downunder wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:07 pm
1) yes, but it is 2x thicker than the Sonic or Chrono I think, huge amount of air in it. Upwind not the same.
The thicker profile allows it to drift better and makes it more stable. Inflate is still very quick.
downunder wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:07 pm
2) 12m quite slow to loop it, was quite light
For a foil kite it loops still VERY fast. Unlike the Chrono/Sonic, the Soul also loops with much more power which is great for very light wind starts. Want it to pivot like the race kites with less power? Reach up and pull a steering line and it will do so super quick. Check youtube for demonstrations of this.
downunder wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:07 pm
3) sonic has a pop too
Soul bar pressure is higher.
The bar pressure is higher on the Soul but you gain so much including once again stability, turning speed, and relaunch that it's well worth it. Also if you are coming from an inflatable, you won't really notice it.
downunder wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:07 pm
Good kite. But man, new Edge on TT, priceless...
D.
Completely different kite and lets not talk about Edge's problems with bad valves and durability
I have a 15m Soul and it has been a fantastic kite. I loop my kite a lot and have no problem doing so on standard lines. I really REALLY want a 12m since I think that could fulfill my traveling one kite quiver but I'm super heavy on kites right now. If you get the Soul, I recommend getting some different line lengths as well, I'm just starting to dab into that and it's been a lot of fun. My 15m on 15m lines has been really surprising.
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