E H kites rippehr and beast, flight report

[KiteItRight]

mike double s bend double kitloop handpass

[ShapeShifter]

Ere we go !

[mike_b]

IS THAT RONALD JEEEEZ thought u had quit u still around

[ShapeShifter]

IS THAT RONALD JEEEEZ thought u had quit u still around

 

 

Ronald ?

 

WDF ?

 

I have NEVER been a Ronald or a Macdonald for that matter Michelle.

 

It is however who you think it is only I'm as much of a Ronald as you are a Michelle....

 

Coming to think about it - do you have a pink kite ?

[ShapeShifter]

Mike - Punctuation dear lad....Punctuation...

 

Here - dont tell me that I have never done anything for you.

 

http://www.writingfix.com/punctuationlessons.htm#coordinating%20conjunctions

[mike_b]

lol ron ur old skewl n i respect that remeber back in the day wen u bashed round on the water orderin every1 round with u full face ice hockey helmet. those were the days. just aint seen u for time!

[timmy2000]

sidmaniac, 1st thing 1st u live in cumbria HA! second thing is u cant say a kite is **** if u aint tryed it and if u havent sin any1 bustin anythin on them look at areil he was doin triple dangles n sum crazy **** i cant even name, u cant b ****gin of a kite n it ses warning local no look out kiteschool kite, the graphics are ill and once agen brings me back to the fact that u live in cumbria GOTTA B GUTTED but rly u shud try one theyre the best bows ive ever bin on

 

Mike.

 

If you could spell or write in some coherent language, I a CUMBRIAN may be offended!

 

But the fact is you can't write and from what I read about your kitesurfing, it's ****e!

 

http://community.flexifoil.com/showthread.php?t=127087

 

So dude, back to your hole and keep the topic on topic. Comprende?

 

For the kite, looks good to me and interested to hear more…

 

Thanks,

Tim

[ShapeShifter]

lol ron ur old skewl n i respect that remeber back in the day wen u bashed round on the water orderin every1 round with u full face ice hockey helmet. those were the days. just aint seen u for time!

 

 

Yes mate - I remember, tell you what tho, old habits die hard !

I might just dig out that helmet and get a trumpet to blow again

 

I even found it hard to resist the other day when some venom flying lady boy near ran me aground ! (disclaimer - not all venom flyers are lady boys )

 

Oh yes I seem to remember you being a venom or PL flyer too ! ahh the good old days !

 

PS - appologies for thread hijack but it was about to get too serious)

[ShapeShifter]

sidmaniac, 1st thing 1st u live in cumbria HA! second thing is u cant say a kite is **** if u aint tryed it and if u havent sin any1 bustin anythin on them look at areil he was doin triple dangles n sum crazy **** i cant even name, u cant b ****gin of a kite n it ses warning local no look out kiteschool kite, the graphics are ill and once agen brings me back to the fact that u live in cumbria GOTTA B GUTTED but rly u shud try one theyre the best bows ive ever bin on

 

Mike.

 

If you could spell or write in some coherent language, I a CUMBRIAN may be offended!

 

 

I think you'll find that the correct way to express ones self would be

 

"

If you could spell or write in some coherent language, I, as a person of Cumbrian origin and abode may be offended! "

 

 

I love cumbrians......

[kiteingcolin]

more on the new rippehr 9 mtr,

 

bought mine today from tom at kiteitright,

not cheap but not expensive, around £700 complete,

 

tried it out and i can tell you right now

 

it fits like a dream in the boot of my car, not to long and not to wide,

 

bar fits nicely into the side pocket and the bag is sand free and crispy new,

 

sorry but thats the lot!

 

i have had hold of it for a week but the ruddy wind has not been over 28 mph on any of the days and the 12 has been superb in the winds i have sailed in

 

this little rippehr will get a good outing soon and i will write a few lines on it's return for £'s spent, its got the "warning local" wording, which makes it even better as there are even fewer around,

 

i have been on the website and found photos of the american astronaut using one for flight training and boost hight

 

give me kites

 

i love em

[ShapeShifter]

He Colin, it stokes me just to read your posts every time you get a new one !

[kiteingcolin]

back on topic!

pheww!

[sidmaniac]

Quite a few spanish guys were flying these in Portugal.

 

I landed and launched a few. I have never seen so much stitching on 1 kite before- all those panels, make the kite feel quite heavy for its size. Whats the point of that?

 

Slightly different shape, but flat like the Instinct.

