I have a 2008 Helix , I also have problems with the donkey dick popping out every now and then . The donkey dick is definately too short . I felt that there was too much movement where it joins onto the chicken loop , so I slid some plastic tubing over the Chicken loop to prevent the donkey dick from sliding up. Works better but still has a tendency to come out when bodydragging back to board . This is the sixth f***u* that Naish have made with that kite.
OCTOPUS INFLATION : When leading edge was deflated four bladders never stayed inflated from day dot
SWIVEL FOR FRONT LINES : front lines twisted when rotating from day dot, replaced it with mickey mouse ears swivel from slingshot,worked awesome.
BRIDLE LINES : Lasted 12 months , replaced pulleys and bridle lines ( big $$$ there ) and put in 2ft of 4mm spectra where it runs through pulley so whole bridle doesnt have to be changed next time. ( like Slingshot had )
TRIM LOOP FOR SMART LOOP : First one lasted 6mths , bought another at $35 ,next one lasted 6mths , then purchased 10 metres of 6mm amsteel rope from riggers supplier for $50 and made up my own trim loop, and this has lasted 12mths and will last another 12mths.
BAR GRIP : Started peeling off after 3mths use, because to make it look nice with all different colours multiple pieces of grip were glued onto the bar causing gaps between them and then the inevitable reglueing of ends ready to peel off. One third of it has peeled off now and I have given up on it !
So far everything else on the kite is good , I HOPE .
WELL DONE NAISH
