I've got a 9m that i'm still trying to get a handle on........
its a grunty kite, i find the power is punchy a bit on and off for my liking but that maybe due to lack of skill on my part.
Bar pressure is very light and i like that the power/pull is through the harness.
It's a quick kite, fast smooth turns, its my first 9m so i cant compare and my other kite is a 12m 09 cult and flys alot differently.

the walks said...

fantastic all round kite if your looking to push yourself, if your looking to buy be warned, the 2011 naish bolt will be hitting our shores soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whats the bolt???

I hope they don't drop the helix for something tamer, I love my 10.5.
It took some getting used to but once dialed it out performs all other kites I have had by a long shot (for my style of freeriding)

The more direct pull through the harness is the first thing you'll notice as it really flies off the front lines.. Depowering by pushing the bar out does not luff the kite, it allows the kite to fly to the edge of the window to lose its power.
This usually results in a few spankings when you first get one but once dialed they boost massive, loop really nice and when trimmed right feel confident unhooked. It even works well with my course board due to the ability to fly well in the edge of the window.

Relaunch is usually rotate on the spot and it's flying with a pull on a side line.

Hey thanks for the advice all.

Thecopterdr said...

I wonder how many riders Naish lost courtesy of the 2009 Helix, what a turnaround the 10 was...

Every year the Helix has gotten better - ask the guys about the 2008! I have a 2008 9m and I like it but it is tricky to get the best out of it and the relaunch can be dicey!

I also have a 2009 12m and I really enjoy it - From what I understand they took the 2009 Helix and turned it into the 2010 Cult.

Wait and see... i hear it will all come out soon

What's the park, a beach umbrella???

You can't call a Kite a park

toppleover where do you get your info.. ?!?!?!