Review North Vegas 2013
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| Riding type: | Freeride/New School |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2013 |
| Brand: | North kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m |
| Type: | C-kite |
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Kite
Newschool / Freestyle C-shape kite
Designer goals
The 2013 Vegas is the definitive freestyle kite in the North Kiteboarding line up. Our top freestyle riders use it as a devastating weapon of choice; world class athletes like Tom, Thomas, Mario, Cesar, Reno and Stefan have the Vegas as their go-to kite for all conditions. The Vegas has a long heritage with North Kiteboarding and we have been constantly developing it to create the ultimate freestyle kite. Whilst the Vegas is a freestyle machine we wanted it to be a little more than that. By tuning the kite you can create a few different set ups and allow it to suit different riding styles. On the frontlines are two settings; freestyle gives the rider more depower, more lift, precision kiteloops and very reactive steering. The wakestyle setting gives the rider more pop when unhooked, a longer “power delay” to allow easier handle passes and slightly less reactive steering so you can concentrate on the rails and kickers. The rear lines can be tuned to increase or decrease the turning speed of the kite to suit almost any rider.
Compared to last years model we have tuned quite a lot on the 2013 Vegas, the quarter strut was moved further out towards the wingtip to improve the low-end range of the kite. This also helped us to create a more rigid tip to the kite, the concentration of struts in the tip area helps make the kite very responsive and direct in terms of bar feeling. We also made the wingtips wider to improve steering and responsiveness. Hook yourself into the 2013 Vegas and prepare to be blown away by the performance of this freestyle and wakestyle machine!
Features
- LOADED 5TH LINE HIGH DEPOWER C-KITE
- MOST RESPONSIVE AND DIRECT FEELING KITE IN THE NORTH KITEBOARDING RANGE
- BEST UNHOOKED PERFORMANCE
- WAKESTYLE / FREESTYLE MODE
Bar
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Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/New School |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2013 |
| Brand: | North kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m |
| Type: | C-kite |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | No |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Bar length: | 46cm-55cm |
| Line length: | 19m, 22m, 24m, 27m, 32m |
| Bar: | 5 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
There are 3 reviews on this product:
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Better: Stronger attachment points & more stability than its 2012 model. Minus: New School setting has a smaller wind range. In 2013 the sticks are out of the wing-tips. The wing-tips are wider and more straight. Now the kite feels more direct, stable and constant pressure. Kite loops are more explosive (8m size). Big difference is the freestyle and wakestyle setting. Freestyle lot more depower, on the wakestyle more sweetspot after the pop! Good luck all :-)
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Lots of new gadgets like the new designed 2013 kite bar and one pump system. Heavy stitched and reinforcements on the right places & special D2 Cloth will make the North Vegas durable! Any problems? Give your feedback!
So in the end the Vegas is great for rider who like a playful c-kite that generates lots of power.
It was nice to feel the Vegas again!
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