Riding on the Edge: An In-Depth Look at the Psycho Nvision Kite
Words by Brandon Scheid & Ewan Jaspan
The Psycho Nvision has earned a reputation as the most progressive and high-performance kite in the line, for both beginners and advanced riders. Designed from the ground up for aggressive flying, big tricks, and pushing one's limits, it delivers snappy power and razor-sharp handling like no other.
Frame and Bridle Technology
At the heart of the Psycho's design is its GC82 frame - allowing a five-strut platform that provides incredible rigidity without adding undue weight. This allows the frame to transmit every nuance of rider input directly to the kite for instant response. Combined with the Psycho's unique static bridle technology, which also eliminates any play in the system, pilots can expect rapid climbs and turns with just the slightest bar input.
The static bridle is a work of engineering. Its 5-point configuration reinforces the entire leading edge structure to withstand extreme loads from aggressive flying maneuvers.
Leading Edge Design
The Psycho's leading edge arc has been carefully shaped to allow precision turns without unwanted stalls. This gives the riders ultra-precise control to push their tricks to the limit without worrying about the kite holding them back. Whether throwing huge inversions or kite loops at top speed, riders know the kite will hold its edge through every maneuver.
Performance and Riding Experience
Testers were shocked by the Psycho's ability to pull riders skyward. Its snappy power delivery literally yanks pilots straight up into the air, ensuring perfect catches on loops time after time. With such responsive climbs, shredders have endless lift for massive tricks on demand.
With that said, the Psycho also inspires confidence in less experienced riders. While it performs to the highest levels in experts' hands, its stability and quick relaunch mean beginners can smoothly progress skills like loops, spins, and inverts. Forgiving power combined with precision makes learning tricks significantly more straightforward. Additionally, its more on/off power demand helps generate massive vertical load spikes for big jumps, while giving plenty of useable range for those windy conditions.
Durability and Construction
Naish makes use of only the highest quality materials in the Psycho's build. Its five-strut frame and Quad-Tex construction stand up to constant use session after session. Reinforced helium build seams and rigid components maintain feel and pop without compromising strength.
For passionate riders constantly seeking new heights, the Psycho sets the gold standard. Whether mastering massive tricks or progressing one's skills, its precision and control unleash flying potential like no other kite. As the newcomer to the cutting-edge Nvision line, the Psycho is the ultimate tool for shredders and a testament to the brand's innovative spirit.