the Matrix ones can be screwed into a ball and bounce right back.
however they are a larger diameter so may not fit the pocket.

with the Vegas keep an eye on the battens where they are held in by the velcro. make sure they stay pressed against the velcro and not slip under. when you look you will know what I mean.

Kited Rosebud yesterday on a honking northwesterly.

I would estimate the wind strength as 25kn gusting to 35kn.

Used the 10m Vegas with about 2-3 inches of depower left...the conditions were like big game fishing - every now and then the wind would worry the kite and try to take a big bite. The kite handled the conditions extremely well - so much so that wave-riding was still achievable and flat water jumping was fine.

Mate put up his 10m C kite fully depowered and was getting lofted on the beach...he then switched to his 7.5m old Naish AR5. While I took a break after my first session, he took out the Vegas and was having a hoot. Reckons it depowers more than the 7.5m & was much smoother.

Again - very happy in all conditions but extremely gusty westerlies - which are inherently dangerous anyway.

Go the Vegas !!!

Depends on your weight, board, flat water vs chop etc etc

I would say that if you are 70kgs or less then you would have a wind range of 18-35knots.

If you weigh more then start raising the bottom end - probably for me I need 20 knots to start having some fun - ideally 25 and could probably hold the kite down to high 30's...although then it would be time to get off the water due to the safety factor.

Yep - I reckon a 12m would cover you for most scenarios...you just wont have much fun in < 13 knots or > 30 knots.... Unless of course you change boards and use a surfboard or large directional to get more bottom end wind range. Always sounds good in principle until you have to lug the damn thing everywhere you go...a spare big kite is much more portable.

I reckon you will have buckleys chance of picking up one second hand for next season...at least not until the Vegas 07 is released. The 06 came out very late - i.e. late Feb & they are so sweet that anyone who has one wont be parting with it in a hurry.

Your best bet would be to try and convince a kite shop that holding one through winter isnt a great idea !

Monday looks like strong northerlies again...bit of a shame that it will mean fighting back thru the returning Easter traffic on the way home..

You really cant believe all the hype untill you try it for yourself, and today I had the pleasure of trying my mates 06 14m VEGAS.

For starters the construction of the kite is second to none, really built well especially when you take out in the surf and dump it a few times , you might break a few of those cam battons but they are oh so easy to replace , dont really see it being a problem.

The depower is amazing, I was riding fully powered up just about to get ripped of my edge pushed the bar out and felt the smoothest depower I have ever felt out of a kite including bow kites.

Jumping is so easy and the hangtime is very good, up wind abilities are execellent, the only things I dont like about the kite is the depower strap with the cleat system, needs to be changed ,also be carefull not to get sand in your chicken loop as this can cause it to jam and the safety will not release, as one of my mates found out the hard way.

Also the fifth line gets easily tangled around the line it runs through , I found this happening without doing any tricks.

The bow kites raised the bar with depower now North have raised the bar again , the 06 Vegas is an execellent kite.

20 to 25 kns with occassional 30kn bursts at Brighton NSW today.
The 14 Vegas worked a dream. Very happy with boosting capability and once you have dialled in technique, hang time is quite amazing - definitely up there with the Cabrinah bows.
The bar is very comfortable and there no need to move cleat from factory set position if you are a big bloke.
Kite cuts up wind no probs - right there with my bows. Feel very safe on this kite - getting the old adrenallin rush back.
Very very happy
The " C " is back.
cheers
col

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Originally posted by CJP

Just to back up Daniel's comment. - very happy with my new kite. At 100kg + wet and using protoy 135 I need 17/18kns+ constant wind for a good solid ride - below this I'm a bit heavy but haven't tried it with 152 underground yet.

Definitely needs some improvement to depower rope - red knob is too hard to grip if it is right up near the cleat.

Kite is very well made and rides beautifully. Very smooth through the power and definitely lives up to hype about depower - My main buzz from kiting is major boosting - this kite has not let me down. Off the waves it really kicks ass.

