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Combat US tour

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Pablo - 4-1-2008 at 05:49 PM

K, Finally time, there will be a Combat being sent down stateside, only question is what size? It'll be the same deal as the other tours, person who has it is responsible for the cost of sending it to the next guy. Person with the kite is responsible for the kite until it arrives at the next person's house. You damage it, you fix it or cover the costs of repair.

I'm thinking of a 5m, no lines or handles. I warn you now, if you're brand new to kiting you won't like it, This tour is for guys that are mainly into buggies and speed with a bit of experience at it.

Paul B.

elkiter - 4-1-2008 at 06:28 PM

How about 4.2m?
Anyhoo, either size is cool. Can you add me on the list?

Thanks,
e

SecondWind - 4-1-2008 at 06:45 PM

I would like to get on the list also! Anything around 5m would be great.

Thanks :thumbup:

Baluk - 4-1-2008 at 07:54 PM

I must say. This is one wicked kite! I meant to write a review of it when it was in my hands for a bit, but I never did and now its too late :thumbdown:

But I'm sure someone here can review it :D It's really an awesome kite and quite stable, especially in my inland fields.

No matter what size, you guys should really enjoy it!

Pablo - 4-1-2008 at 10:19 PM

Once I get a little more input on size, I'll get it sent out asap.

Deadhead - 4-1-2008 at 11:09 PM

Paul, 5 or 6m sounds good with me. Add me to the list, if you would.

Sthrasher38 - 5-1-2008 at 03:13 PM

4-5 meter.:yes:

Pablo - 11-1-2008 at 09:34 PM

So, it's looking like the 5m will be the most universal, so it'll be leaving shortly, just need to find the first location, There was a fellow that missed out on the brooza, so it may go there first, but currently it's looking like

Davinch
Elkiter
Deadhead
Sthrasher

I'd like to get it out monday if possible.

speleopower - 11-1-2008 at 09:59 PM

Heck ya! I'd love to try a faster kite. I'm sure I can give it a good work out :spin: Please add me to the list if possible.
Scott

SecondWind - 13-1-2008 at 08:24 PM

Sounds great Pablo - I'll U2U you my address.

Thanks!

BigSiler - 14-1-2008 at 05:23 PM

I would LOVE to fly the Combat!!!!

Just such Crapy , stormy , wet , weather I wouldnt take it out..

If the Tour is still going strong in the Spring, I'd want in..

Just needing some Sunshine ...:smilegrin:

Sthrasher38 - 14-1-2008 at 06:35 PM

Sounds nice but I just don't think I am ready for the Combat. thanks Pablo.

Bladerunner - 15-1-2008 at 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by Sthrasher38
Sounds nice but I just don't think I am ready for the Combat. thanks Pablo.


:wow:

I'm shocked to think you have lost faith in yourself !!! It's true Pab's wants folks who can fly to try it but you have flown plenty of kites now. It's a big chance for you to see just what a race kite and buggy feel like !! I think he was just hoping folks would use it for it's purpose rather than just static flying and jumping?
Cowboy Up and get back on that list !!! :wink2:

elkiter - 15-1-2008 at 12:00 PM

DaVinch,

I'm second on the list.
I'd like you to send the Combat to my workplace when you're done.
I will U2U my work address - Just let me know when you need it.

In the mean time, enjoy the kite!

e

Pablo - 17-1-2008 at 08:44 PM

K, list so far

Davinch
Elkiter
Deadhead
Sthrasher
Speleopower
Bigsilver,

Kite'll be going out tomorrow, been a little busy with work, sorry for the delay. Bigsilver, by the time you get it the weather just may have improved, each guy's been taking a week and a bit with it, so you should be getting it in 1 1/2 to 2 months out

Paul B

SecondWind - 17-1-2008 at 08:50 PM

Sounds good elkiter :thumbup:

Thanks for the info Pablo - I'm looking forward to flying her!

Pablo - 25-1-2008 at 08:19 PM

In the mail, Should be there sat, monday at the latest, I'm going to cap the list pretty soon, so if you want on it speak up now.

