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What do you dislike about your kite?

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Created by Flying High > 9 months ago, 10 Jul 2012
jev7337
QLD, 460 posts
12 Jul 2012 1:30PM
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Saffer said...
...Slingshot Fuel's attracted to dickheads.


That's a bit harsh

GreenPat
QLD, 4107 posts
12 Jul 2012 1:38PM
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Saffer said...

Slingshot Fuel's attracted to dickheads.


Calling a moderator a dickhead hey? I'll remember this...

Bazinga
QLD, 63 posts
13 Jul 2012 8:37PM
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The colours......I blame Eppo! I read too many posts of how good the 2012 Rebel is I forgot to look at the colours.

Of course, in a similar way to fishing lure colours catching fishermen......the fish are colour blind, kite colours catch kitesurfers........the wind doesn't give damm what colour your kite is[}:)]

PS. Eppo, I (newbie) have had the Rebel out 3 times in the last 2wks.......you were 110% right, glad i listened...........it is fantastic. Cheers.

JBFletch
QLD, 1287 posts
13 Jul 2012 9:06PM
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I hate nothing....

Every year i can down size a metre and still have the same low end as the year before.

they're tough, look good and have good resale.


what more do you want???

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
13 Jul 2012 9:10PM
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jev7337 said...

Saffer said...
...Slingshot Fuel's attracted to dickheads.


That's a bit harsh


Okay, okay, it's a mild generalization but it does seem like the vast majority. I'm sure there are one or two non-dickheads who accidentally purchase one because they thought it was the same as a rally

GreenPat said...

Saffer said...

Slingshot Fuel's attracted to dickheads.


Calling a moderator a dickhead hey? I'll remember this...


Actually you were the main one I was referring to. All the other Slingshot riders were casualties of war.

Weta
WA, 893 posts
13 Jul 2012 8:50PM
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Bazinga said...

The colours......I blame Eppo! I read too many posts of how good the 2012 Rebel is I forgot to look at the colours.

Of course, in a similar way to fishing lure colours catching fishermen......the fish are colour blind, kite colours catch kitesurfers........the wind doesn't give damm what colour your kite is[}:)]

PS. Eppo, I (newbie) have had the Rebel out 3 times in the last 2wks.......you were 110% right, glad i listened...........it is fantastic. Cheers.


I think even Eppo has tired of North's Kindergarten colour schemes no matter how good their performance. It would appear he is soon to be the new forum spokesperson for Airush [}:)]

VB MAN
1156 posts
14 Jul 2012 8:15PM
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Nothing, I ride Airush!!!

eppo
WA, 9793 posts
14 Jul 2012 9:44PM
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Nope staying away from that one, learnt my lesson, although let me tell you about the Varial X....lol.

Ps can't go wrong getting a rebel or any north kite. Flew a 16m Dyno today in Bali for first time, has that same characteristic north fifth line feel. It was like flying a rebel that moved quicker to the edge of the window. Nice kite man.

Pss hey VB man I'm back, remember the old lift pro's years ago. You put me onto them.

Lol.

VB MAN
1156 posts
15 Jul 2012 7:31PM
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Hey Eppo, wot did you think of the Lift Pros?
In my opinion they were a bit of a handful and could punish you if ya didn't have your wits about ya, but if you were zoned in, they were f-ckin awesome.

yendor
NSW, 262 posts
13 Sep 2012 8:05PM
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When self launching have had the steering line get caught around the wingtip..In the process of modifying this problem.

eppo
WA, 9793 posts
13 Sep 2012 8:40PM
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VB MAN said...

Hey Eppo, wot did you think of the Lift Pros?
In my opinion they were a bit of a handful and could punish you if ya didn't have your wits about ya, but if you were zoned in, they were f-ckin awesome.




Yeh VB sure was. Very unforgiving if ya got it wrong and back in them experimental days got it wrong plenty of time. The VX soooo reminds me of such a similar concept but not as unforgiving due to technology. But get it right and bang it knocks ya farqen socks off.

Luther
84 posts
13 Sep 2012 8:44PM
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ste said...

I hate that my ozones have such a **** rider
on the end of them.


yeah and it aint about to change in the near future you fat gutted gayboy !!!!!

VB MAN
1156 posts
13 Sep 2012 9:26PM
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Yo Eppo, I think this guy should get himself onto the latest Airush gear and he'll soon discover how wonderful life can be. :))))

Addikt
WA, 553 posts
13 Sep 2012 9:38PM
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That they are not 2013 ;)

VB MAN
1156 posts
13 Sep 2012 9:45PM
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Uuhhummm, brokely brothers pleaase explaaiin ?

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
14 Sep 2012 8:02AM
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how theiving bastards keep breaking into my car to steal them

eppo
WA, 9793 posts
15 Sep 2012 4:50PM
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Bazinga said...

The colours......I blame Eppo! I read too many posts of how good the 2012 Rebel is I forgot to look at the colours.

Of course, in a similar way to fishing lure colours catching fishermen......the fish are colour blind, kite colours catch kitesurfers........the wind doesn't give damm what colour your kite is[}:)]

PS. Eppo, I (newbie) have had the Rebel out 3 times in the last 2wks.......you were 110% right, glad i listened...........it is fantastic. Cheers.








Yeh man I still highly rate the rebel hence passes it onto my brother. He's ready now for the kite and has already progressed over winter. But had different riding aims that the rebel is not designed for. Would still have it otherwise. Glad ya stoked.

sausage
QLD, 4874 posts
15 Sep 2012 8:15PM
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What do you dislike about your kite?

They all have strings attached

(Running away now)

rhinoman
QLD, 362 posts
15 Sep 2012 10:32PM
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its one of the last to be released ..fuse

Flying High
NSW, 217 posts
16 Sep 2012 12:53PM
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rhinoman said...

its one of the last to be released ..fuse


When is the Fuse supposed to be released?

bobajob
QLD, 1535 posts
16 Sep 2012 1:29PM
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sausage said...


What do you dislike about your kite?

They all have strings attached

(Running away now)



Silly Sausage!!

Stewart25
WA, 56 posts
17 Sep 2012 9:35PM
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2012 liquid force envy 7m. Flys like a piece of crap when depowered.Everything else is pretty good besides the when depowered it just doesn't turn well at all.



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