The Psycho 4 is the freestyle kite from the Flysurfer range. As the name suggests it is the fourth in a line of kites known for their freestyle ability. They are famous for their power and boosting ability. In recent years, the real developments have been in the turning speed and safety systems. The Flysurfer Psycho 4 is now a great kite which boasts fast flying speed through the air, a stable canopy structure, powerful loops, reliable and intuitive safety systems and great looks to top it all off.

Here is a summary of the Pyscho 4’s new features:

The total development of the PSYCHO4 took almost two years to complete and also brings a completely new innovation in kite design. The PSYCHO4 with its revolutionary “Triple Depower Technology” combines 3 characteristics to maximize the depower effect:

• The angle of attack changes
• The projected size of the kite changes
• The airfoil camber changes

The PSYCHO4 impresses by combining these 3 characteristics, resulting in an extremely wide “sweet-spot” where the kite creates its optimum performance. A tube kite, by comparison, only uses the change in angle of attack in order to achieve it’s depower effect.

The range of use has significantly increased from its predecessor. It is worth mentioning that through the “Triple Depower Technology” it was possible to keep the kite’s turning direct and fast when depowered. Another key design point and the next milestone in the PSYCHO4 design is the turning speed and radius.

The PSYCHO4 is by far the narrowest and fastest turning kite that we have built to date! This kite is predestined for radical Free and Wakestyle. The PSYCHO4 can master any kind of kiteloop with ease. The rider sets the extremity and limits. Unhooked performance has also been improved, so load it up for extreme pop!

Our kites are designed to fulfill the “wish-list“ of our customers. Therefore, the PSYCHO4 has an extra dose of versatility. The option to individually adjust the steering forces is already well-known among Flysurfer users. New however, is the “Depower Performance Enhancer” which makes it possible to alter the characteristics of the way the PSYCHO4 depowers to your own preference. The Depower profile can be changed directly by opening and/or closing the middle air intake valve (in 3 settings).

• Open Valve: The profile is clean and accelerates more by depowering. The forward pull remains a bit higher. This setting is especially recommended for maximum performance and light wind conditions.

• Closed Valve: The depower effect feels more direct, because the depowered profile is more concave at the leading edge and loses power instantly. The acceleration of the kite is reduced for the benefit of a more direct and increased depower. This setting is especially recommended for learning new tricks and for kiting in waves.

Target Audience

The PSYCHO4 is very easy to control, thanks to its enormous depower and very agile flight characteristics. This is a kite that wants to be worked. If you’re looking for a kite for cruising or old school riding, better stick to our SPEED2. The PSYCHO4 impresses with radical lift and big airs when steering the kite back for a jump. The high flying and turning speed demands a sensitive hand to position the kite when landing. The PSYCHO4 is a kite for experienced riders who feel at home in the land of Free- and Wakestyle (or want to).

For this reason, the PSYCHO4 is only available up to 15m². The SPEED2 is unbeatable in the light wind segment and in reverse, in super high-wind conditions, we recommend the PULSE2 6m to intermediate riders, which is a bit more comfortable and stable in these conditions.

In order to get the best out of the PSYCHO4, it comes standard with the completely new Infinity Bar to offer you the safest and best possible control bar out there.

Other Features

The PSYCHO4 naturally comes with our 6 months Free-Repair Guarantee, as you would expect from FLYSURFER. With regards to durability, the PSYCHO4 also outperforms its predecessor.

Other features at a glance:

• Shortened, colored and covered bridle lines for even easier handling and almost no tangles
• No more pulleys at the kite = less abrasion/wear
• Trimming the kite has become super simple thanks to the new shorter mixer-setup
• Incorporated 5 th line safety system / FDS
• Supplied with a strengthened and durability tested Safety-Leash
• INFINITY BAR bag for clean and easy packing up and down