slowboat wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:00 pm
Can someone explain in very simple terms how this is different from kites I am familiar with such as the Soul? What does single skin mean? Thanks
Bottom skin is missing for most of the kite.
Its very much lighter in weight and will fly in almost no wind. It will fly in less apparent wind and you can practically ride downwind straight into the kite.
Very little boost to jump or lift to switch feet in transitions. Kite has a very grunty sheet and go flying style compared to Soul. There is less upwind, but plenty for free ride foil.
Depower is more direct. Closed cell you can get a little power spike as the kite races to the edge. On single skin TE luffs and the kite slows down.
Very cool kites. Try mid sizes (e.g. 5-6) before going for a big one.