hey guys, went to the milang demo day on sunday, wind was fairly poxy but got to see a few of the different kites and boards in action. i was fairly impressed with the slingshot rev and the genetrix kites, which seemed to stay up wind in the light on conditions.
does anyone know where i can get hold of a genetrix kite? i kind of like the idea of no pullys but still the de-power ability. thanks

airush geoff said...

PPS Upwind ability has alot to do with rider weight and technique- I have been caught downwind many days when a mate on the same kite has been holding ground cos he is a better rider...

Thats just way too easy!!!!!!

Hey Jamez I willl message you with the genetrix details.

action_ms69 said...

The reason the Rev and the euro kites where staying up wind, was that they where 14mtr kites, while everyone else was on 12m. Not bad for 12-15knots

Saturday was the day, over 35 kites on the water and every thing from 7mtr to 14mtr..

23 kites in the kite race that murf (no 1 kiter) was so close to be beaten by some nobody.. Only 1 mtr in it, but this nobody had him twice at the outer marker..

Murf you might have to watch your back, they might be some one to able to beat you one day..

You did get some extra help at one of the markers but!!! Anyway with all the practise you get by "mowing the lawn" when your out riding you should be fast!!!

yeah your rev seem to go really well was that a rev 2 or last years?

Killing it Murf ! that photo that sinbad posted is awesome.......I wish I was like you...

PS what did you do to your board Steve ?

Spewin Steve- guess you'll have to get a new one.... mmm new toy.

I just got one of the Cab's. Where did you hit the star dropper ? Was it near the end of the jetty ?

hey cheers for that. i went on sunday and the wind wasnt good at all. genetrix seems to be the one to get, you mentioned genetrix that you could get hold of some other kites as well, also are they bringing out some new models, say, for wakestyle/freestyle.?
also whats the rap on the cab kites, i wasnt real impressed with the 8 pullys on the kite end, i would have thought more moving parts = more wear and tear?

I havn't had any problems with the pulley system on my new cabs, and the pre-flight inspection takes about an extra 15 seconds compared to my old C-kites. They are an awesome kite, everyone who has flown mine has comback very impressed. Regarding the up wind ability of the kites at Milang the other weekend. It had a lot to do with wind direction at the time, the wind was swinging around a huge amount, so one tack i found myself and others tacking one direction and the next minute, my tack would completely change. Boards and body position also have a lot to do with tacking upwind, as well as pulling your front lines in a small amount makes quite a bit of difference as well.
Cheers Croc