VP2: The new 2008 Waroo LE bridle and depower system deliver more than just increased depower from reduced bar travel. A captive short-throw front pulley system optimizes load distribution between the wingtips and the center of the LE, giving a more rigid and stable kite that delivers less pitching movement, ensuring maximum stability regardless of depower. VP2 makes the Waroo 2008 the most stable SLE on the market.

Standard Inflation System: For riders who value simplicity over convenience and simply want the best bang for their buck, the 2008 Waroo still comes with a standard inflation system.

Moderate Aspect Ratio: For 2008 the Waroo has an all new moderate aspect ratio design. A reworked projected area and larger wingtip control surfaces deliver a more responsive kite for freestyle riding and unhooked surfing. With a smaller turning circle and smoother power delivery throughout a kiteloop the ’08 Waroo is the kite you have been waiting for to advance your riding.

Canopy Framing Technology: Crashing your kite is a fact of life. The 2008 Waroo is the only freeride kite designed with Canopy Framing Technology, the ultimate reinforcement system. The entire perimeter of each canopy panel on the 2008 Waroo is supported with a continuous curved reinforcement zone, isolating the canopy from impact loads and improving on the legendary build quality of the 2007 Waroo.

Solid Airframe Construction: New for 2008, all LE strut joints are laser shaped and cut, then reinforced with Kevlar tape. There is no better way to connect the leading edge to the struts.  Our construction gives the stiffest and lightest airframe available. This helps make the 2008 Waroo the fastest turning and most predictable SLE you will ever ride.

Load Flex LE seam: For 2008 the Load flex seam receives mark cloth internal reinforcement along with additional stitch reinforcement. Our unique three layer webbing-taped LE seam ensures the strongest LE on any inflatable kite. There is simply no stronger or cleaner seam construction.

Custom Tune Options:  Rig and ride it your way.  With our direct rear bridle setup you can rig your 2008 Waroo for any blend of turning speed, depower and bar pressure.  From unhooked riding to freestyle to big wave surfing, we are sure you will find a setup option that suits you perfectly, no matter where or how you prefer to ride.

Teijin Rip-Stop Canopy: If you want to cut corners you can buy cheaper fabric, but you certainly can not use anything better. We only use Teijen Rip-Stop for our canopy material, as there is no better Rip-Stop cloth available.

Dacron Wing Tip Panels: Multi-layer Dacron wingtip panels distribute turning forces for unmatched responsiveness and enable self launching without risk of damage. Increased surface area at the wingtips gives greater turning movement and our curved wingtip profile improves aerodynamics and eliminates vortex-induced drag.

Woven Spectra Serviceable Pulley Lines: 4mm, woven and abrasion-resistant pulley lines; easily replaceable for minimum down time.

Ronstan™ High Load Pulleys: Precision Ronstan tm  pulleys provide friction-free depower action, and combined with our new VP2 bridle design they deliver unbelievable depower and wind range for riding in all conditions.

TE Battens: Precision tolerance fibreglass battens support the trailing edge canopy section, smoothing the airflow over the trailing edge. Improved aerodynamics ensures faster turning and silent manoeuvring, while our smooth pocketed mark-cloth construction delivers outrageous durability.

CFT Reinforced Trailing Edge: Like all kites in our ‘08 range, the 2008 Waroo benefits from our exclusive CFT reinforced trailing edge, which provides razor sharp turning response and unbelievable handling. CFT gives the Waroo unmatched durability, even if you leave your 2008 Waroo lying on the beach for days or weeks on end.

Surf Tough Build Quality: Our unique Canopy Framing Technology, LE Load Flex seam, fully taped canopy and Solid Airframe Construction come together to deliver the most proven and trusted kite construction package in the industry. There is simply no kite built better.

Highest Quality Materials: The 2008 Waroo uses only the best available materials and construction.  When we can not find what we need to make the best kites in the world then we develop and design it ourselves, like the precision parts for the EZ-pump™ inflation system.

2008 Waroo: Tech Specs

VP2 BRIDLE SYSTEM: Maximum depower and outrageous stability.

EZ-PUMP™ TOTAL INFLATION SYSTEM: Practical simplicity and rapid inflation.

MODERATE AR DESIGN: Modified plan shape and profiling for faster turning and improved unhooked handling. The new canopy profile delivers even easier relaunch and improved stability.

CANOPY FRAMING TECHNOLOGY: The new standard in durability and protection keeping your kite perfect, session after session.

LOAD FLEX SEAM: The toughest and cleanest LE seam in the industry is also rotated out of the way behind the LE to improve under canopy airflow.

CUSTOM TUNE: Rig your kite for the way you ride with custom depower, handling and turning speed options.

PROFILE SHAPER BATTENS: Improved aerodynamics and stability across the entire wind range.

TRAILING EDGE BATTENS: Smoother airflow and zero canopy-flutter in all conditions.

HARMONIZED ARC: Optimized blending of lift and control surface delivers fast turning, easy handling and predictable flying.

TEIJEN RIP-STOP CANOPY: Lightweight trusted performance with high UV resistance from the world’s leading rip-stop manufacturer.

FLUID POCKET CANOPY PROTECTION: Flat-locked edges on all canopy protection and batten pockets delivers zero line hang-ups.

ABC CANOPY SCUFF PROTECTION: Ultra-durable, upper canopy protection. Strategically placed ABC guard cloth protects the canopy and leach line from the worst the beach has to offer.

ABC STRUT PROTECTION AND BLADDER END CAPS: ABC cloth with enlarged Velcro fastening protects the strut ends and keeps the bladders locked in place.

MAXIMUM DEPOWER AND SAFETY: Built-in safety and depower, perfect for beginners and seasoned kiters alike.
 
STRUT TIP SLIDERS: Flexible strut tip protection, to stop your lines from getting wrapped around the strut ends no matter what you do with your kite.

REPLACEABLE BRIDLE CENTERS: User replaceable bridle centre sections, improved durability and easier servicing means more time on the water enjoying your new Waroo.

CFT REINFORCED TRAILING EDGE: Exclusive Canopy Framing Technology includes a reinforced trailing edge that provides razor sharp responsiveness and unmatched durability.

SOLID AIRFRAME CONSTRCUTION: Unique laser cut precision and construction for the best built airframe available.

HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS: Only the highest specification materials make it onto any ‘08 Best kite.

SURF TOUGH BUILD QUALITY: Our unique Load Flex seam, solid airframe construction and Canopy Framing Technology combine to bring you the best built and most durable kite on the market