Kite Shapes Explained (Bow, Delta, C kite, Hybrid, Flat, Aspect Ratio, Buying Choices etc)

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  • @kitesurfcollege
    @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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    • @ivodupal3607
      @ivodupal3607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I meet you one day somewhere, I buy you a good bottle of Rum (y), best videos on YT ;) Thank you

  • @ezequielalvarez9116
    @ezequielalvarez9116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Let me say that if someone paid for this video they should pay even more cause your work is freaking awesome! Thanks a lot!

    • @samuelseguel8573
      @samuelseguel8573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      totally agree!

    • @dgipro
      @dgipro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This guy it’s very good !! I’d learn a lot

  • @joseepaminondas6407
    @joseepaminondas6407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Finally, we can get to know the person behind the well-crafted videos from Kitesurf College. Congratulations!!! All the kite surfer in the world are grateful, especially here in Brazil.

  • @fabienh3943
    @fabienh3943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I used to follow quite some tutorials from you. Funny to suddenly discover the face of the voice. You sound a bit like an old school teacher: very articulate, very clear and well spoken. This video caught me by surprise 😊
    Excellent as always though! Thanks.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Thanks Fabien. You're spot on, I actually used to be a teacher. Before I got too addicted to kiting to be a good employee.

    • @FarhadOmid
      @FarhadOmid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fabien H definitely has some johnny ive vibe to it ;)

  • @jeroenoverwater6638
    @jeroenoverwater6638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Defintely some of the best learning content out there. Been kiting a few years now and I still come back here somtimes to refresh my memory! Keep it up :)

  • @AndiMannott
    @AndiMannott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    man... your videos are a treasure... I recommend them to all my students after the lessons and even from this basic knowledge video I took something away! thanks!

  • @ЯризовДмитрий
    @ЯризовДмитрий 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for your great video and for the subtitles in particular! I`ve been kiting for more than 5 years and still I found the tutorial very informative. Please, approve my translation so that kiters from far and cold Russia could also enjoy the video and learn the basics about the kite shapes. We guarantee an accurate translation as it`s been done by a kiter in cooperation with his wife - a professional translator.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Дмитрий Яризов. Thanks for making the translation. Great job, it's approved.

    • @Prydeclub
      @Prydeclub 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Дмитрий, я сделал перевод субтитров для видео про гидрофойл. Если бы ваша супруга согласилась его проверить, всем пошло бы на пользу, так как я кайтер со стажем, но не профессиональный переводчик 🤗

    • @ЯризовДмитрий
      @ЯризовДмитрий 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Prydeclub Привет. Можем глянуть, быстро, к сожалению, не обещаю. Можно в почту youtube.9.techmail(Гаф гаф)spamgourmet.com файл с переводом кинуть. Или может какой механизм проверки субтитров у ютьюба есть?

  • @JB026
    @JB026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent video, this video would have been great Before I started as a beginner buying a Vegas... Now I know what to look for on my next kite. Thanks

  • @ride_the_wind
    @ride_the_wind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is simply the best in explaining anything. hands down.

  • @gomethrius
    @gomethrius 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I was rich I would fund you guys. Seriously, you deserve to be kiting year-round and making these videos full time!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words. Safe kitesurfing to you and best of luck in your career or with any lucrative investments you may have ;-)

  • @zandaker
    @zandaker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So useful.. unbelievable that other brands dont explain their kites visually

  • @maciejgrzybek2502
    @maciejgrzybek2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is one of the most useful video I have ever seen. Great work! This should be compulsory for everyone who start their journey with kitesurfing! Big Up!

  • @MrFidibussi
    @MrFidibussi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video - this is the first time I really understand the relations of kite design and the effects for the rider.
    Thank you very much.

  • @paulblando657
    @paulblando657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb dissertation on a complex evolving subject by a man who cares about the sport.

