Win a 2015 Naish Pivot

Win a new 2015 Pivot from Naish International

Check out the Pure Energy video, showcasing the 2015 Naish kiteboarding lineup, and spot #TeamNaish Rider—and 2014 “King of the Air” champ—Kevin Langeree for a chance to win a brand new Pivot.

Built to turn on a dime, the Pivot’s intuitive steering and predictable power development allow you to take your riding to the next level. Whether your style is wave-riding, or freeride, this all-around kite has got your back.

Feel the power of true performance with the 2015 Naish Pivot!  Check out the full features and specs here.

How to #WinAPivot

1) Watch Pure Energy and find the shot of Kevin cruising on his Pivot (Pictured below).
2) Fill out the survey questions at  Naishkites.com and tell them what time in the video you found him.
(Having trouble seeing the survey below? Use this link to fill out the survey in a different tab: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015Pivot)

Contest Start Date: October 21, 2014
Contest End Date: November 21, 2014 (@ midnight (HST)

Look for this frame in the video:

Submit your entry here:

Naishkites.com

or 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015Pivot

2015 Naish Pivot Kiteboarding Kite Review:
by Steve Negen

I started kiteboarding in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Back then there was not a lot of choice when it came to kites, and you can almost forget about safety or the ability to ride upwind. When we received the Naish AR5, boy was that something else. Well Naish has come a long way since then, and I was able to experience it first hand on the new 2015 Pivot.

The new 2015 Fusion Control bar is very well thought-out and easy to set up and use. The safety pin is short and flexible, great for connecting into the harness hook. I rode below the bar depower, which keeps the bar exceptionally clean. I liked the fairly thin diameter of the bar.

The Pivot’s new inflation valve worked great for pumping up. A 12 meter kite with 3 struts and a large intake valve make life easy. There is no question they borrowed the system from Cabrinha, but hey, it’s one of the best on the market.

Self-launching the kite was a bit tricky, although I was behind a pier (4’ high cement wall) and the wind was fluky right by shore. The kite didn’t want to roll over and pop up easy. Once in the air it was a very happy camper.

This kite is truly an 80% of the market type of kite. In other words, if you are not looking for strictly wakestyle / freestyle type riding it works amazing. The range was fantastic, evidenced by the fact I was riding with another rider on a Best TS 17 meter in boots and holding the same line. The wind varied from 12-18mph and I was pleasantly powered most of the time. The bar pressure is right in the middle, not super light but not enough to really work out the arms either. The low end wind range of the kite is fantastic for a 12 meter. I never got super powered up, so I can’t say how it is when overpowered.

The 2 things that really stuck out in my mind during the session were the turning speed and park-it-and-forget-it ability. The kite really does pivot, but not so much that you have to keep a total eye on the kite while turning. Fast, smooth and predictable. The kite has nice lift and float and makes trying new things easy.

Waves – sorry, I didn’t get to go in the waves. The drift did seem solid and turning speed is up to wave kite standards. Maybe next week I can get a review when the northerlies blow through.
All in all I would highly recommend this kite to new riders and riders who are looking to upgrade their quiver. Naish has really built a solid new platform and added lots of great new features in the new inflation system and bar. The 2015 Naish Pivot is definitely go to generate some great buzz.

The Fine Print from Naish International:

General Conditions: No purchase necessary. All required fields must be filled out to officially sign up and qualify. Contest winner will be able to choose their Naish Pivot size from 5m-14m (kite color will be chosen at random & based on availability).

Failure to comply with the contest rules may result in an entrant’s disqualification solely at the discretion of Naish International. Naish International is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the contest, or in the announcement of a prize. The winner will be selected from a random drawing. There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prize.

Winner Selection and Notification: You may only enter once. Any attempted second entry shall be discarded, and the entrant may be disqualified from the Contest. All drawings will be conducted under the supervision of Naish International. The decisions of Naish International are final and binding in all matters relating to this Contest. Winner will be posted across Naish Kiteboarding’s social media pages and will also be notified by email. By entering, you give your consent for Naish International to use your name on any and all Naish social media accounts and websites in connection with this contest. If a winner cannot be reached after a reasonable effort has been made within five (5) business days of Naish International’s first attempt, or if an entrant is found to be ineligible, an alternate winner may be selected.