anyone get a chance to try the new 2018 North Juice yet?
I'd really like your opinion, especially the 17m.
Cheers,
Robbie
North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
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North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
G'day all,
anyone get a chance to try the new 2018 North Juice yet?
I'd really like your opinion, especially the 17m.
Cheers,
Robbie
anyone get a chance to try the new 2018 North Juice yet?
I'd really like your opinion, especially the 17m.
Cheers,
Robbie
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Re: North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
Interesting no more 18 !............it will have less juice !
Wind range on 17...6 to 16 knots...not much top end !!...i'm sure it can handle close to 20 knots...for 75-80kg experienced rider
No more green
Cranberry juice color
Wind range on 17...6 to 16 knots...not much top end !!...i'm sure it can handle close to 20 knots...for 75-80kg experienced rider
No more green
Cranberry juice color
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Re: North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
Looks like a completely different kite to the 2017. I have a 2017 18m and absolutely love it.
Was looking to get a 15 as well but now not sure whether to go Rebel or Juice in light of these changes.
Was looking to get a 15 as well but now not sure whether to go Rebel or Juice in light of these changes.
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Re: North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
... bugger, I like the green.PullStrings wrote: ↑Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:16 pmInteresting no more 18 !............it will have less juice !
Wind range on 17...6 to 16 knots...not much top end !!...i'm sure it can handle close to 20 knots...for 75-80kg experienced rider
No more green
Cranberry juice color
If the wind range is correct then I reckon it will go higher than suggested. I have a Ozone 19m Edge and the suggested wind range is 5 to 15 knots and I know I can take it to 20 no worries so I guess we should take the numbers with a grain of salt.
Robbie
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Re: North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
A friend had a new 17m Juice set up on the beach on a super light wind day. Probably 6-8 knots or so. I gave it a go on a 5'4" vanguard. I weigh 185 lbs. I don't have anything to compare it to, as I've never kited wind that light, or flown a kite that big. For me, at that wind speed, I had to kite downwind, no way to generate enough power to stay near my launch spot. The kite generally responded pretty slowly, but I was surprised how well it looped. What was interesting though is the kite loops didn't generate as much power as I had expected. For me, I think the kite would be more doable above 10 knots. I'd like to try it again with more wind. At 6-8 I could barely stay on top of the water.
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Re: North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
hey JWoo,
have you had a chance to fly it again in more wind?
Cheers,
Robbie
have you had a chance to fly it again in more wind?
Cheers,
Robbie
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Re: North Juice 2018 opinions wanted??
No, sorry. My friend with the kite left back to the states. Never got another chance to try it again.
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