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kitos

8 posts

kitos

WA, 8 posts

18 Sep 2008 10:06pm

anyone seen the new "grind" with reinforced hull ?

www.nwkite.com/forums/download.php?id=15872

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SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

6 Oct 2008 11:11am

Just arrived: 09 luxury harness, comp harness, aura harness, impact vests, HI FI and Session kites.

Contact your local shop to test!

Brisbane Demo Day: 12-3pm Saturday ~~8 November~~ 2008, changed to 22 November 2008. The Pool, Flinders Parade, between 7th & 8th Avenue, Sandgate. Directions and maps if required: ~~http://www.surfconnect.com/sc/html/Contact.htm~~

Just realised the Brisbane Ride Day is also on the original date we set (8 Nov) so I have moved our demo day to the 22 November, same time, same place!

Free food and barbie, and redbull chicks should be there too! Mark your diary!

Leeds

NSW

209 posts

Leeds

NSW, 209 posts

13 Oct 2008 5:20pm

Just got one of my 09 havocs last week and tested out Padi's 12 09 Havoc and i recommend it.

turns really quick and is very responsive i found that once the wind picked up a bit it was much better but even in lighter winds it was still fun and easy to handle

i thought there was a little bit more bar pressure on the 09 havocs compared to the 08 and 07.

the kite itself didnt seem much different from the 08 models but one thing i did notice was that the connecting tubes that join the leading edge to the struts is a much better design

the bar itself was good the centre of the bar where the chicken loop rope goes through is much better than the 07 bar as its metal now not plastic

overall i like the 09 havocs and as such have bought 2 of them just waiting for the 14m to arrive

nekitesurfin

5 posts

nekitesurfin

5 posts

19 Oct 2008 9:52am

What is the difference between the 09 Hifi and Hifi Comp?
Has anybody tried them yet?
I spoke with a teamrider and he told me that the Hifi Comp has a higher aspect ratio and a deeper profile. Better low end and hang time? The settings are different too so that the comp can be used in a more aggressive setup.
What about the range? Probably the comp has a smaller range because he offers maybe less depower. But this only theory.
Even the teamrider can't tell at the moment which model he will use next year in freestyle competition. This indicates me that the normal hifi is still the better choice, because even in freestyle the comp can't excel significantly better. Sounds like the versatility of the comp is reduced compared to the hifi.
Best regards from Germany

jarradm

137 posts

jarradm

SA, 137 posts

20 Oct 2008 10:42am

what havoc combo are people doing.

14m and 10m

or 8m and 12m

Charl dv

2485 posts

Charl dv

WA, 2485 posts

20 Oct 2008 1:16pm

what are your conditions... perth i would of chosen a 12 and 8

fozzy

501 posts

fozzy

SA, 501 posts

20 Oct 2008 7:19pm

Adelaide metro go 12 and 8, unless you weigh 100kg +

Josh Porter

QLD

59 posts

Josh Porter

QLD, 59 posts

22 Oct 2008 3:15pm

For those who liked the 2008 luxury harness you wont believe the 2009 Comp harness. Super, Super cumfy. A fair bit more lower back support aswell. The adjustment straps are at a slightly different angle so they never come loose when riding! Lovein the 2009 LF gear!!!!

p.s I ride a 10 and 14 and i'm 59 kg's. The 10 suits me in basicaly any conditions!!

holnissurfer

QLD

21 posts

holnissurfer

QLD, 21 posts

24 Oct 2008 1:15pm

I Was walking at the beach in the maroochy river mouth wile not watching my kite…..
Suddenly wandering about the low barpressure I was looking up, just to find out, that my brand new 2009 Liquidforce Hi-Fi was already wraped arround a tree….
Well first I tried to fly it out, after half an hour I got it in the air but a low gust let it fall back (how lucky at a 15-20knts day). Ater 1 hour full of desperate attempts the air went out and we decided to pull it out 6 men full on … and… well…. we got half of it out… clean tear right trough the kite.
Sh+=+ fu+++!!!

Full article in www.sunshinecoastkitesurfing.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=12

Smedg

NSW

836 posts

Smedg

NSW, 836 posts

26 Oct 2008 10:35pm

after such an experience you may be considering quitting kiting. If you happen to have a new recoil comp say 134ish. I could get it out of your sight so it can no longer remind you of your horrible experience.

mayhem

7 posts

mayhem

7 posts

29 Oct 2008 3:15am

Hi All, just wanted to let you know the new LF website is up with all their new 2009 kites, boards etc. tons of pics and descriptions.

liquidforcekites.com/
Mayhem.

