Review Naish Torch 2009
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| Riding type: | Freeride/New School |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2009 |
| Brand: | Naish kiteboarding |
| Size: | 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 12m, 14m, 16m |
| Type: | C-kite |
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Kite
Naish freestyle kite.
Designer Goals
Improved steering control, and smoother depower. The wingtips are smaller which should result in less drag. The leading edge is made of two sections which should result in more control during turns. According to Nasih the Torch '09 is a C-shape with the depower of a SLE.
Details:
| Riding type: | Freeride/New School |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2009 |
| Brand: | Naish kiteboarding |
| Size: | 06m, 07m, 08m, 09m, 10m, 12m, 14m, 16m |
| Type: | C-kite |
| One pump: | Yes |
| Bridles: | No |
| Number of struts: | 5 |
| Colours: | Various |
| Line length: | 24m |
| Bar length: | 48,3 cm-53,3 cm |
| Bar: | 5 lines |
| Depower: | Clamcleat |
| Safety: | Push |
| Swivel: | No |
| Variable bar length: | Yes |
| Oh shit handles: | No |
Naish Torch
Test conditions
Kitesize: 10 m
Wind: 17 - 28 kts
Rider: Tjitze Postma (70 kg)
Location: Flat water
Conclusion
Even in strong wind conditions the Torch can be setup so to be unhooked. High jumps and a long glide phase can also be accomplished when the setup is right. Takes some experience to get the most out of the kite. Great for wake/freestyle kiters, less suitable for beginners.
Basics
Kite re-launch
Difficult
Easy
Windrange
Limited
Wide
Kite stability
Unstable
Stable
Total depower
Still pressure
Total depower
Safety system
Difficult
Easy
Oldskool
Low-end
Small range
Large range
Glide phase
Short
Long
Lift
Gradual
Explosive
High-end
Small range
Large range
Wave
Steering with low line tension
Not so good
Good
Turning circle
Large radius
Small radius
Reaction to steering action
Slow
Fast
Feedback at edge of wind window
Minimal
Great
Race
Acceleration
Slow
Fast
Maximum speed
Difficult
Easy
Going upwind
Hard
Easy
Kiteposition in wind-window
Middle
Edge
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