2015 IKON CATALOGUE EN .pdf

RIDE DIFFERENT
Our story is simple. We have combined our background in the kite industry with aeronautical engineering skills to transform
our passion to a customer-dedicated kite company. IKON KITEBOARDING started in 2010 by three long-time friends who are
passionate riders. This half-Australian half-French company is based in Perth, Western Australia. During the southern
hemisphere summer, our R&D team is embracing the perfect conditions in Australia to design the ultimate kites for freeride
and freestyle. When winter comes, we head for Wanaka, New Zealand to design the next snowkite generation.
Bringing a new generation every two years is essential for us. It gives us the time to sit back and think about what really
matters. We have time to combine and analyse our valuable customer feedback and incorporate them into our new designs.
The new generation 2 inflatable kites have been completely redesigned to give you everything you dreamed of. But we didn’t
stop there, we spent a lot of time designing the new CONVERT BAR 2 to give you the best feeling of bar control.
IKON KITEBOARDING design premium-quality kiteboarding products that you can rely on every time you are pushing the limits.
Ride safe, Ben
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CONTENTS
COVER
OUR SPORTS
OUR VISION
CONTENTS
KITE OVERVIEW
PEAK 2
PEAK 2 - INFO
PEAK 2 - TECH PAGE
PEAK 2 - ADJUSTMENT
PEAK 2 - 03m - SCHOOL KITE
BLIND 2
BLIND 2 - INFO
BLIND 2 - TECH PAGE
BLIND 2 - ADJUSTMENT
CONVERT BAR 2
CONVERT BAR 2 - DETAILS
CONVERT BAR 2 - SAFETY OPTION
CONVERT BAR 2 - MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS
TRANSPORTER BAG 2 - PEAK 2 / BLIND 2
TRANSPORTER BAG 2 - DETAILS
EMPIRE
EMPIRE INFO
EMPIRE TECH PAGE
EMPIRE ADJUSTMENT
EMPIRE- UNIQUE SAFETY SYSTEM
EMPIRE BAR
EMPIRE BAR DETAILS
EXPLORER BAR - EMPIRE BAG
EXPLORER BAG DETAILS
COMPACT 02 TRAINER FOIL
COMPACT 02 INFO
GLOSSARY TECHNICAL FEATURES
TECHNICAL FEATURES

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LOOP

DEPO

TURN

TYLE

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FREE

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AV

FREE
RI

- OPEN C-SHAPE FOIL
- UNIQUE 5 LINE SAFETY
- MASSIVE BOOST
- BACKCOUNTRY EQUIPMENT
- MASSIVE LOOP
- EASY RELAUNCH

W

TYLE

S
FREE

- C-SHAPE HYBRID 4 LINES
- FULL C-SHAPE 5 LINES
- UNHOOK CONTROL
- EXCELLENT POP
- MASSIVE LOOP
- EASY RELAUNCH

W

LE

- DELTA SHAPE
- IMPRESSIVE LOW END
- FAST TURNING SPEED
- EASY RELAUNCH
- MASSIVE HANGTIME
- WIDE WINDRANGE

CONQUER THE LAND
6 - 8 - 10 - 12

POP

- 2ND GENERATION -

FREESTYLE // FREERIDE
7 - 9 - 12
- 2ND GENERATION -

RE
LA
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PURE FREERIDE
3 - 5 - 7 - 9 - 12

WER

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#06

The PEAK 2 is the perfect kite for freeride. Freeride, wave, freestyle, hangtime, or
racing, the PEAK 2 is the all-rounder kite of our range. We spent 2 years designing
this new toy to give you the ultimate experience.
More depower on the smaller size and better turning for the bigger sizes have been
our constant goal, without losing the unique feeling of the first generation.
The PEAK 2 is fitted with the new SIC for the single inflation system, pumping your
kite is faster and easier than ever.
Using high quality material from TEIJIN, RONSTAN, and COUSIN, and combined with
an engineered design, the reinforcements are positioned to deliver high quality
products.

TYLE

FREE
RIDE

ING

DEPO

S
FREE

AV

W

W

AK
E

E
ID
ER

ST
YL
E

If you dont want to be put in a box, the PEAK 2 is the kite for you.

