HARD RACING PERFORMANCE
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&  HARD CORE SPORTS   L.L.C.   
    264 Rolling Hill Rd.  Mooresville, NC  28117  -  704-799-2192





Griffin Kites
 

     




 











                   2014  TRX

No pulleys and an open C medium aspect shape. This kite is a high aspect design with the wing tips cut off to make
it look and perform like a fast turning medium aspect kite. The upwind ability is fantastic. The turning speeds and
response is truly unbelievable.
With bullet fast kite looping, tricks have never been easier to master. This kite will also pivot on its wingtip allowing for
fast directional changes without being ripped off your board. It will keep you in the pocket of a wave with phenomenal
drift, or can be looped down the line to generate more speed to zip over to the next section of a wave. The light bar
pressure allows for quick changing of hands when cutting back on a wave giving instant feedback and power when
needed, or will be happy to just drift along the wave with you.
 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
7m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $838
9m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $876
10.5m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $900
12m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $927
14m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $1002
17m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $1092








                              
                              2014  ARGO

An original centerless four strut design aimed to be the most stable and durable kite, extremely easy to relaunch, and
very user friendly. This kite has massive upwind ability and its gust handling abilities makes it one of the smoothest
kites of its time.
The Argo offers the most learning friendly kite with hands free assisted re-launch, massive depower and huge wind
range. This design allows an easy pull in the bar park and ride for upwind cruising and downwind drift. Beginners and
learners progress much faster on the Argonaut because of its ease of relaunch and stability. The incredibly durable
workmanship guarantees that this kite will handle the beatings that most beginners put their kites through as they
advance in their skills.
 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
5m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $838
7m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $850
9m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $876
10m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $900
12m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $940
14m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $1021
17m Kite Blue/Orange, Red/Black, Blue $1121


 


             ARGO 2013 KITE

The 2013 Argonaut
An original centerless four strut design aimed to be the most stable and durable kite, extremely easy to relaunch, and very user friendly. This kite has massive upwind ability and its gust handling abilities makes it one of the smoothest kites of its time.

For beginners
The Argo offers the most learning friendly kite with hands free assisted re-launch, massive depower and huge wind range. This design allows an easy pull in the bar park and ride for upwind cruising and downwind drift. Beginners and learners progress much faster on the Argonaut because of its ease of relaunch and stability. The incredibly durable workmanship guarantees that this kite will handle the beatings that most beginners put their kites through as they advance in their skills.

For intermediate to advanced
Wave, free ride, and freestyle rider this kite offers huge lofty floaty jumps, unhooked stability, awesome wave riding and drift with quick depower and fast controlled turns for upwind and down the line wave riding.

Changes from 2013
Riders wanted more wind range, faster turning, agility and response while keeping the stability and relaunch and ease of use of the 2012 Argo. We have removed the 123 ABC settings and added a simple 3 point attachment to the centre of the kite which gives a massive improvement to top end wind range and much more agile feel and makes the kite rock solid in strong gusts. There are only 2 settings on the Argo and both work superbly.

Turning Settings: Fast Medium Slow

Riding Style Settings:
1) Further forward ( towards of center of kite )
2) Further back in the wind window (closer to back of kite ) - Recommended setting
(Speed and pop or drift and power)

Ideal for:
Schools, beginners, intermediate to advanced riders of all styles, free ride, freestyle, and wave riding. This kite offers big boosts and float, and easy kite loops. Out performs dedicated wave kites with the advantage of being able to boost high with floaty jumps. Advanced riders will benefit from this grunty responsive kite that has exceptional depower.

Recommended Settings:
Fast turning attachment point, and the shoulder setting closer to the back of the kite (away from centre of kite).
Difference 2013 vs 2012 Argo
Much lighter bar pressure, (medium light )
Much faster turning (14m 2013 turns almost as fast as the 2012 10m )
Much better upwind ( 2012 was great upwind, 2013 is amazing up wind )
Same low wind grunt and power
Same easy hands free assisted relaunch
Much more solid in strong winds with the new bridle setup
Very simple settings options ( shoulder option, and turning speed )
Better quality and finish from the new factory
Better single point inflation system
Much better for kiteloops and wave riding
Better pop and punch with the same feel of the kite

Turning Settings: Fast Medium Slow

Ideal for:
Schools, beginners, intermediate and advanced riders of all styles, free ride, freestyle, wave riding. Offers big boosts and float, kite loops, and unhooked performance. This grunty responsive kite has excellent depower and wind range.
Recommended Settings:
Fast turning and any of the 2 shoulder settings ( this is how the kite comes default out of the bag )

 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
7m Kite Red/White, Black, Green $750
9m Kite Red/White, Black, Green $799
10m Kite Red/White, Black, Green $850
12m Kite Red/White, Black, Green $899
14m Kite Red/White, Black, Green $975
17m Kite Red/White, Black, Green $1150

                TRX 2013 KITE

TRX 2013 KITE
2013 V.7 TRX Pro Wave Freeride & Freestyle

The designers aim for the 2013 V7 TRX Pro kite was to design the fastest turning, most responsive and agile kite that was also light and fun to ride. The aim was to also have a massive wind range for intermediate to advanced riders.

