ripsessionkites - 13-4-2009 at 06:44 PM
instead of answering different posts and personal emails ill list what i know now, and keep it coming. also if you have input as well fill in the
blanks (angus, mark, ken #2, ken #3, ken #9, ozzy, ruud)
R IIs coming next month
(like angus said FAST), stable, race friendly, new graphic - improved design
same sizes as the R Is
Vapors coming shortly (no date yet)
RACE KITE, super fast, stable, no much lift, thin bridles,
Core, very nice allround kite, flies nice, smooth and stable. its a notch above the Hornet.
**good job Michel Dekker**
ARCS - Charger
Similar sizing to the Synergy, improved design as well.
(bladerunner and Markite will comment)
if you need info I believe Gunnar will list them on his site: www.arc-kite.com
PRE-ORDER NOW!!! coming June / July
I will have a Charger 12m for a Pass in June.
dunno if its new but the Twinskin Bar. http://vliegerop.com/img/producten/peter%20lynn%20twinskin%2...
**sorry not an arc flier**
Buggies:
All PL buggies will have a deeper seat, slightly higher backrest.
No news on the PL Race, but the composite rear-axle is coming too. only rumor but it will be for both PL and Flexi.
New PL Seat Harness, super comfortable, Ozzy and Ruud both were using them at NABX.
I saw this bar in action: http://vliegerop.com/img/producten/peter%20lynn%204-line%20p...
its pretty neat, and works extreme well with fixed bridle foils. no need for a crossover bar.
clintopher - 14-4-2009 at 02:04 AM
Not sure if the Pass the Charger list is gonna start here or not, but I definitely want to get on it whenever it is started if at all possible.
Congrats by the way on the whole Peter Lynn thing. Rumor has it you've been working for this for quite some time.
Clint
Bladerunner - 14-4-2009 at 09:39 AM
Here is my experience with the Charger.1st of all it is important to note that my arc experience is ALL with Pre 2005 kites 12m and larger previous to
this. 1st of all I took to the feel of the Charger right away. For the 1st couple of runs I had to get used to the fact that this kite had way more
depower than I have ever felt. The turning response was also much more touchy than I was ready for. It didn't take any time to adjust for all this
extra handling. The clumsy flying was overcome fast because the kite was so forgiving. The bar pressure was a LOT more light than I figured but I tend
to set my Flysurfers up 1 notch liking bar pressure ( feedback ) , to a point. The twin skin bar was simple and adjustable ! This is as close to total
depower as any kite I have come across. The turning can be instant , if required. Saving me from dragging a wing tip a couple of times after a poor
turn. I look forward to flying / owning some of the arcs between 2005 and now. I can't say that the Charger is better than the Synergy or Scorpian or
any of the newer Arcs but it has impressed me enough to get in line for one !It seems like each year the Arc gets closer and closer to a C'kite
profile ? Flying the Charger reminded me most of my old C'kites ? Accept with total depower and a bit quicker turning . I just got pictures with it in
my Email. Can't seem to open them at work but will attach some tonight !
![DSC_0164[1]-3.JPG - 58kB](http://www.powerkiteforum.com/files.php?pid=68998&aid=2089 "DSC_0164[1]-3.JPG - 58kB")
Bladerunner - 14-4-2009 at 03:59 PM
Here are some pictures.
Bladerunner - 14-4-2009 at 04:03 PM
Kite
Bladerunner - 14-4-2009 at 04:04 PM
How do you post multiple images on a single page ?
Bladerunner - 14-4-2009 at 04:10 PM
Bottom side
Bladerunner - 14-4-2009 at 04:12 PM
last one
PHREERIDER - 15-4-2009 at 04:59 AM
nice pics
looks like the tips are even tighter syn
low AR? around 4 maybe