Naish 2026 Hunt Q

When the section starts lining up, there’s no time to overthink. Just feel. Get lost in the moment where time slows down. The Hunt becomes instinctual: tracking your turns, reading your rail and freeing you to ride clean, fast and fully locked into the flow.

Built to be the invisible link between you and the wave – drifting effortlessly down the line, holding steady through carves and staying right where you need it. No backstall. No surprises. Just pure connection and control. Made for the section seekers, the barrel hunters, the freeriders chasing feel over force.

Precise bar feel, smooth power delivery and reactive steering – even when sheeted out. Featherlight flight. Crisp structure. Instant response. Automatic relaunch. Flag it out, drive it deep, link the section. From the pocket to the green room to the closeout – it’s got your back until the wave lets you go. Stay curious with the Hunt. The search never stops.

Features

• Lighter & More Responsive Airframe
• Balances rigidity with flexibility for optimized performance, the Blended Leading-Edge Construction (DKC 160 & DLE 140) reduces elongation while enhancing control.
• Enhanced Turning & Lighter Weight
• Improves maneuverability and handling, the NEW Flex Struts (DLE140) offer a more dynamic feel.
• Lower Stretch Bridles & Aerodynamic Flight
• The NEW SK99 Bridle Lines delivers better control, more efficient flight through the air and better relaunch due to the lines breaking through water surface tension efficiently.
• Tougher, Lighter Kite Protection
• Reduces wear and overall weight, the NEW TPU Strut Bumpers reinforce durability without compromise.
• Smooth, Efficient Flight
• Enhances lift and low-wind performance, the NEW Profile ensures efficient movement through the sky, creating apparent wind with ease.
• Locked-In Frame & Stability
• Maintains structure and aerodynamic efficiency, the Profile Lock Seam keeps the draft position secure for long-term durability.
• Precision Tension & Responsiveness
• Optimizes handling and control, the Newly Refined Bridle ensures perfect load distribution across the kite.
• Stronger & Cleaner Bridle Attachment
• Enhances durability and efficiency, the Sleek Bridle Point Construction is durable and offers a sleek finish.
• Unmatched Canopy Strength
• Delivers superior durability and stiffness, QuadTex ensures long-lasting performance in extreme conditions.
• Quicker Response & Efficient Turning
• Reduces weight while improving control, the Swift Tips enhance precision in all conditions.
• Adjustable Power for Any Wind Condition
• Adapts depower and pull based on wind strength, the High/Low Wind Bridle Adjustment maximises control in changing conditions.

Key Improvements

• Blended LE - A lighter flexier material is used in the wingtip to enhance flex and control giving faster steering and a lighter feel, while a stiffer dacron is used for the rest of the leading edge to provide structure and stiffness
• Flex Struts - A lighter material is used to give an overall lighter package and enhanced twist in the strut leading to better steering performance.
• TPU strut bumpers - Reduced weight on the strut protection while giving a new clean look and enhancing durability further
• SK99 Bridle Lines - Extremely streamlined and strong bridle lines for the ultimate control and performance through the air

Key Characteristics

• Premier wave kite,
• Increased drift and agility,
• High depower,
• Light pull-in turns,
• Intuitive handling
• Ability to fine-tune for each discipline

Specifications