Paul

SecondWind - 25-1-2008 at 08:55 PM

Excellent! I'm ready :yes:

Thanks for the update Paul.

SecondWind - 26-1-2008 at 05:00 PM

Got the Combat in today! It looks mean :evil:

Not enough wind to try it out, but I did get some pictures.

Pablo - what wind range do you use the 5m in?

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SecondWind - 26-1-2008 at 05:49 PM

The bag:

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SecondWind - 26-1-2008 at 05:51 PM

Another pic:

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SecondWind - 26-1-2008 at 05:51 PM

Last one:

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leebrianh - 26-1-2008 at 07:07 PM

Looks a lot like Speed2. Like the color :thumbup:

barnes - 26-1-2008 at 07:19 PM

Love the bridal lines. Colorful, and probably really easy to organize and strighten out

Deadhead - 26-1-2008 at 07:26 PM

Joe, the 3.5 is a powerhouse in the upper teens-low twenties, so I'd guess 15 to 20 would be a good range for it, maybe a wee bit less.

Baluk - 26-1-2008 at 08:22 PM

Have fun Davinch!

Here are a few pics I took:

click here and on page two

SecondWind - 27-1-2008 at 08:50 PM

I flew the Combat today :thumbup:

Winds were only around 10mph, but I was still able to get moving along on the skis.

It felt great getting back on a fixed bridled kite (flying depower all winter) - so nice and simple.

I'll report back in once I fly it in some better winds :yes:

Pablo - 29-1-2008 at 11:02 AM

10mph as you said should be ok, but underpowered a little, then again, I'm a big guy.

I love the kite from about 12-14mph all the way up to low 20's, The kite poweres up surprisingly fast though in the stronger winds, So I don't suggest higher winds unless you're in a large area, it'll do really well off apparent speed as well, so once you get going the power just keeps building.

They seem to pull really good for their size, like a hare of brake line tension for max performance and a touch extra stability.

SecondWind - 30-1-2008 at 06:16 PM

Thanks for letting me fly it Pablo!

I would like to get in one more session this weekend and then I'll send it out Monday morning.

I really loved the way it “locks in” when powered up on a run - sweet kite :yes:

lunchbox - 30-1-2008 at 08:17 PM

Hey Pablo,,,is it too late to be added to the 'distribution list'? If not, then please add me to the list. If it is...I understand...my loss for dragging my feet!

BTW, what are the list (prices) on the combats (8-9m) range?

Thanks.

Pablo - 2-2-2008 at 03:22 PM

I'll throw you on the list lunchbox, after you though I think I'll cap it there, I would like the kite back some time this summer. =P

Davinch
Elkiter
Deadhead
Sthrasher
Speleopower
Bigsilver
Lunchbox


DaVinch, Yeah, they do have a tendancy of locking in and taking you for a ride. It's either a love or a hate depending on how fast you like to go.

lunchbox - 2-2-2008 at 10:21 PM

Cool...Thanks Pablo...so probably late March, early April...El Mirage or Pismo here I come! Perfect testing grounds!

Quote:

I'll throw you on the list lunchbox, after you though I think I'll cap it there, I would like the kite back some time this summer. =P

SecondWind - 3-2-2008 at 07:32 PM

OK - I have the Combat packed up and ready to ship to elkkiter in the morning :thumbup:

Thanks Pablo for letting me try her out!

I really enjoyed it - very fast :evil:

Sthrasher38 - 4-2-2008 at 09:34 AM

Ok am I still after Deadhead? Snowbird is right I need to try this one in the buggy. Thanks Snowbird for the boost in confidence and to pablo for the chanch to try! Deadhead u2u me and I will get you the shipping address.:borg:

SecondWind - 4-2-2008 at 12:05 PM

Sent the Combat out to elkiter this morning - he should have it within the next 2 - 3 days.

Thanks again Pablo!

elkiter - 4-2-2008 at 12:27 PM

Thanks DaVinch!

