Review Naish Charger 2011
« Return to search resultsRiding type: | Freeride/Allround |
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Year: | 2011 |
Brand: | Naish kiteboarding |
Size: | 03.5m, 05m, 07m, 09m, 11m, 13m |
Type: | SLE |
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Kite
A 4 line SLE kite suitable for all conditions
Designer Goals
All-terrain riders who seek effortless water relaunch and added low-end lift.
Totally re-engineered, the all new Charger continues its pedigree of all terrain performance with added focus on stability and range of use.
Naish has implemented a new outline that is both fast turning and very stable. Added sweep in the wingtips increases depower and improves water relaunch capabilities.
The 5 struts frame provides the needed support to keep the Charger incredibly stable through a wide wind range. The Charger is the ideal choice for riders who demand a fast, highly stable kite with superior upwind ability.
Bar
The Universal Control System is a four-line control system in an ergonomic layout. The 3m-centerline design provides a lightweight streamlined connection to the front flying lines. It eliminates the use of heavy rigging parts, and facilitates easy function of the front line flagging leash.
Naish's Universal Control System is hailed as the cleanest and most functional system available. It provides the rider with confidence, functionality and superior performance..
Features
• Smart Loop – Patented push-away release loop
• Auto-orientation Smart Loop
• Sliding stopper
• Graduated trim line marking
• Through-the-bar leash
• Wide leash with quick release
• Internal back line trimming
• Ultra-soft Power Flex bar ends
• NEW - Vario bar end adjustment 18"-20" (45-51cm)
Details:
Riding type: | Freeride/Allround |
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Year: | 2011 |
Brand: | Naish kiteboarding |
Size: | 03.5m, 05m, 07m, 09m, 11m, 13m |
Type: | SLE |
One pump: | No |
Bridles: | No |
Number of struts: | 5 |
Colours: | Various |
Line length: | 20m - 24m - 27m |
Bar length: | 45cm-51cm |
Bar: | 4 lines |
Depower: | Clamcleat |
Safety: | Push |
Swivel: | No |
Variable bar length: | Yes |
Oh shit handles: | No |
Who is the kite for?
Totally re-engineered, the all new Charger continues its pedigree of all terrain performance with added focus on stability and range of use.
The 5 struts frame provides the needed support to keep the Charger incredibly stable through a wide wind range. The Charger is the ideal choice for riders who demand a fast, highly stable kite with superior upwind ability.
Detail Photo's
Conclusion
The Naish Charger is a freeride kite which also very suitable for racers and people who like to ride long distances. The Charges offers fast acceleration. In its high end the Chargers lift is not very powerfull, but due to its profile the glide phase is long, making it a good big-air kite. Powering the kite by drawing the bar closer tilts the kite which, in powered conditions, will be much liked by the people who like to paraglide a bit while kitesurfing. Do not expect the charger to be a very playfull kite, the steering reaction is quite slow and the kite offers little lift boost and pop. The Charger is ideal for cruizers who like to go the distance. An ideal kite for people who like up-tempo downwinders or people who like to race their buddies!
Basics
Windrange
Safety system
Kite stability
Kite re-launch
Total depower
Oldskool
Lift
gradually power building
Low-end
low-end less bar pressure and feedback, straight power and forward speed if enough wind
Glide phase
Great glide fase in his high-end (+ 18 knots)
High-end
High-end more bar pressure, long depower stroke and easy handling
Wave
Turning circle
Wide turning circles
Feedback at edge of wind window
Reaction to steering action
6 pulleys slows the reaction down, gives the Charger a soft feel
Steering with low line tension
late reaction on steering action
Race
Acceleration
especially in down wind tacks
Maximum speed
Kiteposition in wind-window
Great tuning at the bar; pressure steering lines the Charger will sit more in the windwindow, less pressure on the steering lines and the Charger will fly to the edge of he wind window
Going upwind
men in control
There are 2 reviews on this product:
Charger 2010 low-end is limited, his high-end was pretty good. So it depends on your weight, skills and water/wind level what your total windrange will be.
More about the 2010 Naish Chargert: http://www.kitefinder.com/en/kites/767/naish-charger -2010
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