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Bandit 09 pics

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Created by walshd > 9 months ago, 15 Jul 2008
walshd
SA, 601 posts
15 Jul 2008 6:01PM
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some more pics here:
www.sanoma.nl/

Looks like some new sizes have been added to the range and is that splitstrut on that kite??

ruffryder61
QLD, 470 posts
15 Jul 2008 8:48PM
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anybody keen on some generator pictures from lizard island?

my body still hurts. the generator loops like no tomorrow....

TheChad
QLD, 142 posts
16 Jul 2008 4:38PM
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whats splitstrut?

Those struts look very similar to the 08 bandidios

walshd
SA, 601 posts
16 Jul 2008 6:49PM
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Yeh I dont think it is splitstrut. It just looks like it with the black material where the struts run.

Splitstrut is what sligshot used on all their fuels until this years 09 ones, and the link had it too. Its hard to explain, but the canopy is stitched to the sides of the struts, instead of ontop of the struts. I think it was supposed to keep better tension of the canopy.

I noticed on the other pictures on that link that the bridle has changed slightly with an addittion of more pulleys and a y bridle that connects to the LE. So the kite will have 4 pulleys now.

TheChad
QLD, 142 posts
16 Jul 2008 8:00PM
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well if thats the case, then yeah it probably does have splitstrut because the 08 one does, I think f-one calls it fusion-strut in the marketing talk

BrisKites
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17 Jul 2008 10:29AM
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No it's not splitstrut but they have reinforced the strut connection to lessen the chance of canopy seperation. Most of the strut now has only one parralell seamon the canopy side now.

There is a small y added to the end of the top bridle. This is to spread the load more evenly and add more stability to the kite. There are still only 2 pulleys on the kite though.

Poida
WA, 1916 posts
17 Jul 2008 11:15AM
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are the bandits going to even number sized kites for 2009 models?

I thought I might be able to get away with a 9 only. now its maybe a 8 and 12 now? or just a 10. omg decisions,

Tvillegus
QLD, 98 posts
18 Jul 2008 9:32AM
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I hate that they've done that, the 13m bandit is the ideal size for me, when i buy a new one, i will have to lose some top end or lose some bottom end. They should hav kept the sizing.

kiteslave
NSW, 45 posts
21 Jul 2008 12:02PM
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bad dog bandits rock im going out to ride now,nice colours on the new green machine.You can ride the nine in 17 18 knots and im 90 k i dont know what you gunna do with the 14 16 maybe take off.

24 Jul 2008 11:39AM
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Tvillegus said...

I hate that they've done that, the 13m bandit is the ideal size for me, when i buy a new one, i will have to lose some top end or lose some bottom end. They should hav kept the sizing.


Hi tvillegus
Havent ridden them yet but will have both in my demo fleet very soon, so dont stress to much try before you buy.I flew both 11& 13 last year 13 probably most ridden kite last year by me. Expect to ride 12 more this year,( similar grunt but should be faster, hence more apparant wind) will be able to tell you verry soon

Build quality looks good, new bar design sounds good ,apparantly more stable, hard to beleive considering how stable 08 was. Graphics and colours look great,cant wait!

Have fun
GEORGE

24 Jul 2008 11:40AM
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Tvillegus said...

I hate that they've done that, the 13m bandit is the ideal size for me, when i buy a new one, i will have to lose some top end or lose some bottom end. They should hav kept the sizing.


Hi tvillegus
Havent ridden them yet but will have both in my demo fleet very soon, so dont stress to much try before you buy.I flew both 11& 13 last year 13 probably most ridden kite last year by me. Expect to ride 12 more this year,( similar grunt but should be faster, hence more apparant wind) will be able to tell you verry soon

Build quality looks good, new bar design sounds good ,apparantly more stable, hard to beleive considering how stable 08 was. Graphics and colours look great,cant wait!

Have fun
GEORGE

HowieD
NSW, 88 posts
24 Jul 2008 1:46PM
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When are these little beauties going to be available? My 11m Bandit was stolen in March - could do with a new 12m....



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