Frequently Asked Questions
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The Xcite V3 AS is significantly lighter and more agile than the Xcite V2
A more detailed list of the differences:
– V2 uses 0.1mm bladder while V3 AS uses 0.08mm bladder. This means that the bladders in V3 are 20% lighter.
– V2 uses a dacron frame around the canopy (not the inflatable frame), in V3 this is replaced by a fusion canopy framem which is 60% lighter.
– V2 uses DP 175 LL dacron while V3 AS uses Code 155P dacron which is not only 12.5% lighter but creates a more agile kite.
– The wingtip shape changed.
– The LE diameter on multiple sizes was slightly adjusted.
– The arc on all sizes is slightly adjusted.
– The AR of the small and larger sizes are slightly adjusted.
– Some construction updates in LE and struts.
Any Ventum AS uses extra reinforcements in the LE seams to maintain an optimal balance between performance and durability.
The standard Xplore V3 uses DP 175 LL dacron from Germany (160 g/m2), a ‘classic’ dacron with melamine coating.
The Advanced Series uses Challenge Code 155P Dacron from the US (142g/m2), a ‘new technology’ dacron with polyurethane coating.
The AS are a bit lighter due to the lighter dacron, but the Ventum Advanced Series are not made to be light as possible!
The AS have extra reinforcements in the LE seams to maintain an optimal balance between performance and durability.
Shortly:
– The Advanced Series is more agile and a bit faster and lighter than the Standard series.
– The Standard Series has a track record of being durable.
In light winds the weight of a kite becomes of increasing importance which is why the 15m Xplore, which uses a lot of dacron, comes as Advanced Series only.
The biggest change is that the Xplore V3 (standard version) is significantly lighter than V2.
This makes the kite easier to turn and improves drift and low-end of the kite.
A more detailed list of the differences:
– V2 uses 0.1mm bladder while V3 uses 0.08mm bladder. This means that the bladders in V3 are 20% lighter.
– V2 uses a dacron frame around the canopy (not speaking about the inflatable frame here), in V3 this is replaced by a heavy canopy frame. This means that the frame around the canopy in V3 is 60% lighter.
– The AR of the small and larger sizes are slightly adjusted.
– The bridle lengths on multiple sizes are slightly adjusted.
– Some construction updates in LE and struts.
We offer 2 shipping options:
- Standard Shipping = Usually more affordable
- UPS shipping = Most Accurate delivery time
Standard Shipping:
- INSIDE EU; Twintips are shipped with PostNL. Other products are shipped with either PostNL or DPD.
- OUTSIDE EU; All orders are shipped with PostNL.
- The indicative delivery times can be found here.
- Known delays can be found here (fill in your country and hit ‘search’).
- Contact us if you dont see this option, we will add this option to your country within 24 hours.
- By choosing this option you accept that, for unknown reasons, the package may sometimes face delay on deliveries outside EU.
UPS Shipping:
- Usually more expensive than the Standard Shipping option but, especially outside EU, faster with a quite accurate delivery date.
- UPS options and estimated delivery date are shown once each address field is filled out.
- Known delays can be found here
Many 3 strut kites on the market have battens to stabilize the canopy.
Packing such kites requires to keep the TE (trailing Edge) in a straight line when folding/rolling the kite.
When done correct, the kite can be folded and stored in the backpack.
No you dont need to wash your kite.
The 2 main factors degrading your kite canopy are fluttering and UV of which one is probably involved in the drying process after washing.
If you decide to wash your kite with fresh water you should let it dry before storage to avoid mildew growth.
Are the prices including or excluding VAT?
The webshop should recognize your location and adjust the prices accordingly.
You can always double check by clicking HERE
Inside EU VAT treaty:
The following countries are within the EU VAT treaty and hence the VAT is included in the shown prices; Austria – Belgium – Bulgaria – Cypres – Czeck Republic – Croatia – Denmark – Estonia – Finland – France – Germany – Greece – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Latvia – Lithuania – Luxembourg – Malta – Netherlands – Poland – Portugal – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia – Spain – Sweden.
Outside EU VAT treaty:
When you visit the webshop from a country which is no part of the EU VAT treaty, the shown prices are excluding VAT.
Ventum ships your order using incoterm 2020 -DAP (Duties At Place).
This means that your order is delivered to your door but upon delivery you may be charged import/VAT duties when applicable.
You can call your national customs to know what to expect using HS 95062900 for the products.
You can also check here.
- Origin – Netherlands
- Destination – Your Country
- Price – Value of your order, set to EURO
- Product Catagory – Sport & Leisure
- Click on ‘GET QUOTE’
- They ask my email? – fill in a random email address and click on the cross
Living outside EU but delivery to an address inside the EU:
When we ship to an address inside the EU VAT treaty there will always be VAT added to the price!
Once you provide the legal export papers we can refund your VAT.
The export is to be arranged in the country where you leave the EU.
On most airports you can simply show a commercial invoice and goods to get an official stamp on the invoice.
Never the less, Ventum is not responsible or liable if you dont manage to get the paperwork done.
Its your responsibility to check and provide potential additional paperwork you may need next to the commercial invoice.
Ventum is not liable for your import duties.
You are in the end responsible and liable for the import duties.
Any wrong information provided by your customs or websites, we are not liable.
Payment services like paypal and creditcard charge a fee for their service while other payment methods are free.
The fees we charge are the actual fees taken by these services, they are no profit for Ventum.
Costs always need to be covered with any purcase.
One method is to increase price of a product so all costs are averaged in the price and hence ‘free shipping’ etc can be offered.
