I am the proud owner of a new Vegas. The kite is great for intermediate and advanced riders that like freestyle. It loos, jumps and turns great. It is also stable and has a good power delivery. Not much no9t to like about this kite. It feels aggress... read more
North Vegas 2012 Kite Review
Kite Features
The North Vegas is one of the most efficient and reliable freestyle and new school freestyle kites available on the market. The 2012 Vegas borrows some features from the successful past models, but it is enhanced by new tweaks which improve the overall performance and make it better. The kite is powerful and fast, but comfortable to fly at the same time. It is a perfect choice for competitions as well as for advanced riders looking to perform spectacular moves.
• Lazy Pump Inflation System
• Cam Battens
• Technoforce D2 fabrics
• Loaded 5th Line
• Inflatable Tips
• Short Bar Stroke
Freestyle is one of the most spectacular kiteboarding disciplines and requires talent and perseveration. A good freestyler demands a good kite, a kite which can help him achieve top performance. The 2012 North Vegas is one of the most versatile and efficient freestyle and new school freestyle kites available today. The 2012 model is built on the pattern of the 2011 Vegas, but features a series of improvements which maximize overall performance.
The 2012 Vegas is built from high quality Technoforce D2 Fabrics. This material is stiffer and improves overall handling. At the same time, the use of this material allowed the North team to improve the tension on the trailing edge and the center profile to provide extra pop. The great thing about the North Vegas is that it can suit multiple styles. It can be tuned to suit freeride, freestyle and new school freestyle, depending on the rider’s choice. Depending on the settings, the kite offers predictable handling, great unhooked performance or explosive pop.
The Loaded 5th Line concept, based on a constant tension nose line assures a reactive steering and provides total depower in matter of seconds. The kite features Relaunch Bungees which assure fast water relaunch and prevent the lines from tangling. The bar pressure can also be adjusted. The rider can set it low to experience fast turns or increase it for a more direct feeling. The Vegas is enhanced by Cam Battens which significantly improve the upwind abilities and stability while reducing drag and back stall.
The kite uses a Dacron segmented leading edge which increases overall performance and durability. Fast and powerful, yet reliable and safe, the Vegas is a great freestyle machine.
Control Bar
The 5Th Element Trust Bar is design to offer safety, performance and comfort. It is one of the most efficient control systems in the industry and it suits any rider out there.
Features:
- Short bar stroke
- Iron Heart IV
- Roto-Head
- Sliding Stopper and Stopper Ball
- Vario Cleat
- Comfortable Bar Grip
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