It should be nice this weekend here in Cali. Predicted sunny in the mid- 60's.
All I really need is 10-14mph wind and I'll be a happy camper. The field should dry up in the next 2-3 of days after all the rain so...perfect.

e

Sthrasher38 - 4-2-2008 at 05:43 PM

Deadhead, Let me know if you got my addres ok? I sent it in a u2u.Thanks.

Sthrasher.

Deadhead - 4-2-2008 at 05:57 PM

Hey Pablo, since the Combat's in Cali now with Elkiter, I don't mind changing the rotation a bit - why not send to Sthrasher before me, and then I can send it to Speleo............

Sthrasher38 - 4-2-2008 at 06:03 PM

Thanks Deadhead good idea. Is that ok Pablo? Elkiter I will send my address let me know when you get it ok?

Sthrasher38 - 4-2-2008 at 06:11 PM

Pablo,Or Baluk can you give me some idea of how this kite flies? What to expect? Best wind speed to fly it in? Thanks. I am going to fall in love with a black fast kite. Ok I read back a little and got the wind speed down anything else I should know? I Am ready to try this one.I have a good field and I have been flying lots of different kites lately and love to go fast. Snowbird this ones for you! I will let ya know how it goes. Thanks.

SecondWind - 6-2-2008 at 08:28 PM

elkiter - I think the Combat should be there today :thumbup:

elkiter - 7-2-2008 at 09:41 AM

Got it yesterday morning DaV, Thank You!:thumbup:

Tomorrow is looking good weatherwise. Maybe I will work halfday and fly it the morning. If not Saturday is just as nice.

e

Pablo - 8-2-2008 at 07:58 PM

Yeah, no problem switching the order, just gotta make sure it hits all the guys on the list in a timely manner

Sthrasher, Kite flys pretty solid, due to the quick acceleration you may find it overflying and luffing in gusty winds or if you're not on top of it, to fix this add a bit of brake line tension, just enough to get the kite to sit back a hare and settle down, You'll also get more power out of the kite this way, but you may lose a hare of top end.

It's solid and fast For those that have flown the old Century design the handling is much the same, just more potent

elkiter - 11-2-2008 at 06:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pablo
It's solid and fast For those that have flown the old Century design the handling is much the same, just more potent


Yep, Potent is the right word. With merely a gentle breeze is enough to get the cells inflated and because some cells are closed, it retains the air inside to keep the kite always powered up. I flew the combat shortly yesterday, with wind blowing at 6 average, and still manage to pull me on my PL. I still want to test it in a better wind condition.

e

Sthrasher38 - 11-2-2008 at 06:15 PM

Are you going to go to the sod field? There is almost always good wind there. Dlish and I were there last weekend It was blowing a good 10mph. When there was no wind everywhere else.:borg:

elkiter - 12-2-2008 at 09:51 AM

No rain in the foreast for the next 5 days...Can we plan for this weekend?

e

Sthrasher38 - 12-2-2008 at 06:31 PM

I will get back to you here before fri. The wind is going to be here tomorrow and thurs. Work days of corse. I would hate for you to come all the way from the bay to no wind. But I would meet up with you there to get the Combat. I think it would cost you less to ship.

Sthrasher38 - 14-2-2008 at 08:49 PM

elkiter sent you a u2u!

Sthrasher38 - 23-2-2008 at 02:20 PM

I do have the kite but nothing but rain in the forcast this week.:(

speleopower - 23-2-2008 at 06:22 PM

I"m hoping when my turn comes on this kite the wind will be blowing. The Pansh and the MBS comp 90 demo kinda sucked for me. I only got to fly the Pansh one time in light wind and only rode the MBS comp 90 for about 4 seconds total.