Charl dv

2485 posts

Charl dv

WA, 2485 posts

29 Oct 2008 11:26am

smedg talk to me

i got a 09 coming my ways soon if your keen for a little bit of a wait?

Smedg

NSW

836 posts

Smedg

NSW, 836 posts

29 Oct 2008 10:55pm

mayhem said...

Hi All, just wanted to let you know the new LF website is up with all their new 2009 kites, boards etc. tons of pics and descriptions.

liquidforcekites.com/
Mayhem.

Says 2008, is it the new stuff?

Rhys McClintock

NSW

995 posts

Rhys McClintock

NSW, 995 posts

30 Oct 2008 10:23am

Hit the link, its the 09 gear but only half of it has descriptions, just pictures to look at...
I Like the way they rebadged the Havoc to the 'H3' in parts...

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

30 Oct 2008 12:38pm

Might need to click refresh on your browser?

Smedg said...

mayhem said...

Hi All, just wanted to let you know the new LF website is up with all their new 2009 kites, boards etc. tons of pics and descriptions.

liquidforcekites.com/
Mayhem.

Says 2008, is it the new stuff?

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

30 Oct 2008 12:43pm

The H3 is the best ever kite I have seen of LF to date. I didnt think the H2 can be improved upon but there you go. The fine details, the design, reinforcement.... top kite in the market in my opinion.

Rhys Porter said...

Hit the link, its the 09 gear but only half of it has descriptions, just pictures to look at...
I Like the way they rebadged the Havoc to the 'H3' in parts...

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

31 Oct 2008 2:08am

Just been told HiFi Comps ready for shipment tomorrow! Woohoo! Design looks pretty sick.

fishmanChina

21 posts

fishmanChina

21 posts

8 Nov 2008 12:14am

It's great day to rode 09 session 12m kite last week with my friend whom used 08 havoc 16m at China beach . the lift and turn speed on 09 session 12m is so good , will try more times when the wind is blowing again next week .

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

10 Nov 2008 11:39am

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bluerocket

31 posts

bluerocket

31 posts

11 Nov 2008 4:06am

i'm going to be getting 7, 9 and 12 meter hifi's for this year but was wondering if they have sorted out the problem with the one pump valves popping out when crashing the kite (causing it to deflate and a swim in). this problem was with the 08 hifi's but i didn't fin it with the havocs.
cheers
ben

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

11 Nov 2008 12:33pm

Synergy & 09 Union boots all in stores, same with seat harnesses, 09 Comp lace & Luxury pads and straps. 14 & 16m Havocs also all in! Brisbane demo day coming up shortly! Come & win a $369 Comp harness!

blue ice

33 posts

blue ice

33 posts

18 Nov 2008 11:35pm

I dont think they have BlueRocket... I asked the same question to be told that its there so you dont burst the bladder, instead the valve just pops off.....
Thats a load of crap in my eyes! Id rather risk the chance of bursting a bladder which is unlikly rather than everytime i try a trick and wack the kite into the water, the valve pops out and all the air comes out of the kite!

I know that they have put non return valves in though so atleast when your nozzle valve which you pump the kite up with nearly pops out, you wont loose any air out of that too...

Why oh why do they give you the ''option'' to use the shut of clips for the 1 pump i do not know!! Pethetic idea! If a kite is 1 pump, these should be attached to the kite, not an after thought!

Other than the issues above, Im extremely happy with my 08 HiFi's and will be keeping a close eye on what the Comp has to offer!

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

19 Nov 2008 11:56am

Have you tried the HiFi Comps yet blueice? They just got in here. Cant wait to give them a go.

As for the valves popping, have you check for oil/dirt built up around the valves. Perhaps change the valves plugs (should have spares in the repair kit) and see if they hold better? The velcros all good? Another thing you can do is to put a rubber band around the velcro to stop is from opening?

The clips are supplied separately cos 1/. some customers dont use them, 2/. a few rubber tubes got damaged during shipping. So they are supplying it separately so it becomes your choice to use them or not.

blue ice said...

I dont think they have BlueRocket... I asked the same question to be told that its there so you dont burst the bladder, instead the valve just pops off.....
Thats a load of crap in my eyes! Id rather risk the chance of bursting a bladder which is unlikly rather than everytime i try a trick and wack the kite into the water, the valve pops out and all the air comes out of the kite!

I know that they have put non return valves in though so atleast when your nozzle valve which you pump the kite up with nearly pops out, you wont loose any air out of that too...

