Wind to high to fly?
Don't get discouraged...
Now the fun doesn't have to end with the blowing of the wind!
Blokarts are ideal for new or experienced sailors of all ages because they are easy to learn, but challenging to master, they can be sailed in light winds, yet also reach high-performance sailing speeds of 60+ MPH, making them on par with even the foiling capabilities of America's Cup yachts. Nimble and maneuverable, all you need is a firm surface the size of four tennis courts to sail.
Whether for family fun, or the rush of sailing in strong winds, or the action of competition, Blokart offers it all!
Blokart has developed into a culture with an international community of like minded enthusiasts who travel the globe with their kart chasing the wind, competition, and camaraderie.
Blokart ... serious fun!
Unlike many other land yachts, the Blokart is steered using the hands via a centrally mounted bar directly coupled to the front wheel. This, along with its compact size, makes it highly maneuverable, and able to be used in small urban areas such as carparks or tennis courts.
The hand steering allows people with lower-limb disabilities to compete with able-bodied pilots.
The wheels can even be replaced with ice blades to allow the Blokart to sail on ice for those of you in the northern climates!
Every Blokart can be equipped with the optional "Shadow" ride along side seat. This seat fits onto your existing Blokart in minutes and allows you to ride with your spouse, kids, or friends and is also the perfect way to teach others how to sail!
Blokarts transport easily and can fully pack down, including a mast and sail, into its own rugged padded carrying case that measures just 31" x 47" and even converts from a carrying case to a handy rolling pack by using the wheels of the Blokart. Each Blokart also comes with instructions for assembly in a matter of minutes without any tools. This means our sailors can fit their karts into a car trunk, or in the back seat, for weekends away, or as checked airplane baggage for worldwide competitions.
Blokarts are durable and rust resistant. All Blokarts come with a Pro Chassis frame, made from 100% anti-corrosive, polished 304 stainless steel and come with a one year manufacturer's warranty.
Blokart sails come in four different sizes: 2 m, 3 m, 4 m, and 5.5 meters.
You can quickly and easily swap sails according to the wind strength or sailor's body weight. All sails are made from dacron sail cloth, with reinforced mylar for the clear leach panels, and tapered fiberglass battens.
For new sailors who want to start with a single sail, we recommend the 4 meter sail. This is a great option for most wind speeds and body types. For more flexibility, we recommend having both the 5.5 and 3 meter sails. These two serve as an ideal companion set so you can alternate depending on the sailing conditions.
Blokart masts are made up of sections that fit snugly together, making the karts easy to assemble, and to add or remove sections to accommodate various sail sizes. The base section of the mast, called the "butt," is the largest, followed by subsequently smaller sections called 3rds, 2nds, and a Tip at the top of the mast. Blokart uses three types of materials to construct the masts: Fiberglass, Carbon and Ultra Carbon.
Fiberglass: Strong, yet flexible, fiberglass mast sections make it easy to sail in light winds and are forgiving for better control in strong winds. This is why we recommend beginners start with a Fiberglass Combination Mast.
Carbon: These mast sections feature 600 grams of stiff carbon wrapped around a flexible fiberglass core. Carbon sections make the mast stiffer. By adding carbon sections to the base of the mast where most of the bend occurs (especially the "butt" and the next "3rd"), you can increase performance in windy conditions.
Ultra Carbon: Our Ultra carbon is composed of thicker carbon (900 grams), wrapped around a resilient fiberglass core. Using sections of this stiffest mast material can further increase performance, but may also be less forgiving in gusty conditions.
The ideal mast composition varies per person and depends on sailing conditions, sailing style and preference; no one set-up guarantees better performance than another.
Download the Blokart Sail Size Chart to help you choose the correct sail size for your body weight and wind speed (click below). Sail Size Chart.pdf
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