  • @ЯризовДмитрий
    @ЯризовДмитрий 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi there! I`m still under impression after watching this tutorial. I suggest making the same video on board shapes (twintips) as beginners often make wrong choices being mislead by either salepeople or adverts. You might tell about such techs as sizes and weight, rocker, width, flexibility, NACA channels etc. All these factors influence greatly one`s gliding, jump levels, going upwind and managing the board in the strong wind conditions. There is also a lot to say about direct boards, I suppose)
    Best regards from cold Russia,
    Dmitry Yarizov

  • @wdavidson4761
    @wdavidson4761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make Top notch videos : easy to understand, great graphics, usages of charts and graphs that engineers and normal people can all benefit from. I know of no one like you that can express so much info with brevity (since I’m way too wordy!). I went from Cabrinha converts for 2 years, to RPMs for 6 years , then to Dice 2 years ago.
    Your videos enable me to grasp many concepts I wouldn’t have understood.
    Let me know if you ever visit NC , USA Outer Banks - OBX !

  • @fabdefab3996
    @fabdefab3996 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I find such clear explanations on different shapes! Very interesting and well done!

  • @A-fl1ln
    @A-fl1ln ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t stop thank2023, you make me clear:in the region in Germany I live tube kites are not optional so because of you I discovered the right kites:🙏flysurfer kites=very save and easy to learn getting into kiteboarding/kitesurfing step by step.Sorry my bad English

  • @Kah0ona
    @Kah0ona 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an awesome explanation. Like really comprehensive and methodical; something that's often missing in these explanatory video's of others. You are doing a very good job explaining this, and luckily I have bought the correct kite since starting again this season (been off kiting a few years, back now due to moving house)
    So, thanks!

  • @neilvanrooyen31
    @neilvanrooyen31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video kite surf college. Used a C shape Slingshot for a while - no wonder I was having difficulty. Wrong kite shape for me. Your explanation is clear and concise. Might've turned me into a Duotone customer.

  • @freddydad1
    @freddydad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best kitesufing instructional videos out there..

  • @Boristhecoach93
    @Boristhecoach93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Scary how good this video is :) keep it up , excellent work ;)

  • @manuelbolanoscollado9714
    @manuelbolanoscollado9714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you are THE man! Brilliant, as usually, and finally someone has explained the kite shapes in a way that we, the begginers, can understand. Superb video!

  • @shauncrous4153
    @shauncrous4153 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! I see so many new kiters on the wrong kite struggling so much

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly, that's the reason I made this video. I've seen many older kiters who've been sold a high-aspect C-kite, and are not enjoying the sport as much as they should.

  • @sygrydadumna
    @sygrydadumna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    chapeau bas! at last a tutor who actually TALKS to me and bother EXPLAIN. thx! :))

  • @gavinheron1
    @gavinheron1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Just after buying a quiver of high aspect ratio kites which were almost impossible to turn because of backstalling. The kites were in a really good sale, so I took a chance. However, if it sounds too good to be true then it usually is! Been kiting for many years so I should have known better and stuck to the excellent content in this video.

  • @rileyreese3991
    @rileyreese3991 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most incredible, well crafted, easy to follow Kite tutorials! Thank you for making out Kite learning experience even smoother. Your work is superb! I´d love to donate you money for the awesome job!! :))

  • @stephensinnhuber8401
    @stephensinnhuber8401 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. I've been kiting a long time and still learned new stuff. Every day is a school day. I will share this with my students. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @jeromeserre
    @jeromeserre 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Super clear video, the most useful I've seen in a long time. Many thanks Nick!
    No excuse for choosing the wrong kite anymore! ;)
    Just curious: are you under contract with Duotone?
    Do you have a kite school?

  • @The1Creston
    @The1Creston 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for taking the time to make that video!
    I feel like I have a much better understanding now.

  • @TheNNPW
    @TheNNPW 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing information - thank you so much! I would have been so lost without this information!

  • @madsteeez
    @madsteeez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I regularly go back to this video. It's the best

    • @madsteeez
      @madsteeez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah! I've just watched it again

  • @samuelseguel8573
    @samuelseguel8573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GENIUOS!! Thank you very much to you and all your team! Kitesurf college and duotone! You are amazing. and you are doing a great contribution to our sport and lifestyle.

