![]() I was not looking to update my gear as I have really loved my 2008 rebels. Everything is really well thought out, right down to the kite bag that easily fits your kite and gear (unlike some others i have tested), colour coded accesories, and heaps of spares that come with the kite. The kites look great, fly really well and make even marginal session fun. I was really impressed with the whole wainman package. The safety itself is a really simple push away system that is easy to use and almost impossible to accidently release. This ensures that you remain attached to your kite in the event that you need to throw your safety. There is a small line that runs through the bar joining a single front line and your leash below the bar (it had not been fitted and was still in the bag). I was initially concerned that if you ever pulled the safety that you would lose the kite as there was no below the bar attachment for your safety leash. The power delivery is smooth and I found the kite to be super stable. I don't think this is a bad thing as you get really good feedback on exactly where your kite is at all times. The bar pressure is slightly more than my rebels but not uncomfortable at all. I would have liked some more wind to get the full yoinkage but the potential is there for some fun times! The kite loops were direct and had no problems getting the kite back above me for some nice soft landings. When the wind came in a bit I tested its looping potential. I did not get to test its top end but from all reports it is good. I was not powered enough at this point for any type of tricks but still held my ground when others on larger kites (11-13) were struggling. I was flying the kite at the bottom end of its wind range but had no trouble staying up wind even on my twin tip in the lightest part of the session (15knots). After failing to relaunch my kite fast enough in solid 6ft surf last week, resulting in some unwanted kite carnage, a massive drift through the impact zone, and heaps of sh1t from my so called mates, relaunch has become more important to me now! They fly nice and fast when set for the surf but can be slowed right down for the unhooked stuff.Īlthough I was unable to drop the kite, when I put it in the water relaunch was easy and fast. I changed mid session whilst swapping from twin tip to surfboard without any hassles (like everyone else I hadn't even looked at any sort of manual). Changing from one setting to another is really simple and takes no time at all. ![]() They are extremely easy to fly and the choice of settings take it from a freestyle/wakestyle machine sitting deep in the window to a responsive surf kite that sits further forward and is happy to drift directly downwind. They have taken great care in the design and finish and I reckon these kites would easily cope with any punishment I was to dish out. The build quality of the kites is exceptional. ![]() ![]() I hadn't really looked at them before and was pleasantly surprised at what they had to offer. I must say that I was extremely impressed with the wainmans. I have no association with the brand or shop but would like to thank Alex at Stonker in Torquay for generously lending me his personal kite after I destroyed mine. I usually ride the 2008 9m north rebel and weigh in at around 85-90kg. I rode both flatwater (twintip) and small shoulder high waves (unstrapped surfboard). Just had 2 sessions on the Wainman 9m in 15-20 knots at Pt Danger in Torquay.
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