Hello all,

I'm willing to loan out a new 5m Ace to the Power Kite Forum. It is just the kite - no lines or handles.

I shipped it off to Tridude yesterday for a review. After he's done with it he can ship it off (at his expense) to the next person in line. Once that person is done, they can ship it off (at their expense) to the next in line.

Sound like a good plan? It's just for fun - I always like trying out new gear.

No tweaking was needed when I used a set of Flexi lines and handles - just hook up and fly.

Very cool - thats a neat idea! Can you add me to the list? I'm interested to see how lifty the Ace is - I've been thinking of getting one for buggying, but if it's likely to pull me out of the buggy in gusts then maybe its not for me?

OK - lets make this the list! You are after Tridude.

Wicked idea, anyone interested in trying this with other kites as well?

I think this is a great idea! There would have to be some control over the "program" due to the investments we all have made. I would not feel comfortable loaning out a $300+ kite to any Joe schmo who happened to venture into this forum. I have not been a member of this forum for more than year but I know who is who and there are certain names I would trust. All of the names on the above posts I would send all of my kites to and know they would be treated with respect and returned in one piece.

Of couse that would leave me without a kite and I would go into seizures and well it would just be a mess! I changed my mind, I would send all BUT one kite out to you guys!

DaVinch, that would be awesome to get to try it. Please add me to the list. The Ace 5.0 would probably be the next kite to get after my Legend 3.0. Unless you guys think the Ace would be a bit too much aspect ratio after learning on the Legend.

Here's the list so far:

Tridude
Khooke
GulfSandEater
kiteboarder2b


It will be fun to hear the reviews.

Well, if people are interested, I can add either a 4m or a 5.5m Brooza to the mix, same deal, kite only and each person would be responsible for getting it to the next person on the list. I've already got a package going down to Davinch. Should be in the mail this morning, but I'll hold off to see if another kite's going in there.

Sounds great Pablo - I would be willing to ship it to the next in line once it got here. Just pack it up with the big ol' Century that is coming my way :D

k, done, going in the mail in the next hour.
5.5m brooza on the way.

I'd like to try the ACE... Would like to give a bigger kite a try with all this "Lack of wind" here in PDX-(Portland) Put me on the list...

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Originally posted by Pdxnebula I'd like to try the ACE... Would like to give a bigger kite a try with all this "Lack of wind" here in PDX-(Portland) Put me on the list...

Yeah it has been kinda dead around here lately. Seriously though, let me know if you want to meet up- I've got some larger kites that you are welcome to try. (not a 5m Ace but I do have a 8m Ace :o... and some smaller sizes of other kites ). When I started out I didn't know anyone or have any access to try out kites other than what I owned, which probably accounts for my eclectic kite bag!

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Originally posted by Pablo Well, if people are interested, I can add either a 4m or a 5.5m Brooza to the mix, same deal, kite only and each person would be responsible for getting it to the next person on the list. I've already got a package going down to Davinch. Should be in the mail this morning, but I'll hold off to see if another kite's going in there.

Pablo- I'd be really interested in trying out a Brooza sometime. I've had my eye on these kites for a while.

stace

Pablo - thanks for hooking us up with the Brooza! Once I fly her, I'll send it off to Archkiter.

I have not had a chance to fly one yet - thanks again!

Took the 5m Ace out yesterday and shot a couple vids--the program is underway! Linked 2 vids, the first one is so so until about 2:55 mins in! A must see!

Second vid has some pattern work and scudding, a smallish pend jump in there as well. Winds were 8 gusting to 12mph! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uih4YaxvgyU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdRL9H8U1cI

Forgot to mention the kite and car are fine--that babies got 297,000 miles on it!

Can you add me to that list, I have been wanting to try that kite.

Hey Tridude - stop crashing that Chinese kite into your minivan!

Which kite dagon? The Pansh or Brooza?

Here's what I have for the Pansh:

Tridude
Khooke
GulfSandEater
kiteboarder2b
Pdxnebula

And for the Brooza:

DaVinch
Archkiter

Dagon - I'll give you a shout when the Ace arrives if you want to take a look.

wow, just watched the vids... flies super smooth and turns really well?

Flies very well! Grunty rascal, and loves break input! Not to mention, fairly tough too! I wasnt trying to validate build quality but the sail is very light, well stitched, and durable. I smacked the Previa pretty hard with it! Not sure what type of ripstop they're using but its very nice! Let me get a couple high wind days on it, and shes headed your way!

Pdxnebula, could you U2u me when the ace is on its way to you? I'd like to try it as well so maybe we could meet up and split shipping to the next guy if that works for you...

just thinking out loud.

Btw im in salem.

OK - I got in the 5.5m Brooza from Pablo today. I hope to fly it this week

Here is the updated list:

Tridude
Khooke
GulfSandEater
kiteboarder2b


And for the Brooza:

DaVinch
Archkiter

I flew the Brooza today - nice kite

I used a set of Flexi lines and handles, shortened up the main lines by about four inches and off she went.

Lots of power for only 5.5 meters!

The winds were 12mph and clean from the South. Super stable kite, not much lift and easy to fly...

Let me get in one more good session and then I'll send it to you Archkiter. :D

Had to back out of the Ace for now people (no way to get lines strong enough for it right now) ... & now the winds start to pick up... Had the RushII 250 out today in a good solid 20mph... Tons of pull, not enough for any serious scudding but sure gave the arms a good workout & snapped a power ling on my 6' quad, & my little 56" thunderfoil was like a Bug on speed... way fast trying to keep up with it, but a ball in higer winds...

Khooke,

Ill have it in the mail tomorrow (Fri) or Monday. Took the lines off and laced the power bridle to the break bridle on each side. Kite has alot of grunt but couldnt really get the pop to make it lift. Flew it side by side with my 5m Haka this morning and the Haka is much faster thru the window and alot more pop. But for $100 bucks, its a nice kite. Did a couple of runs on the board and it parks and pulls/sines well! Enjoy and thanx Da V for the test ride! Fly hard and safe!

Tri

OK - I sent off the Brooza to ya Archkiter. You should have it early next week. Thanks for letting me try it out Pablo!

Not a problem, Who's after Archkiter for the Brooza?

Brooza just arrived today- Thanks! Hopefully I'll get to try it out this weekend

khooke - Tridude needs your address for the Ace.

Thanks!

Hey Khooke,

Got my server goin again and have your addy! Will send Thursday am! Enjoy! Have a great weekend all. Off to Oxford, Mississippi--sons back to school. The summer seemed to fly by. Fly hard and safe! Hotty Totty, wam bam, Ole Miss, gosh damn!