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Escape V8 2019

freestylefreeride

The 2019 Escape V8 sharpened PLKB's freestyle kite with a laser-cut canopy for smoother, more efficient airflow in gusty conditions, while keeping the open C-shape, 4-strut layout and pulley-less bridle that made it feel direct and predictable.

SPECS BY SIZE
Size (m²) 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15
Wind range (kt) 18-36 17-34 16-30 15-29 14-28 14-26 14-24 13-22
CONSTRUCTION
Arch ⓘ
C shape
Struts ⓘ
4
Lines ⓘ
4
Front V-split ⓘ
Low-V
Bridle ⓘ
Fixed
Frame ⓘ
Dacron
Kite-side ends ⓘ
front (center): knot · rear (steering): loop