What we think: This is hands down the best trainer kite on the market. Incredibly stable and easy to relaunch. The closed cell excels for holding the shape of the kite which aids in easy launching in the water and out. The three line system is ideal for re-launching and safety.
Hydra II
Hydra II is the latest generation of our most popular trainer kite. HQ has created a kite with improved flying performance and responsiveness, providing more power through the turns. The Closed Cell Technology allows reliable water relaunches and makes the Hydra II the most versatile trainer kite for lessons on land or in the water. Hydra II allows novices to concentrate on the essentials. A newly developed cell structure provides maximum durability in hard training sessions. The third line provides an effective safety system and allows easy landing and reverse relaunching.
CHARACTARISTICS
- reduced bridling for more performance
- newly developed cell structure for maximum durability
- new vent system
- improved aerodynamics
- sizes up to 420 cm (13.8 ft) wingspan
PERFORMANCE SHEET
| BEGINNER | INTERMEDIATE | EXPERT | |
| ATB | • • | ||
| BUGGY | • • | ||
| SNOW | • • | ||
| SURF | • • | ||
| TRAINER | • • • • • |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Size | 300 | 350 | 420 |
| Flat Area (m²) | 2.60 | 3.40 | 4.52 |
| Flat Span (cm) | 307 | 354 | 420 |
| Height (cm) | 120 | 116 | 130 |
| Flat AR | 3,62 | 3,69 | 3,90 |
| Cells | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Wind Range (Bft.) | 2-6 6-46 km/h 4-29 mph 3-25 Knots |
2-5 6-34 km/h 4-21 mph 3-18 Knots |
2-5 6-34 km/h 4-21 mph 3-18 Knots |
| Dyneema Line Set (incl.) | Dyneema 220 kp, 3 x 20 m |
Dyneema 220 kp, 3 x 20 m |
Dyneema 220 kp, 3 x 20 m |
| Control Option | 3-line Control Bar 50 cm (20″) |
3-line Control Bar 50 cm (20″) |
3-line Control Bar 50 cm (20″) |
| Colours |
- cool “Big Zipper” triangle backpack
- control bar 50 cm
- Dyneema line set
- trainer kite guide
