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The PLKB Ibex is an open-cell depower foil and a true back-country specialist that can get you safe up any mountain in any wind condition. The Ibex is super rigid due to the H and D ribs, tension straps across the wing and mesh covered inlets for an even stiffer shape. Ibex's Profile and Arc were designed to be as stable as possible. With the use of D ribs, the Ibex lost much of its bridles to increase performance.
The Ibex is made of high quality 40D Canopy and comes with 27 and 29 cells. The Stop 'n Go, 5-line safety guarantuees safe landings on any location. The Ibex is finished with Liros bridles and Ronstan Orbit Blocks for precise handling.
PLKB Compass Foil Control Bar:
Redesigned with an all new Quick Release with easy Click Recovery. Many new features such as Ceramic Ball Bearings, Pre-Stretched SK75 lines, 3D grip, Replaceble Loops and with new looks, the Compass bar is all you need as it is compatible with most 4-line depower foil kites.
PLKB Ibex features include:
- Shape Memory Structure - The inside of the kite is designed especially to maximize dimensional stability as well as reduced need for bridle points. The tension straps running along the bottom skin are a technical detail borrowed from the Twinskin/Arc design, and ensures proper bulging of the bottom skin while keeping the tension in check. The clever D and H Ribs allow for evenly spaced out bridle points and create a very rigid frame.
- Stop 'N' Go Safety System - The Ibex is equipped with a stop and go safety system that guarantees 100% depower. This system is also completely free of tangles so you can relaunch within seconds and with ease. The Stop and go system can also be used to safely land and secure your kite on the ground.
- High Cell Count - The Ibex’s medium Aspect Ratio and high cell count make for a very slick wing. The Medium Aspect ratio makes the kite highly stable and allows for ease of use in a large wind range.
- Dynacore Bridles: To make the bridles easy to understand, each Dynacore bridle lines for the A, B, C and brake bridle rows come in a different colour. These different colours offer a clear overview of which line goes where, making it straightforward to set-up the kite or untangle if necessary. Dynacore is a sleeved Dyneema® line, which offers all the benefits of Dyneema® (minimal stretch, direct & responsive steering) but with additional protection.
- Ronstan Orbit Pulleys - The Ibex’s speed system is constructed with 2×2 Ronstan® Orbit pulleys, these high quality pulleys weigh only 9 grams and allow for loads up to 250Kg. And since the line goes through the bearing, it will always stay connected even in the rare case the pulley gets damaged.
- Reinforced Air Intakes - Special ‘snag-free’ gauze over the air-intakes keeps snow and debris out of the kite. These covered air intakes are also reinforced with webbing sewn into the seams; this result in a very strong construction which helps to keep the inlets in shape.
The PLKB Ibex is available as kite only (with bag) or ready to fly complete with:
- PLKB Ibex Kite
- Compass Foil Control bar with Dyneema Flying Lines
- Peter Lynn Ibex Backpack
PLKB Ibex Wind Range
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Model
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Knots
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Cells
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Weight
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4.0m
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9-35
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27
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1.1kg
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6.0m
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8-27
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27
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1.4kg
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8.0m
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7-25
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27
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1.8kg
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10.0m
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6-20
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29
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2.2kg
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12.0m
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5-18 | 29 | 2.5kg |
PLKB Compass Control-Snow Bar System
The all new PLKB Compass Foil Bar has been redesigned with an all new Quick Release with easy Click Recovery. Many new features such as Ceramic Ball Bearings, Pre-Stretched SK75 lines, 3D grip, Replaceble Loops and with new looks, the Compass bar is all you need as it is compatible with most 4-line depower foil kites.
The Compass bar comes in 2 versions; the LEI and FOIL version, but they are interchangeable. The Foil version comes with 18m lines and a brake line for landing / launching your foil kite. A 5th line option can also be added for use with other foil kites.
Features:
ISO 21853 Safety Standard for Quick Release Systems Certified:
The PLKB Compass Bar comes with the The ISO standard 21853 certification. This certificate has been introduced in 2020 to standardise and saftey check all quick releae systems. It shows that the Quick Release has been tested and shall withstand a load of three times the maximum user weight of 120kg equal to 3 600 N, without any breakage and shall still function as intended.
One-Hand Recovery:
The PLKB Compass bar has been designed to be as easy as possible. You can easily recover the opened Quick Release when laying in the water hanging on to your kite. WIth a simple 'click' you can push the QR Loop back and continue riding.
Ceramic Ball Bearing:
The PLKB Compass bar comes with a Ceramic ball bearing swivel. This makes twisting the bar super smooth and keeps your lines untwisted. The Ball bearing is open so sand can flushes out easily.
Twisting Safety Connector:
To keep the Safety Line in good condition it should not be twisted. Because the connector is placed behind het ball bearing, it unwinds automatically.
Clamcleat with Velcro Lock:
The Trimline and Clamcleat have been developed to create a perfect lock for easy power adjustment. When your kite is depowered. The grab handle can be locked to the side of the clamcleat with the Velcro Lock.
Dyneema SK75 425KG Lines 18m :
The Compass bar has been made with only the highest quality SK75 lines. These lines can handle up to 425KG and are braid to perfection. Lines with Anti-twist, Minimal Stretch and UV-protected for maximum durability and safety. All lines are black with color coded connectors for kook proof attachment. The Power Lines are split after 8m to prevent your bar from sliding all the way to the kite after pulling the safety.
One Bar for All:
The Compass bar has an option in the leader lines to add a brake line. This could convert the Compass LEI Control bar to be used for foil kites. Also a 5th line can be added to be used in the snow or for the 5-line kites.
Control Bar Size:
- Small - 43cm - 18m Lines
- Medium - 51cm - 18m Lines
- Large - 60cm - 18m Lines
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