lindseym wrote: ↑Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:07 am
Great review. How would you say it compares to last year's model in terms of the kite's performance? Nice riding btw.
Thanks!
@pooder say a lot.
In my experience I think the whole kite seems more stable and stiffer in the profile. For sure better high end! Also I think it seems even better tuned. I noted my self I also heard from friends that it feels smoother jumping. Kind of smoother pull in the harness. But also feels even more precise on the bar.
As for the bar, that is a big change. The tapered bar last year felt balanced and light, but holding the depower rope between the fingers was not too nice, this has bin improved this year. Depower rope goes ice between fingers, and the bar itself not as thick around the center hole, so better grip there. Also soft barends is nicer! I really like the possibility for adjust the length of the bar in the bar ends. I think I will be using this feature! As for downside, if you are into handle passes, go FS for sure, but if you dont this will be such a fun jumper! So playful!
Loved the kite even more this year than last year. I normally ride the FS, but after testing this one ended up with both quivers... Couldn't help myself haha