T

END

POP

LOW

TURN

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AU

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BO

CH

DRIF

LOOP

- DELTA SHAPE
- IMPRESSIVE LOW END
- FAST TURNING SPEED
- EASY RELAUNCH
- MASSIVE HANGTIME
- WIDE WINDRANGE

WER

PULLEY

4 LINES

LOCKED

STYLE

ADJ

QUICK

5 LINES

EDGE SHIEL
D
DING
LEA

CONNECT

BAP

PUMP

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CODE//

DESCRIPTION//

IKON-KO-PK2-03
IKON-KO-PK2-05
IKON-KO-PK2-07
IKON-KO-PK2-09
IKON-KO-PK2-12

PEAK 2 - 03 - KITE ONLY
PEAK 2 - 05 - KITE ONLY
PEAK 2 - 07 - KITE ONLY
PEAK 2 - 09 - KITE ONLY
PEAK 2 - 12 - KITE ONLY

NUMBER OF STRUTS//

RATIO//

FLAT WINGSPAN//

PROJECTED AREA//

STD BAR LENGTH//

1
5
5
5
5

3.7
4.1
4.3
4.5
4.7

3.4m
4.6m
5.4m
6.2m
7.4m

2
3.4
4.4
5.6
7.5

45cm
45cm
45cm
45cm
45cm

Estimate on 75kg Rider
WARNING: These are guidelines only.

KITE SIZE

KNOTS

BAR LENGTH

PEAK 2 - 05

45

PEAK 2 - 07

45

PEAK 2 - 09

45

PEAK 2 - 12

45

sqm

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35+

cm
#08

STYLE

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE 3 in 1
This is the new system that equips the PEAK 2.
Easy to change from freeride hangtime machine to a fast reactive wave kite, just
move the larks head knot on the front line wingtip from one knot to the other.
Make sure that both sides are changed at the same time and are on the same knot
setting.
This setting mainly changes the bar pressure from light bar pressure to increased
bar pressure.

WAVE
FREERIDE
FREESTYLE

It’s now easy to change your style and adapt the kite to your needs in seconds.

QUICK

CHOOSE THE TURNING SPEED
The wingtip of the kite is equipped with 3 attachment points.
It’s easy to change from FAST turning for freeride and wave to SLOW turning for
freestyle or if you are just getting into the sport.
The direct connection makes the setting adjustments fast and easy to do.
FAST
MEDIUM
SLOW

4 LINES

CHOOSE YOUR SAFETY
The PEAK 2 comes with 4 lines from the factory with the safety on one line only.
You can choose your safety by adjusting the Convert bar 2 to a 4 lines bar with safety
on the 2 front lines.
You can also choose to use a 5th line by mounting the included 5th line on the bar.

5 LINES

Safety is important to us and we want you to be comfortable with the safety features
of the kite. This is why everything comes included: 4 lines single front line safety, 4
lines both front lines safety or 5th Line.
#09

The PEAK 2 – 03m has been specially developed for learning. The 03m is a one-strut
kite with a super-round shape. Super stable, easy to relaunch, and bomb-proof
construction makes the 03m a perfect kite for schools.
With a simple 15m – 4 line bar, the PEAK will be the best tool to teach safety and get
future riders into the sport.

TYLE

FREE
RID

ING

DEPO

S
FREE

E

AV

W

W

AK
E

E
ID
ER

ST
YL
E

The PEAK 2 – 03m uses the same material and construction as the rest of the
range.

DRIF
T

END

POP

LOW

CH
TURN

RE
L

T

OS

AU

N

BO

PULLEY

LOOP

- DELTA SHAPE
- IMPRESSIVE RELAUNCH
- LIGHT WEIGHT FOR LOW RANGE
- BOMBPROOF CONSTRUCTION
- SIMPLE BAR
- IDEAL SCHOOL KITE

WER

4 LINES

LOCKED
DING
LEA

CONNECT

EDGE SHIEL
D

BAP

PUMP

ADJ

#03

#11

The BLIND 2 is the versatile freestyle machine. Coming out of the bag with a 4 line fixed
bridle, the BLIND 2 programme is freestyle/freeride, mega loops, massive boost, and
great unhook performance.
If you want to push your limits into freestyle/wakestyle, you will need to fit the BLIND 2
with the 5th line kit (included). Remove the fixed bridle, and connect the 5th line bar
direct to the kite to get a reactive powerful unhook rocket.
The BLIND 2 has been redesigned to be more rigid and more efficient in lighter wind.
Using high quality material from TEIJIN, RONSTAN, and COUSIN, and combined with an
engineered design, the reinforcements are positioned to deliver high quality products.
If you don’t want to make a compromise between freeride/freestyle/wakestyle, the
BLIND 2 is the kite for you.
FREE
RID

E

AV

W

W

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ST
YL
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ST
FREE

T

END

POP

LOW

RE
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AU

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CH

DRIF

LOOP

- C-SHAPE HYBRID 4 LINES
- FULL C-SHAPE 5 LINES
- UNHOOK CONTROL
- EXCELLENT POP
- MASSIVE LOOP
- EASY RELAUNCH

TURN

ING

WER

DEPO

BLADDER

4 LINES

LOCKED

STYLE

ADJ

QUICK

5 LINES

EDGE SHIEL
D
DING
LEA

CONNECT

BAP

PUMP

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CODE//

DESCRIPTION//

IKON-KO-BD2-07
IKON-KO-BD2-09
IKON-KO-BD2-12

BLIND 2 - 07 - KITE ONLY
BLIND 2 - 09 - KITE ONLY
BLIND 2 - 12 - KITE ONLY

NUMBER OF STRUTS//

RATIO//

FLAT WINGSPAN//

PROJECTED AREA//

STD BAR LENGTH//

5
5
5

4.5
4.5
4.5

5.5m
6.3m
7.3m

4.3
5.5
7.3

45cm
45cm
45cm

Estimate on 75kg Rider
WARNING: These are guidelines only.

