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Exit Raider Landboard
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HQ Montana 5M, 7.5M, 9.5M, & 12.5M Prototype
atukawcy commented on Skyhooked1600949554's review in Kites
kite sounds fantastic, this has found its way onto my wanted list already ! awful name though !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whats next the hq nebraska ? -
ive had my 3.6 for over a year now and to be honest apart from the fact that the kite is dirty (i cant be bothered to wipe it down) every thing is as good as when i got it, the bag is rock solid even with all the extra gumph i lug around in it there's no fraying on the kite the line as new (i do use it, about 9hr a week) in fact the kite has improved with use, im sure that is turning faster and luffing less than when new ! and ive recently been hoisted skyward by it in 20+ gusts (no mean feat as im 15st) so all in all im well pleased with my budget buy, to the point that its taken me over a year to start craving something new, maybe a crossfire ??????????????
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As my first delve into traction kiting I chose a 3.6 Beamer which was accompanied by an Exit Raider mountain board, since the beamer has received a plethora of quality reviews, I thought I would give the all but unknown raider a shot. To say the raider is a lot of ride for the money is an understatement, I purchased mine from Gruntys (a fine retailer) at a slightly discounted price, having first played at my local (expensive) retailers premises. My first impression of the board was that it had a sturdy feel to it, I must admit there is a good reason for this, the whole thing is a little heavy compared to other boards in the same price range which often have carbon laminated into the deck whereas the raider is an all maple affair. This aside this deck is strong!!! I’m a not insignificant 98 Kg, which in old money comes up at about 15½ stone. To which on occasion ive added passenger weight! When it comes to the ride and handling, the Raider scores high. On hard sand at speed ive never had any wobble. On grass doing jumps (or trying to) there is plenty of grip and sliding turns are a synch with a couple of extra psi, a dewy morning and a bit of weight transfer. And on the really rough stuff this has to be the most confidence inspiring ATB ive strapped myself on to! Now they always say the proof is in the pudding but really it’s in the riding, ive met a lot of riders at our local kite spots and exchanged views as well as gear, many of these guys have an above average budget for kit. This said ive had problems getting the Raider back in exchange of the GI, Kheo or Hyline ive borrowed, people seem to love the Raider for its adjustable (bullet-proof) trucks which don’t rust , creak or bend even after all the abuse they have received. So in conclusion I have to say that the Exit Raider is great piece of kit, good choice for the heavy or heavy handed boarder, perfect for the under or over confident and probably the lowest maintenance of the price range. (all ive changed is the fixings from “as standard” to stainless steel and only because they look nice) TRY IT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