Ventum chooses to keep the gear price ‘clean as possible’. This means people living close to the warehouse and pay by bank pay less than people living remotely and paying with creditcard.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section is new, please contact us for information you like to find here
The Xcite V3 AS is significantly lighter and more agile than the Xcite V2
A more detailed list of the differences:
– V2 uses 0.1mm bladder while V3 AS uses 0.08mm bladder. This means that the bladders in V3 are 20% lighter.
– V2 uses a dacron frame around the canopy (not the inflatable frame), in V3 this is replaced by a fusion canopy framem which is 60% lighter.
– V2 uses DP 175 LL dacron while V3 AS uses Code 155P dacron which is not only 12.5% lighter but creates a more agile kite.
– The wingtip shape changed.
– The LE diameter on multiple sizes was slightly adjusted.
– The arc on all sizes is slightly adjusted.
– The AR of the small and larger sizes are slightly adjusted.
– Some construction updates in LE and struts.
Any Ventum AS uses extra reinforcements in the LE seams to maintain an optimal balance between performance and durability.
The standard Xplore V3 uses DP 175 LL dacron from Germany (160 g/m2), a ‘classic’ dacron with melamine coating.
The Advanced Series uses Challenge Code 155P Dacron from the US (142g/m2), a ‘new technology’ dacron with polyurethane coating.
The AS are a bit lighter due to the lighter dacron, but the Ventum Advanced Series are not made to be light as possible!
The AS have extra reinforcements in the LE seams to maintain an optimal balance between performance and durability.
Shortly:
– The Advanced Series is more agile and a bit faster and lighter than the Standard series.
– The Standard Series has a track record of being durable.
In light winds the weight of a kite becomes of increasing importance which is why the 15m Xplore, which uses a lot of dacron, comes as Advanced Series only.
The biggest change is that the Xplore V3 (standard version) is significantly lighter than V2.
This makes the kite easier to turn and improves drift and low-end of the kite.
A more detailed list of the differences:
– V2 uses 0.1mm bladder while V3 uses 0.08mm bladder. This means that the bladders in V3 are 20% lighter.
– V2 uses a dacron frame around the canopy (not speaking about the inflatable frame here), in V3 this is replaced by a heavy canopy frame. This means that the frame around the canopy in V3 is 60% lighter.
– The AR of the small and larger sizes are slightly adjusted.
– The bridle lengths on multiple sizes are slightly adjusted.
– Some construction updates in LE and struts.
We offer 2 shipping options:
- Standard Shipping = Usually more affordable
- UPS shipping = Most Accurate delivery time
Standard Shipping:
- INSIDE EU; Twintips are shipped with PostNL. Other products are shipped with either PostNL or DPD.
- OUTSIDE EU; All orders are shipped with PostNL.
- The indicative delivery times can be found here.
- Known delays can be found here (fill in your country and hit ‘search’).
- Contact us if you dont see this option, we will add this option to your country within 24 hours.
- By choosing this option you accept that, for unknown reasons, the package may sometimes face delay on deliveries outside EU.
UPS Shipping:
- Usually more expensive than the Standard Shipping option but, especially outside EU, faster with a quite accurate delivery date.
- UPS options and estimated delivery date are shown once each address field is filled out.
- Known delays can be found here
Many 3 strut kites on the market have battens to stabilize the canopy.
Packing such kites requires to keep the TE (trailing Edge) in a straight line when folding/rolling the kite.
When done correct, the kite can be folded and stored in the backpack.
No you dont need to wash your kite.
The 2 main factors degrading your kite canopy are fluttering and UV of which one is probably involved in the drying process after washing.
If you decide to wash your kite with fresh water you should let it dry before storage to avoid mildew growth.
Are the prices including or excluding VAT?
The webshop should recognize your location and adjust the prices accordingly.
You can always double check by clicking HERE
Inside EU VAT treaty:
The following countries are within the EU VAT treaty and hence the VAT is included in the shown prices; Austria – Belgium – Bulgaria – Cypres – Czeck Republic – Croatia – Denmark – Estonia – Finland – France – Germany – Greece – Hungary – Ireland – Italy – Latvia – Lithuania – Luxembourg – Malta – Netherlands – Poland – Portugal – Romania – Slovakia – Slovenia – Spain – Sweden.
Outside EU VAT treaty:
When you visit the webshop from a country which is no part of the EU VAT treaty, the shown prices are excluding VAT.
Ventum ships your order using incoterm 2020 -DAP (Duties At Place).
This means that your order is delivered to your door but upon delivery you may be charged import/VAT duties when applicable.
You can call your national customs to know what to expect using HS 95062900 for the products.
You can also check here.
- Origin – Netherlands
- Destination – Your Country
- Price – Value of your order, set to EURO
- Product Catagory – Sport & Leisure
- Click on ‘GET QUOTE’
- They ask my email? – fill in a random email address and click on the cross
Living outside EU but delivery to an address inside the EU:
When we ship to an address inside the EU VAT treaty there will always be VAT added to the price!
Once you provide the legal export papers we can refund your VAT.
The export is to be arranged in the country where you leave the EU.
On most airports you can simply show a commercial invoice and goods to get an official stamp on the invoice.
Never the less, Ventum is not responsible or liable if you dont manage to get the paperwork done.
Its your responsibility to check and provide potential additional paperwork you may need next to the commercial invoice.
Ventum is not liable for your import duties.
You are in the end responsible and liable for the import duties.
Any wrong information provided by your customs or websites, we are not liable.
Payment services like paypal and creditcard charge a fee for their service while other payment methods are free.
The fees we charge are the actual fees taken by these services, they are no profit for Ventum.
Costs always need to be covered with any purcase.
One method is to increase price of a product so all costs are averaged in the price and hence ‘free shipping’ etc can be offered.
Ventum chooses to keep the gear price ‘clean as possible’. This means people living close to the warehouse and pay by bank pay less than people living remotely and paying with creditcard.