Later-Scott

Sthrasher38 - 23-2-2008 at 07:22 PM

Sorry to hear that! I will wait until you have no wind in your forcast to send the combat that way the whole thing will be complete!:lol: Wait I know thats not funny I don't wish that on anyone. Sorry.:P

Sthrasher38 - 28-2-2008 at 05:36 PM

Man Beautyful day today. But no wind for me yet the Combat has not even got out of the bag yet! Hopefully soon. The next windy day work or not I am going. Keep ya posted.:borg:

Pablo - 29-2-2008 at 09:36 AM

Well, the idea's a demo, not a let it sit in the bag, so if you have to wait a bit for wind, then wait. That's why it's a shorter list for now. So everyone can have a proper go and I still get my baby back before summer's over.

Glad to see people getting along with it.

Paul

Sthrasher38 - 29-2-2008 at 02:40 PM

Thanks Paul! Good to hear from ya you must have been busy lately. Breezy for the forcast this weekend I hope to get a shot at it. If it flies as good as it looks I am sure to be in for a treat!:borg:

Sthrasher38 - 6-3-2008 at 12:36 PM

Who is next? Speleo? I may have to send her on without a chance to try due to injury.:sniff:

speleopower - 6-3-2008 at 05:16 PM

yes, i'm next on the list. Hope it flies better than the Pansh!

pm me and I'll send my address.
Scott

Deadhead - 6-3-2008 at 06:00 PM

Sorry Scott, believe I"m next on the list - we let strasher in ahead of me to save a bit of cross country shipping.......I've already got your addy, so I"ll send it on after a try

speleopower - 6-3-2008 at 08:22 PM

ok, missed that post. I'm looking forward to playing with the kite. We're getting close to good afternoon spring winds and low tides around here!
What is the website for the Combat kites?
Can't wait to try it out!

Scott

[Edited on 3-7-2008 by speleopower]

Sthrasher38 - 7-3-2008 at 09:03 AM

Ok Deadhead, I got you add. Let me see what the Doc says on mon.Because I am up and walking on it now But most likely I will be sending soon. Spelo From what I hear you will have a blast with this one!

Sthrasher38 - 9-3-2008 at 10:05 AM

Ok I don't think I am going to get to try this one Pablo.:no: That sucks because I really wanted to give a race kite a try But my leg is not going to heal for a couple weeks and it will be Nabx by then so I think I will have to send it to Deadhead Most likely the 14 or 15 of this month. Thanks everything I just dont want it to sit while I sit A kite like that needs to be in the air Maybe I can try one at Nabx. Bummed.:sniff:

BigSiler - 9-3-2008 at 03:22 PM

SWEET its getting close to ME :)

Send Me a U2U when ya need My info

Perfect timing .. My Birthday, new job, going back to school, and just got on with the Fire Dept..

Beach is screaming my name... Cant freakin wait..

As long as there is a bit of Sunshine i will find time to take it out every day :)

Sthrasher38 - 15-3-2008 at 07:43 PM

Ok, Tomorrow is the day! I am going to try the Combat forcast for sun. 16th. 18-25mph!! All day! I hope I don't have any flash backs from 2 1/2 weeks ago on a sun. I will be passing it to Deadhead on mon. Wish me luck. Dlish will be there to pick up any pieces of me left.:D New smoothies on the bug. 98.0 defects on the knee. sod farm here I come.:thumbup:

Sthrasher38 - 16-3-2008 at 08:11 PM

My God! Snowbird when you told me to buck up and that I was ready for a race kite I belived you. Well, I went across the field twice with it. Full speed both way's once you get that kite down and dropped in.:wow: That was enough for me!:wow: Race kites are like pablo said for experienced kiters. That thing had some grunt! and was way to fast for me. I thought I wanted to go fast. I don't know what fast is! Awesome kite! Thanks Pablo for the chance to try it is going to Deadhead tomorrow. I just kept hearing in my head you guy's saying it didn't wake up til around 15-17 mph. Well wake up? It must have been up all night!! It was 25- 30 today and I'll tell ya what that kite may only say 5m. But it is as long as my 6.4 it's a big 5. Different than anything I have ever flown.Pkd. the inlets a different just like the brooza I got to try more my league I think. Once the kite is full it stays full. I could go on forever with just a few min behind it. To sum it up: Not for the weak at heart! And you better be ready to go FAST!! What a blast We had today! 5 hrs of kiting my longest day yet. and with no harness I think my arms are longer also. I am wiped out and am going to bed. Good night. And happy kite dreams to all!:saint:

SecondWind - 17-3-2008 at 06:11 AM

That's great you finally got to fly it Strasher!

