Review Airush Razor 2012

Preview Airush Razor 2012

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5 strut 5line Freestyle performance kite

Designers input and goals

In its first year, the Razor has established itself as the leader in the new school C-kite movement. As a dedicated 5 line kite, the Razor draws C-kite enthusiasts, freestyle fanatics, and wave purists with its high-end performance. The Razor has even left its mark on the World Cup Tour, with two World Championship titles to its name, and has become the benchmark from which all other C-kites are judged.

Developed with the help of our pro freestyle team members, Gisela Pulido and Alex Pastor, the 2012 Razor captures traditional C-kite power delivery in a high-performance, new school, 5 line C-kite. This year, the Razor exceeds expectations as the kite created and chosen by champions, delivering the highest level of performance within the reach of intermediate riders.

Features

• New school C kite
• 5-Line Safety
• High end performance
• Smooth feel and constant power delivery

Bar

The 2012 SMART Bar maintains its position as the definitive bar choice for all riders by integrating the industry leading Brain Quick Release with a fully adjustable length bar and new and improved features. Simplistic and highly intuitive the 2012 Smart Bar is highly tunable, safe and easy to use.

Features

• Float integration
• Eva grip
• 2012 Brain Quick Release
• Union rivet
• OS handles
• Extendable length bar
• Active removable stopper ball
• E-Z 4-5 line conversion
• Multiple line length options

Kitereview Airush Razor 9m 2012

Kite is made for?

As a dedicated 5 line kite, the Razor draws C-kite enthusiasts, freestyle fanatics, and wave purists with its high-end performance.
Developed with the help of our pro freestyle team members, Gisela Pulido and Alex Pastor, the 2012 Razor captures traditional C-kite power delivery in a high-performance, new school, 5 line C-kite. This year, the Razor exceeds expectations, delivering the highest level of performance within the reach of intermediate riders.

Test Conditions

15-22 knots, flat water, short bar setting,

Detail photo's

Conclusion

The first thing we noticed, when testing the Razor on its characteristics, is the boost. The boost is strong and explosive yet controllable. But the Razor has two settings, a wake-style and a free-ride setting. Choosing the freestyle setting changes the characteristics of the kite offering more steering-comfort, decreased bar pressure and the feedback is more subtle. So the freestyle setting makes the Razor a less aggressive kite. However, when placed back in the default wake-style setting the Razor is a true wake-style kite with a lot of power.