Just bought a basically brand new speed4 dlx 8m for use primarily with the hydrofoil. I own the lotus 10m and love it but really didn't enjoy the dlx today and think it may need some bridle tweaking.
Wing tips would fold easily while riding, trailing edge looks crimped and kind of flat (not full of air like rest of cells). And the kite had a real on off feel at the bar. Basically had to ride with the bar pulled in to at least halfway at all times. Kite won't turn when sheeted out past 75-80%.
Seems like there's too much tension on the trailing edge bridles? I've never trimmed a bridle so I have no clue where to start. But I was left thinking that this kite surely must be better than this? My lotus rocks but this kite kind of sucked today.
Help greatly appreciated.
Coleman