Rider: 92kg , (Level: Stoked Intermediate, anti showpony since 06)
Style: Soul Riding, Speciality: upwinders, SmallSurf
Weather: 15 knots to 32
Build Quality: 8/10
Satisfaction: 8/10
Disclosure: Unaffiliated, long-term Best flyer

Comments:

Just replaced my 08 Waroos (7, 9,11) with Kahoonas V2 7.5 and 9.5

I'm absolutely stoked that these 2 smallish kites now cover me for the entire wind spectrum that I'd want to be out on the water for. Together with my three boards this is the most compact, comprehensive and pleasing gear scenario I've had since starting out in 2006.

I've had the 7.5 Kahoona out at the Wedge Wave Comp (not a competitor) and Lancelin in very solid wind pushing the low 30. I then tested the 9.5 at the opposite side of the spectrum during the recent light 13-18 light breeze days. In both settings I had a ball!

The Lowdown:

- Very stable and predictable flight characteristics. (Clean, simple, ultra safe bar as well)

- Outstanding built quality, four struts only!

-Fastest turner of the Delta shape kites I tried this year

-Bar pressure is just right, you can feel where the kite is without looking

- Upwindability and power: outclassed pretty anything of a similar size on the day that I could see

- The most advantagous value for money/quality/performance algorithm out there. Silly and uncool to pay more for fashion/branding bullsht. Be yerself, not someone else idea of you! (Sorry )

One last thing: on these small kites I leave the struts permanently inflated. With only the leading edge to pump I'm always on the water first and never worry about one pump system failures :)

Can't wait to get out on them again. Wohooooo :))))

what other deltas di you try?

Yeh what he asked

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Mr float said...

what other deltas di you try?

For what its worth, the Core GT, the Evo and the Bandit.

Must admit he is right!!!!!!!!!! most underated and underpriced kite on the market to date.I generally dont comment on seabreeze except for our comp in SA.But i just had to...These kites are amazing!! For everything form wave riding to unhooking,they also boost HUGE!!!!! They bring back the old feeling of getting thrown up into the air like the first Slingy FUELS.The only thing i would disagree with i reckn my new Bandit 4 9m turns quickers on a dime but the 7.5m Kahoona is super fast!!!! It scares me to think what the next Kahoona will be like.....

Bo its right guys,,i know most riders cant understand bestkiteboarding philosophy,,which is best performance on a awesome price,,and the kahoonav2 is probably one of the kites with the biggest wind range,,last summer i was in a 7,5 version 1 ,,even upwind when others where on 12m..walking back,,,the comments at the beach,from other guys were without knowledge,,do your self a favor and demo a range of kites before you buy,,,the equipment is out there so take advantage ,,diferent riders,,diferent styles,,conditions ,,boards etc,,and of course experience,,all this makes a diference when riding,,so demo your gear,, and close your ears,,,gracias ,,,

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Bo said...

Mr float said...

what other deltas di you try?

For what its worth, the Core GT, the Evo and the Bandit.

It's worth quite a bit .Now we know the kites that you made your comparisons with .Thanks

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For what its worth, the Core GT, the Evo and the Bandit.

Just out of interest was that the Core GT or new GTS?

I agree kahuna is a great kite and well priced i just bought a 7.5m last week, value for money its a very hard kite to beat

other deltas ive used r bandit core argo