Chasta’s kite of choice: “The Manta is amazing, I love this kite. The Manta II makes me feel that there are no limits to what I can achieve”

In 2008 the Manta II became known as the ultimate kite for those in the know. Its solid performance and incredibley tight turning radius make climbing mountains easier and more importantly safer. For the 09 Season the Manta II has been updated with an improved trim giving higher performance. It also comes with our new “Patent Pending” Control System and in our new colours.

For the 09 Season the Manta II has been updated with an improved trim for more performance, comes with our new “Patent Pending” Control System and in our new colours.
The all new Control system for the FYX & Manta II is an exciting development by Robbie, so good that we have taken out a Patent to protect this design. What it means to you is an even more effective Safety System, super clean Control System (Bar) that gives the rider the most effective, hassle free, release and re-load safety system in the industry.

Listening to all your feedback we have also designed a completely new technical mountain backpack. A new board carrying feature, large separate outer pocket for a shovel, probe and other important backcountry gear with enough room for two kites for your backcountry missions.

Robbie’s words >> “The Manta II I am happy to say is a lighter faster handling kite with dynamic pop and amazing de-power. The two pulley speed system reduces bar pressure tremendously and allows the kite to fly faster while retaining stability throughout the wind range. Because the handling is faster it is easy to pop and the high performance profile keeps you up there for a long time. In light wind you have to work the kite to gain speed but once you feel it power up it just keeps pulling progressively.
In really light wind sub 6 knots I like to pull the trimmer on about 5 cm just to help the kite fly faster making it easier to keep in the air. In stronger wind the kite just powers up and is super fun to ride. When Chasta is riding unhooked he likes to pull on about 5cm of trim, this gives him optimum power and control for new school freestyle moves….Enjoy, Robbie”

8M - 10M - 12M - 15M

The Manta II comes ready-to-fly or can also be ordered Kite only with backpack for those looking to save costs by only having one bar for different sizes

• New “Patent Pending” Control bar system with Ozone’s moulded “Megatron” Chicken-loop
• Trimmers on the bar leader lines so the rider can tune bar pressure to personal taste
• Leash-Less “RE-RIDE” safety system (Patent Pending)
• 2x 25m 300kg; 1x 500kg SK75 colour coded Dyneema lines
• Kite Leash
• Spares Pack
• Detailed manual
• Stickers, key-ring
• New Technical Backcountry Backpack

8m Manta II

This is my personal favorite from 15knots and up. The small size is very fast so it can create a lot of power when you move it which makes it perfect for riding all over the place. Lighter riders will rip on this kite in all winds and heavy riders using it in strong wind will be amazed by the power it produces.
Rider weight range from 50kg to 80kg, Wind range 5 to 20knots

10m Manta II

I used to ride the 12m Frenzy all the time but last season I rode the 10m Manta2 proto and I found that in reality at my weight this is all I need. This is going to be my kite of choice this season. From 5 to 20knots this kite has everything I want.
Rider weight range from 60kg to 90kg, Wind range 5 to 20knots

12m Manta II

I am sure that Chasta will be using the 12m just about all the time because he can handle the power well. The 12m although bigger retains good handling and is still fast and has really good hang time so it is a good freestyle choice. Wind range from 5 to 20knots.
Rider weight range from 70kg to 100+kg, Wind range from 5 to 20knots.

15m Manta II

This is a big kite for big guys or very big air if you ride like Chasta. For sure it has power even in light winds but because of its size it requires skill to keep it flying in very light winds. In stronger winds it is a flying machine beyond belief! This kite pulls hard
Rider weight range from 80+kg, Wind range depends on the rider

Words: Rob Witthall