  • @GinoMIGUEL-l9w
    @GinoMIGUEL-l9w 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ from mauritius island. I always hear your voice. Its a real pleisure to see your face. Your videos are extremely helpfull to me. ❤❤❤❤

  • @A-fl1ln
    @A-fl1ln 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you,for my spot i had the wrong kites.
    For my spot in Düsseldorf needed a flysurfer kite size 5m,8m....
    Thank you very much for have helping me 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @GreKno63
    @GreKno63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two comments on this generally very good video :
    1. You missed covering probably the most complex aspect of kite shape - its draft, the fore-aft or chord-wise curvature.
    2. Bridle-less 4-line C-kites have limited depower because the centre-of-drag is above the kite's point of de-power rotation, which makes the kite rotate to a positive angle-of-attack. If you place a tensioned 5th line on a bridle-less 4-line C-kite, the depower rotation point is shifted upward and above the drag force, and the kite's depower will be vastly improved.

  • @gBayCanada
    @gBayCanada 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was excellent. Very informative and helpful. I too used the wrong kites and wish I had this info sooner. Now, you need to do the same video for boards - especially directional boards. Way too many styles to choose from.

  • @ricardoserafini3816
    @ricardoserafini3816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for making it clear and simple. Really appreciate it.

  • @pablo.amoress
    @pablo.amoress 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video is very good ! i was having a few questions always about combination betwenn aspect ratio and the arch and this video solved it !!

  • @ArthurT22
    @ArthurT22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video ever made! Great material. Thank you.

  • @nickolaydobrev714
    @nickolaydobrev714 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on, great job!
    I wish you could fill that chart with some more hybrid shapes and examples from different brands/models. A 'typical' bow and Delta, a high AR/super flat, etc... but can also understand your limitations. Good job to Duotone too for supporting you!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Nickolay. If you tell me the kite you have, or want to know about, I've probably used it or tested it and can let you know where it fits on the flatness / aspect ratio axis.

    • @raffipatch8319
      @raffipatch8319 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am curious I have a 2010 cabrinha switchblade, I assume it is on the slightly flatter side with swept wing tips and slight concave on the back edge. Is that correct?
      I am only a year in to kiting I also have an ocean Rodeo 2016 prodigy and I would like to get an ocean Rodeo allulah roam. I would like to know more about that.

  • @stokakrishna
    @stokakrishna 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You explain things in the best way possible!

  • @kristobahl
    @kristobahl ปีที่แล้ว

    thats one hell of a vid. like freaking epic explanation

  • @j.b.outdoormoscow4757
    @j.b.outdoormoscow4757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank god I was not mistaken buying my first kite. I bought blindly. And thank you too

  • @diegobmarques
    @diegobmarques 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video ever about this subject! Thanks a lot 🙏🏼

  • @peterbarton8943
    @peterbarton8943 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific videos, i have learned so much from all of them.
    Thanks a lot.

  • @MartinDevoto66
    @MartinDevoto66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent Video!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

  • @Smidge
    @Smidge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This has helped me so much on picking my kite!

  • @JonSteinarMidlang
    @JonSteinarMidlang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great videos. Have probably seen all your videos, and a few repeatedly times. Recently learned to kite, so these are good explanations. Norway, Glesvær

  • @marcusdutton1808
    @marcusdutton1808 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really informative and well presented detail - thank you for a fab video.

  • @mrklim112
    @mrklim112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation and tutorial as always 👍🏻

  • @zoubabprophete5179
    @zoubabprophete5179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so muuuuuuch !! Love the explanation. Big cheers from france !

  • @FredMalab
    @FredMalab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, congrats!

