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SparkieRob
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Trickiest freestyle kite.

Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:03 pm

I find myself leaving the Revs in the bag and reaching for my dual line kites these days. But with it being winter here in Oz I'm not getting as much flight time as I would like so progression has been a bit slow. I have a UL and Std set of Temptation's by KaoS which serve me well currently. But there is always the new kite itch. Down here it is a case of listen to opinions and "buy then try". I'm looking to get something purely for tricks for when summer hits.

So, my question is,
"What is the trickiest kite currently available?"

The Superfly is an obvious choice. MX Comp is in the mix with SKD back for the Euro summer. But thats about as far as I get in the dedicated freestyle kites. All suggestions will be duely investigated...
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:02 pm

Superfly indeed
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Enzo (bit more conventional compared to the SF)
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:18 pm

What are your thoughts on the Enzo, Krijn?
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:11 pm

SF std and ul in the for sale section at the minute.
Deep Space, HQ babytana, Chinese Rev copy & vented version
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:28 am

jaydub wrote:
What are your thoughts on the Enzo, Krijn?


cool kite! (https://vimeo.com/71452641)

i'm planning a reviewbattle between the Superfly and Enzo
wait a bit please


the enzo flies more conventional
the superfly is pure freestyle
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:46 am

krijn wrote:
jaydub wrote:
What are your thoughts on the Enzo, Krijn?


cool kite! (https://vimeo.com/71452641)


Finally! I watched a video all the way through =D>
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:28 am

Seriously DiamondKites has got some great kites!

I blame you Krijn...first you showed me the Veyron...now the Enzo...
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:00 am

Update, it's a growing short list.

Benson Superfly
SKD MX Comp
Lumokites SkyKiller, had to scratch the Vital as no longer made.
Diamondkites Enzo, but need to translate web page for more info...
Atelier Curve, in Aerostuff if budget will allow.
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 7:15 am

Is SKD still afloat. I thought he had closed up shop.

Only flown the SF but have to say I like it a lot, fun!

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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 7:50 am

SparkieRob wrote:
...but need to translate web page for more info...


i'll make a translation later this day
(you may remind me when i'll forget it)


i'm also busy making a battlereview between the superfly and enzo, but that will be ready in a few weeks
i guess you won't wait for that



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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:20 pm

I got plenty of time to wait for that!
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:13 pm

Yes, SKD is back. :)
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:35 pm

adicakes wrote:
Yes, SKD is back. :)


Really? How do you know?
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 5:05 pm

It's been all over their Facebook page.
 
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Re: Trickiest freestyle kite.

Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:15 pm

The best news =D> =D> :cool: