Naish Helix

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1313 Posts Possessed

See how easy it is to spoil a perfectly
good thread with an accusation.

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1313 Posts Possessed

No more posts for me until after 8:00

Sorry

Phillip, Please feel free to delete my post
and down so we can get back on topic.

If it's OK with the other guys.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu Jun 07, 07 2:02 pm

the big question is...when can we fly the things....

And how much will they cost? Let me guess $1900 complete this year and when the 08's come out they will blow them out for $699 complete.

I tell ya, kite gear is like crack or cigarettes or some shit.

"Our product is cool, available, and addictive; the job is almost done for us"

Did you say those words in your import meeting?

Smile

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

just to make sure..I am not getting paid for 'pimping' what ever that means. Don;t blame me for being a nerd...and a kite addict Smile

...a lethal combination.

I am not afraid of stating my meaning though. I do try to stay away from name calling and finger pointing although it sometimes is tempting on kiteforum. Wink

The pics I took with my canon...the kites were all over the beach...actually other people posted pics before me... Smile

I really can't believe there aren't more people posting, because there surely was a lot of people with cameras there...

So when that is said and done; I hope people make up their own mind about the kites. Otherwise it is hard to say anything about them. I think it is worth giving it a chance...when tried the kite I loved them (7 and 9). This is a pic from the beach..I think almost all the kites in the pics are of the new sigma series.

A.

Mark · Sun Jun 10, 07 8:14 am

Potential Naish line up?????

Naish 08 has 5 Kites:

Helix ( Sigma Shape, Geo-Tech, Octopus, SLE Control Sys ) - Replacement for the Shockwave!

Cult ( Sigma Shape, Geo-Tech, Octopus, SLE Control Sys ) - Replacement for the Boxer!

Code ( Sigma Shape, Geo-Tech, SLE Control Sys ) - Replacement for the X1

Alliance ( Sigma Shape, Geo-Tech, Octopus, Shift System ) - 5 Line Sigma kite, Replacement for the Raven

Torch ( Octopus, Shift System, Double Depower )

Mark · Sun Jun 10, 07 8:21 am **More info**

Here is more info that is flying around in Net space......

Helix

Performance:
The 2008 Helix defines the natural evolution of using technologies to adapt the large depower range required in modern kites. If you are looking for the one kite to work in the widest range of conditions for all styles of riding, look no further than the 2008 Helix. The 2008 Helix emerges as the choice for intermediate through advanced kites seeking the highest performance ride that excels equally in all areas.

Stability, turning, wind range, jumping, upwind ability, free riding, kitelooping, speed, freestyle, waveriding, easy water relaunch, all benefit from the engineering innovations incorporated into Geo-Tech and Sigma.

The static canopy tension provided by Geo-Tech results in a super clean and defined profile that provides solid response thru the entire depower range, and results in a kite with the widest wind range of anything on the market. The Sigma outline provides two significant advantages, first it changes the center of effort in the kite such that this point does not change during the depower range, and secondly Sigma allows the kites wingtip to twist in a manner that initiates lightening quick turning.

The Design: Sigma Shape, Geo-Tech, Supported Leading Edge

Features: Octopus Inflation System, SLE 2:1 - 1:1 Control System, Tunable Bridle System

Sizes: 5,7,9,10,12,14,16

shymac · Since 20 Jul 2005 919 Posts Home Valley, Wa. Bigfoot

WHo Cares! SLINGSHOT ALL THE WAY!!!!

i just had to hijack this! Twisted Evil

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Ten lashings for you Chris! Twisted Evil

Anyhoo, sounds like Naish is really invested in the new shape. We'll have to see how she flies when it comes out.

forrest · Mon Jun 11, 07 7:34 am

I don't understand. If it's the one kite quiver with a huge range, then why are there so many sizes of it?

Mark · Mon Jun 11, 07 7:56 am

It says: "If you are looking for the one kite to work in the widest range of conditions for all styles of riding, look no further than the 2008 Helix."

I think they offer all the sizes so you can find the right one. Based on weight, normal wind range ect.

I like having several different sizes so I can be "right on" the sweet spot.

Mark · Mon Jun 11, 07 8:26 am **edited**

edited

forrest · Mon Jun 11, 07 8:33 am

Damn it, I was just about to buy some new kites, now I'm starting to think I shouldn't.

gabe · Since 16 May 2005 475 Posts Obsessed

that canopy looks tight. bammer, show us the bar.

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Sorry guys, word is that we keep mum and wait for the official launch. All the details will be coming...

Bam

PS: Nice shots Mark...

Mark · Mon Jun 11, 07 9:33 am

edited.