Void
Void is an outdoor dual line sport kite. It is designed to be flown in 0-3mph wind with easy pressure and a strong range of tricks.
Retail Price: $400
About the Void
Void is a dual line kite designed for outdoor use in 0-3mph wind.
The story of Void begins with the Shiznit. I designed the Shiznit specifically for indoor use, but I found myself bringing one with me in my outdoor bag to use when the wind dies. I very much enjoyed using the Shiznit in that way, but I felt that I wanted a little bit more out of it, but I knew that, if I made the necessary changes to get what I wanted, the Shiznit would not fly as well indoors. So, I began designing the Void, based on the the Shiznit, but designed specifically for outdoors in little or no wind. I wanted a kite that I could pull out in those conditions to slap around, have some fun, and not work too hard. I typically fly my Void on 40ft or 85ft lines.
The first step in the design of the Void was to take the Shiznit and make it a bit bigger so it can fill up the sky a bit more and so it can have a bit more lift to support adding weight in strategic places.
The Shiznit has a single-piece 48"-long leading edge and lower spreader, which is the longest kite package I am willing to carry in my travels. Making the kite bigger, meant that I needed to break that apart. So, I switched to a 2-piece ferruled pultruded carbon leading edge, and a 2-piece Skyshark 2PT lower spreader. The 2PT lower spreader has the added benefit of stiffening the body of the sail to facilitate slack line tricks.
From there, I adjusted the depth of the sail, the shape of the trailing edge, the weight distribution, and the bridle.
The result is a kite that flies very easily in 0-3mph of wind, that has a reasonably stable fade, and can do most tricks including cometes, cascades, snap lazies, jacob's ladders, etc.
Each Void is hand made to order by me, Spencer "Watty" Watson.
Here are some overall specs:
| Category | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 78in / 198cm | Distance between wingtips when kite is assembled |
| Leading edge length | 53in / 135cm | The length from the nose to the wingtip |
| Package length | 35in / 89cm | This is the length of the kite when folded down and stored |
| Weight | ~150 grams | |
| Framing | 3mm and 4mm pultruded carbon, Skyshark 2PT, and 2.5mm solid carbon | |
| Fittings | 3D printed TPU and Nylon | black by default -- other colors considered upon request depending on availability |
| Sail Material | Icarex PC31 | Color selection may vary depending on availability |
| Leading Edge material | Ripstop Nylon | Black |
All orders are made custom
Please choose your colors using Kitepaint. You can use the embedded editor below, or go to https://kitepaint.com/create/33 to create your design.
Because each sail is handmade by me, it may take up to 2 months for an order to be fulfilled, but it's typically done within a couple of weeks.
Each kite includes a custom made sleeve, and is fully framed. Lines are not included.
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Retail Price: $400
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