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Charliesurf
Since 01 May 2008
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 Thu May 01, 08 5:21 am Turbo 2 Vs Turbo 3 |
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Hi all,
firstly I have been hovering on your sight for some time, as I find it a great source of information particularly regading slingshot kites. I am from sunny Scotland and own a quiver of T2s.
I have an option to buy a couple of T3's and wondered if anyone has changed from T2's to T3's and wether its worth the expense ?
I am aware that these are relatively new kites, but you guys seem to have first go on all things slingy
Thanks in advance for any advice
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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| Thu May 01, 08 6:32 am |
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I heard the big change is in the new bar...and it's supposed to be sah-wicked! I tried it just test flying on land and it seemed pretty nice.
Even still, I just got a T2 for my small kite so I hope they're good too! |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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| Thu May 01, 08 6:39 am |
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| I think the only advantage might be if the 1:1 setup works really well cause 2:1 bar pressure is pretty intense, but allows for greater depower. Other than that I'm don't see anything wrong with the T2. I have a 7 and 11, and that gets me going from 15 clear into the 40's. a below-the-bar safety for the T2 would be nice though... |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Thu May 01, 08 12:11 pm |
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The T3 has a more compact bridle system for decreasing the chance of the bridle wrapping around the kite during a safety line deployment. It also comes with the same below the bar single line safety as the Rev. VERY nice system.
I've not had a chance to fly the T3, but watching other guys fly it, it seems to be a bit faster through the window? That would make sense because a compact bridle would reduce drag... |
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pdxmonkeyboy
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
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Oregon
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| Thu May 01, 08 8:38 pm Re: Turbo 2 Vs Turbo 3 |
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| Charliesurf wrote: | Hi all,
firstly I have been hovering on your sight for some time, as I find it a great source of information particularly regading slingshot kites. I am from sunny Scotland and own a quiver of T2s.
I have an option to buy a couple of T3's and wondered if anyone has changed from T2's to T3's and wether its worth the expense ?
I am aware that these are relatively new kites, but you guys seem to have first go on all things slingy
Thanks in advance for any advice
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Charlie,
Welcome to our Forum. The T3 is a very nice kite. I have ridden the T2s and own T3s. If you can sell your T2s for a decent price, then upgrading will be a good move. Otherwise, just keep the T2s until it makes financial sense to upgrade. I have no idea what the economics are like there, so you have to make that call.
The T3 has a bit more range than the T2, is is faster and can be ridden in 1:1 for lighter bar pressure. It also has the below the bar safety like the Rev with a compact bridle. That is the difference.
Try a T3 for yourself before buying, then decide....Good Luck.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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| Fri May 02, 08 12:51 am |
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| The T3s are supposed to be a bit more slippery, which is where the quickness is probably coming from. Should sit a bit further forward in the window too. |
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Charliesurf
Since 01 May 2008
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| Fri May 02, 08 4:43 am |
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Thanks for all the info guys.
I have a 9m on demo. If I like, I may just change one for the time being.
Cheers |
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