Rider: 93kg. Style: Freeriding, big air
Weather: 15-28 knots
Build Quality: 10/10
Satisfaction: 10/10
Disclosure: Never tried Airush before so were pretty suprised. I ride a small board so usually ride a size larger than the croud.

My Comments:

Got to try some new gear over the weekend so thought I should share. Tried the new Kahoona, Varial and the new Lithium. The Varial was my favourite by far.

Tried the 10m VarialX over the weekend several times in various conditions.

First up was probably 20-26knts. Kite was pretty lit but I did have it fully powered up. Loved it.

2nd was 15-18knts. Kite was at the bottom end of its comfortable range for me. Someone lighter, or me on a bigger board would have been powered nicely. Overall I were pretty impressed with the bottom end. I would have normally been on my 13 Octane.

3rd session was 18-25knts. I had the kite fully powered up and it was again pretty lit up.

Positives:
-Jumps huge. I'd rate this thing up there with the edge and other big jumpers I've flown in the past. The float is sensational as well.
It rips you off the water and seems to just keep on floating until you start to decend nice and softly for a smooth landing.

-Smooth. Turns are smooth, gusts are smooth, power delivery is smooth, everything about this kite is like silk.

-Turning speed is great. Not as fast as my 9 Octane but is up there for a 10m. I had kite on fastest setting.

-Windrange seems pretty good. Kite held its shape nicely in the upper windrange with no canopy flutter.

-Bar setup is excellent. 10/10. Safety release is simple and easy to reset. Lines come with 3m extensions and bar actually extends telescopically so you could use the 1 bar for all your kites.

-Build. I had a good look over the kite's build quality and everything looked top notch. Reinforcement in all the right places.


Negatives:
I honestly struggled to find any. Best I could do is the length of the bridle. It isn't that long though, probably similar to a cab switchy.


Overall, very impressed. Suited my style to a tee and I think I'll probably end up getting one. Not sure whether to get an 8 or 9 tho.

I'll let the unhookers comment on its potential in that department. I did a few dodgy raileys and it seemed good.