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  Naish Sigma series....CULT Page 1, 2  Next          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3677 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Mon Sep 10, 07 5:01 pm    Naish Sigma series....CULT Here's a link to the new Naish Cult. http://www.naishkites.com/sigma/cult/cult_home.html The 2008 Sigma Series Cult Naish International is proud to announce the release of the next kite in the Sigma Series: The Cult. The Cult is classified as a "Versatile All-Terrain" kite that rides with industry leading stability and performance. http://www.naishkites.com/sigma/cult/cult_home.html Enjoy! Mark _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com pdxmonkeyboy Since 16 May 2006 6081 Posts forever labled as the retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master Mon Sep 10, 07 5:46 pm    Re: Naish Sigma series....CULT See what I am talking about.. Mark wrote: "Versatile All-Terrain" kite that rides with industry leading stability and performance. I'm not trying to diss, but what the hell does that mean?... "versatile all terrain" with industry leading performance? So its made for land, water, and sky and its really performs although its also not fast...cause its stable? Why not cut to the chase and say its revolutionary Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3677 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Mon Sep 10, 07 5:56 pm     Dude we need to get you out of the office and on to the water...... You are far too stressed _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com pdxmonkeyboy Since 16 May 2006 6081 Posts forever labled as the retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master Mon Sep 10, 07 6:06 pm     Mark wrote: Dude we need to get you out of the office and on to the water...... You are far too stressed I'm all for that; I have been super duper buried at work and when I get a chance to escape my full time job,my sideline company, and the family....the wind dies. I guess what I am really trying to say is that its hard for the consumer to get and idea of what is really going on in the market. Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3677 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Mon Sep 10, 07 6:09 pm     Come ride and cut thru the printed hype..... Anytime you want. _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com tinyE Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster Mon Sep 10, 07 6:12 pm     mark, here is a picture for your new avatar!    MarkthePimp.JPG  Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3677 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Mon Sep 10, 07 7:36 pm     Now thats Revolutionary Naish should make a kite using those colors! love the purple fake tiger stripes! _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com stringy Since 23 Jun 2006 1726 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster Mon Sep 10, 07 9:03 pm     Mark, Can you describe the main differences between the Cult and the Helix if you can? They are very similiar in descritpion and design. I have heard the Cult has a different power band than the Helix. These kites are very impressive. stringy _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3677 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Tue Sep 11, 07 7:29 am     I have not had a chance to fly the Cult. My understanding is that it is more forgiving and less high performance than the Helix. It has two less struts and is a less expensive kite. It is essentially the 08 Boxer. Which by the way I think is a great kite. Bam, You should give us some wisdom as you have flowen both..... Stringy, Your avatar is cool! _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com bambam Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer Tue Sep 11, 07 11:20 am     Hey NW Kite... Calling Mark names is not nice! He is not pimping and proclaiming anything about the kite, but just giving you all the the NW a simple opportunity to ride the new kite. Heck, this seems to be a pretty special opportunity so like Mark mentioned... CUT THROUGH THE PRINT HYPE AND GO TRY THE KITE. Mark is not getting free anything, just the opportunity to hang out with Felix for a few months. Ride the kite, ignore the hype. In regards to the differences... The five struts of the Cult give it a more friendler/easy handling/lighter feeling. It is the kite that I am personally riding on a daily basis. But, this is a personal slant and a demo is worth anything in print. Kite on, Jon niknas Since 18 Sep 2006 182 Posts North of OR, South of WA Stoked Tue Sep 11, 07 11:38 am     Bambam, How about a little feedback on the Cult. The Naish site gives the impression that the Cult is only 1 to 1 on the bar? I am going to guess that you can use it in 2 to 1 also. I did like the 1 to 1 on my 12m Boxer in light winds, changed to 2 to 1 in stronger, gusty wind. I am laid up right now (knees) so I can't demo any kites... Taking a chance by ordering new kites in time for Baja Sur. For sure I want a 9m, trying to chose between either a 12m or 14m (13.5m). I could go for either the Helix or Cult, leaning toward the Cult. I am 185# riding a 133 Sol. Also taking a 5'10 directional board (NorthPacific) with me. Thanks, Nik Mark Since 20 Jun 2005 3677 Posts I need my fix because I'm a Naishaholic Wed Sep 12, 07 8:01 am     Nik, Yes you can rig the bar to 1-1 or 2-1. It also has a sliding stopper system. You can move it with one finger up and down. As for the size, I would go with the 12. I find them to have very similar wind range to the Boxers. A 12 and surfboard is a great combo. Thats my light wind setup. Hope that helps. Mark _________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult... www.naishkites.com bambam Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer Wed Sep 12, 07 12:13 pm     Cult Images... More with better action to follow soon... Jon  Butter flat water for testing!  cultpost01.jpg   Damien designer dude!  cultpost02.jpg   Des out testing...  cultpost03.jpg  kiterchris Since 29 Jul 2006 13 Posts   Wed Sep 12, 07 2:42 pm     butter in Hawaii? where? stringy Since 23 Jun 2006 1726 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster Wed Sep 12, 07 4:44 pm     kiterchris wrote: butter in Hawaii? where? the last image shows terrain similiar to the western mountains on Maui. Could it be out maybe past Ka'anapoli? Anyhow it's a very interesting kite. I did review the bar while in Maui and it is as well impressive with the below the bar sheeting. It should be a very good year for Naish. stringy _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com tautologies Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted Wed Sep 12, 07 9:06 pm     sizes??? I see a 7.5 and I think there is a 10.5 right? What other sizes are there? a. bambam Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer Thu Sep 13, 07 12:49 pm     Surf shot from yesterday. Darn waves were tiny... On sizing... Check the website: http://www.naishkites.com/sigma/cult/cult_home.html See ya, Bams  Damien enjoys a bit of down the line air.  post.jpg         Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2   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