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Fone bandit S vs ozone Reo from a Reo rider perspective

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Created by SouthMarc > 9 months ago, 3 Jan 2022
SouthMarc

SouthMarc

NSW, 9 posts
3 Jan 2022 3:56PM
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Hey, been used to ozone reo for a while. Love them, but was keen to try something else.
Just got my hands on a 10m bandit S 2018..using it with a 45cm lynx bar
I found it extremely slow to turn. Its like driving a truck. Comparing to my 10m Reo 2012 , it feels boring as f***.
Is this only me?
Is there tweaks to give him more grunt?
I have been riding Reo for couple of years so maybe it's just a different feeling.
Also that v-splitter on the bandit...how high does it has to be? Or doesn't matter as it goes down once kite flies?

goofy

goofy

WA, 162 posts
3 Jan 2022 7:36PM
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All 10m kites steer like trucks.

dafish

dafish

NSW, 1651 posts
4 Jan 2022 7:19AM
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goofy said..
All 10m kites steer like trucks.



Not so. This statement is just plain wrong, as I am sure others will attest to. I have flown the Dice, the Roam, the Enduro and the Reo in the 10 meter size and they turn just fine. i could probably name a few other kites that I have flown in a 10 that are fast and responsive, but I can't be bothered.

dafish

dafish

NSW, 1651 posts
4 Jan 2022 7:24AM
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SouthMarc said..
Hey, been used to ozone reo for a while. Love them, but was keen to try something else.
Just got my hands on a 10m bandit S 2018..using it with a 45cm lynx bar
I found it extremely slow to turn. Its like driving a truck. Comparing to my 10m Reo 2012 , it feels boring as f***.
Is this only me?
Is there tweaks to give him more grunt?
I have been riding Reo for couple of years so maybe it's just a different feeling.
Also that v-splitter on the bandit...how high does it has to be? Or doesn't matter as it goes down once kite flies?


The kite might turn a bit quicker with a larger bar. As far as high Y goes, I always prefer a low V, I believe it helps with better geometry in the bridal and also makes for a more simple safety release. With a high Y sometimes it's hard to tell how many twists you have in the lines from looping, and anything more than 3 twists starts to compromise the release.

alfredo68

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4 Jan 2022 9:51AM
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Has anyone tried Airush wave 10 or Pivot 10 to compare with reo? also looking for a 10 that doesn t feel like a truck!

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Sandfoot

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4 Jan 2022 3:05PM
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SouthMarc said..
Hey, been used to ozone reo for a while. Love them, but was keen to try something else.
Just got my hands on a 10m bandit S 2018..using it with a 45cm lynx bar
I found it extremely slow to turn. Its like driving a truck. Comparing to my 10m Reo 2012 , it feels boring as f***.
Is this only me?
Is there tweaks to give him more grunt?
I have been riding Reo for couple of years so maybe it's just a different feeling.
Also that v-splitter on the bandit...how high does it has to be? Or doesn't matter as it goes down once kite flies?


Possibly the rear lines were a bit long, can slow the turn speed.

Bandit S rated 9 / 10 turn speed in the Kite Mag ultimate test
www.thekitemag.com/ultimate-test-3-179705/
The ultimate test Ultimate test guide 2021

If your happy with the Reo, might be just an expensive waste of time to jump ship.

oldmic

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NSW, 354 posts
10 Jan 2022 10:27AM
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alfredo68 said..
Has anyone tried Airush wave 10 or Pivot 10 to compare with reo? also looking for a 10 that doesn t feel like a truck!


Not used the ARWave10 but I did have a wave 9m it was good and the Wave 12m it's truckish. Now using the Ultra 9m it almost covers the need for a 12m.

cauncy

cauncy

WA, 8407 posts
10 Jan 2022 10:03PM
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Settings, out the bag most are in drive mode, change gear to sports mode , farthest leading edge tip setting and check bridal/power line settings /length to optimise, depending on brand of kite
The manufacturer gives you these options to use, I see so many crew having a moan about their this n that on kites and riding them on standard settings

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breeezeofchange

VIC, 11 posts
6 Mar 2022 7:26PM
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SouthMarc said..
Hey, been used to ozone reo for a while. Love them, but was keen to try something else.
Just got my hands on a 10m bandit S 2018..using it with a 45cm lynx bar
I found it extremely slow to turn. Its like driving a truck. Comparing to my 10m Reo 2012 , it feels boring as f***.
Is this only me?
Is there tweaks to give him more grunt?
I have been riding Reo for couple of years so maybe it's just a different feeling.
Also that v-splitter on the bandit...how high does it has to be? Or doesn't matter as it goes down once kite flies?


Hey,

I moved to Reos after trying and in the Bandit S case purchasing other kites. I have a 2020 Bandit S 8 meter.

I concur with the turning characteristics. It is slower than a Reo. I flew it with the incorrect bar - with a low v vs a high V. Having flown bandits for years I've not noticed much difference in the 'V' set up apart from fluttering.
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EastCC

EastCC

QLD, 355 posts
7 Mar 2022 8:25AM
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alfredo68 said..
Has anyone tried Airush wave 10 or Pivot 10 to compare with reo? also looking for a 10 that doesn t feel like a truck!


Try the new Ocean Rodeo Roam HL - quick and light.


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