Rider: Weight,Level (beginner,intermediate,advanced)
Style: Freeriding, Surf, Wake, Freestyle
Weather: ?-? knots
Build Quality: ?/10
Satisfaction: ?/10
Disclosure: (e.g. work at a shop/team rider etc)
My Comments:
Hi all i need so review of this too kites ,how the are reackt when you are unhook low end build quality,size mach ,matirial problems ![]()
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never seen a comparison of the two, could be interesting considering the similarities, there's plenty of RPM info on here.
I can?t comment on 2013s, but I ride 2011 RPMs (6m & 10m) and a 2011 Naish Park (14m). So I can?t give you direct comparisons in one kite size (or the year you?re interested in), but can provide some directional views? Overall I like both kites a lot (they are quite similar) and would buy both again. The Park was a little smoother (the 14m turns really well for its size) and requires less input when drifting it, while the RPM feels twitchier (really rockets across the window on turns) and need more input to keep a steady drift. The RPM feels like it has more grunt, but I always find I would get lofted higher on the Park when jumping (probably the size difference rather than jump-ability). The 2011 Park is a little slow to react on turns (you have to crank the bar harder), but turns quickly once you got it moving. I understand this aspect is vastly improved on the 2013 Parks. Other thoughts:
- Flexibility: lots of wake/surf options on both and each can easily be customised to suit rider preference
- Construction: both kites are very tough and can take a beating ? nice heavy fabric and scuff guards where it matters
- Bars: both are similar and work well. Slingshot has a better centre line swivel, but the Naish bar is a little softer on your mitts.
- Relaunch: equally easy on both kites, never had an issue
- Self-landing: slightly easier with the RPM (800 pound test centre lines make it easier to grab hold and drop the kite)
- Inflation: both have one-pump, but I like Naish?s octopus inflation system better as its easier to dump air out of the kite when packing up
- Weight: Parks are a littel heavier, so are not as good for travel (ie. more likely to get hit for excess baggage fees at check-in)
The Park is a little more jack of all trades, while the RPM has more of a wakestyle feel (but is still a good surf kite). If I was buying a whole new quiver, I?d probably go for a quiver of Park but it?s not a ?hands down? victory.
yes i have park i do freeride unhook i think i will go for RPM the 2013 park is nice for waves ones you are unhook ,baby is pull like a truck Park is good low and I,m16 stones my kites are 10-7 2013 parks get me on from 16 knots up to 35-40 gust on TT 138-42
Rpm like 8th generations of refinement.-google Youri zoon to see it unhook!. That would be my pick.
Park 3rd Gen.
consider re-sale value, whats more popular in your area where you would sell it.
I've never owned anything but Slingshot and RPM's are the goods if you aren't up to riding a FUEL!
But I suppose if you can't edge yet.... And don't know how to trim your kite and have the right
size board for your weight and conditions... STAY AT HOME! ![]()