Little update on the Xr4 my favorite kite was my Xr3 9m. I sold it for a Xr4 9m. I have to say that this is quite an upgrade on the last one. The kite has a higher Aspect Ration and it does make quite a difference. It tracks a lot better upwind. The kite is faster, not faster looping but faster on w...
In 2009 I switched for 1st generation Kahoona to Cabrinhas xBow 9m and 13m after reading reviews and article about their featherlight bar pressure. I went from pain in my elbows to severe tendinitis... Later on i bought a switchblade 11m 2011 which was medium +. In 2013 after reading about the switc...
One of the reason I like these kites is the range that they offer. At 165 pounds on my 9m , I can get out with a lw surf or sector 54 in 13-14 knots, and keep it up to 30 knots. At 30 it isnt really much fun but still I am not in danger. Sweet spot for cranking big air is mid 20's. With the 7m : 20 ...
I live in an area where we often get lightwind in the summer. These are in order and also in appreciation. -sector 60. (Bit rough in the chop) but unless you ride a foil it is hard to beat, might get overpowered once the wind picks up a bit. - -sector 54 a blast and also perform good in stronger wi...
I live in an area where we often get lightwind in the summer. These are in order and also in appreciation. -sector 60. (Bit rough in the chop) but unless you ride a foil it is hard to beat, might get overpowered once the wind picks up a bit. -axon wtf. Simply amazing lightwind surf , smooth in chop ...
After x4 sessions, my WOO device has died :-? It switched on and synced with my phone, then I had a full on session - well powered on an 8m Park... Huge jumps - easily 25m high :D :D :D and got back & the WOO was completely dead/unresponsive..... it clearly has altitude sickness :( I have tried cha...
It happened in Lac St-Jean quebec; the PG is pretty messud up, broken hips (x2), legs (x3), vertebraes (x2) etc.. He should recover but it will be a long process; 3 months in wheelchair + another 3 months of readaptation. Good news is the spine nerves weren't touch . Been there broke my back 4 place...