  • @SteveHofsaess
    @SteveHofsaess 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video,, many kite manufactures use "1 kite quiver" but I noticed that looping kites do not jump as high and jumping kites like the rebel don't loop very well.
    Also the dice feels like it is 1 size smaller and the neo feels 1 size bigger. I guess I need 4 kites in each size

    • @nickolaydobrev714
      @nickolaydobrev714 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      4 kites in each size - that was a good one! :)
      Better get the best performance from each of the of kite types in its sweet spot (size) ;)

  • @lxfguits
    @lxfguits 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a used evo based on the examples you gave here and I am very much liking the all round feel of it. I also like how the information you give actually helps me spot the matching shapes from all the other manufacturers I have seen as well. Would you consider making a similar video about board selection as well? I have tried more different boards than kites and find that it makes quite the difference. For example I currently have two boards with quite a lot of rocker and I like them mostly because they are much more forgiving in chop. Not as efficient but much less fatiguing to ride.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good idea guits. I'm working on that at the moment. It's a bit harder to figure out, strangely. For the kites video I used a lot of research from the aviation industry (and simplified it for the kite shapes video), but there isn't the same level of academic info available on boards.

  • @cesarhoody4880
    @cesarhoody4880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for YOU!!!👍👍👍

  • @ametkarakus7859
    @ametkarakus7859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video thank you very much.

  • @croquar
    @croquar ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, super interesting thanks!! Super clear.

  • @rhcp7710
    @rhcp7710 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome explanation, thanks

  • @MatDGVLL
    @MatDGVLL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    knowledge is key.
    Thank you for this one

  • @___Tom
    @___Tom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    SUPERB video, really great, thanks a lot!

  • @Island606
    @Island606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! very nicely done - thank you!

  • @nils3030
    @nils3030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video as always!
    Why didn't this video exist before I bought my first (wrong) kites this year? 😩

    • @dominiquegagnon5264
      @dominiquegagnon5264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened ? Why was is a wrong kite and what type?

  • @mendosergi
    @mendosergi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent videos!!! thanks

  • @adjacircidrao
    @adjacircidrao 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, excellent tips. thanks.

  • @Zen0xious
    @Zen0xious 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, excellent video, thank you very much.

  • @lordlouis2168
    @lordlouis2168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you based in SA? Cape Town? As an instructor, you come across as knowledgeable, concise & clear. I'd be glad to get lessons from you at some point. Great work on all levels. 👌

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Louis. Thanks for the nice feedback. I'm based in Noordhoek near Cape Town. It's a pretty dangerous kiting area actually (strong waves, current and changeable wind) not acceptable for lessons most of the time. Langebaan near Cape Town, or the Breede river, are better for beginner/intermediate lessons and practice in SA.

    • @lordlouis2168
      @lordlouis2168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kitesurfcollege am a strong rider. But always happy to take tips and freestyle lessons from a good coach. The time and effort hat goes into the vids is commendable so from me, thank you, Much appreciated.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much Louis. Feel free to get in touch if you are ever in the area (kitesurfco@gmail.com) also I will be in the UK next spring. All the best, Alex.

  • @davidwalker881
    @davidwalker881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU ARE THE MAN FOR SURE ,NICE TO SEE IT AND LEARN AS WE GO.I NEED YOUR THOUGHTS ON A KITE SUITABLE FOR POWERING UP A TRIMARAN.AS IN A 40 FT ULTRA LIGHT NON FOILER SO AS TO BE A LITTLE HEAVIER THAN IVE SEEN .THANKS

  • @GregoryGuthrie
    @GregoryGuthrie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, thanks. It would be nice to see other brands/models plotted on your axis of features!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gregory. Let me know what kite you have, or have been considering. I've probably used it and can tell you where it sits on the axis.

    • @GregoryGuthrie
      @GregoryGuthrie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kitesurfcollege Thanks - Cabrinha - Switchblade, Contra.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GregoryGuthrie they sit just below the dead center of the axis. They are medium arc, with a slightly lower aspect ratio. Somewhere between an evo and neo.

    • @nx9537
      @nx9537 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kitesurfcollege Hi Alex thanks for the great video as always. Been using CrazyFly Sculps for few years which are an all-rounder. Really stable with good power on the low end. What is the normal direction to go after a few years getting the basics? I love jumps, but also love waves.......The Rebel is appealing, but so is the Dice or Neo..... If you were going to have a mixed kite quiver, would I be better going for a faster kite for waves in the smaller sizes and slower boosting kite in the larger sizes. Eg
      7m Neo/Dice
      9m Neo/Dice
      13m Rebel

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi N X. Which do you spend more time on: wave sessions or jumping sessions? Also, do you prefer waves in stronger wind/storms? How old are you and how high are you jumping? Do you plan to start looping? If mainly wave riding then maybe 7 Neo, 9 Neo/Evo 13 Rebel. If mainly jumping 7 Evo, 9 Rebel and 13 Rebel. Or you could just go all rebels like me if you mainly enjoy jumping and landing with less impact. Once you learn to handle them you can use rebels for anything, especially with the improvements on the 2021 rebel and 2022 rebel sls which make them work with a wider range of kitesurf disciplines. I would only look into the dice if your looping or unhooking.

