Lift V3 Kite

Performance & Feel

The Lift has always been Airush's big air kite, and the V3 is the one that brings looping into the heart of what it does. Reduced sweep through the canopy keeps it settled when the wind gets strong, while fuller wingtips give it a quick, pivotal turn. Throw it into a loop and it comes round fast, catching you before you've had time to think about it.

What sets the V3 apart from earlier Lifts is how locked-in the steering feels. The new Direct Drive bridle holds the leading edge in place and spreads the load evenly across it, so the kite flies exactly where you point it. A single pulley with a stopper keeps the kite flying forwards at all times, while still letting it have the high-level depower you need to get a solid take-off. Underneath that, the 5 strut frame and Gradient Subframe keep the canopy in shape when you're riding hard, and the Technoforce D2 cloth protects against UV and abrasion so it stays crisp well into its life.

The best part is how confidence-inspiring it is at the top end. That ease is what opens the V3 up to an everyday rider learning to send, not just the team it was built alongside. It's still a specialist big air kite though, so if you want one wing for a bit of everything, the freeride kites section of our website is the better place to look. If your idea of a good session is getting high, looping hard and staying in control, the Lift V3 is worth a look.

Key Features

• Technoforce D2 canopy: a tough, double-coated material that resists UV and abrasion, keeping the canopy crisp for longer
• Gradient Subframe: holds the kite's shape when you're riding hard, fast and through loops
• Direct Drive bridle: locks the leading edge in place and spreads the load evenly for precise, predictable steering, with a stopper that minimises back-stall while still letting the kite roll forward when you depower
• 5 strut design: stability and canopy shape retention at the top of the kite's wind range
• Reduced sweep: more direct response and added stability in strong wind
• Fuller wingtips: more area in the tips for faster, more pivotal turning through loops
• Optional High-Y configuration: extra depower and control when you want it