shipping Costs
- UK: FREE standard delivery of 1-5 working days (usually 1-2 days) on all UK purchases over £79.99 – Upgrade to Express Delivery for £4.99 UK Orders under £79.99: £4.99 Standard, £6.99 Express
- Europe Mainland and UK Highlands & Islands: £14.99 on all items under 2 kg and £19.99 over 2kg
- Rest of the World and European Islands: £19.99 for small items under 2kg, £39.99 over 2kg and £69.99 for all items over 6kg. Fedex available as an upgrade option for all countries and the only option for Asia, Africa and South America
- Surfboards and SUPs have an additional £29.99 shipping cost. Due to a huge percentage which have arrived damaged we now only use reliable (more expensive) couriers
- Please note that Duotone products shipped to the US will receive a shipping excess of £250.
VAT (Tax) Free
If you live outside the EU or have a BFPO address, you are eligible for VAT free (20%) purchases so can save a lot of money. This is automatically deducted at checkout but please contact us if you would like further information. The prices shown on the website include VAT as standard until you enter your shipping country at the shipping Basket/Checkout page or are already logged in.
Returns
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you can return it to us in its original condition (with packaging and tags intact) within 14 days of the purchase date. We can either issue an in store credit for the item, send a different size or product if you would like an exchange or refund your payment.
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