It's a fast kite :evil:

Sthrasher38 - 17-3-2008 at 03:35 PM

Yea it was a blast! I just need more time in the seat to be able to really enjoy the speed it can produce. Also first time with a race kite 5.0 Combat in 25-30 mph was pushing it. But I like that! I just am not ready for it yet. And I did learned to respect first. know what you can handle to be able to enjoy. Try pushing limits when you are comfortable with it or you'll get hurt. I don't have a problem admitting that. I'll tell ya what, Give me 5-6 more months in the bug and I'll be getting a race kite!! You also need lots of room to fly.because moving fast dosen't give much time for anything else if you run out of room. At the sod farm with the wind blowing in the direction it was cut the field in half so before I could really get it locked in it was time to start slowing her down and turn around. So in time race kites will give me something more to look forward to in the kiting world! I love to go fast. Thanks Pablo for the chance to try the 5.0 Combat!:borg:

Sthrasher38 - 20-3-2008 at 05:07 PM

Deadhead did you get the kite yet? It should be there I shipped it priority mail with insurance.And a little note. Let me know.:borg:

Deadhead - 22-3-2008 at 03:43 AM

Hey Strasher, got it and the note yesterday. Speleo, should have it on its way to you Monday or Tues

speleopower - 22-3-2008 at 10:05 AM

kick butt! I don't mind if you hang onto it for another couple of weeks either. I'm taking a 2 week vacation at the end of April and beginning of May.

Scott

Sthrasher38 - 22-3-2008 at 07:45 PM

Glad to hear it arrived ok. Why are you sending it off so soon? Keep it for the next couple weeks while spelo is on vacation. Did you fly it yet?

Deadhead - 23-3-2008 at 08:31 AM

Was going to give it a go today, but something tells me a 5m Combat in 29 gusting to 40 wouldn't be a good thing. So I think I"ll take the suggestion and keep it for another week - maybe things will calm down.

Sthrasher38 - 23-3-2008 at 09:19 AM

29-40 No, not a good idea.

speleopower - 23-3-2008 at 05:06 PM

If possible I would like to get it at the last week of April. I can move down a notch in the list if I need to.

I only got 1 time to try the Pansh because I was at work during the times of good winds. I'd like to be off work and on vacation for the next demo.

Scott

BigSiler - 13-4-2008 at 12:01 PM

Hey Everyone...

I am going to Pull My Name from the List...

Life has gotten so busy Im having a hard time getting out to fly..

Thank You...

Sthrasher38 - 14-4-2008 at 07:10 AM

Thats sad. Make time to fly or you will shrivel up and blow away.

speleopower - 14-4-2008 at 03:33 PM

I guess send the kite my way. I'm sure I will give it a college try and hopefully the wind will cooperate.

Scott

Sthrasher38 - 15-4-2008 at 07:16 AM

Good choice. I think you will like it. Nice kite very fast! get ready.:thumbup:

Deadhead - 15-4-2008 at 01:50 PM

Scott, Combat's headed your way this evening. Will send you tracking number as soon as I have it. Didn't get a chance to give it a go - didn't even unpack it. Hope you have better luck

speleopower - 15-4-2008 at 03:37 PM

Ok, I'll be looking for it. Can't wait to give it a go! I need a faster kit for ATB riding.