 

Jury still out on this one for me, was not stunned by the look of 'em at all. Graphics are wac, and i'd never buy one cos of that. They say 'look out kiteschool kite' -anything could happen- to me. Come to think, I did'nt see anyone busting any moves on them,either. Can't see them becoming too popular in UK.

 

 

Please dont be so sceptical about something you have never tried.

never judge a book by its cover weather you like it or not..

 

you sit there on the fence laughing at an innovative design that is clearly advanced over rivals.

 

Mark shinn stated " without a doubt the best unhooked bridled kite i have flown"

 

And it has just become the first brldied kite to win the pkra world cup.

The kite is designed to be light hence no one pump, no frills. i harldy think a lttle bit of extra stiching is going to affect this. otherwise it would not have been included into the design,

 

So please unless you have anything constructive to say with evidence to backup your currently empty conclutions please go away otherwise no one wil ever take you seriously

 

As shapey says- ere we go.

 

Kingralst, I totally understand that as you are clearly trying to sell these for a living, you are not going to be happy with anything negative anyone says. So sorry if you were offended, but keep things in perspective.

 

Courtesy of Colin who started this thread, you have some excellent free publicity. As you point out you are only interested in the constructive, by that you really mean- the complimentary, the nice things that help to shift some units. Thats not really on, as this forum does not exist for the pupose of your EH sales figures.

 

Just because I did'nt see anyone busting any moves on them does not mean that they do not rock. Its just that majority of guys busting moves (wherever you go) are still favouring C-kites.

 

As far as me trying the kite, I'm sure it flys great, just like the dozens of other bow kites on the market. But as Colin points out, all kites take a bit of dialling into, so the offer from my Spanish freind to try it one occasion is unlikely to have me rushing to buy a quivver of these babies after an hour or so on the water.

 

I can say what I like about what I think about the graphics or the feel of the kite, or what it looks like in the flesh- ITS MY OPINION ONLY!!! FFS and i'm entitled to it. Warning Local, WTF is that supposed to mean anyhow- stay off my beach if you know what good for you because localism rules here! Feck off!

[sidmaniac]

Quite a few spanish guys were flying these in Portugal.

 

I landed and launched a few. I have never seen so much stitching on 1 kite before- all those panels, make the kite feel quite heavy for its size. Whats the point of that?

 

Slightly different shape, but flat like the Instinct.

 

Jury still out on this one for me, was not stunned by the look of 'em at all. Graphics are wac, and i'd never buy one cos of that. They say 'look out kiteschool kite' -anything could happen- to me. Come to think, I did'nt see anyone busting any moves on them,either. Can't see them becoming too popular in UK.

 

 

Please dont be so sceptical about something you have never tried.

never judge a book by its cover weather you like it or not..

 

you sit there on the fence laughing at an innovative design that is clearly advanced over rivals.

 

Mark shinn stated " without a doubt the best unhooked bridled kite i have flown"

 

And it has just become the first brldied kite to win the pkra world cup.

The kite is designed to be light hence no one pump, no frills. i harldy think a lttle bit of extra stiching is going to affect this. otherwise it would not have been included into the design,

 

So please unless you have anything constructive to say with evidence to backup your currently empty conclutions please go away otherwise no one wil ever take you seriously

 

As shapey says- ere we go.

 

Kingralst, I totally understand that as you are clearly trying to sell these for a living, you are not going to be happy with anything negative anyone says. So sorry if you were offended, but keep things in perspective.

 

Courtesy of Colin who started this thread, you have some excellent free publicity. As you point out you are only interested in the constructive, by that you really mean- the complimentary, the nice things that help to shift some units. Thats not really on, as this forum does not exist for the pupose of your EH sales figures.

 

Just because I did'nt see anyone busting any moves on them does not mean that they do not rock. Its just that majority of guys busting moves (wherever you go) are still favouring C-kites.

 

As far as me trying the kite, I'm sure it flys great, just like the dozens of other bow kites on the market. But as Colin points out, all kites take a bit of dialling into, so the offer from my Spanish freind to try it one occasion is unlikely to have me rushing to buy a quivver of these babies after an hour or so on the water.

 

I can say what I like about what I think about the graphics or the feel of the kite, or what it looks like in the flesh- ITS MY OPINION ONLY!!! FFS and i'm entitled to it. Warning Local, WTF is that supposed to mean anyhow?- stay off my beach if you know what is good for you because localism rules here! Feck off, localism sucks.

[kiteingcolin]

quote sidmatic:

I have just returned from Portugal during which time I have enjoyed my two interests of surfing and more latterly kiteboarding.

