Power Kite Forum

Pass the Century Soulfly?

bigkid - 24-5-2012 at 07:29 AM

Been asked by a few people and thought I would ask here,
Any one interested in a demo of the Century Soulfly? If so, about what size?

If enough want to sign up, I would be happy to send one around.

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cheezycheese - 24-5-2012 at 07:32 AM

I've been hankering to try a 6m. :wee::wee:

pongnut - 24-5-2012 at 08:31 AM

Hmmmm... going into summer, a 6,8,or 10 would sure be nice to give a go on those windless days...:yes:

pyro22487 - 24-5-2012 at 12:55 PM

Count me in Big kid.

Drewculous - 24-5-2012 at 12:59 PM

Hells yeah! Always thought that was a bada$$ looking kite! ~5-6m is always a good passing size

Sign me up if it goes!

mougl - 24-5-2012 at 12:59 PM

Count me in for the 6m :)

nocando - 24-5-2012 at 02:09 PM

Bigkid I would be honoured to be able to test out a 3.5 /5

macboy - 24-5-2012 at 02:23 PM

If it comes north I'd love to give it a look. This is the one I 'coulda/woulda' bought after all the UPS fees I got hit with bring the Brooza up here. (so yeah...if it comes north, send it USPS :lol: )

AnnieO - 24-5-2012 at 03:10 PM

I wouldn't mind trying out a 6M. Or even an 8M for that matter since summer here means not much wind to be had.

WELDNGOD - 24-5-2012 at 03:39 PM

:yes:

lunchbox - 24-5-2012 at 04:05 PM

An 8m for me please :thumbup:

ChrisH - 24-5-2012 at 04:27 PM

I would love an opportunity to check it out in a 5 or 6m!

Bigbear97e - 24-5-2012 at 05:35 PM

I would be in for anything 5 to 10m

bigkid - 31-5-2012 at 11:59 PM

Any body else? looks like the 5.5 or 6.2.

KAZEDOKA - 1-6-2012 at 06:57 AM

Super opportunity, would like to be added to the list either size would be welcomed to sail inland on grass
thank you

shortlineflyer - 1-6-2012 at 09:16 AM

id like to be added to the list also

bigkid - 1-6-2012 at 09:28 AM

Well, then it's official,:thumbup:
As soon as the TR's are picked, I will post up again and send it out.
Thanks guys for the interest.

Dagon - 1-6-2012 at 10:19 AM

my 6.5 treated me real nice at SOBB. How are the newer versions compared to the old ones? I think mine is a 2007 or so

bigkid - 1-6-2012 at 11:53 AM

Dagon,
If it is white on the bottom with the design on the top, has the adjustable AOA, it is the Century II.
The Century Soulfly is the newer one and it does not have the adjustable AOA(I have added it to a few of mine), It is faster with more response. it will go a bit farther in the window, and it has more power. It is closer to a race kite than the older version, but with more forgiveness than a race kite.

It would be easier to ask, what is the difference between the Century Soulfly and the Combat. The Century is a bit slower, Not nearly as twitchy, is a little forgiving were the Combat needs to be run all out and with clean winds. Not so with the Century. The Century is used by a few of the team riders in Europe to race with, and they do quite well.
I have a set of the II's and fly them ever so often, but the Soulfly is so much better. To bad you left before I got down there, you could have tried a few of mine. Guess you'll have to sign up for the pass the Century and see the diff for yourself.

WELDNGOD - 1-6-2012 at 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by bigkid


It would be easier to ask, what is the difference between the Century Soulfly and the Combat. The Century is a bit slower, Not nearly as twitchy, is a little forgiving were the Combat needs to be run all out and with clean winds. Not so with the Century.


It also does not have the massive side pull when going upwind like the Combats can.

lunchbox - 1-6-2012 at 01:32 PM

Unfortunately, I will need to be removed from the pass program as that size range will be too small for our summer winds here. Please let me know if you plan to put a bigger size in the rotation.

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It also does not have the massive side pull when going upwind like the Combats can.


Hey WG...can you help explain this to me as I'm not understanding. I thought because the combat is a true race kite, it would fly more forward in the window and thus generate less sideways pull as opposed to a kite (soulfly) that sits further back and probably has more grunt?

Thanks.

WELDNGOD - 1-6-2012 at 02:56 PM

If the wind isn't perpendicular to the beach, coming in at an angle. Downwind will be good but when you turn to go back upwind,you still go ,but with an incredible amount side load. It has to do with the high aspect ratio???? (5.5) . or maybe the fact that a Combat is like a Blade shaped wind scoop. It's bowl shaped when inflated....

WELDNGOD - 1-6-2012 at 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by bigkid
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The Century Soulfly is the newer one and it does not have the adjustable AOA(I have added it to a few of mine).


What!

This implies that there are AAA kits available :ninja:...... Or, did you fabricate it? Do tell, Brother!:smilegrin:


sorry for hijack... We now return to the topic at hand..:yes: