USED Naish Pivot 12m

The Pivot has been a highly regarded kite ever since its introduction, but it has since gone on to cement itself as one of the standout model names within the whole industry. This may only be the 7th generation, but its status is comparable to competitors that have been around twice as long thanks to its prolific use in the Red Bull King of the Air (2 times of which it helped its King win it!). As the KOTA ‘go-to kite’ for the Naish team over the years, it has received a significant amount of Naish’s R&D efforts, unlocking as much performance potential as possible. But, thankfully, for our sake, it never lost its ‘high-performance freeride’ roots.

The 3 strut platform retains its progressive profile and now features the ‘Power Lock Bridle’. The progressive profile refers to the difference in profile between the middle section of the kite and its wingtips. The profile thickness is greatest around the centre strut to maximise lift production, while the profile is flattened nearer the tips to reduce drag and improve turning speed. The Power Lock Bridle features an additional attachment point to further support the centre section of the leading edge. This is to ensure this central lifty profile section does not deviate even under the heaviest of loads associated with powered up freeriding and big air.