Just got a set of Torches. Man its the best kite I have ridden. Doing unhooked tricks is so much easier as you have so much more forward pull and really good pop. Kiteloops really well. Definite recommendation it for someone who is interested in freestyle riding.

BrisKites said...

Good to hear swich. Looks like more and more are joining the "Cevolution" this year.
For those who haven't tried a C kite in a while you might be surprised.

Jason

very true, i went back on a C kite the other day and fell in love with them again

same as any other kite when tangled!

swich said...

Just got a set of Torches. Man its the best kite I have ridden. Doing unhooked tricks is so much easier as you have so much more forward pull and really good pop. Kiteloops really well. Definite recommendation it for someone who is interested in freestyle riding.

what sizes u got?

Got my new torch the other day and have now ridden it a couple of times . Only ever owned torches 2005, 2007 and an old areo 2 . First thing i noticed was the bar setup with the slideable stopper up out of the way the sweet spot seams to be more critical oversheet and it loses power . Let the bar two far up and loses power once that has been mastered it gets good height and is really stable and smooth (other peoples observations and when i thought about it i agreed so i posted this)also doesn’t produce as much power when it turns but still turns well when depowered (unlike old torches) . Extremely happy well worth the wait!!

what kite is the best for unhooked wave riding in light wind . size 10.5 in 2009 naish? helix or cult . 70 kg

jan said...

swich said...

Just got a set of Torches. Man its the best kite I have ridden. Doing unhooked tricks is so much easier as you have so much more forward pull and really good pop. Kiteloops really well. Definite recommendation it for someone who is interested in freestyle riding.

what sizes u got?

8m 10m 12m

got a 12 . didn`t know there was a knot ajustment for the back lines . so watever it came on . if it was ajusted so it didn`t oversheet my long arms would get way to cramped

I have been riding the 12m, but I rig it pretty oversheeted. I actually take out the 6" back line connector under the floats to really shorten the back lines, I really like over sheeting the kite, especially in the waves. I haven't had it stall from over sheeting yet. Torch has always been good for back line tension. It's fun to get back onto the torch from time to time, though my riding doesn't really do it justice (I wish my body still bent and bounced!).

JB