Interesting thread about Eclipse
 

That thread is getting awfully long.

Here is another one that might prove interesting, as well.
http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2344229

Yes it is...interesting, isn't it? Lovers and haters duking it out...on BOTH threads!!! LOL!!! ;)

You all know MY opinion on the Thrusters...

Yeah Toby, you like the Thruster like you like sausages, in other words, ALOT!

But thats ok. I have a demitri Pro 135 and when you told me about it you were on the money as well. I'm glad I have it.

I still don't like sausage though!

i'd take a switchblade 3 over one any day :D
lol

toby...clean out your inbox so i can PM you.

Quit brand pimping Josh!!! :D

I didn't see anybody "hating" anything, but certainly plenty of heated discussion with varying opinions. The last part about the quick release is particularly interesting because if Dimitri would just agree to incorporate the ideas into the next version of the quick release (whether it ever actually happens or not) he would win over a bunch more people RIGHT THERE IN THE THREAD.

That is what i find most interesting... customers asking repeatedly for something and the company telling them they can never have it. Problem is the customers have the money.

Just a few lines of text from Dimitri could change the entire thread...

The joys of brand loyalty!

I agree Tom.

Everyone has their own opinion, but... I don't think the "put your finger in the loop" (like Best has) QRs are worth crap.
I also don't think the "pull the little knob" QRs like SS has are worth crap, either.
Having to get your finger in, or a couple fingers around, little loops and little knobs in an emergency, while getting dragged like a rag doll just isn't going to happen.
Not quickly, anyway. Wearing gloves in the winter? (well, you are screwed then ... lol ) I mean, c'mon... seriously.

Most QRs should be called "slow ... if you're lucky enough to activate them" releases.

I am starting to favor (in a huge way ) the push (or pull) away from all sides type of release. Any hand will do, it's always in the same place, just grab it and push/pull.
I think the best one I have seen was the North Iron-heart. Cornel has it on his Vegas kite. Piece of cake to re-load, as well.
I can see why Royal went with that one, even though it's probably the most expensive to make. I have read of problems with these (releasing accidentally).

I see a lot of talk on KF about QRs being only for beginners.
I simply have to laugh at that. I don't think it matters how good you are if it goes from 15 to 40 on you. BTW, it doesn't matter how strong you are, either.

Anyway, I wish someone would figure this QR thing out and get it "right".
I am convinced at least a few people less would die every year if they were easier to access and worked properly.

I haven't had to QR (besides during a launch) in 3 years. (I have QR'd about 10 self launches, but my finger is in the loop as the kite is going up)
Still, the day I need to release while riding, I hope I am not screwing around for 8 seconds. :confused:


(Just thought I would throw something out to discuss :) ) Not really knocking the Eclipse QR. To be honest, that vid didn't show me how it worked too well.
I assume you put your finger in a certain spot and push down, or do you put it in the loop and pull? :(