Performance
The Fuse...Light it up!
The Fuse is the North R&D team's latest creation; A dedicated free-ride/wave kite that is sparking the future of 4 line performance. The Fuse is a brand new kind of free-ride/wave kite with a huge wind range, light, predictable feel and great jumping qualities. Its unique and simple new Attack Control Bridle gives the Fuse smooth, reactive steering that is especially evident when de-powered, making it a huge step forward in terms of manoeuvrability and directness on 4 lines. Additionally, the new AC Bridle gives you the ability to safely and completely de-power the Fuse on its back similar to a 5 line system. Easily accessible low-end power and extreme resistance to back-stalling gives the Fuse great light wind capabilities while the AC Bridle ensures direct de-power and a crisp bar feeling even in strong winds with easy push and pull power. The Fuse is built to last utilizing the newest Techno Force canopy material d² that is more resistant to tearing than conventional material. Lazy pump simplicity will get you on the water quickly and easily when it counts. To ensure a 100% safety solution the Fuse can also be flown on the 5th Element if desired.
Bekijk hier de volledige informatie over deze nieuwe North Fuse in het duits.
Of hier in het engels: http://www.northkites.com/public/content/products/kites/fuse/index_eng.html
Maar eens testen... die verhaaltjes geloof ik allang niet meer...
ze nemen het verhaaltje gewoon van elkaar over
http://www.northkites.com/public/content/products/kites/fuse/index_eng.html
Nature had een 5 sterren sessie in IJmuiden met maar liefst 25 - 39 knots op zijn Fluid Vice (2010)
Wil deze graag een keer proberen.
--Remco-- had een 1 sterren sessie in Lemmer met maar liefst 6 - 10 knots op zijn SlingShot TurboDiesel (2006)
Dat zoek ik al tijden...
. Heb je gelijk een oersterke kite en waarschijnlijk ook een stukje goedkoper 
12 meter en skyhigh!
Monday the 1th of February It was a great day to test the fuse and what a day it promised out to be. On my vacation on the always windy Bonaire I drove to my favorite spot with my new Kite to give it a go.
Backpack:
North did not really change anything despite of the color. The Fuse 2010 backpack is light Brown/ White like the rebel and the Vegas this year. The backpack is the same size as last years and your kite fits in properly. (in my case a 12M)
Bar:
I tested the Kite with the 2008 4 line-bar from North.
I think it doesn’t need any further clarification.
The kite seems to do well on the 2008 bar..
The Kite:
As we all know the Fuse is the new Rhino for 2010 and designed to go Big! And it does! If u edge and u steer the kite back it rockets up. But never gives u the idea that u are not in control.
We are talking about an 4 line SLE Kite. The kite comes with bridles but they are designed in a way that it is perfect to handle. The depower is close to 100% and when riding u feel like a pro :P
Quality
The quality of the kite is as we are used to from North of high standard
February 2nd 2010 Location: Bonaire (Pink Beach) Wind 20 to 25+ knots
I did not change anything on the standard set up of the Fuse
Changes
The kite has bungy cord attached to the steering lines and helps u relaunch the kite easily when in the water.
The kite is one pump. The overall shape is a little bit different to the Rhino of 2009. The kite seems to have bends at the corners of the kite. More like the Evo. The kite is very fast to steer and easy on the bar.
On the water
What strikes to mind the moment u feel the kite is the ease of use and the well known reliable feeling this kite gives u. Even if you drop in the water you can exactly feel where the kite is above u. On the water the kite builds up good tension to jump high.
On the Bar
The kite has light to normal bar pressure and feels great.
It’s not that light that u don’t feel it but I would say it is just right.
It reacts great to impulses of the bar.
Restart:
The Fuse is easy to restart after a crash. Just pull the steering line and u are on your way.
Low/ High end:
I was not able to test the low end of the kite yet. But with my 100 kilos and the kite being 12m's i kept it easily up to 25 knots, without any strange things happening in the kite. I did not feel overpowered in any way.
Conclusion:
Great kite which does exactly what you expect from it. And goes BIG!
Pro’s:
Stable
Good Quality
Direct/ Quick steering
Big Air!
Cons:
The only thing I can think of is u not liking one pump or a 4 line kite
Greetz
Bossy
Quality
The quality of the kite is as we are used to from North of high standard
Je kan het allemaal mooi vertellen, maar ik door de jaren heen de north kites bij bosjes zien sneuvelen.. dus dit is niet helemaal waar...