Brent Coles here up here in Mackay, using chrwar login!!
I rode the 9m Bullaroo on Sunday just gone in a good 20kts in flatwater conditions. Normally I ride the Nemisis but took the opportunity to test ride Bullaroo.
I found the kite to be extremly stable as it was quite gusty and stormy, IMO in out performed the Nemisis for stability and power delivery in this wind. I am a progressive freestyle rider hitting some handle pass tricks on the Nemisis, but I found the Bullaroo to sit well and provide great feedback allowing for even easier handle pass tricks (in this wind) than the Nemi! I was really suprised and stoked on my session. The Bullaroo relaunched easier than the Nemi but has a bit more overall bar presssure, not such a bad thing for a 9, atleast you know where it is at all times!
I have not ridden any of the other sizes but I know BEST Aus will have 8 of these bad boys available at Kite Stock this year. I am actually heading over and can't wait to ride these kites in variety of winds strengths and water conditions.
My first impressions are that they are a sick kite that will give good all round performance and cover that gap between the Nemisis and Waroo nicely. Making it sweet for freestyle, wave and freeride.
If you guys over in the West are keen to try one, make sure you make the effort to come to Kite Stock and look up Joe and I and grab one for a session!
Over East, demos will be being sent to shops shortly and some clinic days are in the process of being planned to help with tuning, setups, and performance characteristics etc, especially since this years Waroo has had a few hickups, the Bullaroo certainly seems to have delivered on some promises!
Cheers Colesy,
