IQ

WAVE / FREERIDE

The IQ captivates both wave enthusiasts and freeride kitesurfers with its unique blend of turning speed, stability and controllability.

Effortless relaunch and strong low-end performance swiftly get you out of precarious situations and back into the lineup. It’s within the lineup that the IQ truly shines, boasting rapid turning speed, precise steering and exceptional drift capability. The IQ’s user-friendly handling and stable flight characteristics allow you to fully focus on the next wave, catching air, or enjoying a laid-back freeride session.

By introducing our innovative VoltNova triple ripstop spinnaker with extreme dimension stability, the IQ’s harmonious power generation and durability are optimized. We furthermore utilize the brand-new ForceTec Dacron for our strut and leading edge construction, which results in unmatched stiffness and durability. This leads to new levels of responsive handling and controllability.

With its seamless combination of user-friendly handling, impressive turning speed, and superb drift capability, the IQ becomes your trusted companion for exhilarating wave riding and freeride sessions.

 

Sizes


5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0  | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 12.0

Colors


KEY FACTS

FORCETEC DACRON MATERIAL
The newly introduced ForceTec Dacron material results in maximized stiffness, lightness and durability of the IQ’s leading edge and strut skeleton, leading to control, direct handling and longevity.

VOLTNOVA SPINNAKER
Our cutting-edge VoltNova triple ripstop spinnaker supplied by Teijin perfectly combines lightness, robustness and neutralizes stretch for optimized load distribution over a long period.

SUPER EASY RELAUNCH
The IQ’s effortless relaunch gets you out of the danger zone quickly and makes the IQ accessible to riders of all skill levels.

WAVE CHARACTERISTICS
Outstanding drift allows you to fully focus on your riding, while quick turning speed supports radical turns in waves.

DIRECT STEERING
The IQ reacts incredibly responsive, which keeps you in the driver’s seat in all circumstances.

TECH SPECS

sizestrutsLinesbar width (cm)windrange (kn)
5344623 – 40
6344618 – 36
7344616 – 33
8344614 – 28
9345212 – 30
10345213 – 29
1234529 – 26

Current technical specifications! All rights reserved to improve / modify / change any product at anytime.

PRODUCT VIDEO

TECH FEATURES

Quality and technology means everything to us. We put all our efforts into our products and solid manufacturing to make them long lasting, but still lightweight and performance oriented. Finding this balance is a constant challenge, but makes a huge difference in the end product. GA products come to you guaranteed to deliver the best performance available.

TRIPLE RIPSTOP CANOPY

Our extremely strong Triple Ripstop Canopy enhances our kites’ tear strength and provides less water absorption and increased dimension stability together with the updated coating. This leads to the perfect mix of stability and lightness, which results in great flying characteristics.

KEVLAR PROTECTION

Strong Durability Protectors made of tough and super light Kevlar secure your kite from damages caused by abrasion at the most vulnerable sections. These protectors maximize your kite’s lifespan and allow you to rely on your gear at all times.

SPEEDPUMP

Double Cross Section Connectors allow you to quickly and comfortably inflate your kite through one valve only. The uncomplicated, light and resilient construction of the connectors provides quick inflation, easy handling and safety one the water.

VALVE

Easy to use and quick inflation thanks to the GA Quick Inflation Valve that can be linked directly to the bayonet connector of the pump and therefore provides maximum airflow. A tough and light construction enables quick and easy inflation over a long lifespan.

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KITE FINDER

FREESTYLE

UNHOOKED

FREESTYLE

HOOKED / BIG AIR

FREERIDE

WAVE

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