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09 naish gear spotted…
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Spännande att man kan ha samma bom men 2 olika bredder på styrlinorna (19 och 21)
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Lite bilder kanske?
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Verkar spännande när kan vi börja beställa! 🙂
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@cdaa 479097 wrote:
Här finns en review på Naish 2009 Product range
Here is my review on the Naish 2009 Product range for Kiteboarding.
Kites.
This year Naish have made a very logical range, that is super easy to differentiate. The range is basically 3 kites now. There is a CULT SPORT, which is basically the same as the CULT but no OCTOPUS inflation and extra bumpers.
This 2009 range is as follows, CULT, HELIX & TORCH.2009 NAISH CULT. This year the CULT is quite similar to last years kite. Some refinments have been made like Direct Responce Steering (the wing tips are actually slightly toed in to aid the steering imput by faster and more active response) And low drag windtips (the extra material between line contact points has been reduced, the outline on the wingtips is only as big as it needs to be = less drag).
Actual Performance – The kite is even more user freindly than 2008. Relaunch is easier again, and the depower is massive. I would probably say that the top end performance is equal with the 2008 model, but the ease of use and user friendliness has been noticeably improved. The bridal has remained much the same. A great new feature that many will love is all kites 10.5m and over will now come with 4m extensions, so you can rig your bigger kites on 24m lines. The CULT and CULT SPORT are 4-line SLE kites. The SLE pulley at the top of the Smart Loop is new also, Naish have removed half the pulley (the side that is not used) and added a sealed swivel so your front lines don’t twist. Also there is a new leash that runs through the bar. All up the CULT has significantly changed, but is in many ways the same great kite, freindly, and easy to use.2009 HELIX. Now this kite is awesome, my personal favourite. This kite is totally re-designed. The HELIX 2009 is now a 5-strut ”C”-Shaped Sigma kite with GEO-TEC. This kite is fast and exciting. Because it is a ”C” shape, it naturally does not have the same depower as the CULT, but due to the SIGMA out line and the GEO-TEC L/E, there is definately more than enough for this customer. There is no back line bridal at all, the back lines connect straight onto the kite, resulting in direct steering and that ”C” feel that we all love. The front bridal has been simplified, so basically the HELIX flies and feels like a normal ”C” with heaps of depower. Turning Speed has been increased due to the ”C” shape, Power and pull during the turns has been increased. Another great feature is the 2009 HELIX is 5th line saftey adaptable (please note this kite does not fly on SHIFT, But there is a 5th line safety kit that can be added to your SLE bar). The 2009 HELIX is a significant performance increase from the CULT, this kite kicks arse, the more you give it the harder it returns it. Big jumps, fast turns and heaps of power (especially noticeable in the turns). The Relaunch on the 2009 Helix is a mix of the CULT rear line reverse launch and normal ”C” style launching, it is definitely easy, but instead of totally rolling over and hot launching, it likes to sail over to the side of the window more and launch there. The 2009 Helix is Lower aspect and a proper ”C” shaped arc, this makes the kite perfect for unhooked moves, also being a ”C” shaped kite makes it fast and exciting. The HELIX 2009 also has 4m extensions for sizes 10.5m and above.
2009 TORCH – The Naish Torch over the last few years has proven that it is unmatched in the market place. From TORCH 07, 08 and now 09, the TORCH has only seen minor modifications, and Naish have been extensively R&Ding different ideas and designs, but every time they changed the TORCH too much it was no longer the TORCH. For 2009, the TORCH is faster in the bigger sizes and slightly more predictable in the smaller sizes. The wind tips are lighter for faster turning. As always the TORCH is powerful, especially through the turns Through a massive design circle, Naish have come to realize that the TORCH can not be beaten for raw high end performance.
So in general the kite range this year is quite easy to read. Each model is a stepping stone into another level of aggression and power. Naish don’t like to see their range as having a wave kite or a freestyle kite, they have 3 main kites that will appeal to different riders in different catagories depending on what they personally like. The CULT is Freindly, with depower and ease of use a top design criteria. The HELIX covers a massive performance window, good depower, but still a direct and powerful feel and fast powerful turning. The TORCH is raw power! Fast and aggressive.