KITE SIZE

KNOTS

BAR LENGTH

BLIND 2 - 07

45

BLIND 2 - 09

45

BLIND 2 - 12

45

sqm

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35+

cm
#13

STYLE

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE 2 in 1

2 IN 1

This is the new system that equips the BLIND 2.
Easy to change from freeride hangtime machine to a fast reactive wave kite, just
move the larks head knot on the front line wingtip from one knot to the other.
Make sure that both sides are changed at the same time and are on the same knot
setting.
This setting mainly changes the bar pressure from light bar pressure to increased
bar pressure.
FREESTYLE
WAKESTYLE

It’s now easy to change your style and adapt the kite to your needs in seconds.

QUICK

CHOOSE THE TURNING SPEED
The wingtip of the kite is equipped with 3 attachment points.
It’s easy to change from FAST turning for freeride and wave to SLOW turning for
freestyle or if you are just getting into the sport.
The direct connection makes the setting adjustments fast and easy to do.
FAST
MEDIUM
SLOW

4 LINES

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE
The new BLIND 2 is set with a 4 line fixed bridle for freeride and freestyle but also
comes with a 5th line kit. Remove the bridle, install the kite, and the BLIND 2
becomes the ultimate freestyle/wakestyle machine.
For a wave riding/freeriding session with megaloops, put the bridle system and
CONVERT BAR 2 back to 4 lines and you are ready to go.

5 LINES

All the options are included in the bag.
REACTIVE MICRO FIXED BRIDLE

ACTIVE V - FULL C-SHAPE

#14

The CONVERT BAR 2 comes in only one size 45cm wide. Our R&D department
focused on the shape of the kite to use a unique bar length.
Reduced bar diametre, new grip, soft EVA molded bar ends, new push away quick
release, mounted with flying line #8770 – 400kg from COUSIN, the bar has been
tested in hard conditions to make sure each component is durable and work
perfectly within the control system.
The CONVERT BAR 2 comes as a 4 line bar with the safety on one front line. It’s easy
to make the safety work on both front lines (for the PEAK 2 only).
The 5th line kite comes within the bar bag to set the BLIND 2 to full wakestyle mode.
#15

FRONT LINE ADJUSTMENT

BACK LINE - PRE LINE WITH PU TUBE

CLAMCLEAT TRIM

CLAMCLEAT TRIM - VELCRO

STAINLESS STEEL BAR CENTER

REMOVABLE LOCKING TUBE

SOFT EVA MOLDED BAR ENDS

NEW PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE
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CONVERT BAR - 4 LINES
SAFETY ONE FRONT LINE
FACTORY SETTING

CONVERT BAR - 4 LINES
SAFETY BOTH FRONT LINES
FOR PEAK 2 ONLY

CONVERT BAR - 5 LINES
NEED 5TH LINE ON THE KITE
FOR PEAK 2 AND BLIND 2

#17

NEW EVA MOLDED BAR END
INTEGRATED ELASTIC
COLOUR CODED SIDES
STREAMLINED ERGONOMIC SHAPE

FLYING LINE COUSIN #8770
MAX LOAD : 400kg

NEW PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE
TOP HEAD SWIVEL
NEW SAFETY RING - FREESTYLE OPTION
SAFETY LINE RUNNING THROUGH THE MIDDLE
REMOVABLE LOCKING TUBE
LARGE CHICKEN LOOP

PU TUBE DEPOWER LINE
STAINLESS STEEL INSERT
#18

#19

FRONT POCKET

TOP POCKET FOR PERSONAL ITEMS

FRONT BOARD STRAPS

BAR POCKET

COMPRESSION STRAPS

CENTRE BACK HANDLE

WIDE SHOULDER STRAPS

PUMP ATTACHMENT STRAPS
#20

EMPIRE
#21

©Mushow Community

CONQUER THE LAND
The EMPIRE has been completely redesigned from the previous IKON
KITEBOARDING foil range. The feeling of the inflatable kite range was taking into
consideration to implement the canopy shape and give the ultimate land and snow
kite experience.
Highly responsive, the EMPIRE design offers quick turns with less effort to give
greater control and performance. All the range is equipped with a double pulley
speed system to allow more depower and wind range for each size. Simplified bridle
and D-ribs systems reduce weight and drag making the EMPIRE extremely efficient
and stable.
Featuring a unique safety line system directly connected to the pulley system, this
safety system has no equivalent on the market as it will provide safety and easy
relaunch after realease.
FREE
RID

