Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  2011 vs. 2012 Rally          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message KiteDuck Since 17 Aug 2009 57 Posts   Tue Dec 10, 13 4:45 pm    2011 vs. 2012 Rally Anyone who rode both years have a report on the 2011 and 2012 Rallys? Similarities? Differences? I heard the 2013s were the big change, but wasn't sure. Any truth to that? Thanks. Sella Since 21 Apr 2007 1794 Posts Doin' The Dalles FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY Tue Dec 10, 13 6:16 pm     Seems to be the question of the year......enjoy the read as the answer lies within. Pun intended. http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-30398.html&highlight=rally http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-30755.html&highlight=rally http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-31095.html&highlight=rally http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-31219.html&highlight=rally Justsmile Since 20 Jul 2009 1523 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster Tue Dec 10, 13 6:43 pm     All I can tell you is that the 2012 14 kicks ass , faster than the 2013 for light wind kite and I love my 2013 7 and 2013 10. 7 was fun into the mid 40's and the 10 has worked great so far from 25-35knots. I weigh about 220 on the water!! Get some:-)!! _________________ Take a breath; inhale KiteDuck Since 17 Aug 2009 57 Posts   Tue Dec 10, 13 7:41 pm     Thanks Sella. I saw those and other posts about Rallys when I did a search as well, but didn't see an answer to my specific question. Still open to feedback about 2011 versus 2012. Sella Since 21 Apr 2007 1794 Posts Doin' The Dalles FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY Wed Dec 11, 13 2:05 am     KiteDuck wrote: Thanks Sella. I saw those and other posts about Rallys when I did a search as well, but didn't see an answer to my specific question. Still open to feedback about 2011 versus 2012. Duck, you should be good to go with either year as it's not easy to find any beta on major design differences. Supposedly the 2012 was improved over the 2011 at reducing wingtip flutter when under load but most of the Rally comparisons do seem to divide into two generations. (11/12) vs (13/14). Older turn faster, newer run bigger in size. Wow, imagine that? If you weigh 200 pounds + the flutter could be an issue on the older versions. They also prefer to be pumped up very very tight. I have 2013's and weigh 200 pounds and the kite is bomber proof rock solid under heavy load. Definite boost machine with great low end grunt and very easy to fly, like an auto-pilot feel, but it's not giving me the feedback that I've become accustomed too with my RPM's. I'm still partial to the snap and quick power response of the RPM's so my impression of the Rally is mixed and only worth about 2 cents as I do need more time with the kite. I would definitely like to fly a 2011 lit up to compare the turning speed, flutter, and down the line float against my 2013 as that first year seems to be the faster wild child based on all those Rally threads. Good luck in your search.        Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Northwest Kiteboarding Discussion Forum----------------Gorge / Portland / Oregon CoastFor SaleLost & FoundIndustry SoapboxCGKA  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum