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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
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Hood River, Or.
Slingshot
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| Sol-flyer wrote: | Hey Shy, I think i saw you hit that amazing glide on sunday out at the skyline event  What size fuel was that? an 11m? nice hieghts astro man. |
That was the special 2010 13M. Such a sick kite this year... Looping and feelin at the bar was unreal... thks for the props!
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Looks just like a T2 to me  |
Similar but as you can see the Key HD has more shape over all in the LE and less sweep in the wing tips. The T2/T3 has a much wider/flatter aspect in the canopy making it more bow looking IE bow kite. KEY HD has DNA of similar designs of the Bow/Delta-Hybrid shape to give you a in between kite that as attributes of these trend leading kites. Also Bridle layout is totally different and there is 1:1 at the bar. Looks can be deceiving..
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Cole135
Since 26 May 2008
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| Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:48 pm key |
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I road it and it may look similar but its a lot different, it has super easy relaunch and is much simpler then the T2/T3. It also jumps better but has the same ultra soft landing, give it a shot before you bad mouth it.
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Corvallis
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| Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:08 pm |
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Just commenting on looks, that all. And on a further note of no disrespect, but mere "observation", I've noticed this  . Perhaps this was overlooked, or I am just immature 
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2344 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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| Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:47 am Re: key |
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| Cole135 wrote: | | give it a shot before you bad mouth it. |
I doubt Spike was bad mouthing the Key when he comapred it to the T2/T3s. He's been riding T2s since they came out - still does as far as I know.
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2344 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:48 am |
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| Spike wrote: | | Just commenting on looks, that all. And on a further note of no disrespect, but mere "observation", I've noticed this . Perhaps this was overlooked, or I am just immature |
Thats some funny stuff!!!
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
677 Posts
Salem / NewPort Oregon
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| Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:46 pm |
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OMG, Is that why it's called the KEY?
LMFAO.
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
754 Posts
Hood River, Or.
Slingshot
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
282 Posts
Obsessed
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| Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:36 pm |
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| shymac wrote: | I can guarantee Amery had something to do with that...  At least its not a choad... |
LOL
Actually all kites seem to be a bit choad like
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Bolt
Since 02 Nov 2008
41 Posts
Floras Lake
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| Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:30 am |
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Really excited to teach on the Key kites this summer. I think the delta is a great all around kite - one you can teach on and then after the lesson go shred it up your self.
Why only 3 sizes?
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shymac
Since 20 Jul 2005
754 Posts
Hood River, Or.
Slingshot
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| Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:49 am |
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To make it super simple...  Depending on how well the HD is received, next year could lead to more sizes... 
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Wanna-Go
Since 14 Sep 2009
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Mt Vernon, Wa
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| Mon May 17, 2010 12:37 pm |
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I have had a harder time flying my Key 13 over my T3 9&11 and thought of trying the T3 bar in 2:1 mode on the Key. When looking at the lines I noticed all the lines on the T3 to be even when the Key bar to have a difference on the center lines. Is it the bar giving me difficulties?
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Scribble
Since 18 Nov 2005
553 Posts
NoPo
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| Mon May 17, 2010 2:53 pm |
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I know nothing about the Key but that doesn't look right. I would guess you have a line length problem
| Wanna-Go wrote: | I have had a harder time flying my Key 13 over my T3 9&11 and thought of trying the T3 bar in 2:1 mode on the Key. When looking at the lines I noticed all the lines on the T3 to be even when the Key bar to have a difference on the center lines. Is it the bar giving me difficulties?
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
1277 Posts
The 503
Metal
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| Tue May 18, 2010 4:54 pm |
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Yeah...when you say you were having a hard time, do you mean it was pulling to one side?
It's personal preference and what your used to, but to me the handling is way better on the Key than the T3. Especially when the T3 is in 2:1 mode.
Way more direct anyway.
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lawnmower
Since 14 Dec 2007
85 Posts
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| Wed May 19, 2010 7:43 am |
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| Dangler was flying a 10M KEY on Sat at Stevie. Kite looked great in the air. How does one get to demo? Would be interested to see if they fly differently than T2s.
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EY
Since 06 Jul 2008
70 Posts
NW, Florida, Asia
Made in China
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| Wed May 19, 2010 10:49 am |
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Lawnmower,
PM me your #. I can set you up a private demo with the Key.
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
151 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
Stoked
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| Wed May 19, 2010 1:52 pm the KEY |
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| Really enjoying the key. Super stable,easy flying (nearly autopilot). total departure from the T3's. Grab me for a test fly. Marc
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Sauve
Since 19 Mar 2009
8 Posts
Hood River
Kook
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| Wed May 19, 2010 3:51 pm |
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7 10 and 13??? i know what matty is thinking... what are we gonna use to teach all the 90lbs bikini wearin cuties in 35 knots of wind at the spit? dont worry sol-flyer I'll take care of it
Sweet vid thanks Shy
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