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bwd
Since 04 Aug 2007
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 Wed Oct 26, 11 6:04 pm Hatin' |
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Today my trusty mainstay, '09 11m fuel, sustained a grave blow.
She may not make it. 
Really have enjoyed that kite but wish it flew a hair more forward in the window.
So if anyone has a suggestion for an alternative replacement, PM me if you want but no need to lock the topic with brand pimpin'
unless someone really has to go there 
BTW have tried rpm's and like but say the same, a hair more into the window would be ideal....
Use is more freeride, little surf, just like the C feel.
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captain crusty
Since 30 Aug 2005
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| Wed Oct 26, 11 6:08 pm |
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bambam
Since 15 Mar 2005
760 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Oct 26, 11 6:31 pm |
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I have two crispy 2011 Airush Razors for sale (9m and 11m)...
Jon
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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| Wed Oct 26, 11 6:31 pm |
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Dangler can fix that, no problem!
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
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| Wed Oct 26, 11 6:53 pm |
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| That is an easy repair for Airtime, Mark --aka Dangler-- or whomever. Truly.
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bwd
Since 04 Aug 2007
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| Wed Oct 26, 11 8:15 pm |
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Maybe it's more fixable than I thought then, guess I should get a quote
--definitely the worst I have done to a kite though. 
And thanks for the kite suggestions..
Might have a few questions off-list on those....
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toddjb
Since 16 Oct 2007
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 6:58 am |
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| If you can't get it fixed, demo the SS Rally. Don't let the delta moniker scare you away. It has the direct connect feel you like on the Fuel, but flies well forward in the window. Seems sized small to me, I'd demo a size bigger than you are used to and get you some of that Fuel grunt.
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 7:17 am |
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| toddjb wrote: | | If you can't get it fixed, demo the SS Rally. Don't let the delta moniker scare you away. It has the direct connect feel you like on the Fuel, but flies well forward in the window. Seems sized small to me, I'd demo a size bigger than you are used to and get you some of that Fuel grunt. |
I always thought C kites had less power than any other style kite?
Never flown one myself, so maybe I'm off base....
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 7:46 am |
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| toddjb wrote: | | If you can't get it fixed, demo the SS Rally. Don't let the delta moniker scare you away. It has the direct connect feel you like on the Fuel, but flies well forward in the window. Seems sized small to me, I'd demo a size bigger than you are used to and get you some of that Fuel grunt. |
Agree. I flew Fuels since '06 and tried the Rallys this year. Direct Fuel-like feel. Actually faster turning and good range. I have a 6 and 10 (with a 13m Key for a big kite) with some different board setups and have been fine in all conditions.
Good kite for upwind pinching and racing too. Good allrounder, unhooks nicely.
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lwthomson
Since 19 May 2011
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| I had the same tear i my 10m key. Just paid 115 to airtime, it's as good as new, and a lot cheaper then a new kite
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Windance Crew
Since 18 Apr 2008
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Hood River Kite Shop
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 8:49 am |
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I just pm'd a sweet deal on a new one if you like !
Dave
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 12:36 pm repair |
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I can fix that for about $70. Might have a used bladder, too, if yours is blown. Sent you a pm with my #. cheers Marc
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 2:24 pm |
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| Pete wrote: | | toddjb wrote: | | If you can't get it fixed, demo the SS Rally. Don't let the delta moniker scare you away. It has the direct connect feel you like on the Fuel, but flies well forward in the window. Seems sized small to me, I'd demo a size bigger than you are used to and get you some of that Fuel grunt. |
I always thought C kites had less power than any other style kite?
Never flown one myself, so maybe I'm off base.... |
C Kites pull more pretty much because you cant depower them like you can any other kite. So thats why they have more power than any other style kite. If you ride a c kite you would feel it and understand.
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jdk
Since 21 Dec 2005
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 3:25 pm |
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i always thought 'grunt' translated to 'this kite doesn't depower well'
which was the case with my 05 fuels... don't miss them too much
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 3:27 pm |
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| An old C kite flyer told me that a C kite of say, size 11, would not have the same power as a bow kite of size 11, you would need a C kite 12M to equal the power of a bow at 11M, all other things being equal.
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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| Thu Oct 27, 11 3:55 pm |
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| jdk wrote: | i always thought 'grunt' translated to 'this kite doesn't depower well'
which was the case with my 05 fuels... don't miss them too much |
I always thought that 'grunt' referred to the low end of a kites range. Man, I never even wondered if thats what it means. Actual translation please?
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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