Userreview gaastra phoenix 25.0
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6 July 2003
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userreview van Jeffro op www.kite-surf.com
test rode the demo 25.0 Gaastra in perfect test conditions with a LWD 181 and a Jimmy Lewis Three model 144 in 6-12 MPH winds.
The kite is huge, but as expected, its not much bigger than the 20.0 sizes out there...its only an extra 5 SQ meters-which isn't much extra when the wind is below 10 knots
test rode the demo 25.0 Gaastra in perfect test conditions with a LWD 181 and a Jimmy Lewis Three model 144 in 6-12 MPH winds.
The kite is huge, but as expected, its not much bigger than the 20.0 sizes out there...its only an extra 5 SQ meters-which isn't much extra when the wind is below 10 knots
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en deze staat op www.kiteforum.com van dezelfde persoon maar uitgebreider:
| Posted: 06 Jul 2003 00:56 Post subject: GAASTRA 25 TEST BY JEFF QUICK!!! |  |
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| I had a chance to try the Gaastra 25.0 kite in 6-12 MPH winds. This was in a bay, so no surf (all flat water). I tested the kite with my LWD 181, and a Jimmy Lewis 144. I weight 190+ lbs. The kite itself looks really 'trim' and very cleaned up and aero- dynamic looking. The dual leading edge is just an amazing concept (which makes the leading edge oval for better aerodynamics, and also decreases the 'size' needed to maintain its shape. As expected, the kite is not as 'huge' as people might think (though its still pretty damn big!), but keep in mind, its less than 5.0 Sq meters larger than the other 20+ Sq meter kites. Where it shines, is its aerodynamics and design. Setup wasnt bad at all. The dual leading edge comes with 4 valves, (1 for inflate, 1 for deflate on each bladder). The pump has a new dual head port, which makes it possible to pump both leading edges up at the same time, so they will have 100% equal pressure. It took about 96 pumps to get it fully inflated (each tube is pretty small in diameter). The battens are skinny, and a cinch to inflate. This kite is definitely easier to set up than the older 20.0+ inflatables. In flight, it felt just like a 16.0 sized kite and turned only about 20% slower. It wanted to fly quickly and to the edge of the window (unlike the other 20+ sq meter kites). It also did not have that downwind 'tractor pull' so characteristic of the older 20+ sq meter kites. It felt just like my 16.5, only I was riding in lighter wind. Performance: I was pointing upwind solidly in 10 MPH, planing side wind in 8 MPH with a little bit of sining, and at 6 MPH, I was 'working' the kite and barely planing. At 12 MPH I was rocking upwind edging hard, and there were a few gusts of 14 MPH, where I could feel mega power, on the borderline of being pulled of my edge. This kite probably maxes out at 16 MPH...but then I am rocking on my 16.5. Jumping was typical of light wind, low with long floaty hangtime for such low altitude. This kite will probably jump much better in waves, where you can get some extra pop and altitude from the waves. Overall, the kite is amazing. It flies like a smaller kite, yet still has that extra grunt needed when you just aren't powered in 10- 12 with the 20.0+ kites. This kite is equivalent to a ~12.5 foil kite. I would have loved a bit more grunt on the lower end (for my weight, 190+ lbs), though the 25.0 is already opening the doors for lighter wind riding for anyone! For riders under 160lbs, this is probably the biggest kite you'll ever need. But for riders 190+ lbs or more, I think a 30.0 in this design is the call. That way, they could ride 'solidly' (upwind edging pretty hard...not gently going upwind) in 8-10 mph, rather than 10-12 mph that this kite allows, which is still damn amazing! Not the miracle worker I was hoping for, but I give it a thumbs up! Jeffro | |
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Mario had een 3 sterren sessie in Cadzand-Bad met maar liefst 18 - 24 knots op zijn SlingShot RPM (2010)
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