Its that time of year and Im getting excited about demo'ing some new kites over the next couple of months. If you are too, what are the top 3 you are interested in trying based on what you've heard so far? Currently riding flexis and have a vegas for back up, so far Im thinking:

1. Rev2
2. Vegas
3. Not sure - maybe a havoc, or a fuel

PS. Im not pimping - and have an open mind this year, as you can see there is no particular brand loyalty above...

Anywhere to demo a Vegas in Perth?

1. Rev2
2. Vagas
3. Edge

I gave them a call they are not expecting the New Vegas until mid October. Same with the Fuels and Rev2. Its not kite buying time just yet ;(

12 meter sizes as thats what i am looking at replacing of the following kites!


psycho 4 - like the new bar, no pulleys, 5th line... if it flies like a c kite i may end up buying one, own a flysurfer speed 2 which is an awesome light wind kite. just depends on its stability in cross offshore winds.


vegas - own the 10 meter 08 model..looooooooooooooooooooooooove it! wana see if the 09 is just as good with a little more bottom end as my ten meter only becomes fun over 20 knots.

edge2 - hear so much about this kite, i wana try it see if it will convert me!


thruster - the dark horse, not much pimping out there but if offered to demo, i am not going to knock it back.... its kind of c right?


new kites ..... if the winds up in gero ill be heading there next week.

12 meter sizes as thats what i am looking at replacing of the following kites!

You wont need a 12 after you try an Edge 9m.
The 9m edge is now my low wind kite.
Starts at 15 fun at 20 amazing at 20+

Certainly 2008 we saw most established brands in the market with very good quality and high performance kites. I would try as many differenct types of kites as you can.

Liquid Force Havoc is our top seller and I recommend you to give it a go too. 08 or 09 models has top quality built and tons of lower grunt without hefty bar pressure. It is my favourite kite of all time, for water, land or snow. Contact your local distributor to arrange demo or if there isnt one where you are, let me know and I'll get one sent down to you or point you to a local guy who has one near you.

Have fun and hope you find your favourite kite soon!

Katani is the LF dealer in Melbourne his e-mail: zig@katani.com.au.

O said...

Any way to demo a havoc in Melbourne? Havent seen LF in the stores here... Just been in Maui for 2 weeks and saw one of the pros ripping on a havoc over there.