Just got my NORTH EVOS, got one straight out the bag, have had my 12 out in high 20s & less than 10 in both surf and flat. For a 12 its very grunty works in less wind than a 14 rebel & turns faster than a 10, huge lift dosnt seem to have as much depower but really nice feel.I havn't finished testing it yet but its out being demo'd currently so should have more feed back soon.

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GEORGE

Yes the flagging system works its verry similar to the bandit saftey system
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GEORGE

How's the relaunch?

Would you recomend it as a first kite to someone.

Backround info is a friend of mine (another yachty) is just getting into it and I've recomended that she get and kite with a push away QR's and flagging line attachment point below the bar.

good review would be great.

Hi Crazy canuk
Yes i would recomend it to a begginer (in fact im an instructor IKO2 and I teach with a 12m EVO).The reason I use it is re-launch, stabillity, saftey and plenty of grunt to get you up and going in those 'just windy enough' conditions.

Heres a bit of a review

Build construction. Heavy duty, reinforced around the struts, trailing edge and wingtips (great for learning, you'll crash plenty). Multi-pump good or bad depending on what you like, good because it lets you get more pressure in the struts, just takes a bit longer to get out on the water. Bar, typical North, good release and below the bar saftey, coloured lines so you dont get it backwards 4 or 5 line, both work as they should. North pump, with gauge, decent size and good quality. Extendable bag (great when your in a hurry)

In the Air. Flys in very light conditions and turns faster that a rebel. huuuge Lift and Air time, cranks upwind because it can fly right at the edge of the window and still has plenty of de-power so you can keep going when the wind picks up. relaunch is easy and can self land without dragging yourself down the beach or making a big mess of your lines, can even be relaunched after an emergency release which is always a plus.

Have had the 10 and 12 out in varied conditions from 10 - 25 knots in surf and limited flat water. For size and condition they both preformed pretty nice, takes a bit to get used to but feels really solid and stable in the air.

Any more questions give us a ring at the shop or email us.

Hope this helps
Have fun
George

If you have a 9 and 7m rebel ther is no need to up grade to the EVO the rebel are sweet kites, the evo is a good wave kite but so is the rebel better off waiting for the new rebel.

Is the EVO a 'beginner' type kite or an all rounder?

To flag it probably needs to crash down then pivot over on the canopy for the pulleys to move around from the balanced bridle.
Hard crashing to flag like the Bandit and IDS I would say.

Its best to explain with a 5 line kite. When you flag the kite, you are letting go of the bar or pulling the quick release on your chickenloop and the kite will stay connected by the 5th line. This kite is now flagged and 100% depowered.

4 line kites can flag from either an outside line or an inside line. It depends on what particular kite it is, but generally a 4 line kite will flag from one of its inside lines.

What we are now seeing are kites that have a similar flagging system, however are flagging to both the front lines. These kites have a specialized bridle that acts like a single 5th line when flagged.

Sorry for not getting back earlier guys, been hectic

Self landing varies according to wind conditions but in the light wind the easiest way is the land the kite on its tip at the edge of the window, fully commit to pulling on the centre/front lines until it drops its nose into the wind. It does work especially with the Evo and bandit. If you don't commit or it is supper windy, pull the release form the same position and it will slide down wind and then flag out on the front lines.

Bar pressure is a little lighter on the Rebel.

They are an good beginners kite (especially in light wind), but also and excellent kite for boosting and have a quick response wing tip turn. Any kite with a below the bar system (as long as you know how to use it) are suitable for learning on, but the Evo will evolve with you as you get better. The term beginner kite is a little out dated as many kites now on the market (especially with below the bar safety) will take you from beginner through to advanced no worries.

Any questions regarding learning or kite selection, give us a call.

Have Fun!
George