Blast Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Magenta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pattullo Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 cheap used kit ! if you can live with the pink colour !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I presume the 9m will have "12m" printed on it, because otherwise it's just a small kite, when girls actually need a smaller kite which seems to be identical to whatever the bloke's version is? Honestly, I don't get it. Other than a marketing exercise, what's the difference between a "girl's kite" and a "slightly shorter and lighter bloke's kite"? Flexi did a "Punk" colour scheme a while back, hot pink and black, I remember it being just as popular with the guys as with the girls, and the "Rasta" wasn't marketed exclusively at Jamaicans. Edited January 28, 2014 by The Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pattullo Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 hey Coupy that could be taken as Racist ! a Rasta coloured kite with a Ganga leaf ! would be different ! but some nice plain coloured kites would be good plain lime green or a lurid blue , also cheaper to make ,and repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blast Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 and boring as F*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kliwayley Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 As the only girl to actually comment on this thread so far... Sharing a quiver (and cutting the cost) is a key consideration for us - we can't stretch to two sets of kites in similar sizes. If we could, I would definitly be influenced by the looks. I don't necessarily want all pink, but I'd like it to be pretty and for my kite to be easily identified from the beach. We all know that looks are important, I just want differnet things to you (well most of you). Why shouldn't that be taken into consideration when making kites? My favourite colour schemes for this kite are 2 & 3. Otherwise, the difference is all in the bar set up - the pressure and reach as you have said. We do get around it with adjustment at the moment. Girl harnesses are vitally important... Blast, if you need someone to test the kites, give me a shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 So how exactly is your bar pressure and reach different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kliwayley Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I dont have the same strength or arm reach. I also have really short legs. You can say that some men or kids also have short arms, but they don't have to deal with lady lumps getting in the way too... For example, when I let go of the bar, it is always over my board so it takes ages to recover, set myself up again and relaunch. If it was just there, in reach, it would be much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I dont have the same strength or arm reach. I also have really short legs. You can say that some men or kids also have short arms, but they don't have to deal with lady lumps getting in the way too... For example, when I let go of the bar, it is always over my board so it takes ages to recover, set myself up again and relaunch. If it was just there, in reach, it would be much easier. Andy Petula does. I cannot understand how a womans kitesurfing demands are any different to a small or slightly built male. But there again; do any of us know how you lot tick. Best add a just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pattullo Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 as in ARM REACH most bars can be adjusted , so shorten the centre line to required length , then adjust the lines so all the same length when the bar is pulled in (full power) bar pressure is dependant on kite design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRider Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 as in ARM REACH most bars can be adjusted , so shorten the centre line to required length , then adjust the lines so all the same length when the bar is pulled in (full power) bar pressure is dependant on kite design Most bars have adjustable reach? erm, nope Ozone - nope Liquid Force - nope Mutiny - nope Airush - nope Slingshot - nope RRD - nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie_amoose Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 North - oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blast Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Mutiny has adjustable throw, but what you have to remember is that if you shorten the throw you are going to reduce the amount of range of depower also. Anyway colour wise it's down to 5 or 6 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRider Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 North - oh yes! I left that opening just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pattullo Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 sonny rider , you can adjust the centre line on 99 percent of bar and lines , including ozone ! by taking the centre line off and sticking a adjustable stopper ball on the centre line to adjust the bar throw, once it has been adjusted the rear lines will have to be adjusted accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-j Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 you can modify the throw to be shorter, i wouldn't say it's adjustable as generally not reversible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie_amoose Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I left that opening just for you Leaving an opening for me is normally the realm of good old Mickster... Dirty bastard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Leaving an opening for me is normally the realm of good old Mickster... Dirty bastard! I'm with you , bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pattullo Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 any more females on here ? than just a bunch of PERVS !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRider Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Leaving an opening for me is normally the realm of good old Mickster... Dirty bastard! Having had my fill, knowing there was a slice left, which I knew you would take . . . For some of us, it's all about the sharing Edited February 11, 2014 by SonnyRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v11xxy Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I like option 6! I don't have a boyfriend who kitesurfs so I have all my own quiver which means I can choose girly kit although I agree I like my kites easy to spot in bright colours but not just pink. Definitely a bar for shorter arm lengths too! If you want any girls to try test them out let me know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blast Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks v11xxy and kliwayley when they are available we will try to get some demo's out to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I like option 6! I don't have a boyfriend who kitesurfs!! Would you like one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew pattullo Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 hey mick you perv your married with two kids ! leave the Girl alone she can borrow my Quiver anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm not perving. I'm being friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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