Ben Wilson Noise Kitesurf Kite Complete
X Demo Ben willson kitesurfing kite 10m
This kite is in really good condition with no repairs only been used 3 times!
Photo soon to come!
The new Ben Wilson Noise kite is all about versatility. It works in all conditions for wave riding, wake style and freestyle. It has a smooth and consistent pull in all phases of the wind window. The kite characteristics are consistent, hooked or unhooked.
When riding in side-shore or cross on-shore conditions the kite loves to drift down the line while riding a wave. A real breakthrough in surf kite design is eliminating the stalling, falling back and roll over when the lines go slack. These have always been issues when riding waves in the past. Medium bar pressure, fast turning and smooth consistent power delivery are fundamental characteristics of the Bws Noise Kite.
"I can carry on all day on why I’m excited about these kites, but let me start with this – The “Noise Kite” isn’t a crazy new invention. We haven’t reinvented the wheel. Just made it better!
At this point, kite design has reached a certain level where most of the top brands are producing great kites that all look a little different, but essentially do the same thing. What I wanted to do was take the best aspects of kiting from all my experience, and simplify them to create a kite that is user friendly, versatile, works in all conditions, and does nothing silly.
I believe we have done that with the “Noise Kite”. All round, it’s a really nice smooth ride. It re-launches well and works both hooked and un-hooked.
The undertow bar is the perfect compliment to the Noise Kite. It feels good, is very simple and does not have all the un-necessary bells and whistles on it.
Now let me help you pick the right size kite – (IMPORTANT!)
I’ll use myself (Ben Wilson) as reference - I’m 6’2 and weigh 83kg. The biggest kite I generally use is the 10m and I can get out and ride in as light as it gets, but of course still rideable on my surfboard. However if I was using a twin tip, then I would use the 12m, so here’s my suggestion: If you ride in light winds and you’re trying to make a choice between the 10m or the 12m, if you weigh over 80kg and ride in really light winds, I would be opting for the 12m. If you come in under 80kg then I would opt for the 10m, all based on the fact you ride a surf board. If you ride a twin tip, then go for the 12m.
The 8m is my fav size, not because the kite is way better than the other sizes, but because I find riding the waves with an 8m in the average strength wind is when they are generally best. The 8m start’s working from about 15 knots and will hold till 30knots depending on your weight. I like it around 20-25 knots, but can still get going on it in pretty light conditions. If I had to pick one kite only, this would be the size I would go for.
6m – This is Ryland Blakeney’s most used size. Where he lives (Perth, WA) they get a cranking seabreeze which is somewhere between 20 – 30 knots, and this kite is the perfect size for him in these conditions. I like using this kite from 25 knots onwards.
If you’re looking for a two kite quiver I’d either go for the 12m & 8m combo for the bigger crew and the 10m & 6m combo for the average size crew. For the Girls and Groms, go for the 8m & 6m combo."
Ben Wilson
The Noise Kite is available in these sizes – 6m, 8m, 10m, 12m
Included with your kite package:
Undertow bar
The engineering of the ‘Undertow’ bar was focused on Cleanliness and function. Having the entire package of depower, safety AND swivel under the bar where it is reachable, offers no tangling mechanism above the bar. This keeps your lines light, free and less likely to become an issue in a wipe out. Still to this day not one kite manufacturer on the market offers all these features...!!
Drawstring compression bag
Like for most of us folding and wrapping up the kite after a killer session is a hassle. The quick and easy stuff bag contains the kites mess in your garage or car and stops annoying bridle tangles or any unnecessary kite tears due to an uncontrollable mess. Drawstring bag – contain the mess!
BWS Pump
It’s a pump and it works.
The Undertow Bar
The engineering of the ‘Undertow’ bar is focused on cleanliness and function. Having the entire package of depower, safety AND swivel, under the bar, where it is reachable, offers not one tangling mechanism above the bar. This keeps your lines light, free and less likely to become an issue in a wipe out. Still to this day not one kite manufacturer on the market offers all these features...!!!
Specifications
EPI, Express Point Inflate
Single Entry Inflation Valve for pumping up the entire kite at one time. Small clips separate each strut chamber from the leading edge.
5 Strut hybrid design
A 2-piece construction minimizes strut seams and tearing potential. The underside seam is reinforced with a tape line and an extra long webbing that bolts the strut tight to the LE maximizing strength for surf abuse.
1 Piece bladder
Less welds = less chance of blowing out a seam.
Pigtails
Loop/knot pigtail for all attachments that doubles as a surfboard leash cord. Loops on the front of the kite and knots on the back with colour coding so there is no mistake when setting up your lines.
Pump Valves
Intake valve pump attachment: Only one place to pump your kite from. Outflow dump valve: A larger valve for getting the air out of your kite quickly when packing up. EPI nipples: These are the connection valves for the EPI system connecting the airflow of the LE to the struts. These are designed as small as possible to stop bridle snagging.
Attachment points
Along the LE there are multiple reinforced webbings that the bridle attaches to. These webbings are sewn into the LE frame for extra surf strength.
Dacron trailing edge
Dacron is a thicker material then regular canopy. It is used along the trailing edge to strengthen the kite canopy for surf abuse and it also minimizes any flutter that can occur in fast turns or over powered conditions...
Seams
All Strut and LE seams are 6mm over lapped and reinforced with a material tape to better strengthen against surf abuse. On the canopy we use a glued flat seam rather than the traditional over lock seam. The flat seam offers more over lap at the material join for added strength and in construction allows for a more accurate build.
Scuff guards
Moulded abrasion pads line the LE where the kite sits face down on the ground when setting up or landing. Our scuff guards actually protect the kite along the LE area rather than sit on the canopy for show! These moulded guards also have a sewing trench so the stitch line is hidden and can’t be worn off. The TE Triangle scuffs are much the same. They are used in all the drag wear areas (strut ends & wingtip corners). Sometimes unavoidable dragging over rocks or car park can cause damage to parts of your kite .
Bridle
There are all sorts of string configurations on the market. All different kites require different bridle setups, as power, turning, sheeting and re-launch can all be different from kite to kite. In our experience we have always looked for a bridle that is short and compact but not giving up the performance side of turning or re-launch. Having your bridle wrap around your kite is an absolute nightmare, so there is a fine line between performance and length. We have done our best to balance the 2. This basic 5 attachment point bridle is balanced to the shortest possible length without compromising performance.
Here is why
The front and rear lines are associated with a fixed point (there is no floating on pulleys) which gives the kite a positive feel through turning and the most stability when sheeting. A pulley direct on your front lines allows the kite to wobble when sheeting in and out. A pulley on the rear lines gives lag to your steering. Direct feedback is the best performer. Sure we have pulleys in our bridle but they are between fixed points. (diagram). The non direct pulleys allow the transfer of the kite’s power to be evenly distributed from the front lines to the back lines when sheeted in and out.
Surf tough
We build all our products from the highest quality materials, so when you’re in the surf, your kite has the best possible chance of surviving.
