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Well Done - Friday, 6/17/ 07
This 12m batwing Is very impressive. Not sure what to say except that
it seems to fly really well , jump really well, handle gusts really
well and turn really well. I wouldn't know what to do if I had to make
a better kite. Dave Fine, Australia
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Keeping them! - Friday, June 29, 2007
I got the 12M and 15.5M and fly both Yesterday ,and the wind was
frist 17 -20 drop to 14-17 and back to 17 -20 I am 60kg board 120x39.
Frsit out the Bat 12M, bar pressure was light, turning speed
is fine for the 12M ,it jump high and foatly the power from the kite is
very smooth and the kite is very stable in the air. When the wind drop
to 14, I took the 15.5 out. The pull from the 15.5 is powerful and when
the wind back to 17 -20, I got some nice high foatly jump. I had to
pull the depower strap all the way when the wind hit 20. So the 15.5
for me with 2 board, as long as the kite stay in the air 7 to 8 knots
(have not try yet) to mid 20 .
The kite looks and fly great and i am keeping them, can't wait for the Batwing 9m. Joseph Ng Vancouver, Canada
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BAT 12m REVIEW 3/9/07
The kite is certainly unique in design and has a couple of features not
commonly found on other kites. The design feature I am most impressed
with on this kite is the ability to depower without the use of pullies
or fifth lines.... Munteruk Sydney, Australia
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Fun Session - Tuesday, July 24, 2007
I had a really fun sess with the Bat yesterday. Had it for about an hour and can say it's a great kite, Has all the feel of a c type, just pull the bar and go, No waiting, no oversheet no bs.
Windwing has put some serious juice on this design
even has some old time scrim on the trailing edge
like the old Windwing sails. A fast turner for a 12.0
so much more DEPENDABLE than my Waroo's as far as sheeting.
No waiting, no trimming ,no wierd shit at all
just smooth power throughout the range
cannot comment on the low end as I was happy on my 9.0 Waroo and went
to the 12.0 WW so probably too much kite but very stable no flapping, no inverts, nothing hinky at all
and it's better the more agressively you push it
this design IS a winner! imo Blowhard
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Fantastic Batwing 12m - Friday, June 29, 2007
This is an exceptional kite.
It appears to be built like a well made Swiss watch, panel layouts
leading stitching, one pump, and several rigging options. Solid bomber
proof construction .Very well designed.
Last Saturday I put the kite in the air around 12:00 PM this was a
very nice day the winds came up around 1:00 and stayed very steady for
the entire afternoon (See Graph) the kite is exceptional stable in
light wind with no tendency to Hindenburg or fall out of the sky. It needs around 6mph to stay in the air with very little input. I was
able to stay upwind in 10-12 mph on my Skywalker 135 light wind board,
soon as the wind picked up to stead 12 I was on my 130 Skywalker
tearing upwind.
This kite screams upwind like no other I have flown, it’s really amazing how much further the upwind angle appears to cut.
Up till now my favorite kite was the Rampage 2 9.5 after flying
this kite I have a new favorite kite. I have not had a chance to fly it
in higher winds but I can’t wait to test the top end.
This is a really fun kite to fly its amazing stable, but fast and responsive at the same time.
Relaunch is even easier than the Rampage 2 which was stupid easy to
relaunch. Even in light wind under 10 mph pull one rear line and the
kite just turns up on it side in relaunch position. This kite really
put a smile on my face it’s really fun to fly.
I certainly think there’s going to be a lot more very excited Batwing riders very shortly.
Mike Conroy, New Jersey
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Awesome! - Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Well, here it is :
The 12m is awesome, but way to much power for me and my riding style.
I let some guys try it out and the one kid, who needs to be sponsored, made it look unreal.
Huge jumps, old school, heart attack - style.
Was real cool to watch.
Amazing power, sick hangtime and for the size pretty darn quick.
For me, I need a 9m just my style of riding.
If you are looking for a kite with sick power and easy use, go get a Bat Wing. Real kick ass stable kite, all you want and expect from a kite. and it' s only a 12m, not a 15m hunk of ...
I need a 9m for what I do, but all I can say is:
Windwing: well done. !
If you get the chance, try it out.
Aloha
Fabs
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Nothing Else Come Close - Sunday, March 16, 2008
Holy Cow Batman...What a Day...BATWING has Super Powers...Super Natural Upwind Powers!
Saturday morning started off slow. But a good crowd of kiters showed up mid day. I was out on the water first with the Batwing 12 followed by a 14 Rebel and 17 Contra. Our plan was to kite to a group of islands approximately 2 miles directly upwind of our launch. Me on Bat 12 and Spleene 54, another kiter on 17 Contra and Spleene 59, and North Rebel 14 and North 141 board.
