So what are you going to demo?

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O
VIC
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O O
VIC, 118 posts
11 Sep 2008 12:48pm
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...
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
11 Sep 2008 11:38am
I will try every kite i can lay my grubby hands on.
sci
sci
WA
762 posts
sci sci
WA, 762 posts
11 Sep 2008 12:03pm
Anywhere to demo a Vegas in Perth?
omega
omega
VIC
100 posts
VIC, 100 posts
11 Sep 2008 2:23pm
Im desperately trawling through every forum and product page i can find as i just sold my 07 rebels. Particulary, im looking to try the following

1. Rev2 - high on my list, ppl just cant stop saying good things about the old model
2. 09 Rebel - I did love my 07s (and never had a single problem) so i just have to try these out
3. Wainman Rabbit Series - im a bit concerned about throwing cash into a first gen model, but the net is alive with reports about how great these are.

If anyone demos any of these kites please post reviews, i will get typing as soon as i have conned my way into the pants of friendly kite store
lex123
lex123
NSW
511 posts
NSW, 511 posts
11 Sep 2008 3:36pm
1. Rev2
2. Vagas
3. Edge
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
11 Sep 2008 3:30pm
sci said...

Anywhere to demo a Vegas in Perth?


Give Dan at kite addiction/Windsurfing Perth, Myaree a ring Phone : 9329 9333 or 93299339
sci
sci
WA
762 posts
sci sci
WA, 762 posts
11 Sep 2008 3:37pm
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 ;(

newo
newo
WA
250 posts
WA, 250 posts
11 Sep 2008 3:48pm
Anything in a 12m or 13m...




...maybe even a Pyscho4
cwamit
cwamit
WA
1194 posts
WA, 1194 posts
11 Sep 2008 4:17pm
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.







Kitehard
Kitehard
WA
2782 posts
WA, 2782 posts
11 Sep 2008 10:46pm
cwamit said...

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

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?



Hey Cwamit,

You're right, the Eclipse gear is the dark horse, one to keep an eye on!

The Thruster is coming and yes it is C-like. Loads of pimping on kiteforum.com about the new Eclipse gear. I'll bring some Eclipse toys with me when I venture down south.

Good winds,

poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
11 Sep 2008 11:50pm
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+
Kitehard
Kitehard
WA
2782 posts
WA, 2782 posts
12 Sep 2008 12:26am
Dammit,

All this talk of Edges makes me want to go boosting big jumps!

Saturday morning looks good

Good winds,

SurfConnect
SurfConnect
QLD
1674 posts
QLD, 1674 posts
12 Sep 2008 9:09am
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!
O
O
VIC
118 posts
O O
VIC, 118 posts
12 Sep 2008 10:05am
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.
SurfConnect
SurfConnect
QLD
1674 posts
QLD, 1674 posts
13 Sep 2008 12:01am
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.


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