Well i have ridden some kites in my time, but the package u get with the takoons is unbelievable!!!!!
First of all the quality is the best i have seen around , the kite is very heavily stitched where needed & the leading edge has a thick protected cover where needed and a one pump system.The bar & line is really well made.
Next the flying of the kite is incredably smooth and turns quick and has a massive wind range. I only need 2 kites 12m & 9m to cover me from 10knts to 35knts and i weigh 90kg.
The best thing i like about these kites, are the settings on the kite. You can change the bar pressure harder or to no bar pressure at all and also make the kite have less or more bottom end grunt, so u can tune the kite any way u like really easy.
So if any one is looking to buy a new kite try these kites out and you what be sorry.
What's the damage on the NOVA's and do you know of any of the stockists in WA which are carrying the gear? I know with the good reports with the flexfoil also, that there is only one stockist of these in Perth.
Styzles,
The 12 Nova 2 retails for about $1800.
There are no stockists in WA that I am aware of but if you'd like to try one drop me a PM. I am based in Safety Bay. They are a pretty special kite. Super range and wild hang time and a pleasure to fly. The bar is as near to perfect as I've seen. The "hand grenade" stopper system is very clever and very versatile. Even the bag rocks!
I've ridden the flexifoil just last weekend and they are quite different kites.
mike
Hi STYLES
I brought my kites thru Stonker in victoria, if you give them a call they are the sole importers for the kites for Australia 0352616077 they will put u on to someone.Enjoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got to test a 7m Nova 2 over the week and its one of the few kites you can handle in 30kn. We had a week of nuclear winds and the 7m Nova was the only kite Ive felt comfortable on in that sort of wind. Heaps of depower for the gusts, no getting dragged off the board every time the wind blasted through. Its not worth taking out in anything under 25kn as it goes better in higher winds. The bars massive for a little kite but it makes kiteloops quick as
Well i just brought 7m Nova and i tried out in 35 to 40knt winds last week and what a kite , i also let a few guy try it out that day & they all said the same Takoon have really got these bow kite worked out well Money well spent .
Hey All,
I have had the pleasure to use the 9mt and the 12mtr in winds of 12 to 35 knts. for a 75kg rider it is one of the most reliable and well constructed kites I have ridden. I have owned and used Airush, Slingshot, North and GK.
If I was a new to the sport as a rider I would have no hesitation in recommending the Nova 2 as a 1st kite.
It has good bar pressure, it has great relaunch and a reliable and strong make.
All the best!!
Takoon is good!!!
I found this review:
Conclusion
The lack of feedback was the biggest concern that people had who flew the kite, but this is something that you can get used to after a while. The lack of low end shouldn't be a problem for lighter riders or those who ride in predominantly strong wind conditions, but heavier riders kiting in lighter winds might find that they have to rig one size bigger or wait for the wind to pick up a bit.
The increased turning speed and exceptional light bar pressure are welcome changes to the Nova 2. Good gust handling and strong wind capabilities, along with the one pump system and an improved control bar makes the Nova 2 a well rounded kite.
Maxim i must disagree with what u are saying regarding the light wind, my weight is around 90kg and with my 132 board i can get around in 10knts but i will agree just like any other kite more wind more fun, once u understand to change the settings around (more power or more depower on the leading edge)with these kites u don't need any bigger than a 12m Bow kite.
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Originally posted by maxim
I found this review:
Conclusion
The lack of feedback was the biggest concern that people had who flew the kite, but this is something that you can get used to after a while. The lack of low end shouldn't be a problem for lighter riders or those who ride in predominantly strong wind conditions, but heavier riders kiting in lighter winds might find that they have to rig one size bigger or wait for the wind to pick up a bit.
The increased turning speed and exceptional light bar pressure are welcome changes to the Nova 2. Good gust handling and strong wind capabilities, along with the one pump system and an improved control bar makes the Nova 2 a well rounded kite.
Saffer, thanks for that, I was not sure if the review covered the 7, 9 and 12 or just the 7... What do you recon the top end is in wind range for the 12m?
I think range is dependent largely on what you consider your comfortable range and how overpowered you are prepared to ride. Probably better to try it yourself and get an idea because I'd hate you to take my word as gospel, but its definitely got some of the best top end on the market.
For me at 75kgs, I can get 10-25 without feeling uncomfortable at all. 28-30 is very rideable, but to be honest I'm a chicken **** so I am too scared to boost at that stage in case I don't come down, whilst other riders tell me thats the point of the wind range they start to love jumping.
