"Sheet-able" ( De-powerable ) Foil Kites
for Snowkiting and Landboarding

4-line foil kite design with instant ( push on   the bar ) depowering ability.

Sheetable foils with the Power (Traction) and wind range ideal for Land Based kite sports.

 HQ Montana III    -  HQ Apex 

This Page last updated on:  Jan 2nd

Overview


For all land based kite sports, Foil kites are the preferred option, and the sheetable
"sheet-able" foil is the ultimate design.
Sheeting is the term from sailing that means to trim (adjust) the angle of the sail (kite)
in or out.
Standard (traditional) 2, or 4 line foil kites have a preset "angle of attack" so all you do
is steer the kite right and left.
Sheet-able foil kites first became available is 2003, and function like today's 
"inflatable kites", allowing you to adjust the kites power instantaneously simply but move 
the control bar closer or further from your body.
If you've ever adjusted the mainsail on a sailboat or windsurfed you already experienced
"sheeting-in" and sheet-out" to adjust the power.

Like everything in life there are a few pro's and con's to consider to help you decide
which kite is best for your needs.  Here a the top 3 factors for the 2 foil designs.


"Sheetable" (depowerable) foil kites compared to "Standard foils" kites.
 

Should I purchase a "Standard" or "Sheetable (depowerable) Foil Kite?

Sheetable:
If you already have kite experience and...
are ready to graduate to a more powerful with a wider wind range,
sometimes ride in areas with gusty wind conditions,
want the security of quickly being able to dump excess power,
want "extra power on tap" for boosting more air (jumping).
don't like to spending time deciding which size kite to set-up,
And don't mind buying a Kite Harness,
then seriously consider a  "sheetable" (de-powerable ) foil kite.

Standard:
If you want to keep things super simple, are not ready to purchase a harness, fly in 
an area that generally has steady winds, or a sheet-able kite feels like its a strain on the
budget get a standard foil now, and consider a sheetable (depowerable) kite for a later purchase.

With Sheetable foils: they're are 2 Model types:
User friendly, ultra stable:  HQ Apex
High End Performance:     HQ Montana-3  (2008),  or Montana-2 (2007) 



Click >>>>  Video : Watch the "HQ Montana"  in action   <<<< Click

      




If you like what you like what you've heard about the frenzy, want high 
performance, and super stable kite, with a price you'll love. Take a serious 
look at the Montana by HQ kites. 

In the words of HQ:
"The Montana is our new flagship freestyle kite uniting power, agility and stability.
The new shape creates massive uplift coupled with dual safety systems to make 
this kite the perfect choice for beginners and experienced riders alike."
http://powerkites.de/
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HQ Montana REVIEWS

good  reviews at  racekites.com

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*Kite Price includes Free Shipping with the USA.  
Add $20 for shipping to Canada.

All HQ Montana Kites include:

Depowerable Carbon Control Bar
Colored Flying lines
Integrated Safety Leash system
Field Guide (card)
Set-up CD
High Quality backpack


New 2008 Montana-3's  have arrived!


HQ MONTANA-3 2008


 

Simple...
Take all of the great things about the Montana, and make them even better, and
you'll know what to expect from the Newest "3" in the series of the HQ Montana.

Here's the Way HQ describes the Kite: 
( Note:  R2F is an  Abbreviation for  "Ready to Fly"

 

Montana - 3

Because HQ-Powerkites.de works hand in hand with a team of national and international riders,
the Montana III has been improved towards the demands of the market.  By using a much softer
and water repellent fabric, air drag has been reduced and the performance increased significantly.

A new, more efficient profile and new shape led to improved stability.  Lift and hangtime meet the
highest demands of Snowkiters and Landboarders alike.

The new speedsystem in the bridle increased the depower and reduced backstall.  Wakestyle riders
will love the unhooked performance.

Whether you just want to cruise or stoke people with freestyle maneuvers, the Montana III offers the
potential to satisfy your expectations.  

-         Outstanding de-power

-         New, softer fabric for more performance (water repellent)

-         Increased stability

-         Tremendous lift and hang-time

-         Great “unhooked” performance

-         Fast turning speed

-         Great upwind characteristics

-         Little bar pressure

-         Leash-less bar system

-         Easy relaunch

-         R2F incl. dirt-outs, free rotating bar, colored flying lines, backpack, compression strap,
manual, Video CD

Montana Colors are specific to each kite size.
5m - Yellow;  7m - Red;   9.5m - Blue,  and 12m - Yellow
 

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HQ APEX

         

Very easy handling results in quickly acquired flying skills

Excellent response and feedback on the bar

Forgiving flying behavior

Excellent turn speed

Leash-free Safety-System

New HQ-Powerkites.de-Bar with chickenloop and Safety-System

Perfect performance for beginners who want to progress

Freely rotating bar,

color coded lines

Backpack

         
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Making the choice:.  Frenzy, Montana-2, Apex

Size:

For most beginning snow-kiters and landboards, who already have trainer kite skills
a 5.0m is a good place to start if buying a traditional 4-line foil kite.
With depowerable (sheetable) foils, the most popular size for is a 7-8 meter kite,
for those with some previous kite skills.
Choosing the right size factors to consider are: Local wind conditions, Terrain (soft, vs hard packed),
body weight, kite skills, and riding style.  If in doubt, its always safer to go smaller.

Performance and Price:

Are you more likely to be a cruiser, a freestyler who pushes the limits, or 
somewhere in-between?
Do you normally buy the "top of the line" gear for your other sports?
Do you look for high quality gear at the lowest price available?
Do you look for gear that's in the middle, high performance, but medium priced?
Is the Name brand of high importance you to?

Kitemare Recommends: 

High End Performance Models  ( Maximum lift )

HQ Montana-2: for beginner to expert riders who want a very user friendly and very 
stable kite, which delivers high end performance at a affordable to moderate price.
The Montana is the ideal kite for someone wanting full performance, but at lower price.

Ozone Frenzy:  Similar to the Montana II,  just more expensive

Back-country Cruisers (User Friendly, easy to fly, extreme stability, )

HQ Apex:  for Beginner to Advanced riders looking for an affordable sheet-able kite,
designed with less lift, perfect for cruising and fun, but more tame without the lift and pop 
of the Frenzy and Montana. The access is currently the lowest priced sheetable foil
available. Low priced
             



Price comparison of the sheetable Foils

 

Ozone	Frenzy	7.5		$975.00
HQ	Montana-2	7		$739.00
Ozone	Access	8		$719.00
HQ	Apex	7.5		$639.00

* Price includes Free Shipping within the USA.
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These are general recommendations. 
All of these kites are excellent or we wouldn't put them on this website.
Answer the questions above and then call or email us so we can help you
select the model that best fits your needs and budget.  This page does a decent job
in assisting the decision but can never match talking to a real person.
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