A couple weeks ago some younger guy jogged up beside me while I was just slowly going by some people on my ATB. We stopped and he was asking questions and seemed very interested. He is from Russia and was here in the US doing some wrestling type stuff. We talked for a bit then he said-you wanna race? We'll go 2 blocks. I was like sure ok no problem but I'm pretty fast. He replied "ok, no problem I'm out running anyway so let's go, I'll even give you a head start". We then went...ready, set, go...I took off and a couple seconds later he took off.
I'll be a son of a gun but the guy smoked me!!!!!!! He caught up to and passed me before the fist block. When we stopped he was smiling and he said "wait a second I have to take these 10 pound weights off my ankles":o Crap that guy was fast :o:o:o:o:o:o:o
Turns out he does Freerunning in Russia. If you haven't seen it check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xmTQ-eUKE

Later-Scott

speleopower - 23-4-2008 at 04:10 AM

Did the kite get mailed out?

Scott

Deadhead - 25-4-2008 at 05:25 AM

Scott- it's sitting at your friendly local FedEx office. They ried to deliver 23rd amd 24th-no one home.

speleopower - 25-4-2008 at 05:26 AM

I haven't had a chance to post a reply but yeah, Fed Ex tried to deliver but....no one home!

The package arrived at Fed Ex. They are holding the package and I hope to pick up the kite today during lunch!!!
Scott

speleopower - 25-4-2008 at 11:00 AM

I picked up the kite at Fex Ex during my lunch.:singing: The best thing is the weather should be perfect for ATB riding this evening after work. Winds around 15 mph straight out of the East with a very low tide!

The kite looks fantastic. I think I'm going to like it.

Scott
p.s. how much are these kites?

Bladerunner - 25-4-2008 at 11:07 AM

I know TDMC96 has been trying to get a hold of Pablo for a while now. He is looking to pick up a combat as well !

Is there another source for these kite in North America ?

First impressions

speleopower - 25-4-2008 at 05:45 PM

I got the kite and had to wait 5 hours before I could get to the beach after work!!!! I was dying.

When I did get to the beach I unrolled the kite and my Blade IV 4.9. I ended up using the line set off of my Blade for the Combat with no line length changes.

I'm always a bit nervous launching a new kite for the first time and was pleasently surprised with the launch. Unfortunately the wind was dying off in the late afternoon. Maybe just less than 10mph. The kite climbed up and seemed like it was going to overfly the window. I backed it up some and found the line set from the Blade was just about perfect.

The tide was low and I jumped on my ATB board and went for a ride. The kite handled very well and should be wonderful in higher winds. The only problem I had was the wind was pretty light and the kite wanted to out run me and overfly the window off to the side. When the wind died off some more the kite stalled the lower wing and folded in on itself. I was able to recover quick enough to keep it from bowtieing. But this was in light wind. I don't know how light but I ended up having to walk about a block back to my street because I could no longer move on my ATB:o

All in all I"m pleased with how the kite handled and hope to get it out in stronger winds. It also looked sharp in the all black color. If the bridle lines and trim pieces were dyed black as well it would be a very slick looking kite.

Scott

Sthrasher38 - 25-4-2008 at 07:21 PM

I knew you would like it. Wait til you get it in about 15-17mph wind It's fast. And pulls hard. Let us know how it goes after you add a little more wind.

speleopower - 26-4-2008 at 06:52 AM

I can't wait to try it out in stronger wind. After thinking about the flight the only issues I had are 1)wanted to overfly the window-I had to control this with the brake lines, 2)easy to bowtie. Not sure if this is just lack of inexperience with the kite or lack of wind or a combo of both.

I hope we get some good strong winds because I want to hit the water with the kite.

Scott

Sthrasher38 - 26-4-2008 at 08:12 AM

I never had any problems with it trying to bow tie But It is fast and does shoot right over the zenith if you don't use brakes. But once dialed in it's a puller. Enjoy.

Baluk - 26-4-2008 at 08:16 AM

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Originally posted by Sthrasher38 But once dialed in it's a puller. Enjoy.


You betcha! I loved this kite so much back in november. I want to fly it again sooo bad! I got some wicked speed on teh ATB. I found it easy enough to control even in relatively gusty conditions.

speleopower - 27-4-2008 at 06:13 AM

Here is a couple pictures. It was low tide but the wind blew up a huge amount of seaweed so I really couldn't ride much. Kinda sucked but the wind was about 12mph.

