Because we have always believed in the performance and simplicity of T bars (the ENVOL in 2014, the LK1 in 2018 and the RACE 2021) we decided to create the HYDRO, a multidisciplinary T bar dedicated to performance in board sports such as Wing, surfing, kiting and much more.
CONSTRUCTION
When designing this T-bar, we put all our experience in composite R&D into creating a reliable, accessible and efficient product.
The T bar is manufactured in a one-piece aluminum mold in RTM, the fibers are draped in order to best take up and in a minimum of space the constraints that the foil will undergo during its use. Each ply of fabric was rigorously chosen thanks to numerous tests in navigation and on our in-house test benches.
All our Hydro T bars are constructed of high modulus M40J carbon fiber in areas requiring rigidity, high strength carbon fiber in highly stressed areas and AIREX PET core in neutral areas in order to flatten the fibers onto the mold footprint and gain mass.
Our new hydro is therefore a concentrate of technicality dedicated to amateurs and experts alike.
ADVANTAGE OF THE T-BAR
- The connection between the mast and the fuselage is 100% optimized, the flows are not disturbed by assemblies and screws. Rigidity is increased by maintaining the continuity of the carbon fibers, moreover, there is no longer any adjustment that could cause play and wear over time.
- The fuselage is thinner for better flow and better transmits the forces from the mast to the wings.
- Installation time is reduced, there is no assembly to do, no screwing, reliability is assured.
- The weight of the T bar is reduced by 20%, we can assure you of reliable foils at less than 3kg including wing and stabilizers, ergonomics and responsiveness in navigation is therefore clearly increased.
- The cost of the wings is minimized, so to have a foil composed of several types of wings the overall budget is greatly reduced compared to a one-piece fuselage wing (price of a wing between 500 and 700 euros price of a one-piece fuselage wing €1,300).
DIMENSIONS
The fuselage has a single length of 66 cm between the leading edge of the wing and the trailing edge of the stabilizer. This dimension was determined in order to have maximum stability with ULTIMATE race wing assemblies and maximum maneuverability and acceleration with ACTIV or BUMP wings. So with one and the same T bar, you can use the entire range of LOKEFOIL wings while having the right balance in flight.
Our T Bar Hydro comes in different heights of 110cm, 100cm, 95cm, 90cm, 85cm, 80cm, 72cm.
Choose the Tbar according to your application and your desires and why not have several T bars? (the T bar at a base price of €1,440)
For RACE, we recommend a height of 110 or 100 cm in order to have an extreme restoring torque for maximum speed and increased stability, we advise you to use the wings from the ULTIMATE range.
For a Freeride and Freestyle application, we recommend masts ranging from 80 to 95 cm in order to have a good ratio between maneuverability for carving and speed for jumping, we advise you to associate these mast heights with the wings of the ACTIV range or BUMP.
For a surf and dock start application, we will favor shorter masts ranging from 72 to 80 cm in order to favor the maneuverability and pumping associated with the BUMP range of wings.
The HYDRO is therefore a versatile, rigid, high-performance T bar that allows you to operate all types of programs. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, the HYDRO will satisfy you and transmit your efforts directly to your wings without unwanted movements.