This was achieved with a thin three strut setup, no pulleys and a open C medium aspect shape. This kite is a high aspect design with the wing tips cut off to make it look and perform like a fast turning medium aspect kite. The upwind ability is fantastic. The turning speeds and response is truly unbelievable.

The TRX V.7 Pro makes other kites look like they are going in slow motion. With bullet fast kite looping, tricks have never been easier to master. This kite will also pivot on its wingtip allowing for fast directional changes without being ripped off your board. It will keep you in the pocket of a wave with phenomenal drift, or can be looped down the line to generate more speed to zip over to the next section of a wave. The light bar pressure allows for quick changing of hands when cutting back on a wave giving instant feedback and power when needed, or will be happy to just drift along the wave with you.

Ideal for: Pros and intermediate wave riders, free riding cruisers, and freestyle handle passing gurus. This kite is for riders who can handle a fast turning responsive kite. The TRX was not designed for beginners. Power from this kite is generated by fast turning and finding apparent wind. Advanced riders prefer the TRX because they know how to get the power out of the kite and love the amazing turning speed and drift and performance on waves and flat water. If you are an experienced kiter you will prefer the TRX for wave riding, tricks, kite loops and free ride. Ideal for riders after a super agile responsive kite with less grunt. If you are a beginner you will prefer the Argo with its easy constant power in turns and light winds.

Features:
No pulleys, no 5th lines to get tangled, no battens to wreck the canopy, no flapping in kite loops, light thin 3 strut design, easy relaunch, reinforced LE and durability, and massive wind range. Awesome responsive power control and drift when wave riding.

Settings:
Turning: Super Fast, Fast, Slower

Riding Style Setting:
1) Further forward
2) Further back in the wind window
(Speed and pop or drift and power)

Feedback from riders beginners and advanced
As a designer I talk to all levels of riders to get their feedback on the TRX V7 kite. Feedback changes from beginner to advanced riders. Some beginners have a harder time dealing with the fast turning speed ,(not twitchy, but fast ) and most beginners prefer the park and ride feel and performance of the 2013 Argo.. Nearly all wave riders and experienced riders prefer the TRX V7 because of the amazing and instant response, turning speed, and drift on the waves. This is why the TRX is called the TRX Pro, as it is aimed at and preferred by the more experienced riders.

Recommended setting for 2013 TRX:
2nd knot down on pigtails, fastest turning, shoulder attachment closer to center of kite, 25m Lines.

Turning: Super Fast, Fast, Slower


Riding Style Setting:
1) Further forward
2) Further back in the wind window
(Speed and pop or drift and power)

 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
4m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $699
7m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $750
9m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $799
10.5m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $860
12m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $899
14m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $975
17m Kite Black, Red/White, Green $1150


 

               2012 Griffin


The 2012 Griffin Kite is the 6th generation higher aspect, 6 strut, hybrid bridled kite.
The Griffin 2012 is ideal for strong to lighter winds, massive jumps, great free riding, massive wind range.

Features
•Incredible upwind performance
•One of the largest wind ranges on the market
•An ideal high jumping strong wind kite with extra bridled LE support, higher aspect design and 6 struts
•Tejin canopy cloth - lighter, less stretch, higher performance and the best canopy cloth available
•Triple reinforced and widened valve seals for increased durability at all temperatures
•Designed to handle gusty conditions exceptionally
•Single Point Inflation
•Easy water relaunch in medium to strong winds
•Tejin canopy cloth - lighter, less stretch and higher performance
•Optimized bridle design
•Improved bar feel, turning and wind rage
•Optimized leading edge for even more top end
•Simple 3 point adjustment system on the kite
•Adjust power/depower, turning speed and bar pressure to suit all styles and levels of riding
•Dacron trailing edge for extra protection
•increased curve from strut to strut reinforced with dacron and tensioned for stealthy turning and kite loops
•Reduced paneling - cleaner look, Easy inflate / deflate on LE with ball valves + Single Point Inflation
•Faster turning speeds - adjustable to slower for beginners
•Power / De-power setting can increase / decrease 'grunt'/power/depower

