Rode the 2012 6m and 8m for almost a month straight in Maui this past fall. The only guys who consistently had better upwind angles were the raceboard guys. Can't touch them. there's something about being REALLY powered up on a kite that has very light feel. You can really crank upwind and not get b...
Funny you mentioned that, I felt the same thing, so I called Slingshot and they are sending me out another set of rubber strips so I can cut them and insert them with the straps on and use the un-cut pair when I ride strapless. I will see how it works out... X that's the only solution i could think...
i really did like the shape of the Celertias as shown in the pic - and it wasn't that stiff/hard for a prod board. But the metal track system for the straps has to go - it's a toe slicing nightmare. Yes, they include a strip of rubber to put in the track so you don't slice your toes - but you have t...
been to maui many times - including most of this October. Rode everyday - mostly on a 6m - nothing bigger than an 8m as far as "gusty" is concerned - not sure what you expect when it's 30-35mph. i only ride strapless and have never found it too gusty to ride. it's wind dude - nobody can control it y...