"The Ride was derived from the base origins of the Park, but with more focus on a 'sheet in and go' feel and water relaunch ease. Our R&D team set out to create a kite that was simple, easy and fun for 'all around, hooked-in freeriding'; and a kite that a novice or entry level rider could use for learning the basics and improving into an advanced rider.

The rounded wing tips allow the kite to better rotate with less drag while resting on the water, which makes relaunching extremely easy. The two-strut design allows for a lighter weight kite with a more full center section. This design, coupled with a slightly flatter arc (compared to the Park) allows the Ride to get more punch when sheeting in, giving it that nice sheet in and go feel.

The Ride's design characteristics translate into very easy jumping, where the rider can simply sheet in and jump on demand, without having to over think kite positioning. The Ride really hits the mark for the target rider and our R&D team is very proud of the end result."

~ Damien Girardin, Naish Kite Designer

Target: All round and entry level riders looking for ease, simplicity and value.

RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM
Key Features:
* Fixed 24m lines
* Bold blue & red color coded bar for added security
* Embossed high texture grip
* Thru-the-bar leash system
* Low V connection (no swivel)
* Low V line geometry
* Smart Loop with fixed and sliding stopper
* Leash with low force quick release
* Bar adjustment from 18" to 20"
* Bar floaters
* Back line adjustment under bar floaters

POWER FOIL CANOPY
The Power Foil Canopy has horizontal seam shaping instead of vertical, which makes the canopy looser than with Geo-Tech construction. The result is a kite that creates more instant lift

EVOLUTIVE PROFILE
The profile's depth and shape evolves along the airfoil. The center sections generate power and speed. The tips are fast turning and minimize drag. This creates a fast flying, stable kite with less back stalling.

RADIAL SEGMENTED C-SHAPE
Radial Segment C-shape generates the c-arc using short linear segments to accurately form the kite"s arc.

DIRECT RESPONSE STEERING
The angle-of-attack on the wing tips has been increased to keep them more actively engaged. When bar input is added, the wing tip instantly reacts and produces drag, while the opposite wing tip instantly accelerates. This allows the kite to turn quicker.

OCTOPUS INFLATION SYSTEM
This proven, quick and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge. The Naish exclusive one-way internal valve ensures that the pressure in the struts does not change during turns.

SOLID FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Every strut is attached to a frame of heavy duty Dacron that is then sewn onto the canopy for unmatched resistance to wear and heavy loads.

RADIAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION
All wing tips are designed with seams running parallel to the load generated by the flying lines. These seams carry most of the load, and spread it higher into the canopy. This construction avoids fatigue on the fabric and in the wing tip area.

NEW! ANTI-STICTION WINDOW
The wing tip features a flow-through window, which reduces static friction and allows easy relaunch by letting water drain instantly.

LWR (LIGHT WIND RELAUNCH)
With all the new options available in light wind boards, riders are pushing the envelope of what is considered rideable. The new LWR (Light Wind Relaunch) gives the rider complete confidence when going out in the lightest of wind. This system lifts the wing tip independent of the rear leader line, and cups the trailing edge for instant relaunch. The LWR works when nothing else will.