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shymac

Since 20 Jul 2005
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PostSun Mar 14, 10 7:38 pm     Reply with quote

Sol-flyer wrote:
Hey Shy, I think i saw you hit that amazing glide on sunday out at the skyline event What size fuel was that? an 11m? nice hieghts astro man.


That was the special 2010 13M. Such a sick kite this year... Looping and feelin at the bar was unreal... thks for the props!


Spike wrote:

Looks just like a T2 to me Neutral


Similar but as you can see the Key HD has more shape over all in the LE and less sweep in the wing tips. The T2/T3 has a much wider/flatter aspect in the canopy making it more bow looking IE bow kite. KEY HD has DNA of similar designs of the Bow/Delta-Hybrid shape to give you a in between kite that as attributes of these trend leading kites. Also Bridle layout is totally different and there is 1:1 at the bar. Looks can be deceiving.. Neutral


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Cole135

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PostSun Mar 14, 10 9:48 pm    key Reply with quote

I road it and it may look similar but its a lot different, it has super easy relaunch and is much simpler then the T2/T3. It also jumps better but has the same ultra soft landing, give it a shot before you bad mouth it.

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Spike

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PostSun Mar 14, 10 11:08 pm     Reply with quote

Just commenting on looks, that all. And on a further note of no disrespect, but mere "observation", I've noticed this Shocked. Perhaps this was overlooked, or I am just immature Laughing

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Moto

Since 03 Sep 2006
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PostMon Mar 15, 10 7:47 am    Re: key Reply with quote

Cole135 wrote:
give it a shot before you bad mouth it.


I doubt Spike was bad mouthing the Key when he comapred it to the T2/T3s. He's been riding T2s since they came out - still does as far as I know.

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Moto

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PostMon Mar 15, 10 7:48 am     Reply with quote

Spike wrote:
Just commenting on looks, that all. And on a further note of no disrespect, but mere "observation", I've noticed this Shocked. Perhaps this was overlooked, or I am just immature Laughing


Thats some funny stuff!!!

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Reaper356

Since 10 Dec 2006
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PostMon Mar 15, 10 2:46 pm     Reply with quote

OMG, Is that why it's called the KEY? Shocked

LMFAO.

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shymac

Since 20 Jul 2005
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PostMon Mar 15, 10 4:03 pm     Reply with quote

I can guarantee Amery had something to do with that... Twisted Evil At least its not a choad...
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K4L

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PostMon Mar 15, 10 4:36 pm     Reply with quote

shymac wrote:
I can guarantee Amery had something to do with that... Twisted Evil At least its not a choad...

LOL
Actually all kites seem to be a bit choad like Laughing

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Bolt

Since 02 Nov 2008
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Floras Lake
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PostTue Mar 16, 10 6:30 am     Reply with quote

Really excited to teach on the Key kites this summer. I think the delta is a great all around kite - one you can teach on and then after the lesson go shred it up your self.

Why only 3 sizes?

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shymac

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PostTue Mar 16, 10 8:49 am     Reply with quote

To make it super simple... Cool Depending on how well the HD is received, next year could lead to more sizes... Wink
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Wanna-Go

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PostMon May 17, 10 12:37 pm     Reply with quote

I have had a harder time flying my Key 13 over my T3 9&11 and thought of trying the T3 bar in 2:1 mode on the Key. When looking at the lines I noticed all the lines on the T3 to be even when the Key bar to have a difference on the center lines. Is it the bar giving me difficulties?




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Scribble

Since 18 Nov 2005
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PostMon May 17, 10 2:53 pm     Reply with quote

I know nothing about the Key but that doesn't look right. I would guess you have a line length problem

Wanna-Go wrote:
I have had a harder time flying my Key 13 over my T3 9&11 and thought of trying the T3 bar in 2:1 mode on the Key. When looking at the lines I noticed all the lines on the T3 to be even when the Key bar to have a difference on the center lines. Is it the bar giving me difficulties?




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Wind Slither

Since 04 Mar 2005
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PostTue May 18, 10 4:54 pm     Reply with quote

Yeah...when you say you were having a hard time, do you mean it was pulling to one side?

It's personal preference and what your used to, but to me the handling is way better on the Key than the T3. Especially when the T3 is in 2:1 mode.

Way more direct anyway.

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lawnmower

Since 14 Dec 2007
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PostWed May 19, 10 7:43 am     Reply with quote

Dangler was flying a 10M KEY on Sat at Stevie. Kite looked great in the air. How does one get to demo? Would be interested to see if they fly differently than T2s.

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EY

Since 06 Jul 2008
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PostWed May 19, 10 10:49 am     Reply with quote

Lawnmower,

PM me your #. I can set you up a private demo with the Key.

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dangler

Since 26 Feb 2006
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PostWed May 19, 10 1:52 pm    the KEY Reply with quote

Really enjoying the key. Super stable,easy flying (nearly autopilot). total departure from the T3's. Grab me for a test fly. Marc

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Sauve

Since 19 Mar 2009
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Hood River
 



PostWed May 19, 10 3:51 pm     Reply with quote

7 10 and 13??? i know what matty is thinking... what are we gonna use to teach all the 90lbs bikini wearin cuties in 35 knots of wind at the spit? dont worry sol-flyer I'll take care of it

Sweet vid thanks Shy

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