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Clyde S. Dale
Since 23 Jul 2016
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Fri Feb 08, 19 3:37 pm 2019 rpm |
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Any 1st hand experiences with the new rpm's? Read published reviews ,read with a grain of salt. Is the jumping better? Is it worth an upgrade from previous years ? Does it still have good pull in powered loops? Sounds like a totally different kite. Thanx |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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Mon Feb 11, 19 8:15 am |
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i have no experience with the 2019s.
but, IMO/experience, kite companies make their kites sound like completely different kites EVERY year... |
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
473 Posts
Hood River Kite Shop
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Mon Feb 11, 19 10:24 am |
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Dave from Windance here. Full disclosure: we sell them.
However here's my opinion. They went back to moving bridle, ie: they added pulleys back in. But they combined them with the bungee system , so the best of both worlds. Pulleys make a kite faster moving from one side of the window to the other whilst maintaining equal pull on all kite attachment points.
Secondly they made it even more C-shaped. This moves it further towards the advanced rider, in particular the freestyle kite loop, boosting type.
So want to try one?. Call me, we have demos & offer deals below retail.
Thanks,
Dave _________________ Windance Boardshop- Hood River
www.windance.com |
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Clyde S. Dale
Since 23 Jul 2016
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Mon Feb 11, 19 4:54 pm |
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Thank you |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
372 Posts
Seattle
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Thu Feb 14, 19 8:53 am |
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Couple more years and it will again be a revolution pulley-less bridal that offers more direct feel, etc. etc. _________________ My pictures of the beautiful PNW
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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Pacific Northwest
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Mon Feb 18, 19 6:50 am 2019 RPM |
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I was able to try a 2019 14 meter RPM this weekend on the snow. Felt similar to previous RPM's but different also in a good way. Loops are quick and powered , it wanted to boost but the operator didn't want to get too crazy on the snow hard pack. I will definitely be adding a few more sizes to my quiver once my 2018 sell.
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