Turbo 2 Vs Turbo 3

Charliesurf · Since 01 May 2008 4 Posts Kook

Hi all,

firstly I have been hovering on your sight for some time, as I find it a great source of information particularly regading slingshot kites. I am from sunny Scotland and own a quiver of T2s.

I have an option to buy a couple of T3's and wondered if anyone has changed from T2's to T3's and wether its worth the expense ?

I am aware that these are relatively new kites, but you guys seem to have first go on all things slingy

Thanks in advance for any advice

C

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 776 Posts The 503 Metal

I heard the big change is in the new bar...and it's supposed to be sah-wicked! I tried it just test flying on land and it seemed pretty nice.

Even still, I just got a T2 for my small kite so I hope they're good too!

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 929 Posts Oh, you know... Spelling Expert

I think the only advantage might be if the 1:1 setup works really well cause 2:1 bar pressure is pretty intense, but allows for greater depower. Other than that I'm don't see anything wrong with the T2. I have a 7 and 11, and that gets me going from 15 clear into the 40's. a below-the-bar safety for the T2 would be nice though...

Nak · Since 19 May 2005 847 Posts Camas Opinionated

The T3 has a more compact bridle system for decreasing the chance of the bridle wrapping around the kite during a safety line deployment. It also comes with the same below the bar single line safety as the Rev. VERY nice system.

I've not had a chance to fly the T3, but watching other guys fly it, it seems to be a bit faster through the window? That would make sense because a compact bridle would reduce drag...

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu May 01, 2008 3:45 pm

I haven't flown the t3 but have a 14 t2. The t3's are probably slightly better but are they worth the extra coin your going to spend on a new quiver? Probably not.
I guess it might come down to what the resale market in Scottland is. If its really good, then sell the old and buy the new. If it isn't, hold on to the 2's until they die.

just my 2 cents.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 445 Posts Oregon Obsessed

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 2708 Posts Gresham Videographer

The T3s are supposed to be a bit more slippery, which is where the quickness is probably coming from. Should sit a bit further forward in the window too.

Charliesurf · Since 01 May 2008 4 Posts Kook

Thanks for all the info guys.

I have a 9m on demo. If I like, I may just change one for the time being.

Cheers