Seems all the other brands have some sort of thread going at the moment yet, NOTHING on F-one!! What's going on?!

One Pump
Changed wind tips
some minor changes to reinforcement

They are working on a Upgrade to QR but will it be ready in time, who knows.

some say they are looking a bit closer to the Tribal 2.

Pricing hasn't changed.

great, I've got a spy in Mauritius! Will try to get some pics organised asap!!

There's a writer for SBC (see link above ^) doing daily updateds on the SBC and kiteform sites.

Theres a pic of th ekite on its back beign pumped up (with one pump) but that was it when I looked yesterday.

News is coming through

This is what I've heard if you are looking, I hope to up date as news comes in.
There are also some other new 2010 kites to look at.
http://sunshinecoastkitesurfing.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=59

here is some decent info.
http://www.randyhereman.com/en/news/601

Well we have 2 demos in store ready to try this weekend up Double Island Point. 13mtr & 10mtr so will have a review for you by Monday (wind permitting).

Obvious changes:

One pump - simple system and works a treat.

All lines same length - This has been achieved by shortening the bridal, but also by adding leader lines to the wing tips. Wing tips are a slightly different shape this year which should provide an earlier release on relaunch in lighter conditions (hope we don't get to test this tomorrow).

Bar - New UPS and safety line position. Dockey's dik is easy to move out of the way without having to remove it for unhooking. Colours have changed on the lines so you can't mix up your older F one bar with the new one. Outside line adjustment is knots, not tabs making it much easier to adjust evenly. More info after we ride it.

Our demos here have multi tuning on the trailing edge wing tip so we are hopeful these these will stay for the final production kites which are due here soon. Still waiting on confirmation for this.

The graphics are awesome again & the bag this year has come out in great colours for durability. All up, a very classy product again this year from FOne, we can't wait to fly them.

Also testing FOne boards this weekend and we can't wait to see how they go.

Are the new bandits out for sale now? if those are just demo's when can we expect to be able to buy them?

No plastic chicken loop looks good

I've broken 2 of the plastic bits which ive replaced with a stainless ring but don't see why people have issues with the Velcro saftey system.
Never releases unexpectedly on me and works when full of sand. Why would you ever put another brand release with moving intricate parts on your bar?

Must like dramas

DI works awesome in a NWly. Have had 3 full days of kiting, early starts mind you to get the tide right.

The new BANDIT3 (B3) in a 10 &13 were what we have spend the last 3 days testing in good winds and a range of conditions including flat water lagoon, river mouth small surf. So we can give some feed back for you.

Bar still has nice soft feel but now with the new UPS (no plastic bits) it is much neater and stronger. The velcro release and safety line are improved too. The donkey's dik was a definate improvement also, making it easier to move out the way when unhooking and to fit in place.

One pump yay! I already like it even more now, simple one pump system similar to many already in use so easy to get parts for.

Kite build is even better with even more heavier material on trailing edge and teh classy look is really flash with an Fone watermark style allover the dacron.

The kite itself flys and feels very similar to last years but a little more even pull through turns and still has explosive lift and pop ,when jumping.

Depower? Hard to say as it wasnt windy enough to top out my old 10 or the demo 10, so couldnt say for sure.

The smaller bridles didnt seem to get caught up at all, nice! The even line length is handy too.

Relaunch still seemed good and the ****ging line worked well when I tried it.

Range of people have given it a go and were impressed and the 13 is still great in light wind, trucks up wind but is still fast enough to be fun.

Stocks will be limited to small ones in the first shipment (due Sept), however there will be just a few 10 and over so make sure you check with your stockist and get your orders in.

Both Fone boards we tried performed very well. The SK8 has plenty of rocker and a reverse edge on the rails making it cut up wind very nicely for a high performance board.

The TX is an excellent all round board. Both have great built quality and the straps were very adjustable to suit smaller riders and the larger riders, which is often hard to find in one strap. Extra comfy all round and good grip on the pads for freestyle.

Hope this gives you some info to think about.
Have Fun
GEORGE

waxman said...

One last thing I hope there leashes have been improved, I thought they sucked ass.

Amen to that brother.....

You can check out the changes by googling fone bandit 111

Here is a vid about what Mikhail Soloveikin?? thinks about the new bandit -->

www.kites.ru/otchet-mihaila-solovejkina-o-teste-kaj-2/

Good subtitles too...
Cheers