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Windoc said..

SlowlyButSurely said..
As stated already,
super K remains the exact same. new for 2026 is the option to get flu yellow along side the red color.Heard to that a parawing specific board will be introduced although wasn't the Super K2 labelled by Keith himself as the parawing optimized board??

I use the Dragonfly Surf II board for very lw winging and pw and the SuperK2 for more powered conditions

Super K2 was not specifically optimized for parawing as I understand (despite it working very well for this use). The new parawing-focused board will be a little wider with different volume flow and deck features than the SK2. SK2 remains in the line this year. I think they are on a 2 year-ish cycle with each design.

There is a whole podcast () where KT himself explains why the SK2 to date is the best parawing board.The SK2 was the first board where volume is optimized for parawing and still represents the reference based on which F-One released their own parawing optimized model and so will Armstrong with their own ML MKII models.

I tried pretty much all the ML models out and there is no board as efficient for PW than the SK2 in my humble opinion.

As stated already,
super K remains the exact same. new for 2026 is the option to get flu yellow along side the red color.Heard to that a parawing specific board will be introduced although wasn't the Super K2 labelled by Keith himself as the parawing optimized board??

I use the Dragonfly Surf II board for very lw winging and pw and the SuperK2 for more powered conditions

Pretty much a straight copy of the Code Foil connection
nothing wrong with it, just saying

The problem with this board arises when you install full straps. The foilbox placement, particularly on larger sizes it's badly placed to the point that even Gong users reported issues with it and had to install spacers. The problem compounds if use other brands such as Armstrong, KT and Code which typically require placement far forward in the foil box. Then the only solution is to utilize appropriate shims on the tail wing to generate enough front foot pressure. Then you might be left with the nose pointing down when on foil, which you can solve by the use of mast shims.

if you use Armstrong foils, I recommend using 1 degree mast shim and -1deg or -2deg tail shims, which are not supplied by Armstrong and needed to be 3-D printed. Obviously, with a negative shim, there will be tons of drag, which will make the board rather slow.

The Duotone Skybrid Air is a bit better;
The only one which actually works and has the foil box placed correctly is the Takoon Glide Midlength or Escape Air.
Obviously the North Seek Air works as well, although it has a more traditional old style shape.

Last, I recommend to inflate the Gong to 18psi instead of 15. The ride quality increases significantly

With this reckless policy in updating the product lineup, North has lost so many users in the past few months and years. HA line completely obsolete.
SF v2 in 2027
no light-weight wave dedicated wing sail
Where is the new Rover parawing? The ranger was a disaster

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BWalnut said..
Question for those using the PP:

Is everyone collapsing using the newly bundled center A lines? Or is anyone still grabbing all A lines?

Only the bundled As as far as I am concerned. Why would you want to grab all? Easier stow?

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CH3MTR4IL5 said..

Review is great as per Gav's usual. but I reiterate again my opinion about the upwind capability of the PP which is not that far off from the PR. Whoever comes from BRM Kanaha's and Ka'a learnt the hard way. Basically riding parawing on front lines and sail at 40-45deg. I have seen people reaching unreal angles, even on the Ka'a
also the review does not mention the much improved construction of the PP. It was reported in multiple venues how battens stitching and trailing edge of the Pocket Rocket developed issues over time. The PP addresses both.

pull wise there is no comparison. The PP starts earlier than the PR. Once again it is a matter of habits and people coming from BRMs will have an edge. With the PP sail has to be placed deeper and lower in the window compared to the PR to take off.

i am the guy outside the chorus here, and probably it is due to the condition specifics I usually ride. The PR in sizes 4.3 and 5 turned very poor, it was really bad for quick retracts and redeploys and very prone to line tangles. The PP improves ALL these issues.

"The PowerPack is different to your amazing Pocket Rocket, The Powerpack has been designed for the Stash in mind. Your Pocket Rocket is still a great allrounder."


Manual: ozonekites.com/powerpack-manual/
Pull the front bridle lines from the control bar side to the wing canopy by hand. This will automatically position all the leading edge reinforcement battens next to each other.

Can anybody who tried it give some feedback? Thanks