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sloth69

NSW

15 posts

sloth69

NSW, 15 posts

8 Aug 2007 9:17pm

Hi all,
Im getting on and with kids and commitments need to tone down my kitesurfing to a safer? level.
Im thinking of either the 07 boxer sle or slingy turbo diesel 2.
Im looking for something able to float downwind for wave riding, but also boost well. Not into tricks etc, as past experience has hurt like hell. Mainly looking for stable and constant in sky ( not darting madly around) and able to be used in surf for wave riding.
Nothing wrong with my fuels, but looking for a change.
Any help would be cool

Dave

Mr float

NSW

3452 posts

Mr float

NSW, 3452 posts

8 Aug 2007 10:42pm

All I am going to say is that from what you describe it would be worth demoing a venom

quote:
Originally posted by sloth69

Hi all,
Im getting on and with kids and commitments need to tone down my kitesurfing to a safer? level.
Im thinking of either the 07 boxer sle or slingy turbo diesel 2.
Im looking for something able to float downwind for wave riding, but also boost well. Not into tricks etc, as past experience has hurt like hell. Mainly looking for stable and constant in sky ( not darting madly around) and able to be used in surf for wave riding.
Nothing wrong with my fuels, but looking for a change.
Any help would be cool

Dave

tobes

NSW

1000 posts

tobes

NSW, 1000 posts

8 Aug 2007 11:11pm

I'd suggest one of the hybrids with a 1:1 bar, like an Ozone Instinct or North Rebel. A Venom2's definitely worth thinking about if you're open minded.

sloth69

NSW

15 posts

sloth69

NSW, 15 posts

8 Aug 2007 11:16pm

I'm open minded to give anything a go.
Re: Venom, my only concern involves water relaunching
Can it be done, what happens if they get rolled in surf?

merman

QLD

431 posts

merman

QLD, 431 posts

8 Aug 2007 11:29pm

sloth69

i dont think you can go wrong with either kites. theyre both great kites.

i,m flying TD1,s and i love em to bits. 12mtr & 16mtr.

If you can hold out for the new naish/slingshot kites. give em a demo.

theres alot of hype goen on right now. but kiting technology is advancing so fast these new kites are worth checking out.

GreenPat

QLD

4107 posts

GreenPat

QLD, 4107 posts

9 Aug 2007 1:00am

Image is nothing, thirst is everything. Obey your thirst.

xtortya

322 posts

xtortya

WA, 322 posts

9 Aug 2007 12:31am

i'm only new to the sport and have been trying new kites lately. I had a go of the 13 venom and they are really forgiving kites and really floaty for jumps, i couldn't get to high on it though. I'd imagine they are pretty good for surf too, i think someone won the national waveriding titles on a peter lynn (please correct me if i'm wrong) but give all kites fly, and go for what feels best.

t o b y

530 posts

t o b y

WA, 530 posts

9 Aug 2007 12:50am

What year fuels do you have? 07 ones are nothing like the older ones try a new fuel before you go to bed with an air matress new fuels are due out soon

sloth69

NSW

15 posts

sloth69

NSW, 15 posts

9 Aug 2007 9:01am

Im riding 04 and 05 fuels at present.
19m 04 and 15m 05.
Guess im looking for the magical one kite, but probqably a 15m and a 9 m would fulfil the wind rangewe have here.

harry potter

VIC

2777 posts

harry potter

VIC, 2777 posts

9 Aug 2007 10:20am

Try a switchblade 2, great wind range, stable, loads of depower, great for wave riding, easy relaunch, boosts well.
Only neg : some question over stitching quality on some.

sunseeker

QLD

1203 posts

sunseeker

QLD, 1203 posts

9 Aug 2007 11:13am

I'll fully agree with the Switchblade suggestion - also the new Cabrinha Revolver is meant to be an awesome wave riding kite. I also have TD which is good but I prefer the Cabrinha in the surf.

Actually, go for simplicity where possible - after riding Fuels you'll know what I mean

Blaster

501 posts

Blaster

WA, 501 posts

9 Aug 2007 10:20am

Read the reviews on Ocean Rodeo if your open to everything out there and not just what gets flown around your local. I just purchased 2 of the OR rises. But you may like the kite called the one. Check out their website. ~~http://www.oceanrodeo.com/kiting/kites.php~~
I demoed several kites. I'll be taking and uploading some photo's of them today after the christening. What the hell I might even do a review, but don't expect to much technical jargon as I'm still a little underdone in knowledge, but I'll try my best.
GL

ran

VIC

333 posts

ran

VIC, 333 posts

9 Aug 2007 1:03pm

quote:
Originally posted by Blaster

Read the reviews on Ocean Rodeo if your open to everything out there and not just what gets flown around your local. I just purchased 2 of the OR rises. But you may like the kite called the one. Check out their website. ~~http://www.oceanrodeo.com/kiting/kites.php~~
I demoed several kites. I'll be taking and uploading some photo's of them today after the christening. What the hell I might even do a review, but don't expect to much technical jargon as I'm still a little underdone in knowledge, but I'll try my best.
GL

they actually look alright, id love a one kite quiver, can it really work?

airush geoff

974 posts

airush geoff

974 posts

9 Aug 2007 12:05pm

I bought a new kite, 14m, and it has me riding in twelve knots on a 133cm board and I weigh 105kg. The day of the one kite quiver is upon us. This is all I will be riding this season.

