Union V6 Kite

Performance & Feel

The Union sits in Airush's line as the all-rounder, the kite for riders who'd rather not be tied to a single discipline. Where a dedicated big air kite is built to do one thing, the Union spreads itself across freeride, big air and freestyle and does each of them well. If you want one kite that boosts, loops, cruises and unhooks, this is the one to look at. If your sessions are only ever about going as high as possible, a specialist will serve you better.

On the water, the steering is the standout. The fixed bridle gives a crisp, direct response, so you always know where the kite is, while the stiffer frame keeps it settled as the wind builds into the top of the kite's wind range. That stability is what lets you grow in confidence as you commit to sending in strong wind. Throw it into a kiteloop and it comes round smoothly, with the hangtime to enjoy the way back down. Steering when depowered is improved too, allowing more performance in high-wind scenarios.

Don't forget unhooking. When it comes to freestyle and wakestyle the Union won't let you down either, with the load and pop to take you from your first Raleys to early handle passes.

For the intermediate rider building toward bigger jumps and first unhooked tricks, through to a more experienced rider wanting one versatile performance kite, the Union earns its place. Ride it hooked one session and start unhooking the next, and it keeps up with you every step of the way.

Key Features

• Airush Load Frame V4 with WebTech: a high-modulus polyethylene web replaces heavier Dacron in the high-load areas, keeping the kite strong and light
• Technoforce D2 canopy: tough, double-coated double ripstop polyester that resists UV and abrasion, keeping the canopy crisp for longer
• V3.2 bridle system: maintains steering even when fully depowered for a wider usable wind range, with a light, direct response that still tells you where the kite is
• Heavy-duty leading edge: Gradient Load Technology at the bridle insert points and leading-edge closure, with Dacron and double stitching to take the load of bigger sends
• Four-piece strut sections: a double-folded, triple-stitched seam with a 20mm webbing strip to cut wear and stiffen the strut
• Unity Strut Connection: a solid strut-to-leading-edge join for a stiffer structure and easier relaunch