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V
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CK
CO

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TR

UN

EN

TR
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YLE

ST
FREE

BA

EL
DRIF
T

END

POP

LOW

TURN

RE
L

T

OS

AU

N

BO

CH

LOOP

- OPEN C-SHAPE FOIL
- UNIQUE 5 LINE SAFETY
- MASSIVE BOOST
- BACKCOUNTRY EQUIPMENT
- MASSIVE LOOP
- EASY RELAUNCH

ING

WER

DEPO

5 LINES

ADJ

BAP

CONNECT

#22

©Bertrand Boone

NUMBER OF RIBS//

CODE//

DESCRIPTION//

IKON-KC-EM-06
IKON-KC-EM-08
IKON-KC-EM-10
IKON-KC-EM-12

EMPIRE - 06 - KITE COMPLETE
EMPIRE - 18 - KITE COMPLETE
EMPIRE - 10 - KITE COMPLETE
EMPIRE - 12 - KITE COMPLETE

1
5
5
5

RATIO//

FLAT WINGSPAN//

STD BAR LENGTH//

COMPATIBLE//

4.7
4.8
4.9
•

5.7m
6.5m
7.5m
•

45cm
52cm
52cm
52cm

52cm
•
•
•

Estimate on 75kg Rider
WARNING: These are guidelines only.

KITE SIZE

KNOTS

BAR LENGTH

EMPIRE 08

52

EMPIRE 10

52

EMPIRE 12

52

sqm

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35+

IRE

45

EM
P

EMPIRE 06

cm
#23

PULLEY

The EMPIRE has been designed to use the best pulleys available on the market.
The incredible Series 20 Orbit Block™ is capable of loads up to 250kg (550lb) while
weighing a mere 9 grams. It’s so light that it needs to be lashed down!
Sheave Ø 20 mm
Max. Rope Ø 6 mm
M.W.L. 250 kg
B. L. 550 kg
Weight 9 g

D-115kg

The EMPIRE primary bridle is made of Dyneema 1.1mm from COUSIN. This
high-resistance bridle is lightweight, easy to untangle, and has a high resistance to
abrasion.

D-380kg - Dyneema Core

5 LINES

For the EMPIRE speed system we have chosen the best material available with
SAMSON Dyneema 5mm and Cousin D-380 Dyneema Core.

AS-78 - AmSteel® - 12 braids

D-380kg - Dyneema Core

#24

The unique safety system of the EMPIRE is directly connected to the speed system.
By releasing the quick release, the kite will collapse instantly and land in perfect
position to take off again.
Pull the safety line, reconnect the quick release, releae the safey line, pull the front
line and launch again!
At IKON KITEBOARDING we spend time to test and activate our safety every time we
kite to be sure we offer the best system on the market.
#25

#26

©Bertrand Boone

CLAMCLEAT TRIM

BACK LINE - PRE LINE WITH PU TUBE

REMOVABLE HANDE BRAKE

HAND BRAKE HANDLE

ALUMINIUM BAR CENTER

SAFETY LINE - UNIQUE 5TH LINE SYSTEM

STREAMLINED BAR ENDS

QUICK RELEASE - LOCKING TUBE
#27

#28

CAMEL BAG POCKET - ACCESS

MOUNTAIN BAG SHAPE

LOAD STABILISER SHOULDER STRAPS

3D AIR MESH SHOULDER STRAPS

HEAVY DUTY ZIP

ALUMINIUM
BAR SHOULDER
CENTER STRAPS
LOAD
STABILISER

WAIST BELT POCKET

BACK ACCESS
#29

#30

BLADDER
DOUBLE LAYER BLADDER

#31

PULLEY
Sheave Ø16 mm
Max. Rope Ø 4 mm
M.W.L. 150 kg
B. L. 300 kg
Weight 5 g

Sheave Ø 20 mm
Max. Rope Ø 6 mm
M.W.L. 250 kg
B. L. 550 kg
Weight 9 g

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90 DEG

2

1
2

3

1

LA
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RS

SU
PE

RP

OS

IT

IO

N

2

40mm
40mm

60mm

Diag120mm

#33

REDUCED DIAMETER

STRUT CONNECTION WEBBING

WEBBING REINFORCEMENT

1680 PVC GUARD

1680 PVC SHIELD
EDGE SHIEL
DING
D
LEA

#34

GLUED BEFORE STITCHED

LOCKED

30mm INSIGNIA TAPE
WITH ZIG-ZAG STITCHING
DOUBLE SEAM

DACRON BINDING

30mm INSIGNIA TAPE
WITH ZIG-ZAG STITCHING

BAP

#35

PUMP

CONNECT

ADJ

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