Hello,
Can anyone compare these two kites?
I tried RPM 2011 and liked it, but i heard many good opinions about Zeeko. Could someone write a short review of Krush with all negative features too.
Thanks,
Rojek
Zeeko Krush vs Slingshot RPM
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Re: Zeeko Krush vs Slingshot RPM
I did not ride the RPM, but I own a full quiver of Krushes (12/9/7).
The 12 is very fast for its size. I've compared it to the 12m Best Taboo 2012 and the Krush is a lot faster.
The 9 is also fast, I think average for a 9m.
The 7 is less fast while flying. I realy like it. However, when you are pulling for a kiteloop the kite flies faster and faster, realy great!
Main characteristics of all the Krush:
- Fast
- Explosive
- Direct barfeeling (and you know exactly where the kite is)
- Super stable
- A lot hangtime
For me there are no real negative points. The only thing some people mention is the performance in the lowend. You have to work hard to get the power you want. When you have more speed the power is enough to perform your tricks, also in the lowend. And when you ride a lot waves, the Notus should be a better choise I think.
Besides that, the ERA option is great for snowkiting, low wind kiting and teaching.
The 12 is very fast for its size. I've compared it to the 12m Best Taboo 2012 and the Krush is a lot faster.
The 9 is also fast, I think average for a 9m.
The 7 is less fast while flying. I realy like it. However, when you are pulling for a kiteloop the kite flies faster and faster, realy great!
Main characteristics of all the Krush:
- Fast
- Explosive
- Direct barfeeling (and you know exactly where the kite is)
- Super stable
- A lot hangtime
For me there are no real negative points. The only thing some people mention is the performance in the lowend. You have to work hard to get the power you want. When you have more speed the power is enough to perform your tricks, also in the lowend. And when you ride a lot waves, the Notus should be a better choise I think.
Besides that, the ERA option is great for snowkiting, low wind kiting and teaching.
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Re: Zeeko Krush vs Slingshot RPM
My experience with RPM's is minimal but I did get the impression they would be better compared with the Zeeko Notus.
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Re: Zeeko Krush vs Slingshot RPM
krush1 and krush 2 are totally differents, we found here that krush2 is better than a rpm in pure freestyle, where krush1 were slightly difficult to place perfectly during a move, krush1 is more oldshcool oriented, where krush2 is pure freestyle kite, really easy to unhook.
the slack is easy to find with krush 2, compared to rpm, where ot's more smooth but less predictable.
for sure 2 really good allround/freestyle kite.
a french comparison :
http://forum.flysurf.com/parlons-matos/ ... rush%20rpm
the slack is easy to find with krush 2, compared to rpm, where ot's more smooth but less predictable.
for sure 2 really good allround/freestyle kite.
a french comparison :
http://forum.flysurf.com/parlons-matos/ ... rush%20rpm
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Re: Zeeko Krush vs Slingshot RPM
Funalex, I don't share that opinion. I've ridden the Krush 1 for a year in 12/9/7 and I'm now on the Krush 2, also 12/9/7. The Krush 2 has definitly more hangtime and the Krush 1 had some more boost (especialy in kiteloops). But the differences are not that big that you can say that they are totally different.
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Re: Zeeko Krush vs Slingshot RPM
Having owned the Krush1 and now owning a 9 en 7 Krush2, I have to say I do agree with funalex! 
The Krush1 9m is more difficult to loop with more boost than the follow up version.
Indeed the Krush1 was a slightly better jumper and performer in the old-school range, since it had a lot of performance already in the low-end. The K2 has definitely more high-end and a bigger wind range!
The Krush1 9m is more difficult to loop with more boost than the follow up version.
Indeed the Krush1 was a slightly better jumper and performer in the old-school range, since it had a lot of performance already in the low-end. The K2 has definitely more high-end and a bigger wind range!