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Dragonfly Kiteboarding & Wingsurfing
Kites and Wings
Wingsurfing Sessions 5 – North Shore Maui Downwinder, a beautiful sunny day on Maui, and the water was magical. So blessed to be living in wingsurfing paradise. Riding my Dragonfly Freewing 4M Wing, and my 66L Flyfoil Wingboard, and hydrofoil.
WHERE DID IT ALL BEGIN? WE MET UP WITH DAVID DORN THE CO-FOUNDER OF DRAGONFLY KITEBOARDING TO DISCUSS THE ORIGINS OF THE FREEWING.
Almost Here – The New 2020 Range of Freewings Coming Very Soon.
Introducting the Freewing WingBoom. The Wingboom is an almnium boom with a soft EVA foam grip. Wingbooms are adjustable length to suit various Freewing Sizes. Freewing Wingbooms are specifically designed for Wingsurfing, and they are designed for optimum utilization with Freewing Wings (although they may be used on several other wing brands). All Dragonfly Freewing Wings are built to receive the Boom upgrade. Special boom mounting points and reinforcements are already included as standard on all models and versions of Freewings. Wingbooms are built tough an can handle tough conditions. Continue reading “Freewing Boom”
The Freewing Wingsurfing Wing is now Available in Four sizes. 2.5m, 3m, 4m, 5m.
Dragonfly Freewing™. The Freewing is a handheld wing for wing-surfers and wing-foilers. This latest model wing is a new version for 2020. The new model has a multitude of refinements from the previous model. These lightweight wings are very versatile for a range of ride styles. Skate. SUP- or Foil with it. The wing comes complete with handles, back-pack carry bag, and *Bonus Pump.
Continue reading “Dragonfly Freewing Wingsurfing”WingSurfing: Wingsurfing is a wind-powered watersport that uses a handheld symmetrical wing to power a surfboard or foilboard, It has similar traits to windsurfing, and kiting, and is almost a hybrid of both. Wing-skiing has been around for 15-20 years however recent improvements in Wing design, combined with the rise of foilboards, have propelled this new sport into the spotlight. Wingsurfing has really started to get noticed and is quickly attracting followers. Wingsurfing is less extreme than kiteboarding which adds to its general appeal.
We are constantly testing our gear in different ways, pushing the limits, experimenting, and generally having fun. Here is a quick video of one of our Kite testing sessions using some short kite lines. In the video, we use 8m and 10 lines.
We have just opened a new Dragonfly Kite demo center in Vietnam. Located on the
Wind conditions in Mui Ne are super consistent during the peak winter season, December to March and get somewhat lighter in the shoulder seasons. Lightwind kiters and foilers have a much longer season. Summer season has a reversal of wind direction. Water here is warm, no wetsuit is required, although wearing some sun protection while kiting is always a good idea.
Kites are an investment worth protecting. If you care for them they will last longer than if you neglect them. Here are some general tips to protect your kite investment. Continue reading “Dragonfly Kite Care Tips”
The Dragonfly Swoop is an all-round kite that is light, fast, and perfect for all types of kiteboarding. The kite features a single strut design, that provides enough stability, but without the additional weight of multiple struts. Swoops excel in light winds and have a very wide wing range. Swoops are especially loved by wave kiters, foilers, and freeriders.
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