PHREERIDER - 17-2-2010 at 08:42 AM
haven't flown the V10 in some time ...maybe a year?
so did some quick 2hours with the atb . tired of being cold in the water and feeling the love, maybe take to NABX .
i used it with a medium sized bar(50+cm). so the loops were just snaps really tight even a couple double shots with transitions. really a looping
party.
i've been on v13m for long time with a big bar(60+cm), land and water. BTW the big bar just makes it all come together and makes turns righton fast.
the small bar that came with it almost makes the kite feel slow and slower. i mean small folks, my hands fill the bar pad completely. if you are
looking to "desensitizes" a kite a small bar does the job.
anyway, the V10 story.
the window for power is smaller so this thing really rides further back in the window and lessens some up wind rides AT this WINDRANGE. loving the
fast action but can't really do better than few feet on the airs, even with high backloops at speed . the space i was running in didnt' allow for
alot of build up speed. it is the same spot and conditions i fly the V13 with regular 5-10ft airs . so the 200lb. pilot is better fitted to the 13m
for better power range on the lift. really like the speed of the turns and loops.
couple of points i've been pondering.
the small bar that came with the V13, really haven't found a useful application, is it the OME bar?
HOPEFULLY! the 12m charger moves like the V10 but powers like the V13m. this would ideal for the 200lb club guys with super big range for land and
water.
any one got OME bar lengths for V10/ V13?
curious for what to do with this small bar i just set up with a cool swivel.
stetson05 - 17-2-2010 at 08:58 AM
The charger 12 turned way faster than my Neo1 11m but I don't have any arcs to compare against
rudeboysaude - 17-2-2010 at 09:20 AM
I have one of those tiny zero4 bars. I flew it a couple of times on the V10 but the winds were 30+. Then I didn't mind it, but for normal use, I
prefer a larger bar especially since in lighter winds I really needed to work it. But it's a fun combo to use the V10, larger bar, and a surf board.
I rarely get to fly my V10s as well. Mostly they are the wife's kites, but we share!
PHREERIDER - 17-2-2010 at 09:23 AM
i look forward to a ride on the C12. esp. on the water.
i think the last time i used the V10 was last winter, maybe late, in nuclear conditions over 30mph. nasty wind but it was right on best i remember
. love how it looks so fresh and bright!. i think i got it from bloah.
PHREERIDER - 17-2-2010 at 07:53 PM
ok ...today went back to the V13. same conditions, tired of the cold water show, but i wanted a higher wind session for the atb., and the power
difference of the V10 and V13? the difference is huge @this wind range . 13 jacks like 6-8ft and floats out 25-30 ft but definitely more selective
with the loops, in contrast to the snappy full window use of the 10 with serial loops w/o thinking about it.
same medium bar and line set up.
i have to get a pic of the small bar . maybe both kites tomorrow with the small bar. we'll see.
PHREERIDER - 22-2-2010 at 09:02 AM
couple more light wind rides on the ATB with the V13
progression note! friday or was it thursday ..
anyway,
first UNHOOKED kiteloop air landing it toeside then to down loop turn . the light air really opens up toeside fun for me. the railey's are fun as
well. i have ridden unhooked before but really just basic lines and turns.
past couple days adding the unhooked feature into the mix. Carl help me out here, i think that's the "broomstick" grip.
10-12mph not alot breeze but got the trim, timing and feel for it. i'll try for some unhooked stuff on the next water ride in about 15mph and see
how it goes.
for light air it really adds some nice zip.
i think the advancements come from the purchase of a real NEW pair of hill billy pants. they feel like i crapped my pants and my even look that way!
so at least i HAVE to lay down some showy riding.
power - 22-2-2010 at 09:09 AM
Unhooked kiteloops nice. Gotta show me how when I come down there in march.
PHREERIDER - 22-2-2010 at 07:44 PM
there should be better wind. i'm hoping so anyway. westerlies should be cranking by then . may even have breeze coming in a few days .
right on power , welcome to the hill billy pants inspiration network, producing the best protected unhooked ass that ever kissed the ground !