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10m eleveight XS

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Created by BurkeyBoy > 9 months ago, 9 Dec 2020
BurkeyBoy
QLD, 549 posts
9 Dec 2020 12:24PM
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Any other riders of new season's XS?
Had 4 sessions on new XS now. Previously ridden Pivot and Parks before that. A mate who imports suggested the XS as I spend more time boosting than anything else as I get older. Each year we hear manufacturers promising amazing low end etc etc. This year I'm glad to say the XS has ridiculously good low end. I'm 85kg, normally flying a 10m in 15-20 knts. First session was borderline 12-15 and the XS performed far better than I expected. Build quality is better than I've seen before and I've kited for about 14 years and had about 9 different kites, from F-One to Slingshot and Naish, with the odd random tried in between.The one thing I'm yet to get dialled in is boosting higher than my pivots. The hang time is unreal, seemingly holding me levitating for a couple of seconds longer than I thought possible. I'm probably hitting the same 12-14m range as my pivots, but keen for some solid wind to see if I can better it. Hang time means more downwind drift but it's the upward lift I'm hoping for.
Maybe I need to tweak my technique a bit for the slightly more higher aspect. Any other experiences and tips most welcome.
Steve.



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