Adventure Logs wrote: ↑Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:55 am
Kristan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:23 pm
Cons:
- Priiice!
From a quick google search, I've found shops list price being less than a $200 USD price difference between the two kites with the Soul being the higher priced. The thing about the Soul is a 10m would produce almost as much power as a hyperlink 12m so then that price difference wouldn't be a factor.
Kristan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:23 pm
- Slow turning.
Not sure how you think the Soul is slow turning as it's one of the faster foils on the market including the hyperlink. It does take a little to get use to and you need to have your lines set up slightly different than Flysurfer's norm(steering lines 5cm shorter than the front lines)
Kristan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:23 pm
- Problematic self-landing.
I've had absolutely no problem self landing either my 8m or 15m in very strong conditions, just takes some practice and skill.
Kristan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:23 pm
- Kite material is a bit too thin.
?? This one confuses me. Why do you think it's too thin? It's an extremely durable and airtight material.
Kristan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:23 pm
- Might require line adjustments from the bag.
Both of my Soul's required no adjustment at all out of the bag but it does take a couple hours to break in correctly. What's nice about the adjustable bridal is if you DO want it to act differently, you have the ability to do so very easily.
Kristan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 19, 2018 1:23 pm
The problem is that I can't even test those kites to form my own opinion on them. Or maybe I don't know how to get those kites on tests in my area. And this purchase would take a hefty chunk out of my wallet, so I need to make it worthwhile for several years. So I'm here to ask your opinions on those two kites, prove me wrong or right on some of those conclusions. Would I satisfy myself with cheap and simpler Hyperlink or I'd be happy with comfy, yet pricey Soul?
Not sure how you believe the Hyperlink is simpler, possibly because of the fixed bridal. But then you are stuck with what you get and as it ages, there's nothing you can do. If price is a big issue, just think that your Soul will last much longer and continue to fly as a new kite with bridal tuning for much longer as well. Also it's "thin" material will stay airtight longer and in general will be a kite you can ride for years.
=Jason-
I have no idea how to muiltiquote here yet, but oh well, will figure it out later.
Price. I'm stuck with my local dealers. The prices of kite here and abroad are about the same, yet if I'm gonna buy it elsewhere I might get hit by VATs and customs fees. And for now the difference between HL and Soul is somewhat 450$.
Slow turning. Maybe I might be wrong here, yet as I saw two hours raw video of a dude on 12m Soul it felt like my 17m Fat Lady turns faster than that.
Self landing. Of course skills makes for everything, yet if several people accustomed to foil kites say that it is hard to backstall to land, I think there might be something wrong.
Thin material. As far as I remember it was made of 32g/sqm material, which is rather lightweight, and I was told never to buy foil kites made of "light" cloth, as they don't last long. We do have Soul for like... one season? We're yet to see how such fabric really gonna last. And I don't believe in miraculous super durable yet thin materials.
Line adjustments. Maybe you're fine how it flies as is, or maybe you're lucky, yet I've read reviews of other folks that said they had to adjust the lines in order for Soul to fly as they expect it to do. Maybe it's personal preferences. Or maybe most of people just don't bother and fine with how it flies.