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Question about Neo II

Cheddarhead - 31-12-2009 at 04:14 AM

I understand that the Neo's are ram air De-power foils, but how does one get the air out once their done flying. Is it a zipper type opening like the Peter Lynn Arcs have? I'm not familiar with the Neo. There doesn't seem to be much specific information about them on the net, just general pictures and descriptions. I know a few of you guys own Neos, so wondering if you could chime in. Sorta interested in an 11meter for land and water.

Thanks,

Rob.

csa_deadon - 31-12-2009 at 05:27 AM

check the link

http://www.powerkites.de/index.php?option=com_kite&view=...

There is a zipper for deflation.

ragden - 31-12-2009 at 06:15 AM

Even with the zipper open, the kite takes a bit to deflate... At least this was true with the Neo Is... :)

acampbell - 31-12-2009 at 07:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ragden
Even with the zipper open, the kite takes a bit to deflate... At least this was true with the Neo Is... :)


No, not really. Open the zipper which is at the center of the back, fold the tips to center with bridles inside, roll the tips up around the bar towards the folded center and the air rushes out as you roll. when done, you have a 6'/ 2m long tootsie roll that you fold in 1/2 or 1/3'rds. and put in the bag. Nothing could be easier or more convenient except maybe a Peter Lynn ARC

ragden - 31-12-2009 at 07:27 AM

Maybe I'm getting my kites confused... Sorry..

DAKITEZ - 31-12-2009 at 12:30 PM

Angus has it right. They roll right up nice and easy that way.

Here is a neo neo2 11m camo under my tree ;-)

ripsessionkites - 31-12-2009 at 12:51 PM

NICE!!!

i see a vapor bag and a rII bag too

someone is out growing their skirt

Cheddarhead - 31-12-2009 at 01:12 PM

Thanks guys!

pigryder - 31-12-2009 at 01:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DAKITEZ
Angus has it right. They roll right up nice and easy that way.

Here is a neo neo2 11m camo under my tree ;-)



AWESOME!

acampbell - 31-12-2009 at 03:01 PM

CORRECTION: Angus didn't have it right.
I mis-spoke in my post but it sounds like people understood what I meant.

I said "fold tips to center" but I meant to say fold in half TIP TO TIP. That way when you are rolling the kite from the tips around the bar, you are rolling up towards the open deflate zipper. This is like a Peter Lynn Twinskin ARC (but I do not roll up the bar since I move it from ARC to ARC)

ragden, I did not mean to sound so contrary, I just found this works best for me.

Have a Happy New Year all

power - 31-12-2009 at 03:24 PM

Damn I like the look of that Neo with two other kite bags under the tree. Did santa bring you those?:dunno:

furbowski - 31-12-2009 at 03:43 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by acampbell
CORRECTION: Angus didn't have it right.


:no: :o

now that doesn't happen often!!!! :singing:

Insect0man - 8-1-2010 at 12:27 PM

[post moved to new thread regarding Neo2 Safety mechanism]

BeamerBob - 8-1-2010 at 12:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by furbowski
Quote:
Originally posted by acampbell
CORRECTION: Angus didn't have it right.


:no: :o

now that doesn't happen often!!!! :singing:


Yeah but he retains his 99.6% correct response rate since he caught his own mistake! :smilegrin: