Aluula? New Revolutionary Material from Ocean Rodeo

[foilholio]

Been using kites that "float" since forever. Welcome.


Never new you couldn't see something in a photo,but do continue. Have you thought of a career in climate science?

[jkrug]

my 10M's are plenty fast (turning) enough, so i could never justify that price for them. but i've never flown a fast 12M, they're all dogs, and here's where the aluula might be worth it. would have to try before buy though, so hope they do some demo tours with the stuff.

[EastCC]

Been using kites that "float" since forever. Welcome.


Never new you couldn't see something in a photo,but do continue. Have you thought of a career in climate science?

I'm not arguing foils vs LEI or climate change.

You can see it in a photo sure, tbh I was a bit under impressed when I saw that unboxing video. But actually seeing / touching it you can see the Aluula material is well made and bonded, strong and rigid when inflated, and well stitched.

That's what I meant.

If you get an opportunity to try one do it and form your own opinion.

[EastCC]

my 10M's are plenty fast (turning) enough, so i could never justify that price for them. but i've never flown a fast 12M, they're all dogs, and here's where the aluula might be worth it. would have to try before buy though, so hope they do some demo tours with the stuff.

Yeah there's some bigger guys interested in seeing what a 12 would be like.
It is really not just about the speed of the kite, even though that's a major plus, the light weight and frame rigidity makes it very nimble and responsive to input.

Anyways I hope you get to try one, if so report back.

[slowboat]

I've had the Aluula Roam 10m here for a few days now, albeit in light winds, and a few peeps have had a run on it now, twintippers, SB and foilers.
All the feedback is the same, light, quick and responsive, super smooth, fantastic kite.
Wave riding and foiling is going to be crazy on this kite, it doesn't drift it floats. You have so much confidence in the kite.

Pricing, it'll be different for everyone whether they decide it's worth it for them, but for me - now I've been there I'm not sure I can go back.
My 2020 Roam 10m felt like a 15m when I changed back to it.

Talk of low thread count etc, you need to actually physically see the material before making assumptions. A photo doesn't do it justice.

Sounds great but they will need to make kites smaller than a 5 for serious wave foilers.

[iriejohn]

I've had the Aluula Roam 10m here for a few days now, albeit in light winds, and a few peeps have had a run on it now, twintippers, SB and foilers.
All the feedback is the same, light, quick and responsive, super smooth, fantastic kite.
Wave riding and foiling is going to be crazy on this kite, it doesn't drift it floats. You have so much confidence in the kite.

Pricing, it'll be different for everyone whether they decide it's worth it for them, but for me - now I've been there I'm not sure I can go back.
My 2020 Roam 10m felt like a 15m when I changed back to it.

Talk of low thread count etc, you need to actually physically see the material before making assumptions. A photo doesn't do it justice.

Been using kites that "float" since forever. Welcome.

Never new you couldn't see something in a photo,but do continue. Have you thought of a career in climate science?

It's puzzling that in spite of the fact that you have had no personal experience of the kite, you readily dismiss the judgement of people who have had hands on experience of the kite.

[EastCC]

I've had the Aluula Roam 10m here for a few days now, albeit in light winds, and a few peeps have had a run on it now, twintippers, SB and foilers.
All the feedback is the same, light, quick and responsive, super smooth, fantastic kite.
Wave riding and foiling is going to be crazy on this kite, it doesn't drift it floats. You have so much confidence in the kite.

Pricing, it'll be different for everyone whether they decide it's worth it for them, but for me - now I've been there I'm not sure I can go back.
My 2020 Roam 10m felt like a 15m when I changed back to it.

Talk of low thread count etc, you need to actually physically see the material before making assumptions. A photo doesn't do it justice.

Sounds great but they will need to make kites smaller than a 5 for serious wave foilers.

Yeah, I think they'd need to slow the kites down though.

[foilholio]

It's puzzling that in spite of the fact that you have had no personal experience of the kite, you readily dismiss the judgement of people who have had hands on experience of the kite.

No I dismiss marketing BS. I am sure the kite will fly great. It is expensive, and durability is not fully known yet. I readilied dismissed the judgement of most everyone on foil kites. They seem to be gaining popularity. Who would guess that cheap, durable, kites that you don't need to pump would be liked by people? Certainly not many in the this silly industry. Apparently what is liked and needed is 100's of versions of a chickenloop. Someone is really out of touch and I would bet it is not me.

I do congratulate Aluula for this new material. When it is proven out to be as durable or more than current fabrics and the price has dropped a lot, I will enjoy a foil kite in 10g/m2 with a 12m weighing less than 1kg. I am guessing that will be about 10 years from now.

[iriejohn]

It's puzzling that in spite of the fact that you have had no personal experience of the kite, you readily dismiss the judgement of people who have had hands on experience of the kite.

No I dismiss marketing BS.

If you think that it's all lies then that's your prerogative.

[longwhitecloud]

This obsession with gear is ridiculous, when can kiteforum get back to actual riding instead of being a kind of gossip sewing circle.

Out of 1000, this is how much this material will effect your riding > > > You will be poorer.

i have ridden a cloud (lighter than these) - super light, standard materials, and not excessively expensive.