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Steve-o im really intrested in the T2's and i want to ride one to see how they are. Are you gonna have a demo of them any time soon?
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no wind = no demo.
I know that Randy's got a new Yarga and WSW has got some new gear .. hopefully when the wind kicks in we can organize a demo day or something. last season when they threw the pre-race party and had all the new kites there was one of the best days ever. got to demo 3 kites and 3 boards in 11 to 12m (18knts+) conditions (perfect demo wind in my opinion). I am hoping to get some time on some new kites in the next couple weeks. the Rev and the Helix have been spotted at the Gorge and I've got a few lines on demos.. we will see what happens. |
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good review of the REV @ kiteforum..
http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2341101 good comparisions between number of other flat kites.. looks like SS has a great kite on their hands.. some great kites coming out this year.. cant wait to give them a shot. |
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Now that's a review I can believe... what the reviewer said about the waroos and problems with kiteloops on them is pretty accurate (and one reason I am considering switching to hybrids). His comparison sounds pretty factual and based on advanced riding experience so I believe him when he says it is a really good kite. If you can't point out a few flaws then you can never improve upon anything or develop new ideas... nothing is perfect... so I am glad he also mentioned things he didn't like about the kite.
One thing I am not sure about is the depower system ... not sure how I feel about a foot or two of extra rope hanging below the bar. That seems awkward for unhooked stuff especially for us short guys. I don't need more lines getting tangled around my short legs... the leash is enough and I keep it as short as possible. However, it may be entirely different than I imagine. Sounds like slingshot may be back in the bow kite game. Last edited by popeye; 08-10-2007 at 01:08 PM. |
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I'm with ya Tom..
if you get a chance before trying a Rev, take a look at the Monkey Kite bar. its very similar to the waroo 2007 bar with the dual line and stopper, but the depower is a cleat right above the chicken loop. it is difficult to trim while riding. i rode the 12m Monkey for an hour session in pretty strong winds and had a hard time depowering with the cleat unless i came to a full stop and used both hands. also had this overwhelming feeling that one slight bump to the line would kick it out of the cleat and snap the kite back to full power. I am not a fan of the below the bar depower .. possible the Rev's system is more kook-proof and easier to trim. but still at full depower you would have at least 10 to 12 inches of depower line dangling near your spreader bar hook and CL. i'll try to get a good look at it if i see one this week. |
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What you are describing with the cleat slipping and going full power is a pretty common problem with some old bars. Also, cleats eating through the CL causing it to break. |
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just ask donna about when her instinct when to full power... atleast thats what i heard...
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Contact Matt Sexton. I'm sure he will let you demo the kite. I did last Sunday for a brief time.
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Yo Erick thats a good idea haha i forgot Matt has a whole quiver of T2's ill have to give him a call
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We'll host a true demo day come september for TD2's if you wanna try em before just hit up myself or mike 203 918 6637 or 727 667 5718 or the house 727 368 1069. We'll be pickin up a full quiver of rev's when the hit the market, check'd em out in san fransisco they were real tight. In bermuda right now chillin with the homegrown band and it's been blowin between 15-25 past three days, be back on the 20th. PEACE.
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