Demo all the new kites on the market, I got a Helix and am stoked, but alot of the new kit has amazing performance.

ran

VIC

333 posts

ran

VIC, 333 posts

9 Aug 2007 2:49pm

what can u hold it in though 25knots? im 95kgs so im thinking a 14 is about what i need also, i was a fuel man (13) but u need more than one to get out in all conditions.

kite boy

354 posts

kite boy

WA, 354 posts

9 Aug 2007 8:32pm

just buy a kite a kites a kite

youngbull

QLD

826 posts

youngbull

QLD, 826 posts

10 Aug 2007 4:22am

Venom this
Venom that

Just get your hands off it

PIMPS

[}:)]

Mr float

NSW

3452 posts

Mr float

NSW, 3452 posts

10 Aug 2007 8:38am

The guy asks a question people answer it .
maybe we should answer it so that you don't get so upset like "Look bro just read the ads in the mags and on the net and get whatever you reckon is the coolest "

quote:
Originally posted by youngbull

Venom this
Venom that

Just get your hands off it

PIMPS[}:)][}:)]

tobes

NSW

1000 posts

tobes

NSW, 1000 posts

10 Aug 2007 9:01am

quote:
Originally posted by sloth69
Im looking for something able to float downwind for wave riding, but also boost well. Not into tricks etc, as past experience has hurt like hell. Mainly looking for stable and constant in sky ( not darting madly around) and able to be used in surf for wave riding.

I don't sell em or even fly them, but that sounds like a venom to me.

Awaken

QLD

128 posts

Awaken

QLD, 128 posts

10 Aug 2007 9:38am

Try the Rebel,GK TRIX,CATAPULT JOKER,F1 IMPACT.All nice kites with c performance but with bow depower.I ride a joker and it does what you describe but so do the otha brands.Once again try before you buy.

sorse

NSW

509 posts

sorse

NSW, 509 posts

10 Aug 2007 10:50am

There is no such thing as a one kite quiver if you ride a really big wind range. T2 very very stable and bomb proof, the new fuels are way more forgiving then ever these days. You'll find most hybrids are really light and quick on the bar, new rev incredibly quick. fuel little more positive feed back kite. then the t2 like all bows very positive bar pressure.
My advice try to get a run on the new models so you get a better more even opinnion. you may finds your self on a new fuel.

sloth69

NSW

15 posts

sloth69

NSW, 15 posts

10 Aug 2007 11:20am

me thinks best thing to do is go down the beach and grab a ride on averything i can. Always been a slingshot fan, nad haven't discounted anything yet.
Just want to enjoy my sessions

JimmyBrown

QLD

53 posts

JimmyBrown

QLD, 53 posts

7 Sep 2007 7:43pm

Yeah i think i'm going to try a latitude this year 08 because i like the look of the flag kite alone the hype sounds more realistic.Anyone here used SOF-X and happy?

lotofwind

NSW

6451 posts

lotofwind

NSW, 6451 posts

7 Sep 2007 8:14pm

VENOM 2,VENOM 2,VENOM 2,
if u get a chance try one

sure u will be happy.
everone has there own opinion,like cars,holden,ford toyota.
try as many u can before u buy,but in what u have said,try a venom.

my 2 cents

Baz

NSW

205 posts

Baz

NSW, 205 posts

8 Sep 2007 7:09am

Shockwave 12 is definately the right kite in the right place at the right time for you Sloth69. Maybe even the right price

.
Constant winds,
Baz.

wdric

NSW

1625 posts

wdric

NSW, 1625 posts

8 Sep 2007 8:24am

quote:
Originally posted by lotofwind

VENOM 2,VENOM 2,VENOM 2,
everone has there own opinion,like cars,holden,ford toyota.

my 2 cents

Some like Lada Niva's and citron's to

meerkat

644 posts

meerkat

WA, 644 posts

8 Sep 2007 6:49am

if you haven't gone and spent cash the checkout next seasons ION or the RISE, both would suit what you are after.

Mr float

NSW

3452 posts

Mr float

NSW, 3452 posts

8 Sep 2007 9:57am

Whats that supposed to mean?I see that this bit quote[try as many u can before u buy,but in what u have said,try a venom.]

from the original poster is omitted in your reply

quote:
Originally posted by wdric

quote:
Originally posted by lotofwind

VENOM 2,VENOM 2,VENOM 2,
everone has there own opinion,like cars,holden,ford toyota.

my 2 cents

Some like Lada Niva's and citron's to

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