- HQ4 Apex
HQ4 Apex
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$560.00
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$560.00 - $750.00
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Much more than your 1st Depower Kite
NOTE: These have been in high demand this winter: please call for availability before ordering or to Pre-order.
If you are looking for the most affordable, dependable entry level depower on the market, the HQ4 Apex is it. The lower lift and high stability of the Apex make it perfect for beginners, but it also means you will have a really solid back country kite - and a kite that handles gusty conditions really well - as you progress. The 5.5m still serves as one of my staple back country, high wind kites for a when the conditions are really bad. For many others, the 8m Apex has been their first entry into depower kites with a wide windrange making it useful for a variety of conditions. For example, an 8m Apex paired with a 13m Pelican offers a huge wind range, covering most of what a beginner kiter would care to go out in.
Note that kite design will always be an optimization between strength, weight, and performance. While kites could always be made stronger, additional strength comes at the cost of increased weight and decreased performance. If you crash the kite hard and/or often, you will blow out cells and damage internal structure. This is not covered under warranty. If you are new to kiting, I would recommend starting with a trainer kite such as a Rush (which I can also order for you) which was designed with repeated hard crashes in mind.
From HQ4:
Are you looking for a kite you can trust 100%? One that won’t let you down even in extreme backcountry situations? One that lets you safely scale all lofty heights? We have developed the APEX just for you:, one of the best companions you can find for exploring the backcountry.
The Apex was made to be your reliable companion when you venture into the backcountry. Stable, safe and easy to control in any situation, the Apex’s features are perfectly matched to the needs of beginners and backcountry riders. A combination of a small number of cells and a thick profile have been specially developed to maximize performance in difficult wind conditions and to ensure maximum stability.
The Apex will pull you up slopes like it’s on rails, with tight turns and steady traction. Switch to cruise mode and go explore with your kite, even on a mountain board.
Affordable. Beginner Friendly. Nasty-Conditions Approved. HQ4 Apex
If you are looking for the most affordable, dependable entry level depower on the market, the HQ4 Apex is it. The lower lift and high stability of the Apex make it perfect for beginners, but it also means you will have a really solid back country kite - and a kite that handles gusty conditions really well - as you progress. The 5.5m still serves as one of my staple back country, high wind kites for a when the conditions are really bad. For many others, the 8m Apex has been their first entry into depower kites with a wide windrange making it useful for a variety of conditions. For example, an 8m Apex paired with a 13m Pelican offers a huge wind range, covering most of what a beginner kiter would care to go out in.
Note that kite design will always be an optimization between strength, weight, and performance. While kites could always be made stronger, additional strength comes at the cost of increased weight and decreased performance. If you crash the kite hard and/or often, you will blow out cells and damage internal structure. This is not covered under warranty. If you are new to kiting, I would recommend starting with a trainer kite such as a Rush (which I can also order for you) which was designed with repeated hard crashes in mind.
From HQ4:
Are you looking for a kite you can trust 100%? One that won’t let you down even in extreme backcountry situations? One that lets you safely scale all lofty heights? We have developed the APEX just for you:, one of the best companions you can find for exploring the backcountry.
The Apex was made to be your reliable companion when you venture into the backcountry. Stable, safe and easy to control in any situation, the Apex’s features are perfectly matched to the needs of beginners and backcountry riders. A combination of a small number of cells and a thick profile have been specially developed to maximize performance in difficult wind conditions and to ensure maximum stability.
The Apex will pull you up slopes like it’s on rails, with tight turns and steady traction. Switch to cruise mode and go explore with your kite, even on a mountain board.
Affordable. Beginner Friendly. Nasty-Conditions Approved. HQ4 Apex