- Massive Hangtime and Lift
- Extremely Powerful Low-End
- Best Upwind Performance of the Range
- Highest Stability
- Improved Attack Control Bridle
- Crisp Bar Feeling
Perfomance
TheNorth Rhino has always been synonymous with extreme power and bigjumps. The 2009 Rhino is no exception. Designed for jumping, racing andgetting out in the lightest wind the '09 Rhino has the biggest low-end,best hang-time and best upwind speed of any kite in the North range.Less extreme sweep and a slightly flatter profile in the center andtips contribute to better high-wind stability, less drag in overpoweredconditions and smooth, responsive turning. Improved lift makes it easyto get big lofty jumps that are vertical and drag-free. The simplifiedAttack Control Bridle permits substantial changes in angle of attack(power/de-power) without any undesirable twists in kite geometry whichresults in a surprisingly crisp and responsive bar feel.
Additionally, the AC bridle allows you to fly the Rhino on 5 lines formaximum safety or 4 lines without losing any performance. Althoughde-power is not as instantaneous when the safety is engaged in 4 linemode, the AC bridle does allow the Rhino to flip onto it's back andde-power much like a 5th element. This is more than the answer to theCabrinha IDS System! In order to keep the Rhino as light as possible,more light rip-stop has been utilized in the canopy as well as ourtested and well-proven Snakeskin along the trailing edge.
The Rhino can be ridden on 4 or 5 lines. Due to the improved attackcontrol bridle the kite can be made pressure-less even in the 4 linesetup. Complete depower in no time is attained only by the 5th element!