Use Case
Technology
Skill
Race
Closed-Cell Foil Kite
Professional
Use Case
Race
Technology
Closed-Cell Foil Kite
Skill
Professional
VMG³ Trim Guide
To keep the full performance of your VMG³, we recommend our Trim Guide. The Trim Guide shows you how to check and adjust your bar setup, line lengths, and trim knots step by step.
Description
Velocity Made Good (VMG) is a mindset. It represents the most efficient path to peak race performance, enabling athletes to maximize speed and course efficiency. Designed to fly exceptionally far forward in the wind window, the VMG minimizes aerodynamic drag and converts available wind energy into forward drive with remarkable efficiency. Its extensive depower range allows riders to confidently use larger kite sizes across a broad spectrum of wind conditions while maintaining full control. This gives athletes the freedom to focus on race strategy, body positioning, and tactical decisions on the course. Consistent hydrofoil loading remains key to unlocking the kite's full performance potential.
The latest VMG generation delivers enhanced accessibility alongside measurable gains across every performance metric. Refined through extensive testing and feedback from world-leading athletes and podium contenders, it represents the pinnacle of modern Formula Kite Racing design. Developed for the 2028 Olympic cycle, the range incorporates five purpose-built constructions, each optimized for the specific demands of its size and operating window. Every panel layout, material selection, and manufacturing detail has been engineered to ensure exceptional consistency, quality, and fairness across the fleet. This approach not only provides athletes with equal equipment opportunities but also creates valuable sponsorship visibility to support their racing careers. The VMG is the result of a collective effort from athletes, designers, engineers, and partners who continue to push the boundaries of kite-racing performance.
Package
VMG³ Kite only
VMG³ Kite Bag
Repair Kit
Kite Safety Guide
Downloads
User Manual EN
VMG³ Line Plan 9
VMG³ Line Plan 11
VMG³ Line Plan 15
VMG³ Line Plan 19
VMG³ Line Plan 21
VMG³ Trim Guide
Technical Data
| Size | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area projected (m²) | 7.68 | 9.81 | 13.14 | 16.14 | 17.86 |
| Aspect Ratio | 6.4 | 7 | 7.55 | 7.55 | 7.55 |
| Cells | 45 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Wing span flat (cm) | 759 | 888 | 1073 | 1190 | 1252 |
| Weight = canopy + complete bridle + mixer (kg) | 1.75 | 2.12 | 2.42 | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Recommended line length (m) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Recommended bar size (cm) | 55 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Windrange
The wind range chart is to be used as a point of reference. It is based on a rider who weighs around 75kg (165lbs). Actual use will vary depending on your weight, skill level, board size/type (twintip or hydrofoil) and wind conditions on water or land. When choosing a kite size, always use common sense and repeatedly choose a smaller size if you are not sure, especially when using the kite on land.
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VMG is a mindset
Velocity Made Good (VMG) ensures the athletes make the most effective use of their resources and reach the finish line in the shortest time possible. The VMG aims to minimize the resistance encountered during sailing, allowing the kite to harness more available wind energy and convert it into forward motion. The kite sits far forward in the wind window and has an enormous depower to cover an extensive wind range. This enables the athlete to use a big kite in relation to the wind speed while staying in control, focusing on body position, and looking out for wind shifts. Maintaining a consistent load on the hydrofoil is crucial to extracting the VMG’s full potential. We achieved superb accessibility and improved performance in every aspect throughout the kite range. The VMG³ is fine-tuned by multiple top athletes and podium contenders to reach the peak of modern race-kite performance. Our design for the 2028 Olympic cycle features five different constructions to perfectly suit the operating window of each size. The construction and cuts are optimized to ensure the best manufacturing quality, offering equal chances for the athletes and helping fund their careers by sponsoring space on the kite. We want to thank everybody who contributed to finishing the VMG³.
Features
Fine-tuned Construction
The VMG’s refined constructions reduce weight by up to 400 g, improving downwind performance and overall control. Sizes 15, 19, and 21 feature our low-drag two-level Dyneema bridle design, while the 11 m incorporates an active brake system to enhance downwind efficiency and feedback. The 9 m uses a three-level design with an active brake system, optimized for high-wind conditions and maximum control in demanding situations.
Supported Top-Sail
The two-level bridle design requires an exceptionally rigid internal structure, achieved through integrated fiberglass rods within the ribs. These protected, replaceable rods reinforce the profile and minimize deformation, ensuring clean airflow and high in-flight stability. The result is a kite that delivers consistent performance and strong rider confidence to push performance limits.
CCB Cut - Chord Cut Billow
The Chord Cut Billow is an aerodynamic feature that refines airflow over the leading edge of our foil kites. Precision cuts, or “billows,” are strategically placed to smooth airflow, reduce turbulence, and compensate for surface irregularities. This results in lower drag, improved turning performance, and reduced backstall.
Air Intake Line
Spanwise lines across the air inlets optimize airflow to the leading edge and keep the inlet structure stable by holding the rigid nose foils in position. This ensures faster inflation and earlier control across the full wingspan during launch. In stronger winds, the kite maintains its shape longer, flies further toward the edge of the wind window, and delivers more efficient depower.
Hydro-Tech Construction
The VMG’s material mix is designed to enhance kite performance in various conditions. The Porcher skytex32 is used along the kites leading edge. It effectively absorbs moisture, particularly useful in humid climates, preventing water drop formation along the leading edge for uninterrupted airflow. The sizes 11, 15, 19 and 21 feature skytex32 leading edge and 10D canopy fabrics. The VMG³ 9 uses our tested TX-light fabric. All kite sizes are available in Dusty Pink, Blue Jewel, and Burgundy. The VMG³ 9 is only available in Dusty Pink.
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