So great to see a "Our Kite Life" video again, I hope the removal of the hardware in your foot went well and that you're able to get out there with full movement. Looking to replace my Soul 12m v1 with either Sonic 12m v4 or the Soul 12m v3, just when I think I've made the choice someone makes a good review of the other kite. Take care
Thanks :) recovery is going really well! Both the Sonic4 and Soul3 are great choices - I don’t think you’ll be disappointed either way. Best to demo back to back if you can! Cheers
Great review, Laurie and Yuri.. Amazing footage. I tired the Soul 3 a few months ago and loved it. Very user friendly cross between the Sonic and Soul 2.
Great video Laurie . Good to see you back online. Switched from Sonic 4’s to The Soul 3 and couldn’t be happier. All the performance without the sketchy wing tip folding on high wind launching and the water relaunch is so easy.
Something feels different when watching your latest videos , almost like the spirit is not like it used to be , in the older videos everyone looked more stoked and really liked all the ideas you guys tried with the kites , need more of those videos again
Looking to the comments, all happy to see you back. And so am I 😊. Great content! Just in love with my sonics 15/10. Looking for hig performance, race and woo records so I think I will remain with my sonics, but soul is a beast, loved V1, can’t think how good V3 can be. Waiting for sonic 5 one day 😁
Awesome to see youre back! Really nice video and review. Looks like a fun kite with endless hangtime... What itrigues me the as well is your spot. So scenic and beautiful. How do you get there from Vancouver in the easiest possible way and where do u stay :p
Fly to Charlottetown, rent a car, stay near Kite Point (camp at Cabot park or rent a cottage close by). There are many kite spots on the island to explore, but you’ll want to be close to Kite Point :)
I own several Soul 1, rode the Soul 2 and was able to test the Soul 3 for 8 hours in total. Honestly, all three Soul versions are great kites and I don't agree that the S3 is a totally different kite. I found the S3, in fact, so similar overall that I decided against it and picked up a brand new replacement Soul 1 for peanuts. To each their own.
We did back-to-back comparisons with the Soul2 and Soul3 in the same wind/conditions, and that’s how we came to the conclusion that they are different kites. That being said, definitely agree that all versions of the Soul are great kites.
I like your channel and its great to see new content again. But almost only foil kite unexperienced riders are interviewed for this Kite. How is that conclusive? I guess everyone that has experience riding foil kite’s before was not very impressed with that kite..?!
You know me 😜. The designer of the pansh kestrel flysurfer would love to employ true story. My 15m kestrel is epic. But this looks great. Pansh haven't got the quality of materials .
i have the soul 1 15m the kite i have the most session with (lot of light condition). after 4 years, i start to lack power in low wind (in 8-9 knts). does the new soul3 is better in low condition ?
We haven’t tried the 15m soul3 but we did do back-to-back comparisons with the soul2 and soul3 10m and would say that the soul3 has slightly more power. If you can get your hands on a demo that would be the best way to find out!
Considering half the testers already own previous versions of the souls, and one said in the video he would definitely buy one, I would guess some will :)
Aspect ratio is lowered a lot.. They made the kite more beginner friendly and for LEI people = more boring to me. Higher aspect ratio would have given better upwind performance and better in high winds and higher jumps.
Although the Soul3 might be just a tad more durable… the Sonic4 is also sturdy. It will probably outlive most of your other gear. And a snagged bridle that breaks is easy to replace if that happens. I use Sonic4’s both for hydro foiling (mainly with a raceboard) and boosting with a twintip. Try them, think you’ll like it.
Happy to see new content here 👍🏽🍀
I love this kite, i was impressed how easy it jumped and loftyness is crazy
Glad to see you guys are back. You rock
It was only the day I thought where’s ourkitinglife, and you return! Welcome back
Thank you 😊
So great to see a "Our Kite Life" video again, I hope the removal of the hardware in your foot went well and that you're able to get out there with full movement.
Looking to replace my Soul 12m v1 with either Sonic 12m v4 or the Soul 12m v3, just when I think I've made the choice someone makes a good review of the other kite.
Take care
Thanks :) recovery is going really well!
Both the Sonic4 and Soul3 are great choices - I don’t think you’ll be disappointed either way. Best to demo back to back if you can! Cheers
Great review, Laurie and Yuri.. Amazing footage. I tired the Soul 3 a few months ago and loved it. Very user friendly cross between the Sonic and Soul 2.
Thanks Fred :)
Great video Laurie . Good to see you back online. Switched from Sonic 4’s to The Soul 3 and couldn’t be happier. All the performance without the sketchy wing tip folding on high wind launching and the water relaunch is so easy.
Thanks :) glad to hear you’re enjoying the Soul3!
Thank you, for your review. Always nice to see you at least on the Video.
Thanks Armin
I'm keen to give the new Soul3 a try. I've been debating Sonic versus Soul for foiling. Thanks for another great video.
