Naish Pivot [Q] 2027

The Naish Pivot [Q] 2027 is a high-performance all-round kite, trusted by world champions and everyday riders alike. It flies forward in the wind window with a balanced canopy profile, giving intuitive turning, direct bar feedback and a wide depower range that keeps you in control when the gusts arrive – with predictable drift, smooth power and reliable relaunch.

For 2027 Naish has taken weight out of the airframe. A single layer of Code-Tec-95p on the trailing edge replaces two layers of Quad-Tex, and the blended leading edge runs stiffer Dacron through the centre with more flexible Dacron towards the tips for a more dynamic feel. Refined profile shaping adds lift and low-end without losing the versatility the Pivot is known for.

Specifications (from Naish):

• 5m: 28–45 knots
• 6m: 24–40 knots
• 7m: 20–37 knots
• 8m: 17–35 knots
• 9m: 15–30 knots
• 10m: 14–28 knots
• 11m: 13–26 knots
• 12m: 12–24 knots
• 14m: 11–22 knots
• Materials: Challenge blended LE and struts and Teijin Quadtex canopy

Wind range is Naish’s guide for a 75kg rider on a twintip. Expect roughly 10% lower on a surfboard and 20% lower on a foil; lighter riders shift lower, heavier riders higher.