probably the best sigma kite made, fast turning and plenty of grunt and speed. low end way better than 09 helix. your weight on a 140 should see you riding in around 13-14 knots thru to 30, just drop the xtensions off if you need less power. they boost big. relaunch on the 2010 is very easy as they rounded off the corners. well constructed and one of the best bar setups. points that wear are trim line and the short line the pulleys run on, otherwise pretty bulletproof.

jabou91 said...

Hey,
Cheers for that, sounds pretty good. Also is the Naish bar the same for all size kites of do they differ in size.
Thanks

ya same bars, width adjustable by turning inserts on the end of the bar. only the torch has a different bar (5 line kite)

TheRaven said...

I have just chagned kites from a 12M switch blade 3, to a 10.5 helix.The Helix is a great kite with very responsive handling.However I did not receive the extension lines with my Helix. Can some one please ad some light on what the extensions are for, or was this an after thought from Naish.

20 m lines with 4m extensions are standard with the 10.5. check the front pocket if its a new kite. otherwise you will have to buy them

Extension lines give you a bigger arc, this means it can stay in the power zone longer. Come as standard with the kite. Ask you dealer.
I like to keep them on as much as possible, i prefer the smoother ride on longer lines. It basically equates to high wind, remove extensions, low-medium add extensions.

Has anyone flown the Helix and the Charger is there a big difference between these kites, is one a lot better than the other. Obviously the Charger not having the Sigma shape. But just in general.
Cheers