Just had my first go on the new 2011 North Vegas, Now when I was told there was no difference really in shape between the Vegas 2010 and the 2011, I wasn't really expecting to much. I was told there were a few minor upgrades, a few tweaks and small changes.
The Change that I brushed over was the canopy now uses a new lighter weight, but stronger double rip stop material D2 Technoforce, kite materials change so often, I just though blah blah blah.
Using this kite compared to last year was amazing, I guess when you lighten the kite so much ( same as if you lighten a car) the kite just feels so much more precise in the air, everything feels lighter faster and more accurate when flying it. I had a few comments that the kite material felt like crepe paper, but I am assured the material is stronger than ever, it certainly looks it with a double weave running through the material.
The kite itself some how feels stiffer, and when flicking the 14m back ( yes you read that right ) the jumps were just breath taking, line tension seems tighter and consequently the control over the kite feels more reassured. All the 2011 Vegas's have a slightly friendlier new school attachment points, I didnt use these as I love my 14m to be super fast, might have to try those on my 10m though. The wind range seems to be slightly better low end than the 2010, and as I said turning speed seems better. Brilliant ,just love this kite Again!!!
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