  • @charleswilcocks
    @charleswilcocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having watched quite a few of the videos, most, if not all of the older videos used Core kites, but this video is primarily centered around Duotone.
    I am quite new to kiting, and want to get my own, rather than struggle with renting from local place.
    1. How do you rate the new Core kites (& new Bars) vs the Rebel / Neo?
    2. For same wind, would the size of comparable kite (Core vs Duo) be the same?
    3. What size would you suggest for wind range (Summer 5-11kts; Winter 6-17 kts) & 80 kg body.
    Thanks for all the really good material - appreciate any thoughts on above questions...

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Charles, happy to help. Core are focused on making high performance kites. That means the kites are rapid to respond, however that does mean that they are quite aggressive to handle for most, and are more likely to stall after jumps if not looped. Also for jumping they make you climb quickly but you also come down quite quickly. Duotone kites have been the market leader for years, but have also made some of the biggest improvements to kite design in recent years. The rebel, for example, is a kite that always glided well, giving soft landings. Typically a kite that does that is hard to steer and easy to stall. However duotone have made numerous improvements and construction changes that now mean you get that forgiving glide and power from simply sheeting in, plus now with rapid steering and much more stall resistance. Also their click bar is outstanding.
      Generally sizes of all kite are comparable a 10m2 from one brand should be similar in size to a 10m2 from another brand. The difference is in the projected aspect ratio (the size of the shadow it makes). So a 10m2 flat arc kite will give you a lot more than a 10m2 C-shape.
      5 to 17 knots is very light wind. If it rarely goes over that then you definitely want pretty big kites, maybe a 12 and 15. You could then add a 9 for stronger wind.
      What sort of kiting do you see yourself doing? Do you plan to play in waves, or foil, or would you like to ride a twintip and start jumping?
      And what's your home spot like, flat, choppy, wave etc? Let me know and I can give you some more specific recommendations on what equipment might work.

  • @PiotrMys
    @PiotrMys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video.

  • @pousesyt
    @pousesyt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent as usual. Thank you.

  • @paulzottola5534
    @paulzottola5534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Helped clarify things for me. What design would you recommend for a complete beginner who is also a big guy (280 lbs or 127 kg)?

  • @flinkaflenkaflrsk
    @flinkaflenkaflrsk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What shape do you recommend for wave riding with directional board? I understood the kite needs to drift easily when. You're on the wave

    • @mateuszsolinski4796
      @mateuszsolinski4796 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Duotone neo or ozone reo for example

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wave specific kites are almost always a medium arc (somewhere between flat and C) but with low aspect ratio and a full bridle for depower. If you're primarily looking to ride waves, then you can get one of those. But if you want to mix up wave surfing and twintip riding, then a standard hybrid is fine, hybrids perform well on the waves.

    • @Kitemax
      @Kitemax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comments. You mean that the new Dice 2020 for example, will be a good choice for this?

  • @vladrafikov104
    @vladrafikov104 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for describing Duotone!)

  • @ted1558
    @ted1558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO !!

  • @first1389
    @first1389 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video - huge thanks

  • @ryul91
    @ryul91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!
    How is the ozone reo classified?

  • @EliSpizzichino
    @EliSpizzichino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good info, but what about snow kites? Are the not inflatable kites used only on land? I wish to buy a wing for snow and water but without having to carry a pump....

  • @danyboy6265
    @danyboy6265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Work !!!
    Would Just be interested where you Put the Mono and the juice ...
    Thx a Lot !

