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Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby ADLucio » Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:33 am

Hi folks,

Vantage Vulture 12m 2nd Gen.
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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby leeuwen » Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:07 am

Not exactly surprising the kite isn't that different.
Big data bla bla, they are still (self?) limited by the materials and general shape outline like all the other brands.

The valve issue seems to me like a pump-hose issue where the hose doesn't lock properly?
Regardless, IMHO quality issues can happen with any brand, its more about how easy and quick they are willing to solve it.

edit: it became clear the poster is indeed salty because their brand X pump hose doesn't work with brand Y kite.
Seems like poster needs a reality check.


As a side-note I found their website hilariously bad. Could not find a way to order the kite.
However it seems that they are competitively priced so if they can make a similar kite to the big brands in performance and quality that seems like a win to me.
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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby ADLucio » Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:16 pm

leeuwen wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:07 am
Not exactly surprising the kite isn't that different.
Big data bla bla, they are still (self?) limited by the materials and general shape outline like all the other brands.

The valve issue seems to me like a pump-hose issue where the hose doesn't lock properly?
Regardless, IMHO quality issues can happen with any brand, its more about how easy and quick they are willing to solve it.

As a side-note I found their website hilariously bad. Could not find a way to order the kite.
However it seems that they are competitively priced so if they can make a similar kite to the big brands in performance and quality that seems like a win to me.
"Regardless, IMHO quality issues can happen with any brand, its more about how easy and quick they are willing to solve it." That's true ! The problem is that they failed it pretty bad. At least with me!
Regarding their website ... try to use their Mobile app!

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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby jorg » Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:54 pm

that's not a valve issue, it is your pump. It happens to any brand that has the same opening. put a reverse spin on the hose, it locks itself.
Sorry, can't call this a review. Need more details, flying characteristics, what's wrong w the app? give us more in-depth details

@leeuwen,
I might be wrong, but they don't sell direct, They have a very unique business model. You send an inquiry to have a kite as if you apply for a job and become "their rider" .

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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby ADLucio » Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:15 pm

YEah ... right! I have 2 other kites and my pump works fine with both... just for god's sake I tried on 2 other friend's kite. no "reverse spin on the hose needed".
The app is very crank, not sure if it was 100% ready to be released ... No Canada on the list of countries to register and also for the ride location. it mix information all the time when posting on the chat etc etc.

"You send an inquiry to have a kite as if you apply for a job and become "their rider" ." The worst job ever .... You have to pay them 1400 euros to start!

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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby Thorick » Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:26 pm

Tolerances differ unfortunately accross all pumps accross all inflate valves. They are actually using some parts ozone and cabrihna use on their kites and the bar is getting close to Reedin / Slingshot.

Try to work on your hose technique :D And who cares about a app if you are out there flying?

What a joke review

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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby ADLucio » Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:33 pm

Thorick wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:26 pm
Tolerances differ unfortunately accross all pumps accross all inflate valves. They are actually using some parts ozone and cabrihna use on their kites and the bar is getting close to Reedin / Slingshot.

Try to work on your hose technique :D And who cares about a app if you are out there flying?

What a joke review
I tried man! Actually I have a Cabrinha Contra and it fits perfectly...
Now you mentioned something very interesting. A so called "revolutionary" product uses parts from Other Brands ???
If they want us not to care about the app, why promote it and use it to help sell the kites ???? Just do not offer ... simple!

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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby Thorick » Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:04 pm

Hopefully they invent “hose - less” for you soon :D
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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby Sun » Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:35 pm

I agree that the pump issue is a pump issue, I would not call that a kite problem. Some of my kites need the half twist on the hose to lock. Honestly, I prefer the kite part to be loose, since a small pump nozzle is damn hard to wrangle on a big kite nozzle (When talking about tolerances)
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Re: Vantage Vulture 12m Review

Postby ADLucio » Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:40 am

Thorick wrote:
Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:04 pm
Hopefully they invent “hose - less” for you soon :D
That will be awesome...
Maybe the Vantage team has a project of compressor attached coming soon! Fingers crossed 🤞


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