I also own a 12m Switchblade and a 16m Crossbow - these are great kites and now with the Vegas I feel totally equipped for all conditions.

The bloke who had the difficulty releasing the Iron Heart was on a 12metre and was being dragged along the sand - it seems the sand blocked everything and it just would not release . Keen to hear if others have had Bill's experience and successfuly released.

cheers
col
ps. Thanks to the " CAPTAIN " -- mate that kite folding method you showed me for the VEGAS works a dream - kite slips into its bag very neatly.

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would you be kind enough to share theat method with us

cheers Leo

Thats a shame Thommo - you will miss some great kiting by giving the Vegas a miss. Anyway of no concern to me , I'm just happy to be kiting every time there is wind - its great to be retired - no more " oh sh.. the winds up and I've got to work. Been out every day this week bar Friday when I spent the day at the caravan camping show picking an RV for my around Australia kiting odessy. Crikey lifes good.
Cheers mate
col

Col

That's awesome mate & good luck to you. Got your message the other day and had a bit of laugh.... That V14 sounds nice.... I'm thinking of getting the 16 & 12 later this year and by the sounds of it I wont be disappointed.... Mate the 03 CO2s are still going strong, but its defiantly time for something new.

I'll be down in Sydney in about 2 weeks. If the winds up I'll give you a bell.

Mate next SW, it's time to hit the road to that awesome spot Captain, Jughead and I hit last year... still some of the best kiting I've done and I'm still grinning about it... it's frikin insane... on that note, if the winds southerly, jump in that RV of yours and head up my way and we'll hit Umina... its a great spot, but then again you'll probably be up in sunny Cairns kiting in boardies.

talk soon

matt

Danza... all's good mate... I tried to catch up with guys the other week, but I think you were all out at Boat Harbor.
I'm working in Sydney 3 days a week & looking after my daughter the other 2, so only kiting weekends now that winter is here.

There is heaps of excellent spots up this way, but I'm getting lazy and not wanting to drive more than 10 min's to get wet... I've been surfing heaps which is good because it took a back seat for a few years and I'm finding my feet again and really enjoying it.

Yeah The Menace mentioned you guys were off to Hawaii.... sounds like a good trip, fingers crossed for wind.

Mate I'm way keen to get a big session in soon.... I'm just waiting for the next big Southerly and I'm off to that river mouth we hit in the bay last year... you keen? Maybe the Nomad CJP will have his Winnebago parked there for us with an endless supply Amber refreshments between sessions... now that's a thought ;)

What the Menace is back... can he still kite? how's he coping with COL going bigger than him? ;) I bet he was cautious of his back for about 2 mins before going **** it and sending it for a kite loop or something... go the Menace and good to hear he's back.

matt

Dan/col

Have you ridden a 16 Vegas? if so how did it go?

matt

Matt have not ridden the 16 but the 14 is a nice kite, I have a mate that has a 16 and he loves it.

But have had a talk to the king and he seems to think that he would go something a little higher aspect maybe a rhino or a raven.

Had the 14m out in 20 to 30 plus knots at Kurnell today - about 5hrs of very enjoyable kiting. Really enjoyed the boostng - This is a very good kite. - Matt you won't be disappointed .
col

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Originally posted by danza

Matt just had a chat to the guy that I get my kites from and he said there is another shipment of 12 06 vegas coming in and they are going to go real quick, and it may be the last shipment for some time.The 12 is a top kite just go and get one , the 16 they still have stock.

If your going to get one give Jason a call on 0419 686 188 see what he can do for you really nice guy and pricing on kites is very reasonable.

Next time we go kiting I want to see you on a new 06 Vegas carving up the surf.

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Give Kitepower in Sydney a call if you want a really good price Matt, we have the kites in stock, and will do whatever we have to to keep local business local.
I have a 12M Demo you can test anytime.
We have some great end of financial year specials, I don't want to count all this stock!!!!

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve McCormack