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COMPOSITE SERIES: FREERIDE ION have created a new generation of their kitesurfing harnesses, the ION Composite Series. A flexible hardshell supports the center back of the rider, providing perfectly stiff fit and support and a perfect load distribution. Flexible, foamy sideparts and a concave pre-shape give maximum comfort. The new Monocoque Carbon technology adapts to the needs of every individual discipline. The CS Freeride has a stabilizing and comfortable composite brace along the sides of the body, a higher back part and a silicon print to prevent the harness from rising up. The higher amount of carbon at the sides allows for an overall higher, stiffer harness design intended for your everyday freeride session. Delivered with the new C-Bar Spreaderbar, straps only need adjusting once and then simply lock and go. $350 | €350 | £280 COMPOSITE SERIES: WAVE The Composite Series Wave adapts ION’s new Monocoque carbon technology to the needs of performance oriented wave riders. The flexible hardshell is divided into three individual composite segments meaning the material between the composite segments can flex vertically while evenly distributing the forces horizontally, making this the softest model of the ION Composite Series S Series. The reduced height of the sideparts allows for maximum freedom of movement and the neoprene and silicon print on the entire inner part allows twisting motions but prevent the harness from riding up. The Composite Series Wave is delivered with the new C-Bar Ropeslider for maximum versatility in all surf conditions. $350 | €350 | £280 COMPOSITE SERIES: HADLOW The Composite Series Hadlow is a performance oriented freestyle harness developed in collaboration with world-class freestyler Aaron Hadlow. His hard- charging riding exper