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F-one bandit x pump pressure

Postby Zeromskas » Tue Aug 03, 2021 10:38 am

I have bandit x 2017 and when I pump it to 8psi it seem that it is too little for it as i folds quite easily especially when doing unhooked tricks. If the kite backstalls, it often folds and inverts with canopy wrapping around the leading edge, making it unflyable. should i pump it to higher pressure or do i risk my kite's bladder exploding?

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Re: F-one bandit x pump pressure

Postby robclaisse » Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:18 am

Pump it harder. Kites work way better when they are stiffer. Every pro I know pump there kites are hard as they can. You hardly ever see a kite pop, can't even remember the last time I saw it happen just from over inflation. Try it at 10psi and see how it feels.

What sizes is the kite? An 8m kite will need a higher PSI than a 14m, so bear that in mind too.
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Re: F-one bandit x pump pressure

Postby andylc » Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:45 am

Also bear in mind PSI readings on pumps are not accurate. Best to do the ping test instead.
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Re: F-one bandit x pump pressure

Postby esignoretti » Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:45 pm

12m is 8psi
9m is 9psi
7m is 10psi
Never had a problem with these pressures.


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