LibertyKite 40m²
6 400,00€ HT
7 680,00€ incl. VAT
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The ultimate power for large vessels
Designed for massive vessels over 9 meters, the LibertyKite® 40 m² is the essential traction kite for long voyages, deliveries, and transoceanic crossings. With its impressive surface area and exceptional stability, it ensures efficient propulsion, even in light winds, and maximizes your autonomy at sea.
Package includes: LibertyKite® 40 m² + 2x33m Lines + Bag + Manual + Repair Kit + Launch Control
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Why choose the LibertyKite® 40 m²?
- Designed for large vessels: Ideal for multihulls, yachts, and large motorboats, the LibertyKite® 40 m² provides the necessary power to tow boats over 9 meters efficiently, regardless of their tonnage.
- A key asset for long expeditions: Perfect for transoceanic or Pacific expeditions, it helps reduce your carbon footprint while increasing your autonomy. A valuable ally for deliveries and extended sailing trips.
- LAUNCH CONTROL System: Thanks to this innovative technology, deploying the kite is simple and secure. Even on large vessels, the LibertyKite® 40 m² can be launched effortlessly and with complete control.
- Optimized for light winds: With its large surface area, this traction kite efficiently captures even the slightest breeze, providing constant propulsion, ideal in common wind conditions.
Key Features
- Large 40 m² surface: Delivers powerful traction for massive boats.
- Compact and practical: Despite its size, it packs easily into an optimized bag, allowing for simple storage and convenient transport on board.
- Versatility and safety: A perfect solution to complement motorized navigation or to serve as an emergency backup in case of engine failure on long journeys.
- Ideal for multihulls and motorboats: The LibertyKite® 40 m² offers an eco-friendly, high-performance alternative, perfect for extending your voyages while reducing environmental impact.
An essential solution for grand adventures
The LibertyKite® 40 m² is more than just a tool—it’s a game-changer for sailors and navigators seeking performance and security. Whether in calm or rough seas, light or moderate winds, it transforms your voyages into unique and rewarding experiences.
Give your boat a new dimension!
With the LibertyKite® 40 m², sail farther, travel longer, and harness the full power of the wind. Let this kite accompany you on all your maritime adventures.
Technical specifications
| Kite size | 40 m² |
| Kite weight | 5,3 kg |
| Indicative length of corresponding boats | From 9 meters |
| Recommended Wind Range for Takeoff | 10-25 knots |
| Line diameter | 10 mm |
| Line lengths | 33 m |
| Size of carry bag | 55 x 35 x 14 cm |
| Recommended distance between the two lines on the bridge | 7 m |
| Contents of blister pack | Velcro for storage, instructions, carry bag, pair of lines, 1 repair kit, 1 Launch Control system |
Customer reviews
Alan Roura
Professional skipper
I am convinced that this wing is a real asset for our racing boats in the event of a major breakdown.
Miranda Merron
Professional skipper
I am always happy and reassured to have LibertyKite on board during my delivery races. As a result, the wing travels a lot !
Anthony Marchand
Professional skipper
I find the LibertyKite emergency traction system quite clever for the weight and space it takes up; it can even be very useful
Louis Duc
Professional skipper
I sent the 20m² LibertyKite wing after my mast broke. It allowed me to start moving right away, even before I could set up makeshift rigging.
Bernard
Pleasure boater
I had a sailboat for years. Then I switched to a motorboat, but I missed playing with the wind. I bought the 20 m2 to take it out on my Cap Camarat from time to time. It amuses my grandchildren a lot, and it gives me pleasure to show them that there’s another way to sail
Lucas
Pleasure boater
I was trained in libertykite by a guy from the Beyond the Sea team who came on board my boat. You quickly get the hang of it, and since then, I often turn off the engine. I may not go as fast, but the sensations are really cool. Just the sound of the water and the wind!
Isabelle
Pleasure boater
Easy to use and fun
Marc
Pleasure boater
I bought this wing because I’m going on a round-the-world trip with my family on an Outremer 45. I keep it on board as a backup in case we have rigging problems. Je la garde en secours à bord au cas où on aurait un problème sur le gréement.
Olivier
Pleasure boater
What a pleasure to switch off the engine and sail with the wind!
Alan Roura
Professional skipper
I am convinced that this wing is a real asset for our racing boats in the event of a major breakdown.
Miranda Merron
Professional skipper
I am always happy and reassured to have LibertyKite on board during my delivery races. As a result, the wing travels a lot !
Anthony Marchand
Professional skipper
I find the LibertyKite emergency traction system quite clever for the weight and space it takes up; it can even be very useful.
Louis Duc
Professional skipper
I sent the 20m² LibertyKite wing after my mast broke. It allowed me to start moving right away, even before I could set up makeshift rigging.
Bernard
Pleasure boater
I had a sailboat for years. Then I switched to a motorboat, but I missed playing with the wind. I bought the 20 m2 to take it out on my Cap Camarat from time to time. It amuses my grandchildren a lot, and it gives me pleasure to show them that there’s another way to sail
Lucas
Pleasure boater
I was trained in libertykite by a guy from the Beyond the Sea team who came on board my boat. You quickly get the hang of it, and since then, I often turn off the engine. I may not go as fast, but the sensations are really cool. Just the sound of the water and the wind!
Isabelle
Pleasure boater
Easy to use and fun
Marc
Pleasure boater
I bought this wing because I’m going on a round-the-world trip with my family on an Outremer 45. I keep it on board as a backup in case we have rigging problems. Je la garde en secours à bord au cas où on aurait un problème sur le gréement.
Olivier
Pleasure boater
What a pleasure to switch off the engine and sail with the wind!
