Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 10:57 pm
Wow, I'm surprised.
Today I tested the F-One Mach1 Size 15.1
My weight 86 kgs, board Underground LT 151, wind 4-5 Beaufort.
The Mach1 has a small shape, so it has a high AR. Therefore it has wide tips with battens. The materials and quality look very good. The leading edge is for this size compared to other tubes quiet thin.
Unfotunately I just had the kite without bar so I used a Naish ARX bar. I had to shorten the depower lines for better performance. But with the original bar and lines it is not necessary.
Up in the air the kite is unbelievable fast in turning. I had a great time on the water carving and jumping. Great for jumps since it kicks back fast and direct to steer before landing. It gave me nice airtime.
The turns are fun as well since it is easy to turn and makes carving with a size like this unbelievable.
I didn't try to restart it, but next time I will. But I assume, due to its slim shape, it is not that easy to relaunch. Did anyone try it yet and could tell me that I'm not right?
I'm looking forward to test the 18.1 because I want to know at how much wind I can start riding and how fast it will turn.
Today I tested the F-One Mach1 Size 15.1
My weight 86 kgs, board Underground LT 151, wind 4-5 Beaufort.
The Mach1 has a small shape, so it has a high AR. Therefore it has wide tips with battens. The materials and quality look very good. The leading edge is for this size compared to other tubes quiet thin.
Unfotunately I just had the kite without bar so I used a Naish ARX bar. I had to shorten the depower lines for better performance. But with the original bar and lines it is not necessary.
Up in the air the kite is unbelievable fast in turning. I had a great time on the water carving and jumping. Great for jumps since it kicks back fast and direct to steer before landing. It gave me nice airtime.
The turns are fun as well since it is easy to turn and makes carving with a size like this unbelievable.
I didn't try to restart it, but next time I will. But I assume, due to its slim shape, it is not that easy to relaunch. Did anyone try it yet and could tell me that I'm not right?
I'm looking forward to test the 18.1 because I want to know at how much wind I can start riding and how fast it will turn.