Something feels different when watching your latest videos , almost like the spirit is not like it used to be , in the older videos everyone looked more stoked and really liked all the ideas you guys tried with the kites , need more of those videos again
Appreciate the feedback - we feel it too. Hoping to capture the stoke in our videos again.
That’s usually what happens when you get older and more mature 😂👍
@@giorgio4660 or , something in their personal lives have changed affecting the videos
@@Slangboere anyway i like this video more honestly… 🤷♂️
Awesome to see new content. Always appreciate your no nonsense great content. Keep sending it!👍
Looking to the comments, all happy to see you back. And so am I 😊.
Great content!
Just in love with my sonics 15/10.
Looking for hig performance, race and woo records so I think I will remain with my sonics, but soul is a beast, loved V1, can’t think how good V3 can be.
Waiting for sonic 5 one day 😁
Thanks 😊 sounds like you’ve found the perfect match with the Sonics!
Awesome to see youre back!
Really nice video and review. Looks like a fun kite with endless hangtime... What itrigues me the as well is your spot. So scenic and beautiful. How do you get there from Vancouver in the easiest possible way and where do u stay :p
Fly to Charlottetown, rent a car, stay near Kite Point (camp at Cabot park or rent a cottage close by). There are many kite spots on the island to explore, but you’ll want to be close to Kite Point :)
Wow! That’s a great video 🤗 It’s so beautiful Prince Edward Island😃
Thank you 😊
Good to sea You back!!!
Thanks for the review
I own several Soul 1, rode the Soul 2 and was able to test the Soul 3 for 8 hours in total.
Honestly, all three Soul versions are great kites and I don't agree that the S3 is a totally different kite. I found the S3, in fact, so similar overall that I decided against it and picked up a brand new replacement Soul 1 for peanuts.
To each their own.
We did back-to-back comparisons with the Soul2 and Soul3 in the same wind/conditions, and that’s how we came to the conclusion that they are different kites.
That being said, definitely agree that all versions of the Soul are great kites.
LOL Wasn't expecting to see Don far from home
Thanks for the review! What size recommended for foiling in 8-12kn. wind? Rider weight 75kg / 165lbs..
Yuri weighs a little more than you and would go with the 10m
I like your channel and its great to see new content again. But almost only foil kite unexperienced riders are interviewed for this Kite. How is that conclusive? I guess everyone that has experience riding foil kite’s before was not very impressed with that kite..?!
You know me 😜. The designer of the pansh kestrel flysurfer would love to employ true story. My 15m kestrel is epic. But this looks great. Pansh haven't got the quality of materials .
Hello there! What about foiling with soul 3? Are you going to make a specific video? thanks
No plans for a dedicated video on it, but maybe in an upcoming vlog
I can't help notice the absence of any shots of you on the Soul 3 Laurie, are you still kiting?
I had the hardware removed from my ankle days before we got the kites so I was out of commission during filming. But back to kiting now :)
Видео супер! Спасибо!
Артур переводи давай уже! 😉
i have the soul 1 15m the kite i have the most session with (lot of light condition). after 4 years, i start to lack power in low wind (in 8-9 knts).
does the new soul3 is better in low condition ?
We haven’t tried the 15m soul3 but we did do back-to-back comparisons with the soul2 and soul3 10m and would say that the soul3 has slightly more power. If you can get your hands on a demo that would be the best way to find out!
@@OurKiteLife i hope so (i m in france)
Good review. But not a single word on foiling with it.
Fair point! Hard to test here with knee deep water
I see foil kites are popular for lightwind, what are other use case?
Medium and high wind :) we mostly tested the 8 and 10 in higher winds in this video and they were awesome
How many of the testers would actually buy it? :) I would love to test drive a Porsche, but don't always see the point in buying one.
Considering half the testers already own previous versions of the souls, and one said in the video he would definitely buy one, I would guess some will :)
Where was this video filmed?
A few different spots on Prince Edward Island 🇨🇦
@@OurKiteLife thanks!
Aspect ratio is lowered a lot.. They made the kite more beginner friendly and for LEI people = more boring to me.
Higher aspect ratio would have given better upwind performance and better in high winds and higher jumps.
Benni the Designer used VMG tech to increase performance with even with lower Aspect Ratio. If you love higher AR, use the Sonic.
Just get the Sonic4, that will fit your needs perfectly then.
@@cortex4ever sonic would be good but I have heard it is less durable - built lighter and bridles are thinner and prone to wear out more easily
Although the Soul3 might be just a tad more durable… the Sonic4 is also sturdy. It will probably outlive most of your other gear. And a snagged bridle that breaks is easy to replace if that happens.
I use Sonic4’s both for hydro foiling (mainly with a raceboard) and boosting with a twintip.
Try them, think you’ll like it.