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Postby Guest » Thu Oct 03, 2002 2:51 pm

I learnt on an Naish Aero, Is an ARX or R3 a good purchase for a semi beginner?

I'd appreciate your wisdom!

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Postby cglazier » Thu Oct 03, 2002 3:14 pm

The Aero is a good kite. Stick with it.

The R3 might be a step down (but I don't really know this kite).

The ARX is a higher aspect ratio kite which means it can point a bit higher but it is also a bit harder to relaunch. The ARX is now discontinued so you might get a good deal on one.

But my recommendation to you would be to stick with the Aero.

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Postby Mrs Jo MacDonald » Thu Oct 03, 2002 3:18 pm

dont buy an ARX they all get messed up real quick. R3 have thew same problem. I found out the hard way with both kites. BUT Naish have gone a long way to mending the problems on the new kites. stick with chris's advice and go AERO!

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Postby Guest » Thu Oct 03, 2002 4:48 pm

Stick with Aero and when ready to experience the ultimate air, go to X2.

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Postby BLOWN AWAY » Thu Oct 03, 2002 9:07 pm

On 2002-10-03 17:48, Anonymous wrote:
Stick with Aero and when ready to experience the ultimate air, go to X2.
I totally agree!! The AERO is an awesome kite... stick with it.... get the X2 as your advanced kite later on..... or whatever new jumping machine Naish has out then.

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Postby aklbob » Thu Oct 03, 2002 11:41 pm

I've had a couple of sessions on a R3 -9m, 4 lined, good for learning, and not too quick, but very poor lift and apparent wind generation. Better off buying a polyfuse made Aero!

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Postby Guest » Sat Oct 05, 2002 12:25 pm

Well that was all pretty conclusive.

Aero it is then.

Thnx for all yr feedback guys!


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