bucski
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 14:35 |
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Hi and which bow?
Got back out on water on Sunday, which was fun and then very briefly last night, blown off obviously need to eat more pies!
Now, really fancy a bow but totally confused as to which one, everyone seems to have sonics, instinct looks good and then a few people
have said that the Ion is better than the lot.
Also heard there is a prob with stopper ball thingy on the sonic and the build quality is iffy.
Any comments appreciated, and hi to all, good to see some of the crew again on the beach last night - must do less climbing and more
kiting!
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shem
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 18:56 |
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Hey buckski
The sonic stopper ball isnt designed to be a full stopper, more a token gesture, most people dont even use it. As far as build quality,
there wher 9 warranty issues out of 250 kites, far less than most on percentage rates, and GK warrant every one. Youll find with akll
bow style kites it takes a couple of session to get them fully dialed. Ive got a selection if you wanna come try some out!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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willf
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 20:43 |
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dude the sonic rocks, i personally ride the stopper all the time the new ones are way better and hold the kite well, you can walk up
the beach hands free, only big gusts will knock it out, in my experience anyway. the stopper makes it really solid and feel more c
like, but pop through and you got the greatest gust eating kite ever. the newer lines of sonics have all the probs sorted on them now
any way, you're more than welcome to try mine if you want.
Will
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danh
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 21:04 |
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Instinct for me, awesome in gusts doesnot invert the bar is always in reach and the build quality is awesome. The sonic is the only
other bow/sle ive tried though so cant really comment too much but i personally prefer the instinct and thats not just because ive got
one. lol
Hopefully see some of you guys sunday if the weather changes
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Pluto
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 21:22 |
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Hi Tim, nice to have you back!
I've got a Turbo Deisel on test and soon to have an Ion and an Instinct too.
Call me if you want to catch up...
www.kitesurfteacher.co.uk
IKO/BKSA Instructor
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leonardo
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 21:25 |
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Since i started flying the sonic my riding has gone through the roof...and that is not only me, i've seen other riders like Will, Daz,
Chris and Woosh really improve..it seems to just give one so much confidence..i've managed to nail the downloop, big kiteloops, landed
2 flat 3's and even one double s-bend yesterday..as Shem has stated 9 out of 250 kites return says it all. Oh yeah, and no-one really
tells you this but I know the build quality of the instinct is better but have u ever taken weight into account?? Weight of a kite in
my books is a big factor - if its heavy and gets wet u'll lose out big time in light winds, but with the sonic it is the lightest kite
i've flown before.
Truly stoked on these legends
LEN10 LOOPING..
www.sskiteboarding.com
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bucski
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| posted on 22-6-2006 at 21:46 |
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cheers dudes, lots of helpful comments, may will give you a shout for a try shem and will give you a call for a pint paul.
Leo you looked super comfy on your 8 the other night, and it was certainly boosting massively.
Have also heard good things about the instinct ta dan - and cheers for the offer of the lend willf
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col123
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| posted on 23-6-2006 at 08:41 |
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wots a bow kite!!!
To Infirmary and beyond..
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mNeil
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| posted on 23-6-2006 at 10:17 |
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isnt that the shape when they cravat themselves Col
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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steveo
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| posted on 23-6-2006 at 14:45 |
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dude i was hanging on to 11m sonic on weds afternoon/evening. Must admit it was well above it's upper wind limit but still ok, Must
start saving for a 8m sonic, come the end of the summer.
My kiting has come on stacks. Gives me the confidence to try new things and without getting a good spanking
www.kitesurfwales.co.uk
www.airjam.co.uk
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Fart Boy
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| posted on 25-6-2006 at 17:07 |
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The way the sonic handles the gusts get a big thumbs up from me. Oh and i have never used the stopper ball thingy, never needed to.
Need to blag a go on danh's insiinct though.
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bucski
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| posted on 25-6-2006 at 19:23 |
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cheers, am going to get a play on all of em before I decide.
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cabrinha55555
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| posted on 28-8-2006 at 01:19 |
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Make your research and if you finally decide to get a Cabrinha Crossbow 9 meter (complete) never used for only 600 GBP!
mail me: sportsman55555@walla.com or philios@walla.com
Visit this link to have a look to what i have to sell:
http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2331204
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Fat Shady
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| posted on 28-8-2006 at 17:06 |
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bucski, for the love of god don't buy a Turbo Diesel.
Mine has just about made me give up the sport up.
[Edited on 28-8-2006 by Fat Shady]
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shem
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| posted on 28-8-2006 at 18:21 |
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I think every one agrees with you on the td!!
Kite & SUP wales
Caravan decking wales
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mNeil
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| posted on 1-9-2006 at 13:18 |
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well Tim turned up in quiberon with a 12 mtre best waroo and has been loving it. sun and windwoooooooooooooooooo!
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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bucski
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| posted on 2-9-2006 at 18:12 |
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oh yes, the waroo is tres superb, lovin it, sooo easy to launch and land and fantastic on the water, plenty of power when you want it
and then switch it off when you don't, thoroughly recommended, as was the spot Quiberon, top place.
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CharlieR
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| posted on 4-9-2006 at 12:02 |
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had my first session on the north rebel this weekend, awsome toy. has got much more of a classic kite feel to it compared to some of
the other new designs. was using a 9m in up to 40mph. It turns so quickly, has the usual massive depower and loads of lift. Great toy
www.powerkiteshop.com
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Makani
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| posted on 31-10-2006 at 18:27 |
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Before buying try the Caution Answer.....
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cabte
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| posted on 1-12-2006 at 18:24 |
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Hi
Try the Blade Beast SLE.
There a new kite to the uk but the feedback of the kites is all good.
Excellent waveriding and wind range also have a good de-power.
There made top noch.
Also the price is not bad.
10m Beast £550 complete ready to fly.
Wellcome to demo anytime.
Carl
[Edited on 1-12-2006 by cabte]
http://www.zenna-kitesurf.co.uk
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