The Vortex V2 Ultra-X is an unrestricted big air & kite loop machine, accessible for intermediate kitesurfers and above who are serious about progression.
Offering the magic combination of fast and predictable turning with amazing forward drive, combined with huge lift and hangtime, the Vortex V2 Ultra-X will fill you with confidence in any heart-pumping situation. Clean and predictable handling makes riding feel simple in the best way — it'll shoot you up when you ask it to, and respond instantly without feeling twitchy.
Everything Is Possible. Let It Happen.
Built for the big days, the 'send it' moments and for bringing wild ideas to reality. The Vortex will take you from safely landing your first kite loops to navigating the sky, throwing the craziest doubles in mind-bending conditions.
The Vortex isn't just for the crazies — we've pushed the jumping performance at the bottom end of each size too, so you can practise your tricks in calmer conditions. The new ultra-lightweight 17m size is the ultimate ally for riders who refuse to stop riding hard when the wind is light.
Real Rider Benefits
- Confidently land your first kite loops or push mind-blowing mega loop combinations
- Forward drive prevents stalling and offers a super reliable catch every time, giving you lots of time to make a controlled landing
- Progress without fear: each size has superb low-end power to get you jumping sooner in lighter winds
- Make manoeuvres in all conditions with a huge size range from 5–17m
What's New in the Vortex V2?
- Even More Direct Feel & Tighter Control: Re-worked canopy tension in each size alongside a stiffer leading edge delivers pin-point handling feedback.
- Even Longer Lasting Performance: New Anti-Flap Battens on the underside of the canopy with added reinforcements reduce canopy wear.
- Extra Lightwind Firepower: Sizes 10m–17m now feature the proven lighter-weight double ripstop 46g canopy, shaving up to 150g for big-kite agility.
- New 17m Size: The lightest 3-strut kite on the market, designed for riders who refuse to stop riding hard in light winds.
- High Wind Durability: Smaller sizes (9m and below) use the triple ripstop 55g canopy cloth for ballistic strength on the big days.
- Further Enhanced Depower & Feeling: Small tweaks to the Vortex's signature 16-point bridle system further contribute to the handling delight.
Key Features
- Aluula Performance Airframe — up to 38% tensile strength increase, up to 7× tear strength, up to 30% weight saving
- Teijin TechnoForce Ripstop Canopy (55g triple ripstop for 5–9m; 46g double ripstop for 10–17m)
- 4-Line Pulley-less System
- 16-Point Bridle System with back-line trimming options
- Double Transverse Sail Shaping on the leading edge
- High-performance Technora bridle lines
- Fast Flow One-Pump Inflation System
- Direct Connect Struts with internal and external reinforcements
- Anti-Flap Battens for reduced flutter and longer canopy life
- Reinforced trailing edge with internal Dyneema line
- Anti-Snag line deflectors
- Fool-proof colour-coded line connectors
- Water Kite Technical Bag included
Specifications
| Size (m) | Weight (kg) | Bar Size (cm) | Lines (m) | Projected Area (m²) | Span (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1.6 | 45 | 23 | 3.4 | 5070 |
| 6 | 1.7 | 45 | 23 | 4.2 | 5570 |
| 7 | 1.9 | 45 | 23 | 4.8 | 6050 |
| 8 | 2.1 | 50 | 23 | 5.5 | 6460 |
| 9 | 2.3 | 50 | 23 | 6.3 | 6860 |
| 10 | 2.3 | 50 | 23 | 6.9 | 7200 |
| 11 | 2.5 | 50 | 23 | 7.6 | 7560 |
| 12 | 2.6 | 50 | 23 | 8.3 | 7880 |
| 13 | 2.7 | 50 | 23 | 8.9 | 8170 |
| 15 | 3.0 | 55 | 23 | 10.3 | 8800 |
| 17 | 3.4 | 55 | 23 | 12.1 | 9530 |
Includes: Kite, Water Kite Technical Bag, Repair Kit. Bar and lines sold separately.