From about 12:00 till about 1:00 I was the only one able to tack up wind to get to the Islands, it took me several tacks. Not until after an hour or so did the other 2 kiters join me they couldn’t get far enough upwind.
A bunch of other kiters arrived and were rigging 17 meter kites C and Bows and not having much success staying up wind. The wind picked up later in the day (around 2:00) and everyone put there big kites down and pumped up 10,11, 12and 13 Waroo's Turbo desiels, Switchblades, Contras, Rebels, Vegas, Crossbows. kites, but they we’re not happy with the lulls (powered and than under powered). See Wind graph 10-25mph
I came in around 5:00 and landed the Bat 3 kiters were in shock that couldn’t believe I was riding the same kite all day. This kite has the best upwind reach of any kite I have flown and even not flow comparing to what I saw on Saturday. 3 riders, same intermediate skill level's same boards Spleene doors, all same weight and the Batwing destroyed the Contra 17 and Rebel 14 on upwind reach literally by 2 miles.
This kite has everything you would want in a high performance kite. Incredible range, low end is unbeatable upwind with a door in 10-12 mph. High end super stable and manageable in 25-30 mph. Re-launch Stupid reverse re-launch easy in 8mph (Pull both steering lines). Above 12 mph just pull one line. Jumping- it’s a jumping machine and the glide is in
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2/26/07
The 9m Batwing was able to go upwind better in the same wind. As many know the Waroo will often flap a little in the wind and lurch in gusts. The Batwing in comparison was very solid and I could tell had a bit better grunt during transitions and downloops. Robin Tigar, OR
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1) Roll up the Batwing from wingtip to center as tight as possible along the LE. (Make sure to roll LE on top of LE)
2) Make the first fold from the TE at X-Ply material change of the canopy.
 
3/4) Proceed to fold again making a total of two fold along the length of the struts. 5) Break down the middle with forearm and fold over for a tight fit. (These folds are specifically designed to protect the mini battens along the LE and TE of the Bat or the Rampage II kites)  6) Hold Bat kite tight between your legs and insert kite it into the Bat-pack. Unlike the photo, it is easier to insert the folded end first.
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2010 Kite Week in Costa Rica
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Making Batwings
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VIDEO: Kiteboarding
Catch some impressive no-wind Rampage II and Batwing action on Pismo Beach, CA. recently.
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Batwing 15.5 - N.J. Customer
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VIDEO: Kiteboarding
See the Amazing Power of the Batwing
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Photo Shop 5/5/08
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VIDEO: New Kite Coming - 4/6/08
VIDEO: Here's a glimpse of Windwing's new entry-level, easy to fly, easy on the pocketbook kite that is scheduled to be out this summer.
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NEW Windwing Kitebar - 03/1/08
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Rampage II 2008 - 01/23/08
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Batwing 2008 - 01/16/08
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How to Fold the Bat - 3/28/08
Here's a quick show and tell on how to fold your Bat and Rampage II kites.
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Batwing Remix - Friday, November 09, 2007
New video on the Batwing
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New Batwing Reviews - Friday, June 29, 2007
Collection of new Batwing reviews
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Batwing Video - Saturday, June 16, 2007
Top East Coast kite guru Noel Jambor rides the Batwing 12 and 15.5...
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Rampage II 9.5 Review!!! - Tuesday, May 29, 2007
An instrutor's professional review of the one-kite wonder the Rampage II 9.5
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BIG BATS IN PRODUCTION - Friday, April 27, 2007
The Batwing 12 and 15.5 will be ready at the end of May. Order before May 15th and Save $$!
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UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CC BAR - Sunday, April 22, 2007
Some detail instructions and pictures of the Windwing Cruise Control kite bar.
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3NEW Kite VIdeos Sunday April 20, 2006
Special demo Batwing 12m to Aaron Sales Editor of Kiteboarding Magazine on the Lyle sandbar...Batwing in Hatteras and Rampage II in high winds
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LOCAL NEWS: Sandbar - Monday, April 09, 2007
Latest news on the Hood River sandbar...
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BATWING VIDEO Light Wind Test - Friday, March 30, 2007
New Batwing 15.5 light wind session at the Event Site.
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NEW PHOTOS OF THE BAT - Thursday, March 29, 2007
Check out the new Batwing 15.5!
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BATWING 15.5 Land Video Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Get a glimpse of what's coming Batwing 15.5!
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CLOSEOUT: Kites, New and Used - Saturday, March 17, 2007
Great deals on New and Used Kites
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