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Speed 4 review video

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:47 am
by joriws
by Eddy Lansink/Versus kiteboarding

http://www.vimeo.com/52191378


Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:53 am
by joriws
Another video surfacing


Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:34 am
by KristianE
On the website they say the bigger sizes will come next year, and that they will be 12, 15, 18 and 21.

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:23 pm
by transcanadatom
Awesome! This kite will be something else for sure. A Speed/Psycho Hybrid! A Gliding Monster. I have a very litely used Unity 10m for sale now for sure!

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:55 pm
by SupaEZ
From watching video review with Ed..(did not understand many words) i saw some new things

Similar to Speene X19 the leading edge has support from very thin curved battens

There "seem" to be a batten support at each and every end of the air cell compartments

Creating a stiffer LE profile is great idea for SP4..prevents deformation..improves aerodynamics

Another improvement to increase air pressure in more air intakes...counted 6 for the 8M SP4

We may see the return of 7 intakes in the larger sizes of SP4....SP2 & 2.5 had 7...SP3 "only 5"

I may have noticed a bit different air intake "entry way" also...but not so sure about that.

What did you guys see or know so far :D

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:04 pm
by The Captain
Down to three bridle rows from four, so only one pulley. I agree that the intakes seem to be sleeker. Aspect ratio similar to the Psychos.

Interested to try one.

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:34 am
by Kamikuza
SupaEZ wrote:What did you guys see or know so far :D
All the riders were on the 'old' Flyradical3 boards, not the 'new' ones - that have been around and in vids for about 6 months or so?

... so, how old is that vid? How long have they had the Speed4 for then eh hmm?

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:15 pm
by Life_Is_Awesome
SupaEZ wrote:What did you guys see or know so far :D
No more jet flaps! Also, seems like the trailing edge has a saw tooth shape going on. Can't wait to get this kite.

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 8:24 pm
by Séb
I will order a 10m for sure. Sound interesting because it will be much more stable in gusty wind with the new LE insert.

Re: Speed 4 review video

Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:42 pm
by transcanadatom
They have been testing the S4 since April in Portugal, long before the boards were available to consumers a few months ago. I am personally happy as they have been fine tuning the kites for months and only when they were completely ready they released them.