previous topic :: next topic |
Author |
Message |
toddjb
Since 16 Oct 2007
271 Posts
MD
Obsessed
|
Thu Jul 10, 14 8:48 pm |
|
|
Rorke wrote: | Has anyone made a modification to the 2013 12m to make it more like the 2012?
... |
I fly the 12M with the 23"x27M bar (that is meant for the 14).
I think it flies better...a little faster turning, and as much low-end as I ever need @ 185lbs. It is more like my old 2012 14M, but still not as quick.
Every time I fly the 12M with the 20" bar I hate it...too slow.
So, try that "mod" and I think you'll like it better. |
|
|
knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
599 Posts
Addicted
|
Fri Jul 11, 14 9:42 am |
|
|
I had Airtime sew new attachment points closer to the wingtips and it helped speed up the turning in light to powered up conditions. Also, a wider bar but the same length lines helps. 23x24. |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Sun Jul 13, 14 11:12 am |
|
|
I have flown the 2015 Rally in 12m and 14m sizes. Laid them out side by side with 2014 Rallys. They look, fly identically. So I guess the SS wave kite is still to come?? |
|
|
knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
599 Posts
Addicted
|
Sun Jul 13, 14 11:20 am |
|
|
I thought they said the wave kite in January........ |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Sun Jul 13, 14 11:25 am |
|
|
If so that would be great. Where did you hear that? Be nice to know for sure what's going on... |
|
|
FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
1034 Posts
Aloha
XTreme Poster
|
Sun Jul 13, 14 4:41 pm |
|
|
Lurk wrote: | I have flown the 2015 Rally in 12m and 14m sizes. Laid them out side by side with 2014 Rallys. They look, fly identically. So I guess the SS wave kite is still to come?? |
Did you also lay one on top of the other to compare the size of the 12M 2015 vs 2104 12M?
I want to know if they are still selling kites that appear to be much bigger than they are labelled. _________________ Lets FLY |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Sun Jul 13, 14 7:31 pm |
|
|
Yes I did, and they are much bigger. |
|
|
FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
1034 Posts
Aloha
XTreme Poster
|
Mon Jul 28, 14 8:25 pm |
|
|
Well, I see that the 2015 Rally is out, and it looks pretty much exactly like the 2014.
I had wanted to replace my 2011 quiver, but that won't be with the 2015 models. Too bad they don't still make the 2011 model design.
Maybe its time to go Ozone. _________________ Lets FLY |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Tue Jul 29, 14 11:14 am |
|
|
I have heard they may release a wave kite in January. I am not sure anyone knows what's going on. Even if they do release a wave kite, it may be a different design from the 2012-12 rally. I don't like the 2015 at all. Huge bar pressure, the kites are easily 1 meter bigger than stated, and they turn very slowly. Big hang times if your into that freestyle riding from ten years ago. They are similar to the Turbines in the larger sizes. All the hallmarks of a SS kite. Well built but heavy, slow turning, huge bar pressure. Simple but good bar with stronger center lines. A kite for everyone, not wave riders. |
|
|
macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
Obsessed
|
Tue Jul 29, 14 1:10 pm |
|
|
There's an Airush Wave 9m in the classifieds for $550. Maybe he'll demo it. I have the same kite and it drifts great and is super smooth and fast. Looks like an RPM with a longer bridle and a little delta to the skinny leading edge. There's hardly any Waves around since they've been super popular in Asia Australia and our local shops didn't get any. The 9 has the power of an 8.5 while a Lithium 9 is more like a 10 |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Wed Jul 30, 14 12:54 pm |
|
|
We have an airush guy, Jake Chanson that moved to my area last year. Ill hit him up for a demo. Thanks for the tip! |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Wed Aug 06, 14 2:08 pm |
|
|
Just saw a 2012 12m RALLY sold on this forum in SIX minutes. The seller refused to sell it unless the guy bought the 14m Rally as well!
SS:Do you think there might be some demand for this kite??? |
|
|
dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1746 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
XTreme Poster
|
Wed Aug 06, 14 2:13 pm wtf |
|
|
saw sum Slingy dudes flying proto's a coupla months back that looked like the retro Rally. WTF happened there? Why did they continue with the slower version? Re-retooling costs? _________________ Kite Repair? AND LABRADORS Call me.(509) six 37-four five 29 |
|
|
kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
Opinionated
|
Wed Aug 06, 14 2:22 pm |
|
|
Or could just go with the company that invented the Delta that the Slingshot Rally tries to copy... The F-One Bandit Ride a Bandit, its dialed already. Better than waiting for the Rally to get its act together. Last edited by kochease on Wed Aug 06, 14 2:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Wed Aug 06, 14 2:27 pm |
|
|
Already have, its a fun kite but not as fast.
It is probably that or the Airush wave... |
|
|
macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
Obsessed
|
Thu Aug 14, 14 8:41 am |
|
|
Just clicked on an ad off iwindsurf that shows Xlkiteboarding has a new 2012 9m Rally for $650 no bar. |
|
|
Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
|
Thu Aug 14, 14 1:59 pm |
|
|
Thanks for the heads up! |
|
|
|