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History of the ESKIMO IV
People of the Canadian Far North, Alsaka , Greenland and other Arctic coastal regions, Eskimo (more
correctly called the Inuit) are hard experts of specific climatic conditions due to their environment; snow
and wind belong to their life. It is in all modesty and as a sign of admiration for these peole that we
have baptized our snowkite : the ESKIMO. Our ESKIMO is also an expert in the demanding conditions
found snowkiting; it is at ease and perfectly adapted.
For what level of rider…
The ESKIMO IV is a high performance kite for experienced riders. On the other hand, its smooth handling
and it’s safety system with 5th line and 100% depower also make the ESKIMO IV suitable for beginners.
With the ESKIMO IV, the GIN Kiteboarding Development Team have created a foil kite which benefits from
the same characteristics as a tube kite :
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fast and precise turning
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great lift
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large depower range
The ESKIMO IV surprises with its fast and easy turn. It flies without any effort on the bar and it's lift is
powerful and energic.
The ESKIMO IV is very useable in low wind, as well as medium or strong wind. Its windrange is
impressive.
The control bar setting of ESKIMO IV was thought 100% snowkite, with a finish and a wish of well done
details.
The ESKIMO IV is also very easy to use for riding with mountainboard or buggy.
ESKIMO IV’s characteristics
The profile of the ESKIMO IV is of a totally new design, with a higher aspect ratio than the ESKIMO II. The
number of cells is also higher, giving better stability and better lift in flight. The bridle system has 3
pulleys each side.
The bar safety system is equipped with a 5th line that is directly connected to the centre of the kite.
This allows you to spill all power from the kite if you open the main quickrelease.
All these new features give to the ESKIMO IV stability, reactivity and smooth handling. The ESKIMO IV
can be ridden with just 2 fingers and large depower range will give you the control in all situations. The
new bar with it’s 5th line is an important safety addition.