Hi guys,

I just got myself a 9m and a 12m 2013 rebel.

I've been out on it a few times and I love how quick they are, easy turning etc.

Where I left off in my previous kite (Cab Convert 2011) was that I was staying upwind and doing transitions and starting on some jumps.

Now I've got the rebels and for some reason can't seem to be able to stay upwind very well anymore. I just don't seem to be able to get to power right. Transitions go even better because of the quick kite but I'm having issues finding the 'sweet spot'.

Could it be the set up, are there any different things that I can do to get better upwind capabilities? I must also say the conditions I've been out in have not been totally ideal (gusts and lulls) but even so I should be able to stay upwind.

Or could it just be that I have to get used to my new gear after not having kited for a few months through winter?

Anyone else have this issue with the new rebels?

Not taking offence at all mate. In fact I'm happy its not the kite cause that means it not money down the drain! Probably just some start up issues.. I'll get used to it! I'll just have to try a few different settings and see what suits me best I think

Hey akwa had the 2012 rebels for a year now, had no issues, one thing about your kite you need to check is your lines the north lines do stretch quite a bit. Sounds like you just need to tune your bar, run out your lines and make sure all your lines are equal length. I believe the line adjustments are built into the bar this year. My mate had issues with his kite tuned his lines and it was all sweet, not sure if the 2013 lines are the same as the 2012 tho. Also have you tryed the second option on the wing tip that gives you more bar pressure/kite feedback I found this setting way better for me.

They do feel different to the older Rebels that's for sure but I had no trouble going upwind on the 2013 12m I tried the other day. I actually think it went upwind quite a bit better than the 2011 Rebel.

The jumps were awesome too!

Akwa said...

Hi guys,

I just got myself a 9m and a 12m 2013 rebel.

I've been out on it a few times and I love how quick they are, easy turning etc.

Where I left off in my previous kite (Cab Convert 2011) was that I was staying upwind and doing transitions and starting on some jumps.

Now I've got the rebels and for some reason can't seem to be able to stay upwind very well anymore. I just don't seem to be able to get to power right. Transitions go even better because of the quick kite but I'm having issues finding the 'sweet spot'.

Could it be the set up, are there any different things that I can do to get better upwind capabilities? I must also say the conditions I've been out in have not been totally ideal (gusts and lulls) but even so I should be able to stay upwind.

Or could it just be that I have to get used to my new gear after not having kited for a few months through winter?

Anyone else have this issue with the new rebels?

pretty powerful kite, might be towing you downwind a little