North Vegas 2012 v's 2013

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Lebowski
Lebowski
VIC
87 posts
VIC, 87 posts
16 Jan 2013 1:59pm
How much difference is there in the new North Vegas compared to last year's model?
I am riding 2012 Vegas, they are still in great condition but I have been offered a really good trade in/buy new deal, I kind of don't really need new kites but if there is a noticeable improvement then it might be worthwhile.
Any feedback appreciated
Lebowski
Lebowski
VIC
87 posts
VIC, 87 posts
16 Jan 2013 2:10pm
I already know the colours are ****
ExSurfCentre
ExSurfCentre
WA
497 posts
WA, 497 posts
16 Jan 2013 11:13am
Lebowski said...
I already know the colours are ****


No difference to last years then ;-)
Irishbaz
Irishbaz
VIC
35 posts
VIC, 35 posts
16 Jan 2013 2:17pm
I heard the have completly redesigned it in terms of strut positions and bigger wing tips. my mates say they best one they have made!
INTHELOOP
INTHELOOP
QLD
1855 posts
QLD, 1855 posts
16 Jan 2013 9:01pm
2013 North Vegas is a completely new designed kite based on the Neo.
More c-shape, wider tips and changed strut positioning (moved more towards tips).
I find its a lot more stable this year, more pop and rock solid with nothing in the kite flapping. The Vegas is tight as a..
I recommend the 22m lines for unhooking and looping.


My fav size is 7m on 22m lines.

Vegas Rocks
eppo
eppo
WA
9793 posts
WA, 9793 posts
16 Jan 2013 7:28pm
Well this is in the gear review as it should be but hey when in Rome.
Posted this a while back....seems to fit what has come about above.

I haven't ridden the new 2013 (owned and flew the 2012) but from all I've read, it seems the Vegas has changed for the better more than any other kite in their range. Better low end, more stability and has had some IDE from the Neo put into it so is a better freeride kite, more smooth and less jerky. I rated the Vegas in the surf. Only thing is bar pressure is meant to be the same of a little higher and I found it a little high. Not in the pull, but trying to turn the kite.

Sorry that's all I have but others who are riding them will probably comment on specifics. Have you checked the kiteforum or googled reviews their are quite a few around. Great kite.
ApatheticEnd
ApatheticEnd
WA
995 posts
WA, 995 posts
16 Jan 2013 7:34pm
I've ridden both and own 2010, 2011, and 2012 Vegas' and for me there isn't enough difference between the 2012 and 13 to justify changing over a whole quiver for new kites. It's a good kite no doubt though. Demo it and find out for yourself.

Btw, my 2010 and 2011 bars are still going strong. My 2012 bar looks like **** and I've had to replace the depower line. The 2013 bars I've seen aren't fairing much better. It's a lot of money for something that doesn't last a season.
Puetz
Puetz
NT
2186 posts
NT, 2186 posts
16 Jan 2013 9:27pm
... friend of mine got the 2012 14m and hated it, spent a year fighting it and in the end hated it so much he sold it to my son for $50, called it 'the pox'. He then tried the 2013 and sooooo loves them, he went and bought a 12m, 10m and a 9m for his missus. It is very different from last years and he reckons they got it right.

Try it and see for yourself!

cheers,

Robbie
Akwa
Akwa
WA
255 posts
WA, 255 posts
16 Jan 2013 10:14pm
ApatheticEnd said...
I've ridden both and own 2010, 2011, and 2012 Vegas' and for me there isn't enough difference between the 2012 and 13 to justify changing over a whole quiver for new kites. It's a good kite no doubt though. Demo it and find out for yourself.

Btw, my 2010 and 2011 bars are still going strong. My 2012 bar looks like **** and I've had to replace the depower line. The 2013 bars I've seen aren't fairing much better. It's a lot of money for something that doesn't last a season.


my 2013 bar is already f*cked... padding is coming off!
Troyrotor
Troyrotor
QLD
318 posts
QLD, 318 posts
17 Jan 2013 6:35am
^^same my grip is dieing and I've shattered the plastic insert in the center and my depower line is close to breaking. Other than that and the deflate valve on the wing tip I'm very happy
dorothyinste
dorothyinste
QLD
481 posts
QLD, 481 posts
17 Jan 2013 7:43am
Troyrotor said...
^^same my grip is dieing and I've shattered the plastic insert in the center and my depower line is close to breaking. Other than that and the deflate valve on the wing tip I'm very happy


Seen the same on another new North 2013 bar, centre plastic insert popping out, snapped front line, plastic retainer on bar end coming of, grip wear, the bar is only a few months old. Better to buy a new 2011 or 2012 bar. Better yet is the Ocean Rodeo bar. Compared to the North bar, Ocean Rodeo is a nice piece of kit. Ticks most of the boxes for me.
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