2012 Griffin TRX 12m and 14m
Rider: 88kg ,Level intermediate
Style: Freeriding and Surf
Weather: 12-20 gusty onshore winds with a lot of white water pushing back to the beach
Build Quality: 9/10
Satisfaction: 8/10 (due to poor wind and wave conditions)
Disclosure: Demoed two kites during 3 hours session.
My Comments:
Despite really bad "Northern Beaches" conditions I had an opportunity to demo Griffin TRX kites (14m and 12m) (thanks to Chris for that)
This is a 3-struts kite with central strut and tips are cut (the close match is Naish Park)
I was riding mostly 14m kite as 12m wasn't enough for the wind conditions and for my skill level. Chris (the same weight as me) hadn't had any problems riding 12 meters kite with strapped 5 feet surf board.
Kite turns really quick, especially for 14 meters. Light pressure on the bar, like on North Rebel. Kite was very stable and handled gusts very well. I couldn't test jumping capabilities of this kite as I was on strapless board. Kite drifts well and re-engage quickly by pulling bar. It likes to be ridden with a lot of speed but doesn't pull you from the board during carves.
I hope I can test these kites again in better conditions and with twintip. I'm looking for all-rounder kite with good surf characteristics.
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