STANCE KITEBOARDING ATTITUDE #70 | Page 20

O T M E O R D O E L E P X R E F EFFORTLESS ALL-AROUND DESIGN Uncover your personal riding style with the adaptable and accessible Boxer. A nod to the straightforward design of its namesake, the all-new Boxer blends effi ciency and innovation for a riding experience that is both versatile and forgiving. A single luff strut marries the best characteristics of strutless and strutted kite designs. The strut’s relaxed connection to the canopy creates a dynamic structure, which allows the canopy to freely expand and contract, while maintaining the strength of a strutted framework to handle heavier loads with ease. 2017/18 BOXER FREERIDE/FOILING SIZES 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 An outstanding underpowered kite, the Boxer is incredibly easy to relaunch, light to the touch, responsive but gentle. Very easy to sheet-in-and-go, this kite is quick, easy to control and generates power quickly. It’s light and lively feel at the fi ngertips makes it approachable and forgiving. In short, the Boxer is the proverbial “yes man”—eager to please, easy to control and supportive enough to explore your own style. Photos: S. Whitesell Riders: (Left) Des Walsh (Right) Ewan Jaspan