Vapor

On March 30, 2010, Arjen van der Tol (Fast Arie) flew a Peter Lynn Vapor while riding a ApeXX buggy at the annual NABX event to a new world record of 133.40 Km/h (82.89 mph). Thus making the Vapor the fastest buggy kite in the world. Congratulations Arjen!

The 'Vapor' is Peter Lynn's flagship high performance race kite and the latest addition to the 'Pro-Range' of kites.
The Vapor has already proved itself to be a world class winning kite when John Jansen used his with devastating effect taking the Vapor to victory at the recent European championships in St Peter Ording (Germany). This alone would be something to shout about, but in fact the Vapor also helped five other pilots to attain positions in the top ten places cementing the Vapor as a true full-breed performer.

Nearly two years of development and testing have produced a kite which is not only one of the fastest kites on the planet but amazingly stable too. This balance is testament to the vision and dedication to 'Excellence with no compromise' shown by the design team and riders encompassing the ethos of the Peter Lynn Pro-Range of kites.

A combination of the finest materials available matched with the application of cutting edge design, the most stringent quality control and production techniques place the Vapor at the top of race kite technology.

Unlike many race kites the Vapor's handling characteristics mean that it is not just restricted to the most expert of pilots. In fact most intermediate pilots would be surprised how well behaved this kite is and would benefit greatly and experience the improvement and enhancement of their own performance. Make no mistake though, this is a fast powerful kite chosen by some of the top pilots in the world and thus deserves some healthy respect.

Be it in a full blown race buggy or on ski's or landboard you can be sure that the Vapor has the power to put you in front..!

Characteristics:

The Vapor is unrivalled in its balance between performance and stability. This is partly due to the reflex designed into the kite’s profile which makes the kite very reluctant to collapse even in the most demanding conditions whilst not compromising performance in any way. Whether you’re cranking hard upwind, or running with the wind you will always feel in complete control.
Although the Vapor is one of the highest performance kites in the world, it exhibits many of the more user friendly aspects commonly associated with kites of a much lower aspect ratio leaving you free to concentrate more on your riding.

Smooth but fast power build-up

The power delivery of the Vapor is smooth and fast. You won’t need to throw your kite around the window to get it up to speed! Its progressive and direct power will have you up there in no time. This means easier transitions around marks and maximizing speed through the turns giving you the opportunity of staying out in front!

Wind range

Vapors are quite powerful kites for their size, so you don’t always need the biggest kite to win. Besides this, the Vapor has quite a big wind range. You can work the kite up to speed very easily. Due to the broad range of sizes and their large wind range per size you will notice there is a comfortable overlap of power between the sizes. The larger sizes have a higher aspect ratio compared to the smaller sizes which gives them a similar feel across the range. The smaller sizes are closer together giving pilots more choice over kite size when they really need it!

Low lift

The Vapor has been designed with minimum lift characteristics. This is a big benefit to pilots carrying out high speed maneuvers and reduces the chances of being lifted from your buggy.

Features of the Peter Lynn Vapor

Variable Aspect ratio (AR)

The Vapor benefits from variable aspect ratio throughout the range.
Basically Peter Lynn uses a slightly lower aspect ratio on the smaller kites and a higher aspect ratio on the larger sizes. The effect of this means a better handling and a more stable kite in the smaller sizes when flown is strong conditions.
Having a higher aspect ratio on the larger size kites means more performance and better handling in lighter conditions.
Peter Lynn has used four different aspect ratio’s from AR5.0 - AR5.85 across the 12 kites within the Vapor range. This ensures the best performance for each kite in the range while still remaining similar in the way they fly.

Precision designed and Laser cut panels

All panels of the kite are cut with a laser cutting machine. This method of cutting ensures each panel is cut with extreme accuracy and the edges of every profile are heat sealed to prevent any fraying. This means each kite has the perfected skin shape the designers have given it.

Double cross-vented profiles

Cross-vents allow the air inside the kite to move from one cell to the other. The cross-port venting on the Vapor has been designed to maximize this airflow and ensure an even internal pressure at all times thus keeping the cell shape as rigid as possible.
The position of these vents has also been carefully selected so that they are not placed in areas of higher stress within the profile section, this ensures maximum durability of the kite.

Diagonal ribs

The amount of bridle is drastically reduced by the use of diagonal ribs (D-ribs). To get the best Aerodynamic shape, the complete wing needs to be in a smooth arch shape. The wing is supported by the bridles, but bridles increase drag. By using D-ribs, the amount of bridle can drastically be reduced without making any sacrifices in support for the wing. This reduced drag increases the flying speed and strongly improves the upwind performance.

