HARD RACING PERFORMANCE L.L.C.
& HARD CORE SPORTS L.L.C.
264 Rolling Hill Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 - 704-799-2192
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HARD RACING PERFORMANCE L.L.C. & HARD CORE SPORTS L.L.C. 264 Rolling Hill Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 - 704-799-2192 |
Griffin Kites
 
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 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.
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    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.
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ARGO 2013 KITEThe 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 )
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TRX 2013 KITETRX 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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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