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Alright... 2nd time on the kite and I just broke my height record in comparatively low wind... BOOM! On FS 12M in 19 knots gusting to 21; with wave kicker made it slightly over 30 ft. I could have handled a lot more wind, maybe 25 knots? To compare, my max jump on the LF Envy 12 was 22 ft, almost a 50% improvement. My previous record was 28 ft on a LF Envy 7M in 30-35 knots. Can't wait for big wind!

Other observations.
- Accelerates faster.
- More all around control
- Kite infinitely more responsive.
- Window not as large a bow kite, but still plenty large.
- I couldn't get it to stall! I had some decent wipe outs where my Envy would have been toast, but the FS just sat there waiting for me.
- Harder to relaunch, but that goes with a C. Not bad after a couple times.

Update. This kite boosts!

First time on the FS09 I broke my height record, 37.5 feet in 25g30. Prior record (other than FS12) was 28 ft on Liquid Force NV07 in 30G35. That's basically 35% more air in 20% less wind. Ridiculous. It did stall once, but completely my fault, swung way underneath and landed in water. Took a couple seconds to pop it back out of water. I had it at 9 PSI, I recommend that in higher wind days.

bmcfiv wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:16 pm

Update. This kite boosts!

First time on the FS09 I broke my height record, 37.5 feet in 25g30. Prior record (other than FS12) was 28 ft on Liquid Force NV07 in 30G35. That's basically 35% more air in 20% less wind. Ridiculous. It did stall once, but completely my fault, swung way underneath and landed in water. Took a couple seconds to pop it back out of water. I had it at 9 PSI, I recommend that in higher wind days.

Looks nice, got to try the FS. Looking at some videos it seems to loop ok too, though a bit pivoty on some.

Some big numbers being registered on Woo, 78 and 73 ft...

Yes Both Rasmus and Anders are using Eleveight FS.
Go out and try it

Best Regards
Kent Ellegaard

Kite danmark - Kitesurfing - Kitesurf - Eleveight Kite

Hi,

does the FS in 10m work well for heavier riders? I am around 95KGs. Looking to buy one for boosting and kiteloops.

Thanks for the feedback

Fab.

fabsix wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:58 pm

Hi,

does the FS in 10m work well for heavier riders? I am around 95KGs. Looking to buy one for boosting and kiteloops.

Thanks for the feedback

Fab.

Actually wondering the same

I don't see why it wouldn't work for heavier riders? I am not heavy but I see no reason why not. When this kite is loaded, it is extremely exciting. Explosive jumps and loops like a dream. My personal best is 62ft on the 10m. Just try one if you get a chance.