Porcher reinforcements inside the kite

Reinforcements ensure maximum durability of your kite, as reinforcements distribute the load through larger sections of the kite. The Vapor has extra reinforcements in certain areas to increase strength exactly where needed; the reinforcements are made of high quality material from Porcher marine. By placing these reinforcements inside the kite, the skin shape is as smooth as possible. An example is the leading edge, which is reinforced with a narrow webbing piece hidden in the leading edge seam. Each bridle point is reinforced with Porcher adhesive spinnaker to ensure a smooth distribution of the load from the bridles to the rest of the kite.

Double needle stitched seams

All seams on the Vapor are stitched using a double needle machine, making the construction of the complete kite as strong as possible. Every part of the seam that may endure more load is back-tacked to prevent the stitching from breaking during use.

Chikara fabric for top skin, bottom skin and profiles

Materials are the main determinant for a kite to fly well or poorly. Peter Lynn have spent more than 15 years Researching and Developing kite materials. The material used in all Peter Lynn kites sets a high standard within the industry. For both top- and bottom skins as well as the profiles it is important to find the right compromise between durability, rigidity and weight. Chikara Ripstop Nylon fabric has the right rigidity, so the wing stays in the right shape when placed under load, but still remains easy to form into various curved shapes without performance-reducing creasing. Chikara is lightweight and therefore making your kite fly faster, especially in lighter winds. Chikara is coated on both sides, which prevents the kite from getting too heavy and un-maneuverable due to absorbing water. In addition Chikara is very durable; it is reinforced by Ripstop threads so it is resistant to tearing or other forms of damage, ensuring a product that will last for many years.

Optimized bridle design

Bridles support the wing but also create drag. Finding the right balance between wing support and drag is one of the most important factors in kite design. By optimizing the layout and careful placing of all suspension points result in minimal drag enhancing flying speeds and upwind performance.
The benefits of which give you a fast flying kite with the largest wind window at your disposal!

Cousin Dyneema bridles

For the bridle lines we use the finest materials available, made from pre-stretched SK75 Dyneema.
The large amount of braids per centimeter gives our Dyneema a strong, smooth and tightly woven feel.
The low elongation properties and incredible strength for its small diameter makes this the optimal line for the Vapor.
The bridle line is pre-stretched before making up to length and combined with its low elongation means that your bridles will maintain factory trim even after kite loading.
The overall result is a durable and dynamic connection between you and your wing.

Spliced then stitched bridles

Our Dyneema bridle is spliced and stitched; This is by far the most aerodynamic method of bridling available today! This method allows us to keep drag to a minimum returning better performance from the kite and also ensures tangle free bridles simply because there is nothing for it to tangle on!

Specifications:

Vapor sizes

The Vapor is available in the sizes 2.3m², 2.7m², 3.2m², 3.8m², 4.5m², 5.4m². 6.5m², 7.8m², 9.4m², 11.2m², 13.4m² & 16.1m².

Vapor size	Flat area (m2)	Aspect ratio	Flat wing span (cm)	Proj. Area (m2)	Proj. Aspect ratio	Proj. Wing- span (cm)	Nr. of Cells	Center chord (cm)
2.3	2.3	5.00	339	2.00	3.84	277	33	84
2.7	2.7	5.00	367	2.34	3.84	300	33	91
3.2	3.2	5.00	400	2.78	3.84	327	33	99
3.8	3.8	5.30	449	3.30	4.07	366	35	105
4.5	4.5	5.30	488	3.91	4.07	399	35	114
5.4	5.4	5.30	535	4.69	4.07	437	35	125
6.5	6.5	5.60	603	5.64	4.30	493	37	133
7.8	7.8	5.60	661	6.77	4.30	540	37	146
9.4	9.4	5.60	726	8.16	4.30	592	37	160
11.2	11.2	5.85	809	9.72	4.49	661	39	171
13.4	13.4	5.85	885	11.63	4.49	732	39	187
16.1	16.1	5.85	971	13.97	4.49	792	39	205

Vapor package

The Vapor is delivered kite only.
The Package contains:
·         Vapor kite
·         Vapor bag
·         4-line bridled foil kite full-colour
          instruction manual
·         Peter Lynn sticker

Vapor colors

Each size Vapor is available in the following standard color combinations:

Royal blue-white-orange (A)
Black-white-red (B)
Orange-white-dark grey (C)

Custom colors Besides the standard combination the Vapor can be ordered at additional costs in personally chosen colors.
For more information please contact Dino@dakitez.com.

Due to the many size and color options available it is very possible we may not have your kite in stock. If we do not have your kite in stock we will notify you immediately .. then please allow 7-10 days for delivery. If you are in a rush please email dino@dakitez before placing your order to be sure the kite you want is in stock. Thank you from the Dakitez team.