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looking for new c kite

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Created by marlo > 9 months ago, 16 Feb 2013
marlo
NSW, 2 posts
16 Feb 2013 7:05PM
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hi anybody know of a high aspect 4 or 5 line bridleless c kite available? something with plenty of grunt and good boosting. cheers

hydra
SA, 254 posts
16 Feb 2013 6:59PM
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I'm in the same boat, been looking at the mutiny p-series, looks alright!

terryzarmzof
QLD, 336 posts
16 Feb 2013 10:22PM
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Real c-kite = torch ( p series is ok though)

PRAWNDOG
WA, 306 posts
16 Feb 2013 8:45PM
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Mutiny P series is a sweet kite demo one and see for yourself, Awesome boost, loops nicely, havn't had a chance to unhook to much on it but really stoked with this kite so far. The bar is pretty cool to.

Drewm
VIC, 159 posts
17 Feb 2013 12:19AM
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Mutiny P series so far this summer has had only one person not really enjoy the kite, and that includes sponsored riders, other stores team riders and just general weekend warriors.

6,8,10,12 available for demo and in stock at WA Surf if anyone is keen

disclaimer: shop staff

EDIT - Mutiny also has the best customer service in the industry, hands down. The guys are so keen to get feedback and suggestions from their customers, every day riders, over just their pro's. We've also seen them implement changes mid season if they can, rather than just say "we're working on it for next season".

Underoath
QLD, 2432 posts
17 Feb 2013 12:21AM
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terryzarmzof said...
Real c-kite = torch ( p series is ok though)


I seen a bloke at the pond yesterday ripping shreads on his Torch. Looks like a decent kite, personally I like the Fuels. Both good kites.

MRPAPY
VIC, 45 posts
21 Feb 2013 6:34PM
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any other suggestions reviews on this topic?

dogfish
NT, 253 posts
21 Feb 2013 6:30PM
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^^ Marlo

suimike
QLD, 45 posts
21 Feb 2013 7:14PM
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I ride the Torch (12 & 8m) love the kite. To give you some idea of my impressions of C-Kites I have owned/tried

From best to worse (IMO):


Easy to boost: P-Series > Vegas 2012 > Vegas 2013 > Torch
Boosting hangtime: P-Series > Vegas 2012 > Vegas 2013 > Torch
Pull during loops (lots of pull is good ): Torch>> Vegas 2013> Veags 2012 = P-Series
Unhooked pop: Torch> Vegas 2013> Veags 2012 = P-Series
Slack after pop: all very similar (specially when wakestyle setting is used)
Build quality: Torch > Vegas > P-Series
Wind range hooked in: P-Series > Torch
Wind range unhooked: Torch > P-Series

If you want to boost and have a easy to fly kite I would go P-Series. If you want to power unhooked tricks probably torch or 2013 Vegas. If you want to do big loops go Torch or Vegas. All of these four kites (and probably also Fuel and C4 will do the Job)

JBFletch
QLD, 1287 posts
21 Feb 2013 7:15PM
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VEGAS

KSSALTONA
VIC, 207 posts
21 Feb 2013 9:01PM
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Demo the HIFI X.

Rob S
VIC, 391 posts
21 Feb 2013 9:37PM
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Hi Steve,

Do you have an 11m for demo?

iandvnt
QLD, 581 posts
21 Feb 2013 9:10PM
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i really like the 9m switch combat, sits between a fuel and torch/vegas. One of the hardest pulling kites i have ridden when turned to generate power. Both torch and vegas are real good too. my quiver is , a torch 8m (more like a 7.3m to me) a vegas 12m (more like an 11.3m) and a few combats 9m fave (like a 9.7).

y bridles work well for stability/depower but do my head in when the kite ends up inside one side of it - nightmare, prefer 5th from bar. Wanna try a p series anairush and best c kites.

longer lines for bigger boosting...

JohnB75
9 posts
21 Feb 2013 7:19PM
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Airush Razor!

Generating a bit of a cult following in the UK - goes massive and is just so precise in it's handling.

kiteboarder.co.uk/kitesurfing/airish-razor-2013-review-55191 - shop owner review who loved his older Fuels and the Torch but blown away with the Razor

There is also a big Airush thread with my full review on there. I'm no freestyle monkey but I love my Tam Razors as they are very dynamic and more importantly go huge!

KSSALTONA
VIC, 207 posts
21 Feb 2013 10:30PM
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Rob S said...
Hi Steve,

Do you have an 11m for demo?


Yep, drop in any time rob! We have all sizes at the moment to demo

doonut
WA, 256 posts
21 Feb 2013 7:36PM
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What about the Best GP V2 does anyone know what there like?

puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
21 Feb 2013 9:48PM
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you dont mention size?
Here at KSS we have the last 2 remaining superceded SS Fuels to clear at the ridulously low cost of $750 - way under 1/2 price and no real difference from 2012 to 2013 anyhow.
Both brand new still in original packing.
Bargain.

IanR
NSW, 1258 posts
22 Feb 2013 12:54AM
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Demo a Airush Razor
Goes really big with plenty of float
Can be hard to find in NSW but if you are in Sydney PM me and you can try my 11
Expo was afraid to try mine in Mandurah cause he thought he might like it more than the Edges and his wife would get mad at him for buying more kites.

AllianceGear
NSW, 95 posts
22 Feb 2013 9:49AM
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Check out the Naish Torch and also the Liquid Force HIFI X, both are excellent non bridled C's. If you are in Sydney i could possibly arrange a demo.

James01
QLD, 283 posts
22 Feb 2013 10:16AM
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what board is that is the photos above?

juggler
VIC, 243 posts
22 Feb 2013 1:40PM
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I ride fuels, awesome build quality. 9m been going for 4 years now, but any of the big brands. Dont buy cheap crap, they just dont last

eppo
WA, 9449 posts
22 Feb 2013 4:59PM
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IanR said...
Demo a Airush Razor
Goes really big with plenty of float
Can be hard to find in NSW but if you are in Sydney PM me and you can try my 11
Expo was afraid to try mine in Mandurah cause he thought he might like it more than the Edges and his wife would get mad at him for buying more kites.




Wasn't enough wind! Ha ha and yeh true true. How ya been buddy getting any wind over there?

If I was into c kiting the razor would be on my demo list for sure.

puppetonastring
WA, 3619 posts
22 Feb 2013 5:20PM
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eppo said...

If I was into c kiting the razor would be on my demo list for sure.


Now would that be the true 'C' Airush Razor or the very 'C' like hybrid from Ocean Rodeo

never let a chance go by......

glideontime
NSW, 206 posts
25 Feb 2013 7:15PM
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James01 said...
what board is that is the photos above?


thats a mutant Marlo snapped it trashed it and rebuilt it loves it. Got a new one exactly the same but still uses the old trusty squeezing max value from that board. Just demonstrates you don't need the whizz bang bells n whistles latest & greatest to excel in waves & pond. Just a truckload of enthusiasm

dbabicwa
WA, 808 posts
25 Feb 2013 4:34PM
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Liquid Force HIFI X.

Got the Airush 2013 and me thinks the LF 2009(!) is a better built kite.

And I do like below the bar depower more and more...



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