Much the same as previous models, but it's not fixed (ie: has no screw) - it's a sliding mechanism ... I haven't got mine yet, so don't know how much slide there is ... maybe it relies on how tight you adjust the tension ring...

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Buzz said...

Much the same as previous models, but it's not fixed (ie: has no screw) - it's a sliding mechanism ... I haven't got mine yet, so don't know how much slide there is ... maybe it relies on how tight you adjust the tension ring...

Yeah it does rely on the clips tension, but it works very well. The screws used to chew up the hole in the bar, now we wont have that problem, seems like it is going to be a nice clean solution.
Had a nice session tonight on a 10M CB IDS, mmmm nice kite, good bottom end, I was out between 4.30 and 5.30pm tonight, check the graphs.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Seems like the XBow's are going to go well next season Steve ... the SBlades more popular last year ... the XBow's might well topple the SBlades

Yep I agree.
Rode the 13M tonight, I like, its right up there for performance, with exceptional wind range I was out today between 2 and 4pm, maybe a bit later.
Check the graphs it was 14/15 to 20-22 knots, with tidal assist.
I was very comfortable on it riding an FLX 1.32, was getting some excellent height jumps, with very good hang and glide, reacts like a smaller kite.

Must remember to fit the stopper sleeve, not the factory one, its not here yet, but its easy to make one from last years sleeve minus the screws.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Interesting ... for the light winds over here I usually go for a 16mtr and 12mtr, but might go for the Xbow IDS in 16mtr (glad they brought 'em back) and instead of a 12mtr SB IDS, the 13mtr Xbow - the 13 mtr might just provide that extra bit of grunt this year...
Still got the FLX 132 I got off you - good boards ... but also been having a lotta fun on these OceanRodeo Mako 150 wides !
By the way have you got any Nitrous shorts in stock yet ? (my ol' pair might not make it thru another season !)

cheers.

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Buzz said...

Interesting ... for the light winds over here I usually go for a 16mtr and 12mtr, but might go for the Xbow IDS in 16mtr (glad they brought 'em back) and instead of a 12mtr SB IDS, the 13mtr Xbow - the 13 mtr might just provide that extra bit of grunt this year...
Still got the FLX 132 I got off you - good boards ... but also been having a lotta fun on these OceanRodeo Mako 150 wides !
By the way have you got any Nitrous shorts in stock yet ? (my ol' pair might not make it thru another season !)

cheers.

No Nitrous yet, approx another 3-4 weeks I think, get in early supply will be limited pro.
I have flown the 16M CB IDS too, moves so well for such a big kite, the forward speed is good, but the turn rate and the low bar pressure required to get it to turn makes it beat all the other large bows I have tried and makes it a really effective light wind/big guy kite. I have been riding a new FLX 1.48x43, very nice, and am going to demo a FLF 1.44x46 to see if I like that more and if it has much more bottom end.
Main difference between the two beside the length and width, is the bottom shape, the 1.48 has the 3 spine, and the 1.44 has a single concave and is flatter/less rocker.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Hey Steve, what do you recommend to replace CB2 12m, 85kgs for 12-20 knots, the SB IDS 12m or the CB IDS 13m?? not into the unhooked stuff if that makes a difference to your opinion??

Thanks,

Andrew

G'day Andrew

The 13M CB IDS is as fast as a SB2 12M, but turns better. 12-20 definitely the 13M

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve