Our product The Force is a turning point in the kite world. Unlike all other kites, which are assembled by stitching, The Force is a game changer. Stitching creates holes that can weaken a kite. To compensate, manufacturers add more material, which makes it heavier. With The Force it is different. It removes those weaknesses and makes every welded part exceptionally strong. Even better, every welded joint increases stiffness, letting you master the wind like a professional. That is why we call it The Force — it is about commanding the breeze.
No need for insanely heavy and expensive materials. We introduced a completely new approach to kite making. By welding, we build kites and wings that are extremely light. That means you feel like you are swimming in the air — smooth and easy. You will pull off tricks you never thought possible and push your limits like never before.
Our leading edges are welded instead of stitched. This gives you a kite that is 20% lighter and 30% stiffer than other high-performance kites from brands still using conventional techniques. The quick steering response delivers an incredibly direct feel that puts you in complete harmony with the elements. The lightness of our kites allows early take-off and fast climbing through a kiteloop, pushing you to new heights of excitement and performance. The new, lighter and stiffer material increases responsiveness to every steering input, giving you unmatched control over your kite.
All kite designs these days use screen printing, but we at Harlem are not fans of it. Whatever you print on one side you have to balance on the other. It is like adding unnecessary ballast that separates you from the wind while riding. Digital printing is the solution for the next generation of kites. With it we create the lightest kite while giving you supreme control. Oh, and guess what? It opens up a whole world of design possibilities. So you can wear a style as sleek as you like.
When you combine all these revolutionary goodies, our kites deliver an epic experience — as if your kiteboarding skills were boosted by ten degrees. Testing this kite left no doubts. Riding The Force is like becoming one with it. Everyone who has jumped on this kite steps off with the same feeling: “this is something else”.
These revolutionary methods not only free our designs from past limitations, they also pave the way to a more sustainable future. By abandoning old techniques we reduce waste and increase efficiency, ensuring every kite represents perfection.
- Increasing the use of recycled materials to 90% by 2029;
- Reducing logistics and distances (100% less air freight and 100% fewer intercontinental container shipments for sourced materials)
European craftsmanship
We set out on a journey to create the ultimate kite, sourcing as many components as possible from Europe. Picture this:
- Canopy from the artistic hands of France.
- 100% recycled webbing, created in Germany.
- 100% recycled threads, carefully crafted in Austrian Carinthia.
- Our base bladder material is 25% bio-based. Just think — it is built from carbohydrate-rich plants such as corn or sugar cane. How cool is that?
We hope other brands decide to follow this example and embrace a shorter path from source to innovation. It is time to change the flow.
Our factory runs 100% on solar power, and the kite delivers not only top performance but also an ethic mindful of renewable sources.
Our revolutionary digital eco printing technique uses 4 times less water than traditional methods.
Let’s be honest. Most kite designs are not that special. Even less customisable. You know why.
Harlem Kitesurfing rejects the norms, swapping polite knocks on the door for a decisive entrance. That lets us bring you revolutionary kite technology. We have unlocked the supposedly impossible combination of top performance, full adjustability and durability. Stop accepting limits, start upgrading your kiteboarding experience. Change the flow.
<p>We don’t just make kiteboards. We create stories. We make friendships. We hang out. If you are Lieuwe, you are something truly special and different. </p> <p> </p>
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