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Juice is close the rebel in shape but has a lighter weight & construction (the juice has a lighter canopy material and 2 less struts). The light weight helps it fly in less wind, makes it drift back nicely during front stalls, and makes it lighter to steer. The stronger and more rigid rebel handles strong wind better, keeping its shape and performance even overpowered. It's a similar story with the neo and mono. The mono is a bit like a stripped-back light-weight version of the neo.

    • @danifeifer3959
      @danifeifer3959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kitesurfcollege makes sense ! again thx a lot, keep on with the great work !

  • @lbrancato
    @lbrancato 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Nick .tks for the awesome help . I’m a beginner. I started to ride last year . I have a zephyr 17 for light winds and a cathalist 12 ( both Ozone) . I don’t wanna be radical as I am in my 50 yo , so safety is priority and having fun by riding in light to mid winds is my goal . Am I using the right gear . Cheers . Al

  • @normsbigwindow9379
    @normsbigwindow9379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative. Thx you

  • @kajtki1
    @kajtki1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, super helpful! Where would you place sigma shaped kites on that scale?

  • @bennyshaviv9269
    @bennyshaviv9269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    phenomenal vid. thank you !!

  • @lawsonbaird2324
    @lawsonbaird2324 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So useful, thanks! Where does the DuoTone Juice fit in the collection esp vs the Rebel?

  • @markblokhuis2656
    @markblokhuis2656 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What are kite pulleys?
    And in what way does it change the kite by removing them

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi Mark. Pulley's are part of the bridle. Because the kite changes shape a little during power and depower, the bridle needs to change shape, and sliding pulleys help the bridle move. However, a bridle can be built without pulleys. Bridles without pulleys are simpler and give a nicer feeling at the bar. You can feel in your hands what the kite is doing. A kite with lots of pulleys starts to loose feeling. A bit like driving a car with too much power steering.

    • @GaetanoCrisci
      @GaetanoCrisci 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kitesurfcollege exactly

  • @leonardopapanicolaou2054
    @leonardopapanicolaou2054 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you kind sir ! Brilliant video.

  • @yuckiteyucatankite7439
    @yuckiteyucatankite7439 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video!

  • @Leowavekid
    @Leowavekid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great great Video 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bryanhigh6782
    @bryanhigh6782 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I am a complete noob and I have a core xr 12m and all the proper gear and what not is this a good starter kite for being a beginner? Thanks for all your advice and videos there so informative and in depth your very awesome at providing quality informed videos thanks 🤟

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a fine beginner kite, good depower range. Has a tendency to make learning your first jumps harder, as it can front stall more easily than most kites, but you'll learn to work with that.

  • @FTheG
    @FTheG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant thanks for the video!

  • @karimrako
    @karimrako 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Man for the nice info

  • @leninavila3176
    @leninavila3176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good !!....Thanks for your work!....do you have links for buy kites?

  • @totococozza
    @totococozza ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there,
    Congratulations for your videos they are very clearly made it.
    I have a question? I am 108 kg what size of kite I should buy as beginner?
    Best
    Toto

  • @andrewbon206
    @andrewbon206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do more videos like this with other brands, if possible 🙏🙂

  • @prayfawind
    @prayfawind 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this video, made me a subscriber

  • @francotremsal
    @francotremsal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! So clear!

  • @bubbahottep8644
    @bubbahottep8644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff.

  • @luccafrieri
    @luccafrieri 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn. This is legendary!

  • @rnelias
    @rnelias 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent vid as usual! Very clear and informative!
    Could you add some info about the 5th line? Is this line used to help in holding the flat shape on flatten kites?

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Renato. It depends if it's a "loaded" 5th line or not. A loaded 5th line carries tension from the kite and acts a bit like a bit of extra bridle - it holds the shape of the kite and hinges the leading edge. An unloaded 5th line, has negligible tension - it's just there to be used as a safety line, or to help with relaunch.

    • @rnelias
      @rnelias 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kitesurfcollege makes sense! Because some kites usually will have better handle when used with the 5th line...
      Keep the excelent content! As a subject for next videos, maybe you could follow the info about kite shapes with lines length... ;)