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EPIC lineup

tridude - 2-7-2011 at 07:57 AM

has anyone flown one, seen one, etc............appears Dimitri did his "no look" vid then poof disappeared.........nfleech had a chance to fly/ride for them but took CWS/Flexi instead.........just curious, seems this lineup had/has potential but then went AWOL...............safe holiday this weekend and fly em like you stole em...................:thumbup:

Kamikuza - 2-7-2011 at 08:17 PM

:lol:

He still posts (some call it 'pimping') on kiteforum on a regular basis - nothing but rave reviews posted there! :rolleyes: if you're in the US he'll probably send a demo out to you or arrange it, if you mail him - so you can make up your own mind.

I was going to go to the effort of trying out the Infinity, but despite the B.S. claims the fan-boi's post, every single private email conversation I've had with owners and users say it's an ok kite but sits so far back in the window it's tough to go upwind. At all.

And I don't like the bar :lol:

tridude - 3-7-2011 at 12:01 PM

I thought his home camp was/is OBX........AJ or BK have or do you see him up there.............................

Chad - 3-7-2011 at 12:08 PM

Are we talking about the Epic Kite? if so I have flown a 9M it was nice and I hear the line up is very nice to fly and also on the cheaper side but the BAR'S suck...:dunno:

I know Traveler here in VA that flys/sells them and recommends them but also says "fly them on another dealers Bar!"

My two cents.. hehe

action jackson - 3-7-2011 at 01:28 PM

He downstairs now, jumping the docks!..........aj http://www.obxcams.com/kitty_hawk_kites_waves_enlarge.html

bigkahuna - 3-7-2011 at 02:52 PM

I'm at the Southern end of the banks, "he" doesn't usually head down here (thankfully). I met a couple of the Epic team members but have yet to actually see or try one of the kites.

Kamikuza - 3-7-2011 at 05:08 PM

On plus side, the Infinity will get you riding in 0 to 5 knots :lol:

tridude - 3-7-2011 at 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by Kamikuza
On plus side, the Infinity will get you riding in 0 to 5 knots :lol:
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thats right I almost forgot.........just curious Im quite content with my Wainmans.........my son had a chance to fly Epics but went with Coastal and Flexi..........

he said the Renegades were good in the surf but the bar was lacking...............

I remember that look away video about a year ago and really nothing sense.........thanks guys

Kamikuza - 3-7-2011 at 05:31 PM

You're on the wrong forum for Epic :lol:
For cheap kites, I'd try Griffen or Switch before Epic ...

tridude - 3-7-2011 at 05:38 PM

Griffin Argos are sweet kites, well made, and very affordable.....................we have a local Aussie who flies Argos. I almost went with one before I went with the Wainmans............................

Kamikuza - 3-7-2011 at 06:33 PM

I like the bar better too :lol: I emailed them about a demo and they said sorry no, but we'll give you good deal on one :thumbup:

Tried emailing the bar guy at Switch but still no answer ... it LOOKS like they work on a similar system to the Cabs and I'm betting they could be modded for PL's real easy with a front-line safety ...

... too many kites, not enough dollars :(