Just want to share a first impression on my new 12m Rally. I am kiting for about 10 years of which the last two years RPM's, now switched to 8 and 12m Rally since i noticed that i like riding in the waves a lot whilst not being a hardcore freestyler. So i sold the RPM and bought Rally without testing them..So went to the beach, sunny and dry weather but only 12 knots of wind, my weight is 81 kh and board is Acid 39 with so i thought that i would only play on the beach. Pumped the 12 and launched it, first impression was that i had to get used to the looks in the air, but the feeling form the beginning was straight away very nice. Felt some grunt so gave it a try. Well i could kite and keeping hight reasonably. The rally feels compacted and looks smaller as the 12m RPM, but more depower available on Rally, bar pressure medium to light(clear statement with 12 knots), turning speed somewhat faster than RPM. Wind picked up a bit and tried some hangtime, well this is for sure better than RPM and easier to find the release spot. Also liked the power of the Rally when turning in jibes, it keeps pulling you, no extra steering required
So i am glad with my Rally's, going to Fuerteventura next week and hoping to test both more intensive.
Jan-kite-man