The naish torch 2010 sizes11m = 6.85 projected area aspect ratio 5.1
vs
The North vegas 2009 size 12m = 6.4 projected area aspect ratio 5.3
How is this so they have very similar shape and aspect ratio?
The whole range of the Naish torches say that they project a lot more than the Vegas range.
Has anyone ridden the Torch 2010 yet are they more powerful than the Vegas.
I am 72-73kg and I wanted a kite for 15 to 20knots unhooked etc.
I usually ride a Vegas 12m 2007 in this would a Naish torch 11m be the same?
Looking at the charts it would?
I rode a Flexi foil Hadlow 09, 11m in 15 to 20k most of the time it was fantastic,
The Flexi foil Hadlow 09 13m was far to big and pulled like a truck
I wouldn't look too much at the figures as there are a lot of other factors that define a kites power. I think you will find the 12m Torch to make the same power as the 12m Vegas. I would only suggest the 11 if you are happy to lose a couple of knots in the bottom end.
11m would be ideal if your under 70kg.
Both will have a bigger top end than the Hadlow.
