Where can I try a HiFi Comp please? I am in Sydney.

its just jason down in Rockingham, LF made great harnesses, super comfy! with no rash on your hips.

Hey Guys my sponsor LF german decided to put me on a full sponsorship....
and equips me with the comps.....
so I'm giving away my 2MONTHS old Hi fi '09 12m for $975 colmplete just check the listenings, or mail me colour (this kaki brown sort of things)
The gear is soo sick and the hi-fis are so forgiving!!! They let me progress very, very fast.... I do really hope the comps can keep up with that....

Finally got my HiFi Comp and so impressed I am! Wind range is unreal and the different settings gives me the options to fine tune the kite in different conditions I ride. Seriously, this is one kite to be tried. Well done Liquid Force. I am so sold!

Has anyone tried to add or shorten the centre bridle line to see how different the kite performs on the hifi comp? Also how hard do you guys inflate it?

I usually pump my HIFI Comp up until it only just creases slightly in the centre of the LE when ya hold it with one wing tip on the ground and put pressure on the other side of the LE. (i.e. put downward pressure on the LE to fold the kite in half).

The 08 HIFI's have a few different attachment points on the 5th line, from memory approx 30mm apart. i always ride them on the 5th line knott furthest from the kite.
Im interested in how the 09 hifi comp would fly with adjustments on the 5th line..mmm.. Though just remember if ya shorten the 5th line too much, youll lose its power coz it'll be flying only on the front 5th line, with minimal backline tension.

The Comp has a range of trim options so you can have it quick turning or slow it down for wakestyle. Also has a range of bar pressure options from light through heavy. Re-launching is pretty easy for a C kite.

I ride both the 12m and 9m but can't offer a comparison on the 08 HiFi.

I ride wakestyle and the 9m is not too nervous. As I said because of all the trim options you can do with it what you want. The 9m is actually my favourite size. They are great kites that you can easily rig to suit your style of riding.

The 5th line on the Comp is not designed as a trimming option, it's there to provide greater stability to the canopy. Which works pretty well IMO.

I had the 08 12m Hifi before upgrading to the 12m hifi comp. Yeah everything is better on the hifi comp than the hifi.
Has a better low end windrange and i seem to hold it down a bit better in higher winds than the standard hifi.
It def turns quicker than the 08 hifi too.
The construction and materials of the comp kite is more bomb proof aswell.

Keen as to get a 9m Hifi Comp soon.

I ride my 12 comp on slow turn and either medium or light(freestyle) in the front lines. This is in 13+ knott winds.
Otherwise in light stuff, fast turn and freestyle bar pressure works best for me.
I have tried the whole range of setup options on the comp; Wakestyle front line settings seemed to progressive or delayed in response to any bar movement. So in gusty/ high wind conditions it wasnt that fun.
Personal preference really; its just a matter of trying out all the combinations and finding what suits.

Yeah man, its one of the sexiest comps ive seen. Great colour combo.

hey, the red an white one looks really nice, havent seen much of the blue. i have a gold 9m and it is one of the nicest looking kites. the gold on it is actually a good shiny gold. best bet is to check them out for yourself and choose the one you like.

Yeap, top kite for the surf. Turns really well and great feel. Best kite I owned to date!

leepasty said...

anyone used the comp in the waves?
reckon with the depower setting, should fly forward nicely in window and with those super quick turns and super stable should be sick?
let me know your thoughts
cheers
lee

Congrats Jayden in winning a brand new Liquid Force Surf Board, and thanks LF for giving out so many other prizes. Nearly every one went home with a prize. Thanks for coming to the demo day too Zooter landcarts, Indo Boards, Batwings, and NSX SUPs. It was good to see windsurfers and kiters mixing in well.

I have a brand new one here with a chip on the nose (fell on floor in warehouse), board hasnt even touched water you can have for $400, board only. Takes standard fcs fins. PM me if interested.

Smedg said...

Tell Jayden I'm after a sick surf board at a bargain basement price in case he's not into surfing.