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Test av FS Extacy i Kiteboarding.de
Extacy 10 har blivit testad av Kite-boarding.de (väldigt stor kiteblaska i Tyskland), de gav den väldigt bra betyg. I synnerhet om man betänker att de är tubåkare som normalt inte gillar foils som har skrivit recensionen.
Översättningen är väl lite haltande här och var men den är lättare att läsa än det tyska orginalet (iaf för mig). 🙂
Translation for the Extacy 10m Test from the Kite-boarding.de Magazine.The EXTACY is FLYSURFERs new development for the freeride sector, and replaces two previous FLYSURFER kite models, the VOODOO/SPIRIT and the TITAN.
Designed as a freerider, the EXTACY should appeal to the majority of kite surfers with an uncomplicated, performance-intensive and flight-stable soft kite concept. The EXTACY is designed for beginners and intermediate riders as well as for advanced riders and new school enthusiasts.
Although it is constructed for uncompromising use on the water, the EXTACY will also find riders among the strongly increasing group of snow kiters.
The EXTACY impresses through its very fast turning speed, and features a greater performance per m² than the VOODOO/SPIRIT and TITAN. The usable range of our 10.0 test size is comparable with a VOODOO 14.0, TITAN 12.5 or a tube kite in 13 m². The EXTACY possesses very good bar-feedback and its flying characteristics have been especially attuned to New School maneuvers and unhooked jumps. The objective during the development of the EXTACY was to eliminate back-stall during unhooked moves. This characteristic will not only please New School kite surfers, but also benefit kite beginners who will get an absolutely stable kite for fast learning success with the EXTACY. In contrast to the predecessor models, VOODOO/SPIRIT and TITAN, a further simplification of the depower design could be achieved through a modified line system on the EXTACY. Pulleys are no longer necessary in the bridling.
The innovative – but for many riders confusing – WAC trim system has become superfluous. The perfect setup on the EXTACY is now trimmed in production.
The PSYCHO2 remains the hang-time kite in the FLYSURFER program. A newly developed speed kite (SPEED) will follow soon.RIDE REPORT
The EXTACYs wind range is huge. Our 10 m² test kite was already able to stay in the sky around 8 knots. At approx. 12 knots the EXTACY already develops a remarkable performance potential, and can also be held right into the upper wind ranges. The EXTACYs flight speed could be substantially increased and made it possible to fly the kite very actively. The steering forces on the bar are very light. Despite the low steering forces a solid bar feedback regarding the kite’s position within the wind window is provided at all times. Like other FLYSURFER kites, the EXTACY reacts slightly delayed to steering impulses. Going upwind with the EXTACY is very easy and it is pushed to the edge of the window with even the slightest bit of heel pressure. The power of the kite is constant and high, and offers optimal freeride characteristics. The de-power effect on the bar substantially reduced the power in the EXTACY. Changing the angle of attack allows it to accelerate towards the edge of the wind window resulting in low pulling force. The EXTACY requires the support of the board edge to be out-braked completely. The operation of the trim-adjuster is very effective, and gives the rider the opportunity to fine tune the EXTACY to the prevailing wind conditions.PHOTOS: The FLYSURFER EXTACY launches with ease from the water, even if it is lying on nose down. The EXTACY is easily launched backwards on the water, whereupon it can be turned around and pulled upwards without any problem. Regardless of how the kite is lying on the water, this form of re-launch spares the rider – in any situation – and from tedious swimming towards the kite in order to turn it over. As a result, the fear of re-launch is taken away, particularly in respect to students and intermediates.
The development of the EXTACYs power increases on a constant and linear basis. The EXTACY turns in a tight radius, and while doing so builds up considerable speed in comparison to its predecessors. In particular, the possibility to be able to make aggressive turns, even at the edge of the wind window represents a further development from the VODOO/SPIRIT model. Compared with New School tubes, the turning speed is around average. The EXTACY pulls kite-loops down to a tee, and generates only marginal drag when the bar is fully powered up. Finding the perfect timing on the takeoff is much easier with the EXTACY compared to the VODOO/SPIRIT. The intensity of lift is also more powerful with the EXTACY. The EXTACYs takeoff behavior is gentle, and does not rip the rider of the water in an uncontrolled manner. The lift is average – less than the PSYCHO2, yet will carry the rider to a very good height when powered up. The subsequent, long gliding phase offers riders the opportunity to dedicate their efforts exclusively to style in the air, as well as practicing the latest tricks.
The water start is an absolute strength of the FLYSURFER kites. Just like all other older generation FLYSURFER kites, you can start the EXTACY – forwards as well as backwards – without any problem and without any great effort. Tediously swimming towards it in order to turn the kite on its back is not necessary. The EXTACY starts quickly, and lifts out of the water from almost any situation.BOTTOM LINE
The EXTACY obtains its full power development through its high, flying speed. To achieve this a short run downwind is necessary to get up to speed. The EXTACY then develops its full performance through the utilization of the (board) edge. As a matter of principal, FLYSURFER kites should be used with fast boards so that you do not have to accept any losses of their possible performance potential. Riders who are used to tube kites will become more easily accustomed to the EXTACY (because of the improved bar feedback) than with the predecessor models VODOO/SPIRIT and TITAN. Due to the slightly indirect and time-delayed steering response and also due to the unaccustomed de-power procedure (see above), an Ex-tube rider will still require a certain settling-in phase. Once you have gone through the first hours on the water with the EXTACY, moves and riding habits can be executed with the performance and power customary to tube kites. Due to the very fast turning speed and its good bar-feedback, the EXTACY is ideally suited for all freestyle tricks as well as waves. The EXTACYs constant pull is useful for loaded moves.
The EXTACY is equipped with a very good safety mechanism.
Flysurfer has returned to the roots of ram air kites with the EXTACY and builds technical kites with greater performance per square meter.
Ni hittar en kopia av orginalet på tyska under http://www.flysurfer.de/Reviews/?mnid=288 (överst).Hoppa in på http://www.kajtech.nu för mer information. Som vanligt har alla medlemmar i Sthm kite 10% rabatt på hela mitt sortiment.
/Kaj(Tech)
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3 Svar
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tyskarna har ju visat ganska så nationalistiska tendenser förr….
/dj-dryg
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Å ”dj-dryg” har ju visat ganska så stora tendenser till puckade kommentarer förut.
Det *kan* ju vara så att Extacy’n faktiskt är en bra kite också. Varför inte testa vetja?
/Kaj(Tech)
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yeah! man måste ju dryga sig lite när man måste vara hemma en hel vinterjävel… sen har jag hört om många som tyckt E funkar riktigt fint…men jag gillar inte sån där täckno, och rave-pilosen verkar inge snälla….
/el drygo della dedde
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