Scott

riding with Combat.jpg - 170kB

speleopower - 27-4-2008 at 06:15 AM

another pic of the Combat.

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tridude - 27-4-2008 at 06:24 AM

nice pics Scott--Cocoa right?

Bladerunner - 27-4-2008 at 08:21 AM

I'm still wondering how to order Combats in North America . Who is selling them ?

archkiter - 27-4-2008 at 09:35 AM

speleopower - 27-4-2008 at 04:00 PM

tridude-No that's not Cocoa!!!!:mad: It's Cocoa Beach.

City of Cocoa is on the mainland and is not affiliated at all with the City of Cocoa Beach!!! :smilegrin: City of Cocoa is ghetto and has lots of meth head/crack addict types. Cocoa Beach just has crazy kite and surf junkies.

Well, this afternoon the wind picked up to 15+ out of the SE with 2-3 foot waves. I did it and went surfing with the Combat. Unfortunately my photographer was at her house so no pictures. I don't recommend the Combat for water use. It was fun and I would use it again for something different. It just did not have the grunt the Blade IV 4.9 has.
On flat smooth water where it's high speed would come into play then it might be a different story. I did get some fun jumps and a couple waves with it. All in all it flew and handled the higher wind nicely. I did find even in higher wind if you detension the lines quickly it will bowtie/flip easily. This trait is the one bad habit that is going to put me off this kite. It's always the lower to the ground wingtip that folds in. It happened one time after I landed from a jump about 20-30 yards from shore. I thought well this sucks I'm going to have to swim in and hopefully get close enough to shore to let go of the handles and hope the kite sails through the air far enough to land on the sand.

I still hope to get at least one good ATB board session in before I mail the kite out.

Scott

ripsessionkites - 27-4-2008 at 08:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bladerunner
I'm still wondering how to order Combats in North America . Who is selling them ?


you can order them direct from PKD UK, they handle all the distribution for PKD German.

speleopower - 1-5-2008 at 09:16 AM

Who's next on the Combat tour?

I got a chance to ride the kite for a few hours this morning on my ATB in about 15mph wind. I don't like the kite. :o :thumbdown:

It was very very fast but had a tendancy to bowtie if you let up on the line tension quickly. I ended up doing a 15' plus long knee slide when it bowtied. I also got lofted a couple of feet up while trying to quickly stop. Then crashed when I hit the soft sand.

The kite is probably much better suited to buggy riding than ATB riding.

It is fast. I got going as fast as I wanted to go on the ATB and I felt like I was still accelerating. It felt like I was on the verge of speed wobbles. I guess I'm old and just want to cruise at a non breakneck speed.

It is a sweet looking kite in the air. If I had some spare money I would get one of these for high speed runs and for something different to fly.

Scott

lunchbox - 1-5-2008 at 12:15 PM

Hey Scott, I believe I'm next on the list...after me, I think it goes back to Pablo.

I'm not really a speed junky myself but I am curious to see how well it goes upwind.

I'll u2u my address.

Thanks.

speleopower - 1-5-2008 at 01:03 PM

As far as I can tell it goes up wind very very well. Maybe to well.

Scott

speleopower - 5-5-2008 at 07:26 AM

Kite is on it's way to lunchbox. Should be there by the end of the week.

Have fun.
Scott

Pablo - 9-5-2008 at 10:01 AM

Hey,

If you're interested in a Combat contact me directly, any information that you send to PKD UK will be sent to me, so it's better to just contact me for information.

Life has been a bit busy for us, but we are still looking forward to warm, windy days.

Scott GREAT picture :lol:


Davinch
Elkiter
Deadhead
Sthrasher
Speleopower
Lunchbox

looks like it should be home soon, BigSiler if life frees up for you and you are wanting to give the 5M a try just contact me and we will see what we can work out. I have had a lot of inquiries about the 5M, so it will be nice to get it back.
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