Re: EpicKites 4G
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:42 pm
I have received and tested my new EPIC 4G Renegades in sizes 9m, 11m and 13m Ltd . I have been out several times on the 9m and had two sessions each on the 11m and 13m
1st. let me tell you about the customer service that I received from Dimitri, Helen and Kristy. Very prompt responses to all questions I had, they followed my shipping instructions to a T and were very friendly and supportive.
2nd. I love these bags... My wife and I have 5 Renegades now (5,7,9,11,13m) and I keep them in 3 bags and then within these bags is another thinner bag which extends to allow you to leave the struts inflated. Really nice touch.
3rd. Build Quality... I had 2 Flexifoil Ion3s for 4 years, they are still in great condition, I would say they are the best built kites on the market, that was until I inspected my Renegade 4Gs. These things are built to be tough, re-enforcement points on every spot you could think it was needed. I have heard people say the older models were built as good as the big brands but I think it is safe to say now the 4Gs exceed the quality of most brands period. First class quality, and high quality Ronstan pulleys (the ones that will still stay attached if there is a mechanical failure) Never have I seen these supplied on kites from the factory.
4th. Performance...
- Excellent range generally but I think they favor the low end
- Excellent instant re-launch and reverse launch for those light wind days
- perfect bar pressure, about 2/3rds of the switchblade
- single center line safety system/kill switch
I just love to throw this kite around the wind window, it does exactly what I expect it to do. I can count on it relaunching with ease so there is no need to worry about trying new tricks and I can stay on the water about twice as long as I was able to with my old kites.
The only suggestion I have for a change was to provide 5m line extensions with the 13m instead of 15m line replacements. I personally think the 13m should be flown with 27m lines but that could be because I was using a 48cm bar instead of a 55cm bar and/or its just what I am used to. By the way it fly's fine on 37m lines in 8 - 10 knots... I was even able to get upwind on a largish twin tip..
All in all we are very happy with all of the EPIC kites we have purchased and looking forward to the 4G bar.
So excited for the rest of the season... Kiting just got more fun!
Sincerely
Pete
1st. let me tell you about the customer service that I received from Dimitri, Helen and Kristy. Very prompt responses to all questions I had, they followed my shipping instructions to a T and were very friendly and supportive.
2nd. I love these bags... My wife and I have 5 Renegades now (5,7,9,11,13m) and I keep them in 3 bags and then within these bags is another thinner bag which extends to allow you to leave the struts inflated. Really nice touch.
3rd. Build Quality... I had 2 Flexifoil Ion3s for 4 years, they are still in great condition, I would say they are the best built kites on the market, that was until I inspected my Renegade 4Gs. These things are built to be tough, re-enforcement points on every spot you could think it was needed. I have heard people say the older models were built as good as the big brands but I think it is safe to say now the 4Gs exceed the quality of most brands period. First class quality, and high quality Ronstan pulleys (the ones that will still stay attached if there is a mechanical failure) Never have I seen these supplied on kites from the factory.
4th. Performance...
- Excellent range generally but I think they favor the low end
- Excellent instant re-launch and reverse launch for those light wind days
- perfect bar pressure, about 2/3rds of the switchblade
- single center line safety system/kill switch
I just love to throw this kite around the wind window, it does exactly what I expect it to do. I can count on it relaunching with ease so there is no need to worry about trying new tricks and I can stay on the water about twice as long as I was able to with my old kites.
The only suggestion I have for a change was to provide 5m line extensions with the 13m instead of 15m line replacements. I personally think the 13m should be flown with 27m lines but that could be because I was using a 48cm bar instead of a 55cm bar and/or its just what I am used to. By the way it fly's fine on 37m lines in 8 - 10 knots... I was even able to get upwind on a largish twin tip..
All in all we are very happy with all of the EPIC kites we have purchased and looking forward to the 4G bar.
So excited for the rest of the season... Kiting just got more fun!
Sincerely
Pete