WAVE - FREERIDE | KITESURF KITE

The full redesign on the MK8 model has created a great kite for both wave riding and freeriding. The kite has bombproof construction to withstand some poundings in the waves and tomahawking into the water/beach by novice riders. The Religion kites perform exceptionally in the waves as a surf kite but are also well suited as freeride kites with quick turning speed, fun boosting ability, good looping, good upwind reaches and extremely easy relaunch. New riders will love the performance of the religion kite as they progress even though it is marketed as a wave kite. This also makes a good kite for foilers with neverending drift, quick pivotal turns and depower.

MAGAZINE REVIEWS:

https://www.iksurfmag.com/reviews/kites/rrd-religion-9m-2018/

http://www.robertoriccidesigns.com/equipment/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Articolo-giornale-Religion.pdf

http://www.robertoriccidesigns.com/equipment/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/RRD-RELIGION-KW-TEST-small.pdf

ABEL LAGO ABOUT THE RELIGION MK8 KITE:

“The Religion has been my favourite kite since day 1 together with the Maquina to ride waves and this year we did a step forward and made the kite crazy fast like back in the day, so this makes my riding more dynamic and now I am able to ride not only faster down the line but also I am able to connect more sections because the kite drifts with me and follows me in every transition. In combination with the new Maquina LTD that is super light it helps me to land my strapless jumps better cause it is glued to my feet and it allows me to ride strapless with a better speed than before.”

“ENJOY THIS WAVE MACHINE!”

RRD:

Synonymous of WAVE in the international kite language, the Religion MK8 kite is constantly evolving along with the kitesurfing discipline. Improving the already successful Religion each year has become a real challenge. We went back to the drawing boards and started to design from scratch to once again deliver the most responsive, reliable and fastest turning wave kite out there.

The MK8 has a new shape, shorter bridles, and has a higher aspect ratio. This improves the kites turning speed and drifting ability significantly; especially in the larger sizes, from 8.0 – 12.0 sqmts. The kite turns on the spot, has quicker reaction time when the back lines are not in tension and comfortable light bar pressure. This makes an easier kite to learn wave riding and an acceleration machine that allows for multiple turns on short sections of waves when conditions are not ideal.

Unlike most fast turning surf kites on the market, the Religion MK8 still maintains its signature pull and power that also helps to get in a few extra turns down the line. The newly designed, longer leading edge of the kite not only allows for a more “twisty” feel to increase the turning speed, but also creates a more “floaty” behavior of the kite in the air which improves stability when the wind gets very gusty. The improved stability of an already very stable kite design will make riding “tricky conditions” possible both when the wind is super light or super ballistic. The Religion MK8 is the ‘first on- and last off the water’ type of kite.

As always, we built this kite strong and durable so it can take a pounding. The graphics of the Religion have allowed us to create a web of Dacron reinforcements on the canopy that give the whole structure of the kite an incomparable rigidity. This wave proof construction is made up of 40% heavy duty Dacron fabrics and 60% of a lightweight double ripstop D2 Technoforce canopy. This unique mix is used only in the Religion kite, creates superior crash resistance, and extends the lifespan of the kite.

The new Religion MK8 allows for a wider range of use both on the high- and low end of the kite. Faster, better lift during jumps, outstanding drifting characteristics, easy relaunch and an enormous progressive de-power that will stop the kites’ power or powers up, exactly when you need it.

Since its first introduction, this kite has changed in every version together with the evolution of riding waves with a kite. If the ocean is your church, then look no further than the Religion.

ORANGE / GRAY

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SPECIAL FEATURES:

NEW Improved Air Flow Valve, with special moulded protection cap and reduced dimensions.
Bridle anti-tangle device
Wide tips for extra manoeuvrability
4m, 5m, 6m, 7m & 8m have a pulley on the bridle, to handle the strong gusty conditions and improve the stability.
8m, 9m, 10,5m & 12m have a higher aspect ratio to improve the speed, power and reaction time.

STRONGEST KITE ON THE MARKET BECAUSE:

Bullet proof construction that creates a strong structural frame with a mix of 195 grams. Polyant Dacron and light weight D2 Techno Force™ Double Ripstop
Internal extra reinforcements on every leading edge panel to ensure long lasting stitching and a rigid connection
Exclusive Strut/Leading edge reinforcement D2 Techno Force™ Double Ripstop panel sewn at 45 degrees: this spreads the impact loads over a wider area (only on bigger sizes)
Radial reinforcements on the tips to improve durability and reduce stretch
195 grms. Polyant Dacron reinforcements on the middle strut
Kevlar fabric rounded strut ends

Available for delivery (Depending on time and location within Alberta: Calgary, Keho, Old Man Dam, Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake) or ship to kiteboarders and kitesurfers in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, NWT, Yukon, USA, you name it we'll get it there for you to enjoy your kite.

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