Synapse 170 Dual-Line Foil Kite - 67-Inch Wingspan

Synapse 170 Dual-Line Foil Kite turns a compact fabric package into a 67-inch span once the wind fills its parafoil sail. The dual-line design gives pilots direct steering through two control straps, while the frameless construction eliminates rigid spars from the setup.

Built for Portable Flying

The Synapse 170 uses a ripstop polyester sail and has no rigid frame parts. Its all-fabric construction folds into a compact storage pouch, and the kite requires no assembly before launch.The US retailer lists the 170 model at a 66.5-inch wing span, 8.9-square-foot sail area, and 0.75-pound packaged weight.

The listed wind range is 5-25 mph. That range places the kite above the smaller Synapse 140 in the series, which uses shorter 60-foot polyester lines, while the 170 uses a 75-foot Dyneema set.

Lines Controls and Contents

Prism equips the Synapse 170 with two 75-foot flying lines rated at 150 pounds and made from Dyneema. The longer, higher-rated lines distinguish this model from the Synapse 140 and support the 170's larger sail.

The ready-to-fly package includes the kite, flying lines, a winder, and wrist straps. The control format is dual-line, so steering comes from separate left and right inputs rather than a single tether.

Price and Category Context

The Synapse 170 is a dual-line sport parafoil kite for beginner to intermediate pilots. A US kite retailer lists the Mango model at $99.99, while the manufacturer page shows the same model in its Synapse range.The listed US price is $99.99 as of 09/23/2026.

Compared with a framed stunt kite, the Synapse 170 trades rigid structure for a foldable parafoil sail. Compared with the Synapse 140, it uses 75-foot, 150-pound Dyneema lines instead of 60-foot, 80-pound polyester lines, giving the larger model a more substantial control setup.

Who the Synapse 170 Suits

The model fits pilots who want a portable dual-line kite with a 67-inch-class span, a 5-25 mph wind range, and ready-to-fly contents. Its frameless sail removes spar assembly, which reduces the number of rigid parts carried to the launch site.

The tradeoff is pull: the larger sail and 150-pound line rating call for attention to wind conditions and line wear. The Synapse 170 is best placed in the sport-foil category for beginners and intermediate pilots who want more presence than a smaller foil without moving to a framed stunt kite.