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Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:22 pm
by jbdc
Perhaps Naish has been following this thread and prepared a response 'for the haters' (5 days ago--I found this via Reddit):



I'm all for calling out bullshit claims, but too often these threads devolve into hyperbolic rants. But then, I guess that's what the internet is for. Regardless, can we put this topic to bed now?

My affiliation to Naish extends only the 24 metres of a lines/bar set I got off ebay. (120.45m if you lay it end to end.) :P

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:30 pm
by SupaEZ
Diez13 wrote:Hi guys !
I'll reveal the real video,
BEfore naish 9 seconds
After naish effect ----> 14 seconds :nono:

So watch the original video.



:D
Hey jbdc just compare to this video....in real time
Don't look at Naish's clock :nono:
Instead look at the time in lower bottom left corner...and time it yourself :thumb:

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:28 pm
by jbdc
Thanks for the pointer SupaEZ, I always enjoy your posts.

Fearing I'd posted the same video Diez13 had YouTubified, I took a closer look. Indeed the YouTube clock for Diez13's video counts just under 9 seconds. But similarly, the Vimeo clock on the Naish posted video counts 14.

Either way, it's a big lofty jump, and it's relatively easy to manipulate things like this these days. I thought I could throw some water on the flames, but I might have just thrown on some gasoline.

I'm not particularly concerned, I don't have a horse in this race. :)

Upon even further inspection: I'm an idiot and just reposted what was put-up by a Naish rep. last week:

viewtopic.php?p=781035#p781035

Please carry on. I'll be here in the corner trying to hide my shame and embarrassment.

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:12 pm
by ineedwindnow
10 pages just what Naish wants the kite is generating a lot of interest can't wait to try it as I'm sure the rest of you punters are eager to give it a go as well.Naish are the best when it comes to marketing their kites love your work Naish keep it up. :thumb:

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:30 pm
by droffats
We'll have a 14m Draft here soon to test and get impressions against the other light wind and race kites we have -- the Zephyr, Edge, Fat Lady, and when it comes out, the Velocity.

No way will I be getting any 9 second boosts on any of those kites because crashing around here means crashing on ice -- all our lakes have a foot of ice on them.

- Stafford

www.adventurekiteboarding.com

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:17 am
by SupaEZ
jbdc wrote:Thanks for the pointer SupaEZ, I always enjoy your posts.

I took a closer look. Indeed the YouTube clock for Diez13's video counts just under 9 seconds. But similarly, the Vimeo clock on the Naish posted video counts 14.

Either way, it's a big lofty jump
I figured it out how to make EVERYBODY happy .... :party1:

Simply take You Tube 9 seconds + Vimeo 14 seconds = 23 seconds

Divide by 2....and you get a very acceptable awesome average...... 11.5 seconds jump :thumb:

It is always better to come to an agreement and settle out of court :wink:

........................ :dance: :cheers: :clap: :congrats: :chorus: :cooltext: :fans: :surf: :sun: ...............

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:39 pm
by pjhardie
Hi guys - we just got the first batch of Naish Drafts in and I have been out testing them out over the last couple of days. Check out the full review here: http://www.realwatersports.com/2014-naish-draft-kite.

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:46 pm
by tautologies
pjhardie wrote:Hi guys - we just got the first batch of Naish Drafts in and I have been out testing them out over the last couple of days. Check out the full review here: http://www.realwatersports.com/2014-naish-draft-kite.

Nice. Just what I would expect from the kite. Did you guys ever ride the charger? How does it compare?
I am guessing the smaller sizes could drift well in waves though?

Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:55 am
by funalex
I said I won't post anymore on this topic, but it's for your security, always check your bridle man ! ... your left front bridle was tangled :

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Re: Naish draft vid.... bullshit.

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:51 pm
by pjhardie
Good eyes funalex! We noticed that right when we first launched it and switched it round before going on the water!
funalex wrote:I said I won't post anymore on this topic, but it's for your security, always check your bridle man ! ... your left front bridle was tangled :
Tautologies, the big difference is in the shape of the wingtips. The Charger had curved, pointy wingtips that made it look more like a delta kite. It was also wider in the middle (longer struts) which made the Charger a good all round kite. The Draft is definitely pretty specific in its range of use - big air and race.
tautologies wrote: Nice. Just what I would expect from the kite. Did you guys ever ride the charger? How does it compare?
I am guessing the smaller sizes could drift well in waves though?