Didn't help Marc much, he got third in his first heat. Always has a second shot in round 2 though.
Select to expand quoteCJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
Because it'd be shidt in powered conditions, which is what the kite is about I'd say
Select to expand quoteshi thouse said..
Didn't help Marc much, he got third in his first heat. Always has a second shot in round 2 though.
Made it into round 3. Won his second heat against Tom bridge
Select to expand quotecauncy said..CJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
Because it'd be shidt in powered conditions, which is what the kite is about I'd say
Be no good in gero. So windy there all the time. Post a graph to remind us please.
Then get me a coffee sweetie
Select to expand quotecauncy said..CJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
Because it'd be shidt in powered conditions, which is what the kite is about I'd say
what about core GTS? cab FX, north dice, f one bandit, etc. All 3 struts.....
Dudes are riding those in king of the air and megaloop challenge in Holland.
You don't think that 50+ knots on an 8m kite is considered powered? Looks like they work pretty well to me. I think Josh Emmanuel is on top of the woo leaderboard at nearly 30m riding an 8m GTS4
Select to expand quoteCJ2478 said..cauncy said..CJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
Because it'd be shidt in powered conditions, which is what the kite is about I'd say
what about core GTS? cab FX, north dice, f one bandit, etc. All 3 struts.....
Dudes are riding those in king of the air and megaloop challenge in Holland.
You don't think that 50+ knots on an 8m kite is considered powered? Looks like they work pretty well to me. I think Josh Emmanuel is on top of the woo leaderboard at nearly 30m riding an 8m GTS4
All the kites mentioned arnt c kites, I'm sure the question was why don't they make it a 3 strut, stability in a true c kite
would be the main issue using 3 struts, if you email switch kites I'm pretty sure this would be in their reply, why would you need it to be a 3 strut?
This looks pretty similar shape to some of the mentioned 3strut options above.It has bridals too. Its a soft C at best.
Select to expand quotecauncy said..CJ2478 said..cauncy said..CJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
Because it'd be shidt in powered conditions, which is what the kite is about I'd say
what about core GTS? cab FX, north dice, f one bandit, etc. All 3 struts.....
Dudes are riding those in king of the air and megaloop challenge in Holland.
You don't think that 50+ knots on an 8m kite is considered powered? Looks like they work pretty well to me. I think Josh Emmanuel is on top of the woo leaderboard at nearly 30m riding an 8m GTS4
All the kites mentioned arnt c kites, I'm sure the question was why don't they make it a 3 strut, stability in a true c kite
would be the main issue using 3 struts, if you email switch kites I'm pretty sure this would be in their reply, why would you need it to be a 3 strut?
Mmm yeah this isn't a true C kite either with it's bridals and it is similar shape to the aforementioned 3 strut kites. Again, stability doesn't seem to be much of an issue for all the guys going huge on those 3 strut kites I have previously mentioned.
I like the 3 strut design for simplicity (i.e. less valves to de laminate in a hot car, less to go wrong) and usability. I think the 3 strut design drifts better down the line and is a pretty good all round. They already had the legacy in their line up and this is pretty similar. My main gripe is it would have been nice to have a cheaper alternative to the GTS/Dice/FX/enduro, etc
Select to expand quoteCJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
Pretty sure the new element is 5 strut too, Might be something to do with canopy tension. I've flown switch and they previously always felt heavy and spongy, trailing edge always looked wrong.
New Element looks like a big improvement, yet to fly it.
Select to expand quoteCJ2478 said..
Why cant they release this in a 3 strut version?
because its actually an ikon blind. seems theyve rebranded another ikon kite after the new element rather than designing new ones
