(no I'm not dead)

Looks like the PL LEI launch is upon us...

I was expecting more... they seem pretty mainstream, maybe they were just playing catch-up for their first design? can't wait to hear the rider reviews and if the fury lite rocks the light wind.

http://peterlynn.com/kiteboarding-2012-leading-edge-inflatab...

I was expecting more information as well. They used the Venom II colors. The images look like computer renderings. Any more insight....Rip? Edit - now i see more info on the tab and a photo of the 7M. Red and blue looks the best.

Did you guys look at the specs?

http://peterlynn.com/products/lei-tubekites/escape/specifica...

And those are the actual kites BTW.

The design of the Fury / Fury light looks nice, but the colors and graphics are pretty lame. I like that they'll be offering 15m, 17m and 19m, not a lot of options in those sizes now a days. Depending on the price I might be in the market next year.

light wind 19m ????
..... wind range please .....lol.....
I think AD72 is thinking about that picture with 3 kites lined up perfectly ........ that must be Photoshop work ......

i wasn't going to say much but its out there now so i can speak a bit more

lots in store for the 2012 season, i know MJ did a quick tease about the Phanny II.

the LEI looks like the rest but some of the PL concepts have been applied.

its doing wonders on the kite surf race course right now.

most of the dealers do have full information packets now, so do inquire with your local PL dealer.

can't wait for my FURY UL 19m for snow kiting. yeppie!!!

so can we officially "spill the beans" now Rip?

Yes that image of the 3 kites lined up was my 1st impression having a quick peek while at work.
I would like to see some detail photos of how the 1 pump system is implemented, canopy reinforced and bridle lines managed.
Spill them beans. How does it fly? Most interested in racing with the Aguera.

Theres some cool stuff this year

I was told this morning that the beans could be spilled.

Speaking of new stuff for 2012 I have a little secret weapon inbound. I'd like to put it head to head with Ricardo's Fury UL 19.
;-)

Goin' Green.

the dealer pack said to keep quiet till the 21st release. It's all fair game now.

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Originally posted by BeamerBob the dealer pack said to keep quiet till the 21st release. It's all fair game now.

Do we have a new kite shop in vegas area? Beaver~N~Kites

Coastal Wind Sports went coast to coast when I moved from Georgia. I get none of the shipping or ordering chores, and none of the profits, but I do get to stay informed.

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ Quote: Originally posted by BeamerBob the dealer pack said to keep quiet till the 21st release. It's all fair game now. Do we have a new kite shop in vegas area? Beaver~N~Kites

well played

ill let the dealers speak up. I'm sure they can attract more sales this way and get some pre-orders going.

Any close up pics of the kites? Any design details about the construction or materials? What sets these kites apart from other kites on the market? Prices? Anyone have a production kite yet? Is the pump any different?

Black and green = wow Feyd if you are getting one of those I want one too.

So do I from what Adam has told me! Currently on the road right now with limited cell, I want to see some green!!!

i love lei

very cool! Hope PL does well in the LEI market.

very interested to hear some reviews.

anyone else find those wheel charts unusual? I get it in the end, but at first glance it is a bit odd, almost misleading. Mainly cause of the extra boxes around the edge making it uneven, and also the area of the rating not looking equal to the actual amount of boxes. Ie, the boxes get bigger as they go out, so that 10/10 looks significantly bigger than 7/10....7/10 almost seems like 5/10 from a first glance.

Anyone else seeing in that way? The chart is definitely not doing the escape any favors, especially in terms of jumping, at least how I am seeing it.

@ RTZ http://peterlynn.com/products/lei-tubekites/escape/features/

As much as I dig the green color of the Escape I am not getting one.

I had trouble with the charts at first. I've used charts like that before but it still took a little bit of focus.

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Originally posted by kitedelight very cool! Hope PL does well in the LEI market. very interested to hear some reviews. anyone else find those wheel charts unusual? I get it in the end, but at first glance it is a bit odd, almost misleading. Mainly cause of the extra boxes around the edge making it uneven, and also the area of the rating not looking equal to the actual amount of boxes. Ie, the boxes get bigger as they go out, so that 10/10 looks significantly bigger than 7/10....7/10 almost seems like 5/10 from a first glance. Anyone else seeing in that way? The chart is definitely not doing the escape any favors, especially in terms of jumping, at least how I am seeing it.

same here , i have seen same with boards. not sure about .

i could use a little more info ..19m tube wow ,back to the future.

Is weight not key when it comes to ultra light wind riding ?

I am very interested in how the 19 will weigh in next to a 19m SA delux?

I can hear it now .... This kite rocks in low wind. At TEN mph I can do this and that high and fast !

I want a kite that somebody says at FIVE mph I am lit up and can do this and that!

:duh:

http://peterlynn.com/products/all-kites/ Doesn't list the LEI's....webmaster asleep at the wheel? Gotta get there via the "news/related stories" page.


Wonder who won the "name the kite" contest?

They look pretty sweet, definitely looking to find out more about the Fury19. Last year on the final day of the Dillon Snowkite Open, the only things in the air were Slingshot Turbine17 and Ozone Zephyr17....

Not to be the pooh-pooher here: :bird:
but didn't PL hint that they wanted to offer LEIs to let their dealers have have this option for customers?
(and compete with other kite maker's offerings?)

Are they really bringing something new to the LEI table?
(I see buggying is not rated on the wheel charts)

But - I actually like their designs and colors a lot better than all the cartoony "filigree" on other surf kites.

I'm not a buggy guy but I've never seen any pix of buggy/inflato riding. Does it happen often?

I've seen people buggy with an LEI. Heck, I've even done it myself. However, it is not something I see too often...

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Originally posted by Bladerunner Is weight not key when it comes to ultra light wind riding ? I am very interested in how the 19 will weigh in next to a 19m SA delux? I can hear it now .... This kite rocks in low wind. At TEN mph I can do this and that high and fast ! I want a kite that somebody says at FIVE mph I am lit up and can do this and that! :duh:

I have a 28m paraglider and when flown like a kite in 5mph I am pretty lit up!!!

I keep thinking about seeing if powerzone can rig it as a depower.

Sweet!
I actually weighed my S3 21 for the trip to NZ - I think it was 6.0kg with the bar and bag and 3.8 with just the kite/bar and no bag ... I might be wrong though :D

I like the graphics too, very nice - simple but interesting enough.

Nav bar is the same as the one we have now???

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Originally posted by Kamikuza Nav bar is the same as the one we have now???

This was posted on the website, but I was unable to find actual details.

Navigator SL and TS

As the Navigator SL and TS have different line-setups, make sure you choose the right bar system. The Navigator SL is setup for Supported Leading edge (LEI) kites, the Navigator TS for Twinskins kites.