Review HQ Montana 6 2010/2011
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| Riding type: | Snowkite |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2010 |
| Brand: | HQ |
| Size: | 07m, 09.5m, 12.5m |
| Type: | Foil |
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Kite
Snowkite Foil
Designers goals
The new profile redefines the standard for lift and hangtime. The extreme versatility of the kite and the precise handling is a perfect fit for riders who want to progress. A safe, but progressive way to play in the mountains. The smaller kites in the range have a huge wind range and fly in much higher wind than ever before. This kite is perfect for freestyle and big airs on the flats. It will also amaze you in its ability to kiteloop, climb and soar ridges in the backcountry.
optimized barfeeling
Features
- super stable
- high depower
- high turningspeed
Specs HQ Montana 6 (M6)
Windcharts HQ Montana 6 (M6)
Details:
| Riding type: | Snowkite |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2010 |
| Brand: | HQ |
| Size: | 07m, 09.5m, 12.5m |
| Type: | Foil |
| One pump: | n.a. |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | n.a. |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 22m to 25m |
| Bar length: | 50cm-60cm |
| Bar: | 4 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Pull |
| Swivel: | n.a. |
| Variable bar length: | No |
| Oh shit handles: | Yes |
Snowkite review HQ Montana6 9,5m
Kite:
Depowered Foil for snowkiting and landboarding
Test Conditions:
Land: Small hills
Wind:9-14 knots
Conclusion:
The most eye catching feature of the HQ Montana6 is that it feels fast and comfortable. Its power/depower behaviour (keeping in mind that foils usually provide a specific feeling because of their soft frame), somewhat resembles that of tubes. The M6 is a snowkite that reacts fast and has a very narrow turning circle. It builds up its power through its flying speed, so a higher downhill speed generally provides better performance! In my experience (test rider of 93kg) the 9.5m has a remarkable low-end and turning speed. In winds of over 12 knots you can already catch some nice air time.
All in all, its reaction speed, low-end and barfeel makes the M6 a kite that is very suitable for technical kitesurfers that want to try snow kiting with a foil.
Basics
Safety system
Kite stability
Good in low-end, didn't test it in + 15 knots
Kite re-launch
Windrange
Great low-end
Total depower
Oldskool
Lift
Glide phase
Low-end
Wave
Steering with low line tension
Feedback at edge of wind window
Reaction to steering action
Turning circle
Center turn, short & fast
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