 

I have come away with the feeling the kiters of all nationalities share the stoke and the vibe. Perhaps this is because we share the common understanding that it is pretty essential we get along and help each other out- to launch and land each others kites, offer advice if we are knowledgeable. Hopefully, we walk away from the beach or the lagoon at the end of the day, tired, satisfied, and glowing.

 

Sadly not so with surfing, apparently, where there is localism, agression and competition bordering on, egotism gone wrong. I respect locals on the wave but there is no need to for seeking to hurt someone else!!! no, no, no.

 

I have changed my tune in recent years and now feel kitesurfing is the source, wind is the power and we are humbled by it and equal at the end of the day and respect each other what ever level we are at. Whatever natonality, kitesurfing breaks down barriers and encourages banter and good vibes.

 

Do you share my feelings?

quote:

 

yes!

but?

[kiteingcolin]

im out of here

[ShapeShifter]

As I also said - getting far too serious.

 

you both have valid pints, Sid for saying he doesnt like the promotion of localism and colin for agreeing.

 

this is about brand not band.

 

We are the band,

 

They are the brand.

 

This is just forum gumpf, on the beach who the hell cares what kite your or I are on.

 

I for one doesnt and I dont know a kiter that does.

 

End of.

[sidmaniac]

Thanks for that Colin.

 

You sussed it, its the graphics.

 

Thats why i posted that thread, I've not come across localism in kiting, but plenty in surfing, I hope it does not go that way.

 

I'm sure the kites are great and hope you enjoy the Rippehr and continue to be objective, truthful and critical. I nearly bought a Rippehr last year, but nobody knew much about them over here. In the end you swayed me and I got the oo.

 

Knowing you, you will be onto the next big thing in the next few weeks- the helix? And we can here about that. Ha har.

[mike_b]

just wanted to say to timmy 200 that was a wind up i wasnt even at the beech that day. just want to add the warning local is kewl it adds something to the kite that other dont have and tbh localism is alive and as more kiters keep coming it will grow, u shud always respect locals as its there turf and ur kiting on it. thats my 2 cents

[doc]

look, its a joke get it. warning local is quite a funny thing to say.

 

Firtstly its a talking point that locals may come and chat to you about for starters. Nobody will take it serioulsy.

 

Also it has a little attitude as well. If its a newbie on it then thats one thing. If its a good kiter then he's laying down his gauntlet in a fun kinda way.

 

Also it can be read as a send up of the surfing community who seem to adopt adages like this as a way of life.

 

To my mind it sends out the opposite message to what it reads.

 

in other words its a send up.

 

IS it just the maniac who's taking this send up seriously - come on - get a sense of humour pulease

[mastablasta]

Right as an independant first view of the Ripper.

 

Front bladder is very large on the 12. In flight it looks slow compared to the waroos on the same day.

 

Compared to a RRd Hyper type 9, that I saw out the same day, the hyper type was going way higher, but the ripper was hanging for much longer.

 

I can understand why you could do 2,3 or even 4 handle passes with it it hangs in the air for so long. probably due to the extreme flat middle section of the canopy. But for aggility it seemed well.. lathargic compared to Waroo et all.

 

There's no right'n' wrong... just Horses for courses me thinks!!

 

Take it as you like whether you sell them or not.

 

M

[kiteingcolin]

mmmm, thats weird, my 12 EH ripper is way faster than my 13 warroo, and even faster than my 11 mtr 07 warroo, it jumps higher than both and the hang time is slightly less on the rippehr, the warroos are king of hang time,

 

the front tube size is strange as well, i will check it against my 11 mtr warroo 07, as i do realy believe without checking that it is the same or even thinner,??? mine is the 08 design rippehr, even though it says 07 on the kite badge,

 

and warroo's jump higher than almost every other kite excluding the 06 and 07ravens,

 

so theres two of us that would argue for ages down at the pub,

mines a whisky mate, and its your turn to get em in!!

[youngrider]

took minis bay (kent) by force today nearly every kite out was a EH haha

 

look out guys were comin to a beach near you

 

haha

[kiteingcolin]

small warroo and rippehr test on seperate thread guys,

[jrobson]

Hi

 

The "Warning Local" sign is because of people who complained on kiteforum that Eric's local riders are unsafe by showing off in the breaks and riding without knowing rules and disregard for visitors, Eric basically said to them if they don't like it not to go there, this I think prompted the "warning local" printing on the kite... funny in some ways, arrogant in other.