Kitesoul Magazine #3 English Edition

130 TESTBest, TSdacron on the trailingedge ensured a lowerwear and tear.The bridles are shortercompared to last year,making it more responsivewith excellent bar feedback.We tested the 10 squaremeters in light wind andflat water conditions,and the 8 sq.m. in strongwind and choppy sea.When riding, the kite hasproven to be very stableand light on the bar, easyto handle even whenoverpowered (with thebar completed sheetedout and slack backlines).Noteworthy was alsothe exceptional lift andupwind qualities.We deliberately forced allmaneuvers to check theresponsiveness of thekite and bar; and we canconfirm that, even in difficultconditions, the kiteis solid and has a hugedepower.During testing, the kiteproved to be very responsivewith excellentbar feedback evenin conditions of very lightwind, and with goodpower delivery. The kiteloops quite well: smoothwith a medium-large radius.The feeling whenunhooking was also great.As already stated above,the kite’s front bridlesare shorter this year, andthere are two backlineattachment points. Thebar has a very linear design,it is very comfortable,light, and is available inthree sizes 47-52-57 cm.The chicken loop isequipped with a simpleand reliable quick releasesafety system, whereasthe depower cleat is onthe front lines as usual.