 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
7m Kite Black or Red $701
9m Kite Black or Red $764
10.5m Kite Black or Red $817
12m Kite Black or Red $868
14m Kite Black or Red $921
16m Kite Black or Red $974

 

       2012 Chimera

The 2012 Chimera is a new of the Argo and Griffin Kite. Less strutts than the griffin, higher aspect for stronger winds and higher jumps and speed, simple 3 point mini bridle, direct back line connection, pulley less or pulley option. The first kite designed with a hot swap pulley or no pulley bridle.

Auto Relaunch
The leading edge has been curved to allow the kite to easily turn onto its side for easy auto relaunch. Students and beginners progress many times faster because the kite will often turn on its side and wait in the edge of the wind window unpowered ready for the rider to relaunch the kite.

Super Stability
The Chimera has excellent stability with the medium/higher aspect and is easier to control in all wind conditions with much less chance of over flying the kite above your head or the kite falling from the sky.

Massive depower
The bridle has been designed to give excellent depower along with the thinner aspect of the kite makes the kite great for stronger winds. The Chimera is also excellent for free riding and surf because it sits in the wind window when going down the line.

 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
6.5m Kite Black or Green $745
8m Kite Black or Green $762
9m Kite Black or Green $800
10.5m Kite Black or Green $841
12m Kite Black or Green $874
13m Kite Black or Green $904

 

    2012 Argonaut
The 2012 Argo is a medium-low aspect kite designed for super stability, smoothness in the gusts, auto relaunch, controlled pivotal turning and massive wind range. Excellent for waves, learners, pros, free riding and light to strong winds. With even more wind range and unbeatable upwind performance.
The Argo is the most tunable kite available, riders have ability to adjust the amount of drift, bar pressure and turning speed to suite the rider level and style. Settings are clearly explained and labeled on the kite wing tips

Auto Relaunch
A combination of the leading edge curve, bridle design and bar setup allow the kite to easily turn onto its side, move to the edge of the window and sit there waiting for you to relaunch. The 2012 Argo is one of the easiest kites to relaunch on the market. For beginners and schools using the Argo we have found students and beginners progress many times faster, in the surf the quick and easy relaunch often saves the kite from the onset of waves.

Super Stability
The 2012 Argo medium aspect design gives the kite excellent stability in gusty winds and prevents the kite from over flying. A lower aspect design also gives better light wind performance and grunt, stability and float.

Massive depower
The 3 point bridle has been designed to give maximum power and depower. This is great for riding in the surf without being pulled off your board and for beginners letting go of the bar or depowering the bar can quickly depower the kite by up to 98% without having to pull a depower strap. The Argo is also excellent for riding in the surf because of the light wind grunt as well as the total depower available when on a wave and the fast turning speed. You can kite loop without being pulled of your board when depowered and power up when needed.

Amazing Power and Grunt
With the lower aspect design, the kite generates a lot more power and turning for its size, as an example the 13.5m Argo has the same grunt and pull as a typical older 16m bow kite, but turns like a 12m bow kite and de-powers more than many older 10m bow kites. Having a light wind kite that you can kite loop and throw around in the waves is a better options than a large 16m slow turner. We have riders using the Argo 13.5 from 10 knots.

Boost and Turning
The Argo is excellent for jumping. The low AR design makes jumps floaty and landings soft. You can jump higher in lighter winds and land softer. The adjustable turning speed can be set from slow, med, to fast which is great for the pivot turns needed for wave riding.

Upwind Performance
We designed the profile of the Argo to have the best upwind performance possible in light, normal and strong winds.

Center less Strut Design
Griffin Kites were the first to design center less strut kites, giving better performance.

Batten less trailing edge
Invented by Griffin Kites, the 2012 Argo is designed with reinforced battern free layered dacron striped trailing edge, This removed flutter in the kites and makes the kite much more durable if dumped by a wave. Kites with batterns are hard to fold up and often get damaged when the fabric bends and the battern does not.

 
Size Color Avail Sale Price
7m Kite Black or Green or Red or White $699
9m Kite Black or Green or Red or White $762
10m Kite Black or Green or Red or White $799
11.5m Kite Black or Green or Red or White $841
13.5m Kite Black or Green or Red or White $904
16.5m Kite Black or Green or Red or White $1087

 


 

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