Why oh why do they give you the ''option'' to use the shut of clips for the 1 pump i do not know!! Pethetic idea! If a kite is 1 pump, these should be attached to the kite, not an after thought!

Other than the issues above, Im extremely happy with my 08 HiFi's and will be keeping a close eye on what the Comp has to offer!

blue ice

33 posts

blue ice

33 posts

20 Nov 2008 4:44am

Hi bud,
Na i havent tried the Comp yet as we have none in the UK yet but i shall be waiting to see what there like thats for sure!
(Ive heard Ruben Lenton wants the 2010 Fuel to be exactly the same as the comp as when he tied it, he fell in love with it!)

The rim seal around the dump valve which you normally open to let the air out as basically fell apart so ive already had to bodge a new valve to that as the air was leaking out. (A new bladder need i reckon and ive only had the kite 3 months)

As for the Valve you pump the kite with, (This is the one thats nearly pops out all the time) The velcro is all good and tight.

As for the valves on the struts (on the one pump) popping off when you hit the water, this is a big problem that i dont think has been altered on the 09 line up and tbh, i dont know why??

SurfConnect said...

Have you tried the HiFi Comps yet blueice? They just got in here. Cant wait to give them a go.

As for the valves popping, have you check for oil/dirt built up around the valves. Perhaps change the valves plugs (should have spares in the repair kit) and see if they hold better? The velcros all good? Another thing you can do is to put a rubber band around the velcro to stop is from opening?

The clips are supplied separately cos 1/. some customers dont use them, 2/. a few rubber tubes got damaged during shipping. So they are supplying it separately so it becomes your choice to use them or not.

blue ice

33 posts

blue ice

33 posts

22 Nov 2008 4:13am

How come Rhys post got deleted ?

I posted a reply to it and mines been deleted too! ?

felixk

QLD

312 posts

felixk

QLD, 312 posts

22 Nov 2008 10:08am

Get to try the new HiFi comp today

I really wanna find out the low end on these bad boys.

Rhys

79 posts

Rhys

SA, 79 posts

27 Nov 2008 12:43am

Hey Crew,

Just flew the HIFI Comp 12 last weekend.. I've been a Havoc man ever since the first season and i gotta say, this thing ais a fa*&> Machine, Fastest C i've flow buy far, could be even quicker than the havoc once it gets going! Probaly not the best rig for an easy riding session, but loops like nothing else i've riden.. Super Comfotable which makes you want to go bigger.. Spot on! LF Rn'd really have nailed it!

Without a doubt, i'll be locked in for one of these bad boys in a 12m and 10 Havoc this yr. (Adelaide Conditions)

Go demo one, you won't regret it, but your bank balance might

!!!

blue ice

33 posts

blue ice

33 posts

27 Nov 2008 8:46am

First off, it all depends on how much they are!
Secondly, it depends how different they are compared to the normal HiFi as i love the 08 HiFi!

fishmanChina

21 posts

fishmanChina

21 posts

4 Dec 2008 2:28pm

blue ice said...

Hi bud,
Na i havent tried the Comp yet as we have none in the UK yet but i shall be waiting to see what there like thats for sure!
(Ive heard Ruben Lenton wants the 2010 Fuel to be exactly the same as the comp as when he tied it, he fell in love with it!)

The rim seal around the dump valve which you normally open to let the air out as basically fell apart so ive already had to bodge a new valve to that as the air was leaking out. (A new bladder need i reckon and ive only had the kite 3 months)

As for the Valve you pump the kite with, (This is the one thats nearly pops out all the time) The velcro is all good and tight.

As for the valves on the struts (on the one pump) popping off when you hit the water, this is a big problem that i dont think has been altered on the 09 line up and tbh, i dont know why??

Hi Blue ice ,
the elbow fitting is a little bigger diameter on one pump system for 09 kite , also there're some slight change on valve too . it will not pop off anymore on valve for 09 line up .

go and try any of 09 LF kite at your local , you will be aware on what i'm said is really true .

SurfConnect

QLD

1674 posts

SurfConnect

QLD, 1674 posts

24 Dec 2008 7:14pm

2009 HiFi Comps
7m A$1749
9m A$1799
12m A$1849

Complete with bar & lines.

Take this opportunity to wish all Liquid Force riders a very Merry Christmas and a great 2009!

blue ice said...

First off, it all depends on how much they are!
Secondly, it depends how different they are compared to the normal HiFi as i love the 08 HiFi!

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