Rider: 95 confident intermediate
Style: Freeriding / Freestyle
Weather: 22-25 knots
Build Quality: 10/10
Satisfaction: 10/10
Hi quick review on this. upgraded my 11m 2013 SB to a 12m 2014 and couldn't be happier. the bar pressure is still light enough but the bottom end is better, although it is a bigger kite.
The new bar is good and the bridle is very different. I got a little spooked setting it up (mainly due to the difference from the previous year) but it works well.
I am not analytical enough to notice too many subtle differences but all in all i had a great session and i certainly boosted higher than i ever did on the 11m. The one thing i noticed was the hang time, awesome, a huge improvement on the 2013 model.
The kite also had better upwind ability and a better all round feel in the air.
In summary a great kite, just need to temper my enthusiasm to upgrade my 9m 2013 SB.
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Rider: 95 confident intermediate
Style: Freeriding / Freestyle
Weather: 22-25 knots
Build Quality: 10/10
Satisfaction: 10/10
Hi quick review on this. upgraded my 11m 2013 SB to a 12m 2014 and couldn't be happier. the bar pressure is still light enough but the bottom end is better, although it is a bigger kite.
The new bar is good and the bridle is very different. I got a little spooked setting it up (mainly due to the difference from the previous year) but it works well.
I am not analytical enough to notice too many subtle differences but all in all i had a great session and i certainly boosted higher than i ever did on the 11m. The one thing i noticed was the hang time, awesome, a huge improvement on the 2013 model.
The kite also had better upwind ability and a better all round feel in the air.
In summary a great kite, just need to temper my enthusiasm to upgrade my 9m 2013 SB.
Nice!
What are they selling for these days?
Do you use the 1x feature? I love the kite but I find the adjustable bar a bit gimmicky....
