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vasco

21 posts

vasco

21 posts

26 Jul 2012 7:35am

Hi all

I only ride waves in a strong and gusty wave spot (Guincho, Portugal).
I'm still riding 2009 Evos, 7m is the kite i use 90% of the time.
I still love this kite for side onshore wave riding (much better than some actual kites I've flown).
But it's getting old, and needs replacement.
I'm considering the Neo 7m because of the steering depowered and also it's lightness but I'm
afraid of loosing the massive low end of my Evo.
0n the other hand I don't like that much the EVo highend.
The dilemma is Evo or Neo.

I will also replace my evo 9m 2009 that I don't like that much (grunty, slow and heavy) but has a massive low end, it's my biggest kite at 80kg.
Will the Neo 9m do the job in 15kn on a surfboard?
I won't go bigger than 9m.

Feedback appreciated.

Thanks
Vasco

Btw
I also have a Evo 6m that I love, will keep it for my kid and for strong days in Guincho.
I ride on 20m lines.

eppo

9793 posts

eppo

WA, 9793 posts

26 Jul 2012 9:32am

Have you considered the Vegas.

I know it is a freestyle kite but on freeride it is actually an awesome wave kite. Fast, stable and drifts well. This is isn't said much but it is a reality for those that fly them.

Also will eat gusts better than any of the north range. hence why I went that way, for exactly those reasons. You need to think beyond the two kites you have mentioned as I think they will not give you want you want, in my humble opinion.

Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

Underoath

QLD, 2434 posts

26 Jul 2012 11:58am

Switchblade or Fuel :)

Sir V

QLD

490 posts

Sir V

QLD, 490 posts

26 Jul 2012 12:44pm

Oi Vasco, Vasco de Australia aqui

Voce jah vuou o Cabrinha Drifter? Aqui na Australia sem duvida eh o melhor kite pra ondas que voce encontra. Claro, eu gosto dos Cabrinhas e eh um gosto pessoal.. Entre or 7M e o 9M voce nao precisa mais nada.

Eu peso 73kgs e tenho um 9M e um 11M. Com a surfboard estou servido

Saude irmao.. no proximo ano 2013 vou a Portugal and Setembro e dou-te uma ligada. Nao conheco a area do Guincho mas oico muito dos meus amigos.

Chau e boas ondas.

Vasco Vellez

jamdfingr

QLD

663 posts

jamdfingr

QLD, 663 posts

26 Jul 2012 2:03pm

I think I understand your problem....

Soultion: Sell your North Kites and buy Naish or Cabrinha.

What is with the fruity decorations on North equipment?

Rooboy

298 posts

Rooboy

SA, 298 posts

26 Jul 2012 2:09pm

Vasco,

AS u can tell there arent a lot of people in Aus who ride the Neo or Evo at present, just a lot of pimps who ride other gear!

The Evo is picking up momentum but i dont know anyone with the Neo. Sounds like youve got a lot more experience with these kites than the rest of us, i know this isnt really much help but just stating the facts. Your probably better off just getting a Demo and trying them both, see which one suits what u want the best. Good luck.

Sir V

QLD

490 posts

Sir V

QLD, 490 posts

26 Jul 2012 3:18pm

This is too funny Rooboy.. I though you were talking to me - my name is also Vasco eheh.. then I remembered the thread was started by the'other' Portuguese Vasco..

Still funny to me

I am sure he will reply later. In the meantime I'll keep my mouth shut

Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

Underoath

QLD, 2434 posts

26 Jul 2012 4:18pm

Underoath said...

Switchblade or Fuel :)

Haters gonna hate.

vasco

21 posts

vasco

21 posts

26 Jul 2012 8:04pm

Thank you all.

I've tried a lot of kites from innumerous brands, but I still prefer North.
I'll wait for a demo.

@eppo - I do love the Vegas, but It won't work in Guincho, some days the wind goes from 15kn to 35kn, I need kites with a good usable range.
Rebels are also out of question, Evos made me a much better surfer.

@jamdfingr - after driving a Mercedes there's no turning back

@vasco - feel free to contact me when you arrive.

Good waves

DutchRooster

NSW

325 posts

DutchRooster

NSW, 325 posts

26 Jul 2012 10:51pm

I'm a North man myself, have owned the Vegas, the Rhino, the Rebel and the Evo ranges. Just got the 2012 Evos and love them. Still have a 10m Rebel but almost never use it now, will sell it and buy another Evo. Easy kite, does everything flawlessly. Good quality.

Better the devil you know...

I hear the waves are big in Guincho.

eppo

9793 posts

eppo

WA, 9793 posts

26 Jul 2012 10:18pm

vasco said...

Thank you all.

I've tried a lot of kites from innumerous brands, but I still prefer North.
I'll wait for a demo.

@eppo - I do love the Vegas, but It won't work in Guincho, some days the wind goes from 15kn to 35kn, I need kites with a good usable range.
Rebels are also out of question, Evos made me a much better surfer.

@jamdfingr - after driving a Mercedes there's no turning back

@vasco - feel free to contact me when you arrive.

Good waves

Fair enough but the delta in the Evo surely will limit your top end?

kitebored

NSW

593 posts

kitebored

NSW, 593 posts

27 Jul 2012 1:53pm

Sir V said...
Hi Vasco, Vasco here from Australia

You jah vuou the Cabrinha Drifter? Here in Australia eh undoubtedly the best kite for waves that you see. Sure, I like the little goats and a personal taste eh .. Between 7M and 9M or you do not need anything else.

I weigh 73kgs and have a 9M and 11M. I served with surfboard

Hail brother .. next year I'm going to Portugal in 2013 and in September and give you a call. Do not know the area but oic acid Guincho a lot of my friends.

Chau and good waves.

Vasco Vellez

'Sure, I like the little goats and a personal taste eh .. '

Thanks google translate

Sir V

QLD

490 posts

Sir V

QLD, 490 posts

27 Jul 2012 8:11pm

Hey Kitebored

You could have just asked eheheh.. Google is not quite accurate enough mate.

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