7metre atom

[nickt]

I am considering buying a 7m atom-I just want a stable kite I can use and control in high winds, ie 30-50mph and basically make the most out of mental windy days rather than be overpowered like I currently am and ending up downwind. The alternative is to wait for the new ion to come out-so much choice its confusing! I know its early days for the Atom with regards reviews but any feedback would be appreciated. So far have read just the one review on this site( which was positive)-cheers.

[kiteingcolin]

i think i am the only owner of one around here, the guys at turbulance have a quiver including the 7mtr, but they dont post on here

[sidmaniac]

Col, do you fly yours on the atom bar or another setup? If so what? Also considering the atom but not sure about the need to but a new bar.

[kiteingcolin]

Col, do you fly yours on the atom bar or another setup? If so what? Also considering the atom but not sure about the need to but a new bar.

 

i fly it on the atom bar which is exactly the same as the ion bar, no difference at all, same bag same bar,same depower etc

[nickt]

Kiteingcolin can you give me your opinion of the 7m Atom so far please mate? Are you impressed with it, anything you don`t like etc. How do you find it performs in strong gusty conditions. Have you flown the Ion as a comparison? All and any feedback is appreciated. Cheers from Nick.

[AliB]

same as ion

[kiteingcolin]

the 7 atom is very stable and slower than the ion, lower aspect and power available all the way through the turn, i had the 9 ion and the atom for silly winds is supreme, lowers heart rate and feels so safe to use, same build quality, the trailing edge stays flutter free so no spinning of lines as the wind whips the tips, cheaper bag,

i belive (was told) the atom is £100 cheaper across the range?

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[nickt]

Cheers guys...