Rider: Weight,82 pes
Style: dog
Weather: 16-28
Disclosure: farts in bed
Hey bro's.
I want to here from those dudes that have switched from 2012 c4 to 2013 cat. particularily the 10m size.
what is your call? old c4 or new cat what do you prefer.
on a side note how much faster and more dynamic is the 5 strut edge compared to the old 7 strut. I loved my 2010 11m but it was abit average going down wind. I'd like to here from dudes who have flown the 2013 9m edge and 2012 10m c4 and make a comparison if possible.
As some of you know I upgraded from 2011 10m c4 to 2013. but i don't like the increased bar pressure of the 2013... so its gone.
On the table for option at the mo are all 10m size 2013 edge, 2012 c4 and 2013 cat.
ive had 2 c4s 2010 9 and 2012 10 now on 2013 vegas 10 hav u tried one? versitile direct good in the waves loops well and boosts better than previous models self landing when the wind pics up and ur on ur own is a bit better than the c4 im a fan of ozone not a north pimp just my 2c
yo plummet, ozone have done themselves out of business on this one, the ten would be the perfect size doing away with the 9 and 11, imo the hasnt been a huge amount of difference between the current edges and the 2011s, but the was a big step up from the 2010s, the newer models are a much more refined ride, much quicker and more dynamic, they arnt the perfect wave kite but drift a lot better than the 2010s due to lighter strut configuration, if you go the say the 2012s and get the aramid bridles which cost approx $100 itll bring it close to 2013 specs, the newer models depower a lot more, boosting is improved and sublime gust control, youll have to be carefull on size choice if you putting it alongside a c4 10 , if it existed id say an edge 8 would give the same horsepower as c4 10, for one handed riding the edge just seems to sit where you want unmoved, also really lets you lean into it which i love, you can scream upwind with your kite locked in 200mms off the water and it doesnt budge, so more time concentrated on you riding , reading your posts on what you want and how you ride id say youd be a DOG with 2 dicks on this kite
don't know who this bloke is. but it sums up the style i'm trying to achieve... less the unhooked stuff, that's not my bag.
Hi Plummet, the new Catalysts rock. Compared to the 2012 C4s I'd note the following differences -
The Cats have a bit more power size for size
The Cats depower more at the bar
The Cats relaunch quicker
The Cats drift way better
The 2012 C4s are a bit more responsive to edging
The C4s have more power/drive through all except the widest loops
The C4s are more stable when unhooked and can be positioned a bit more precisely in the window
They both boost really well, but the C4 requires more precision to get good glide and soft landings.
I've been traveling and stuffing about so apologies for lack of review. Will remedy that this morning.
after dj's review im thinking the cats the way to go youll be on it 90% you can allways grab an older edge for those boosting days
Well my bro and I just had an 4 hr session at wedge on our 9m pure free ride and fun. Big boosts riding waves in just insane. We are sitting at Cervantes now in need of a chicken burger !
I will say it again I reckon you'll be too underdone on a 10m cat. You want power you want an edge. But keep tapping into djodjo I rate his opinion.
your drawing me to the dark side eppo.
lets face it what ever way i go it will be glorious. boostalicous on the edge allround sweetness on the cat.
yo plummet , just spoke to my mate in the uk whos been with ozone for a long while,with the c4 what bar are you using did you buy it kite only or complete,,
Yo plummet, if you used your old bar on the c4 it'll handle like a dog, the c4 2013 has its own specific bar that's supplied with the kite, you can use an old bar but it'll need a fair amount of alterations, also if you dig franz olrys style check out , alkita.fr , for some wicked boards, I saw him Kiting in France a while back ,you'd do well trying to ride like him , a very smooth rider, Mark shinn is another rider you watch if that's your style
I'm at up at shack Internet hit and miss so can't watch your video plummet. You have a 15m speed and a 13m edge. You obviously like the apparent wind and power. The edge is like a foil for me but without the hang ups. Dialed it in for the first time yesterday and my bro and had a session that was right up there in the top five ever. Also really worked out how to use it in the waves. but you like to drop aspect for a more dynamic feel in those mod range winds. The 9 and the 11 is very different to the 13 the 9m really dynamic. The 11 does start to lose the ease and dynamic ness but it is still there. The 10m would be an ideal kite especially on the fast turning settings. I ride the 9m on the middle setting a way fast enough. honestly I've read and reread your needs and the edge 10m would be ideal. It would start really early and I am yet to find the top end of the 9m!
Watched ya vid plummet as promised. Mmm yeh probably the catalyst watching that. Or the wainmen a truly great all rounder.
My only concern is at your weight you might be underdone until 20 knots.
Djodjo might set you right on that. He's 78 but you are a bit. More than that. But you do have a decent mutant so might be comparable.
Yeh ignore what I said you need a really fast drifting kite to do what the guy in the vid does.
Yep cat.
Hi,
I would like to buy a reo 6m and a 10m c4 both 2012 with one bar.
I post my question here because you are talking about ozone bar.
The depower line seems to be shorter on the c4 than the classic water control system. Is it even true in 2012? only one depower line lengh in 2012? should i take the c4 or the reo complete?
I will only replace the bar stick with a north to have a double size bar.
beside the new cat 10m seems good. what about the top end? the review said they are powerfull this year.
going back to my frenzy this week end,
regards from france
