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North Juice 18 vs Rebel 18

Postby Toby » Mon Oct 06, 2014 10:50 am

In Ras Sudr, Egypt, I had the chance to fly a Juice 18.
Wind wasn't that strong, around 15 knots or so.

I had it on the hard bar pressure and slow turning setting.

The bar pressure was too high for me, although I like more. Didn't feel comfortable. But I didn't try the other settings, but I am sure it will be better.

It turns very fast for an 18...I did some handplants and the kite fully looped, which was nice and fun.

The lowend is better than the Rebel 18. No idea about how end, but assume the Rebel wins here, since I was able to hold the Rebel in gusts up to 34 knots during the Big Air Tarifa competition ;-)

The lift of the Juice is not as good as the Rebel 18. Hangtime is ok, but the Rebel wins here too.

So, like North already says, the Juice is more for low end riders maybe on Hydrofoils and Wave to have fun. Rebel is just an Airstyle kite with less lowend and more high end. Whoever has less weight and want to ride an 18, this is your chance. For heavier riders the Rebel 18 is fun in a bit stronger wind.

I hope this helps ;-)

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Re: North Juice 18 vs Rebel 18

Postby s1buell_wl » Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:07 pm

So for the heavier guys what can we do? I almost bought a 2015 18m Dyno but decided to hold off. Think they will fix the 2016 Dyno?

Or maybe Epic will come to the table. I have not heard from Dimi about the AS Kite.

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Re: North Juice 18 vs Rebel 18

Postby Toby » Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:31 pm

would be good if someone could test the 2015 Dyno and see how it performs?

I hope that 2016 will bring a replacement for the 2011 Dyno !

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Re: North Juice 18 vs Rebel 18

Postby s1buell_wl » Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:44 pm

" hope that 2016 will bring a replacement for the 2011 Dyno !"
I'm going to wait and see. I hope they change it to meet the demand.


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