Our other kites for towing your boat
Whatever type of vessel you own, you will find a LibertyKite® to suit your needs. Whether you’re sailing a sailboat or a motorboat, our traction kite will fit the bill. It requires very little fittings and can be used alone or in pairs.
The LibertyKite® is available in several sizes: 10, 20, 40 and 80m².
For motorboats and sailing boats over 4 metres long
The smallest surface area in our range, making it easy to use on small boats (from 4 m). It’s easy to learn the basics of kite-pulling in the slightest breeze!
For motorboats and sailing boats over 6 metres in length
The most versatile size in the range, our best-seller. It can tow any type of boat from 6 m, and is easy to handle with a little practice. It’s sure to become an essential part of your boat when the wind is favourable.
For motorboats from 12 metres
Designed for towing vessels over 12 m long with high displacement.Your ally on long crossings and trans-oceanic and Pacific voyages to increase your range in the slightest breeze.Discover its LAUNCH CONTROL system for easy take-off.
Frequently asked questions
What size kite should I choose for my boat?
We recommend choosing the size of LibertyKite® according to the size of your boat:
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From 4 meters => LibertyKite® 10m²
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From 6 meters => LibertyKite® 20m²
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From 9 meters => LibertyKite® 40m²
- From 15 meters => LibertyKite® 80m²
This choice should be refined according to the weight of the boat, its intended use (safety, pleasure, autonomy) and the deck characteristics of each boat.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us for advice by clicking here.
How fast can you sail a LibertyKite®?
The LibertyKite® is designed to tow, it is powerful and designed to be self-stabilising.
It will take the boat at variable speeds depending on a number of factors: wind strength, chosen course, sea state, hull shape, cleanliness of the hull, etc.
To sail a kite is to sail ‘slow’, to enjoy the calm, to reconnect with your environment. On average, cruising speeds vary from 3 to 6 knots.
What course can I take while sailing with the LibertyKite®?
- On a sailboat (mono/cata/tri), the LibertyKite® will allow sailing from 55° to 165° from the wind.
- On a monohull motorboat, the LibertyKite® will allow sailing from 100° to 165° from the wind.
- On a catamaran or motor trimaran, the LibertyKite® will allow sailing from 80° to 165° from the wind.
These figures are indicative, as each hull is different, some with more or less anti-drift, others with more or less glide. For motorboats, it is advisable to keep the engine engaged as close as possible to the wind (on the beam) to steer the boat and stay on course.
Does the LibertyKite® come with lines?
Each LibertyKite® comes complete with lines. Line type, diameter and length have been carefully selected to suit every size of kite.
You’ll find more information in the product sheets.
Can LibertyKite® be used on all types of boats?
The LibertyKite® has been designed to be adaptable to all types of boat. With just 2 anchor points on the deck, the kite will be operational.
Whether you have a single-hull or multi-hull sailboat, a single-hull or multi-hull powerboat, you can use the LibertyKite®.
Do I need to know how to kite to use the LibertyKite®?
The LibertyKite® has been designed to be easy to use. You don’t have to be a kitesurfer or sailor to use it.
There’s no need to steer it, because it’s self-stabilising in the air.
You’ll quickly get the hang of the LibertyKite® with the help of the video tutorials and instructions provided. Kite flying is child’s play!
Can you steer with the LibertyKite®?
The LibertyKite® is designed to pull the boat along, like a traditional sail. Steering is done using the rudder, the base, or even clutched motors on planing hulls fitted with small rudders.
Can the LibertyKite® be detached on its own?
The LibertyKite® can be launched independently, with a launch aid for large kites (40 and 80 m²) thanks to the Launch Control system.
However, it is preferable to have two people on board so that you can remain at the controls during the launch phase and line adjustment. It’s just a question of getting used to it!
Can I sail a LibertyKite® in strong winds?
We recommend using the LibertyKite® (sending/receiving) between 10 and 25 knots for safety reasons.
A kite will develop very great power in proportion to the strength of the wind. Above 25 knots, the LibertyKite® will hold its own (within reason), but won’t the deck attachment appendages rip off?
Tip: avoid using the LibertyKite® in stormy or very gusty winds.
Can I use the LibertyKite® as an additional sail on my sailboat?
The LibertyKite® can be used vertically on a traditional rig. It can be used as a headsail in addition to the mainsail, or on its own.
You can watch a video of this type of rig on our youtube channel.
What happens if the kite falls overboard?
It is possible for the LibertyKite® to fall overboard (wind drops below 8/10 knots, change of course too abruptly, handling error, etc.). Don’t panic, it happens and the LibertyKite® is designed for it.
The LibertyKite® is fitted with flaps on its air-filled leading edge. When the LibertyKite® falls into the water, it floats. Release one line to avoid ‘trawling’, then bring the kite back to the boat for the second line, always hit the cleat.
Can I ride upwind with my LibertyKite®?
As with traditional sailing, you need to compensate for the lateral pull of the sail by using an anti-daggerboard. Without a daggerboard or keel, it’s impossible to go upwind!
As you can see, the LibertyKite® will allow you to go upwind on some hulls and not others! Some owners decide to install one or more removable daggerboards on board to increase their kiting performance.
What length of line should I use when sailing with the LibertyKite®?
We recommend leaving at least 5m of line so that the LibertyKite® can catch the wind well and avoid turbulence from the deck.
The longer the lines, the more dynamically the LibertyKite® will move through the air, creating its own additional energy (apparent wind).
The shorter the lines, the more static the LibertyKite® will be, and the less efficient it will be in terms of traction force.
The lines supplied with each LibertyKite® allow you to sail in optimal conditions.