They first started development of this kite almost 2 years ago, it had a lot to live up to after the Speed 2 success, it is so close now, the revamp
in aesthetics IMO looks really cool, its high aspect has more float (still can't get my head around that) and faster turning speed than the Speed 2
per size, its going to take land freestyle to the next level, let alone what will be done on the water. In testing the specs/performance were
impressive & FS are stoked with the result.
Sizes will be the 19-15-12, no smaller sizes are on the horizon in the Speed 3.
The infinity bar will be shipped standard with both serial & deluxe editions.
If you were holding out for a Speed 3 (in a smaller size 10,8) suggest Speed 2, I love my Speed 2's and have just picked up a smaller one for that
reason.
When I get more information I will pass it on.
Thanks
Lukenwsurfwakeskate - 27-7-2009 at 12:11 AM
agh! i'm never going to get my credit card paid off! damn you speed 3! damn you!edk442 - 28-7-2009 at 05:06 PM
that thing is gorgeous!Luke S. - 29-7-2009 at 12:38 AM
so I wonder how much will (or would) cost me a deluxe 12m + a deluxe 19m
outch !!ragden - 29-7-2009 at 07:04 AM
That kite looks amazing... I'd love to try one...Luke S. - 29-7-2009 at 03:22 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by DenisLaMenace
so I wonder how much will (or would) cost me a deluxe 12m + a deluxe 19m
outch !!
Prices for the Speed 3 Deluxe will be the same as the current Speed 2 Deluxe.
The cost always gets brought up in forums & by people I fly with, before I started flying for Flysurfer I was buying my own kites, I agree your
finances can take a hit but to put it in perspective.
Resale value on FS kites is high, they retain their value, what is a two year old inflato worth on the second hand market?Luke S. - 17-8-2009 at 06:26 PM
Delivery will start as planed in September. Serial and Deluxe at the same time. Size 19.0 and 15.0 will be shipped first.
Testing an older Speed3 19.0 deluxe proto, bridals hooked straight onto the bar (no flying lines) trying to loop it nwsurfwakeskate - 17-8-2009 at 10:36 PM
that picture is totally nuts! I love it! lol
soooo luke...buddy :D......could I talk you into lettin me demo one???Luke S. - 10-9-2009 at 08:02 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by nwsurfwakeskate
that picture is totally nuts! I love it! lol
soooo luke...buddy :D......could I talk you into lettin me demo one???
Ha ha, sorry man, been flat chat with work and Flysurfer stuff.
Your in WA? About 4000km to far.
We should be getting the Speed 3 in Aus in a few weeks.
An update also.
The 12m has been finalised and is going into production.
FS are working hard to fill pre-orders of the Speed 3 15-19 currently there has been plenty of demand for them.
Here is a few short vids that have started to surface, there will be more shortly.
A trailer from Flysurfer Innovation days a few weeks ago from Lake Como Italy
Some pictures from Marman from a session yesterday, I believe he shot some video also which will make its way to the forums soon.
Some new images from Marman.
"The forcast was looking too good to miss tonight, I left work slightly early and met up with Greg Chilton for a session on the new 15m
Deluxe"
Thanks
LukeJolt - 10-9-2009 at 08:28 PM
So how much are these things gonna run?Luke S. - 10-9-2009 at 08:39 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Jolt
So how much are these things gonna run?
Hi Jolt,
what do you mean?ragden - 11-9-2009 at 07:15 AM
He is looking for an estimate on prices. I have been told they are running for the same price as the Speed2s cost brand new.PBKiteboarding - 28-9-2009 at 11:35 PM
Have all the details.. Contact...
Paul@PBKiteboarding.com if you need help...
A 6-8kt Summer Day of Fun Vid... Getting off the Beach...
This summer was great! Needed the 19m
Going for the Speed 3 12m Deluxe Edition as well...
Hey, PBK, do you folks make it down here to the Tug Hill event we've been having? I sure wouldn't mind seeing some of these great looking kites up
close!ragden - 29-9-2009 at 11:42 AM
I might have one by this weekend for the buggy bash... no promises though Maven454 - 29-9-2009 at 12:59 PM
Nice, ragden. If you do, I'd like to try it.PBKiteboarding - 29-9-2009 at 10:14 PM
I should really travel more, could be fun one time... Well Italy was great for the Flysurfer Innovation Days...
And getting a place to do some land boarding... in between seasons. We basically have no room here except for water and snow.... but still good...
Do you have a link to the event?
But it sure is nice to kite close to home to... Spoiled with 5 minutes...
This vid shows a closer look and up the main vent...
------Hey, PBK, do you folks make it down here to the Tug Hill event we've been having? I sure wouldn't mind seeing some of these great looking kites
up close!nwsurfwakeskate - 29-9-2009 at 10:32 PM
so I'd really like to know. now that its out. did it lose its low end and power in the turns?
the P4 did vs the P3
S3 has the same tech as the P4 so whats the verdict?PBKiteboarding - 29-9-2009 at 11:02 PM
So far I still have the
SP 2.5 DE 19m
and the
SP 3 19 DE
The SP3 is not everything the SP2 was and more. It's a different kite and has it's own pros. So they make it better in the way that more people will
like it and enjoy it.
And can ride either... I've always chosen the 3 for over all fun factor, faster turning, more depower, stiffer bridles, less tangles and so on...
If you are used to the SP2 some may have to ride the 3 for hours to really feel the full fun factor benefits. Or even several sessions.
You know how we kiters can get used to our kites and not like change... Hey, I could even go back on the SP2 19m and get another check going back...
SP2 to 3 to 2...
I sometimes have to remind myself to keep open minded... if I wasn't I never would have gotten a 19m...
The Speed 3 is much more forgiving as well for beginners, less overfly, better relaunch (for me too) and for unhooked tricks as well. Easier to keep
from going LE down when the wing tip hits the water...
Same low end... Tested with a local kiter myself... We were always matched pretty even on out SP2 19's... The only way to compare is directly with
another SP2 in the same wind and place and even switching would be best... That's what Armin at FS did... with good riders... No use to guess compared
to another session you may have had. I want to go low as I can go on a Flydoor XL or Spleene 164.
Like C kites to SLE to bow to Pu2 Ps4 to SP2 to 3 every one can have their personal choice... We try stuff as usual and see how we feel about it...
Very different feel than P4 even with triple depower... no backstall...
But enough for me to order an SP3 12 after flying the 19m SP3... I ride in the light stuff and lit on the 19m at times... so high end is good to
have...
Can't wait to do kite loops on 12m... see what happens... and if DE 12 2.45lbs less than Serial... Curious...... There always the next kite to get
excited about... Seems to never stop..nwsurfwakeskate - 30-9-2009 at 12:08 AM
sounds like a sweet kite for sure
do I see a pass the sp3 19m in the near future???? :eureka:
