Review Gin Shaman V2 2019
« Return to search resultsRiding type: | Snowkite |
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Year: | 2019 |
Brand: | Gin |
Size: | 04m, 06m, 09m, 12m |
Type: | single skin |
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Rider profile
Learn to kitesurf, landboarding, snowkiting
Designers goals (manufacturer text)
The SHAMAN 2 perpetuates the innovative SHAMAN range that was successfully launched in winter 2017/18. For its updated version, we have kept its much-appreciated shape, as well as its revolutionizing combination of mono-skin and closed cells construction. We have added numerous exciting features in the construction and the fittings to make all the difference this winter!
As its first version, the SHAMAN 2 is the result of intensive development by the renowned Swiss designer Olivier Nef, our research team and the GIN riders.
NEW FEATURES
- The new bridles on the SHAMAN 2 offer a more reactive turn while retaining the iconic stability of the kite
- The inter-cell are now protected by an extra-thin border and all bridle attachment points are equipped with an additional, yet super-light reinforcement. The SHAMAN 2 is hence even more solid but remains feather-light!
- We have equipped the top bridles with grey lines to improve their visibility in the snow
- A discrete GIN logo in the center of the leading edge helps you to rapidly identify the middle of the kite when folding, even in strong wind
- We have maintained the color code of the different kite sizes and have complimented it by a beautiful Bordeaux shade
THE SHAMAN 2
- The skin construction reduces the weight of almost 50% of a standard foil kite
- The closed cells on the wingtips cancel out the vibrations and the noisy flapping
- The profile of the SHAMAN 2 allows for a super stable kite with a huge depower
- The intermediate aspect ratio offers an impressive performance
- Constructed according to Swiss design and with high-quality materials (Skytex 38 cloth from Porcher, France)
- Developed with the GIN ICED BAR V3, certified according to European norm (AFNOR)
- 100% depower thanks to the 5th line quick release system
- Comes with a compression strap and a light inner bag
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Details:
Riding type: | Snowkite |
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Year: | 2019 |
Brand: | Gin |
Size: | 04m, 06m, 09m, 12m |
Type: | single skin |
One pump: | not in place |
Bridles: | Yes |
Number of struts: | No struts |
Colours: | Various |
Bar length: | 52cm |
Line length: | 22m |
Bar: | 5 lines |
Depower: | Clamcleat |
Safety: | Push |
Swivel: | Yes |
Variable bar length: | No |
Oh shit handles: | Yes |
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So we tested the low end between 4 and 8 knots . Well, ... I hoped it was like the 9m Shaman, but it wasn't really like that. In its low-end it looses a bit drift capacity, makes it a bit less stable and sometimes a bit steerless, but it worked much better in + 7 knots. In +7 knots we had the feeling we are looking for. So for the -7 knots the 9m works great, the 6m works great from 7+ NEXT test + 10 knots of wind and we will try the 6m and 4m Shaman.
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