The 2009 NAISH Kite BAR.- For the first time in 6 years, Naish have made a new bar end. This has been done to compliment their new adjustable bar. You can adjust the length of the bars steering length between 19″ and 21″. Unlike other adjustable bars that have the lines connecting at the top of the bar ends, Naish have their back lines connecting in the middle of the bar, giving a nice balanced feel to the bar. To adjust the bar length is simple, you can do it on the beach in seconds, no untieing knots, or tools needed. All Naish bars will come with Smart loop this year!
NAISH BOARDS.
All the Naish TT boards this year are lighter and produce more pop than ever. Further advances into top end snowboard construction ahas resulted in boards that are faster, lighter and more responsive than anything I have ever ridden. And the addition of a FULL CARBON THORN for those that simply want the best.
The New WAVE board range is awesome. There are 3 main models in various sizes. GLOBAL WAVE, GUN and FISH. All the 2009 wave board range are in a new construction, very strong!
GLOBAL WAVE- 4 boards, 5’0″, 5’4″, 5’7″ and 6’0″. These boards are all quad fin set ups. the 5’7″ and the 6’0″ are amazing. I am personally riding the 6’0″ and have never felt this comfortable on a kiteboard before. The GLOBAL is super loose and snappy, but at the same time control at speed is easy. A great all round package for both strapped and unstrapped riding in anything from knee high to double over head.
The GUN is one of the smoothest boards I have ridden, smooth lines, unmatched control and a great wood finish. All I need now is some big waves! This board is a thruster set up and is 5’9″.
The FISH range is very funky this year. There are 3 sizes in the FISH range, 5’2″, 5’7″ and 6’2″. Each of these boards has a wider outline and flatter rocker in the tail compared to the GLOBAL range, so they get up and going very early and have full power straight away. Ideal for onshore conditions and small waves/light winds. The FISH boards are all QUAD fin setups.So in conclusion the 2009 Naish range is very new and exciting, and a significant progression from 2008. CULT and TORCH will be released nearing the end of July-August and HELIX soon after. Please note that all final delivery dates are still to be confirmed.
To those of you in Perth you would have already seen the kites, I will be in Adelaide on the 16th and 17th of July at ONBOARD, and then the following week in Melbourne at RPS and SHQ. Dates in Melbourne still to be finalized.
Regards,
JB
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Fan Helixen låter som en riktig fullträff! Kan inte bärga mig till jag får testa den. Falle, tar du hem femtelinamoddet till den?
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Najs!! Power!!
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Ja, Helixen verkar nice. När kommer demo kitesen Falle?
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@cdaa 479161 wrote:
Ja, Helixen verkar nice. När kommer demo kitesen Falle?
2009 Cult 10,5 har kommit samt Torch 12kvm.
Helix o Cult Sport kommer i mitten av augusti.Kom och testa vettja! Jag är riktigt sugen på Helix 2009!!!! 🙂
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@sourra 479143 wrote:
Fan Helixen låter som en riktig fullträff! Kan inte bärga mig till jag får testa den. Falle, tar du hem femtelinamoddet till den?
Kan inte hitta modd till 5e linan… leta leta… nää ????? mailar!
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Här é lite bilder på brädorna 2009: Håll till godo!
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Här kommer en till:
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Tack för dom! 🙂 Ser grymt inbjudande ut.
Skall man ta Global 6´0 eller Fish 6´2″ det är frågan?
Thorn FC 132 verkar inte fel den heller!
Kommer dom att ligga i pris som tidigare eller mycket billigare nu när dollarn är så låg?
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Tror priset blir ungefär samma… dollar lägre och bränsle dyrare. Jag tycker Naish Gun ser läcker ut! Undrar om den funkar hemma i viken?
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@Falle 479630 wrote:
Tror priset blir ungefär samma… dollar lägre och bränsle dyrare. Jag tycker Naish Gun ser läcker ut! Undrar om den funkar hemma i viken?
He He bra svar! 😉
Jo den ser helt klart läckrast ut.
Så som du körde sist i Viken så lär den fungera grymt bra till dig.
Ser väl mer till mitt eget användande och då ligger nog dom andra närmare tillhands
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Jag har beställt mig en Gun, en global 5’0″ och en Thorn FC. Så när de väl kommer så ska du få ett utlåtande eller kanske rent av en testrunda.
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