Review Naish Park 2014
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| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2014 |
| Brand: | Naish kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m |
| Type: | SLE |
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| Buy: | Buy Now |
Kite
3 strut allround kite
Designer goals (manufacturer text)
The Park is one kite that does it all for any rider, any style, in any condition. Designed with fun in mind, the Park provides an easy ride, the power to boost and the handling to hit the lip with style.
The powerful profile gives the rider outstanding low-end power and consistent pull over a wide range of wind speeds. Reduced diameter struts were also implemented for increased low-end power, improved aerodynamics and reduced weight. The Swept Compact C outline and three-strut design create a stable and responsive kite. The Park uses just enough sweep to maximize depower and allow for easy relaunch.
The new Static Bridle Platform improves forward flying, acceleration out of turns, stability, instant response and direct bar feel. These characteristics are essential for wave/unhooked riding.
Features
- New Static Bridle Platform = Improves forward flying & acceleration out of turns + direct bar feel
- New Reduced Diameter Struts = Improves low-end power & handling + lightweight
- Responsive handling
- Easy water relaunch
- Unmatched versatility
Bar
Movie kite
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2014 |
| Brand: | Naish kiteboarding |
| Size: | 05m, 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 11m, 12m, 14m |
| Type: | SLE |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | Yes |
| Number of struts: | 3 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 20m-24m |
| Bar length: | 40cm-45cm |
| Bar: | 4 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | Yes |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
Kitereview Naish Park 8m 2014
Test conditions
Wind: 20-32 knots
Water: medium waves
Board: 5'10 wave board
Kite set up: middle
Bar set up: 21m lines
Pictures
Conclusion
We test the Naish Park a few years now. The new Park is really tuned. Better low-end and more feedback & bar pressure. We tested the Park in waves with a strapless 5'10 surfboard. But this kite is a well made all-round storm kite. Great fun, well tuned and widely useful.
Wind: 20-32 knots
Water: small & medium waves
Board: 5'10 wave board
Kite set up: Turning + Bar pressure - (see picture)
Bar set up: 24m line 2013 bar (new 2014 bar not available)
- See more at: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/1309/f-one-bandit-7-2014#tests
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We’re big fans of kites that claim to do it all because for most of us – that’s exactly what we’re looking for. The park has always been exceptionally fast and that’s something that has created a really loyal following! The 2014 Park is quicker than ever but also much more stable. We tested this kite in some really tricky conditions (very gusty side off wind) and the park performed like a champ.
What we don’t like:
The park does pinch on the wingtips when you turn it hard. It doesn’t affect the performance (in fact we’re sure it was designed that way) but if you’re used to your kite being one solid shape at all times it will take some getting used to.
Why you want the 2014 Naish Park:
Because you don’t want to have a quiver of different kites for different conditions. The park will handle anything you can throw at it!
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Naish has finally succeeded in making the Park with a really good low end I was unanble to test the range of the high end due to the conditions. Also they have taken out the pully's from the brilde making the steering much directer and quicker.
The diameter of the bar has been reduced, this makes it much easyer to steef the Kite with your fingertips. Also, they have taken of the individual bumps on the grip and have replaced them with a single long edge, giving you more freedom to place your hands.
I tested the kite in low wind (12 to 15 knts) on flat water and in chop. I was surprised that I could even go out, weighing 96 kg using my 132cm shinn twintip. The next day I tested it in 16 to 24 knts of wind using my twintip and Hollanda custum surfboards directional. I experianced the excellent lift and sweetspot. Later, in small waves the Kite performed excellent and was drifting along as I did my turns and rode the waves.
I recommend this for allround riders from any level.
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