Email sent to Dimitri
“Whats going on Dimitri?
I just need to start by saying I have the be the luckiest guy to Have
Oliphant Ontario just up the road from me and also one of the few
dealers for Epic Kites in CANADA!!!!
I haven't taken my first lesson yet - but I am a pretty decent
wakeboarder so I have no doubts I will be able to excel at
kiteboarding. I have been doing ALOT of research and again I seriously
cannot wait until July 10th for my first lesson and purchase of an
Epic Kite. I dont know anyone who currently flys a Epic other then a
few people up here so Its almost like I will have my hands on
something that no one else does! I'm going to stay around here for the
summer to get really good then head down to Toronto and promote the
hell out of your brand, even the colors and designs are fresh man.
I have been watching alot of your online stuff and great job man,
seriously. I have alot of great photographer friends and videographers
and I will be sure to send you links showing how bad ass I look with
one of your kites!
just your entire companies branding and how you have went about
showcasing your kites is going to be the reason I go with you guys. I
am basically sold before I even try but I rather buy something from a
man who has lived the sport and knows exactly what he would want in
his own kite.
I know you are busy man, but I thought I would totally tell you I
probably wouldn't have gotten into kite boarding if I didn't come
across you guys and randomly stumble upon the dealer about an hour away!
Take care dude,
Ben Clouthier
Kincardine, Canada”
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Taken from the KITEFORUM.
First impressions of the 6m Renegade(20m lines): I got a lot of water time on the 6m Renegade last week. The conditions where I was riding start of in the low 20's and builds to the high 20's/ low 30's within a few hours, side to side-off wind. And, does get quite gusty at times.
Weight: 195 lbs
Board: 6' 2" Firewire stock surfboard(Flexfire)
Experience: 3rd year kiting.
Before I rigged the 6m, I was a little hesitant because most guys my size were on 8m and 9m kites(everyone was on surfboards/directionals) and this is a place where you do not want to end up down wind due to a cliffy shoreline with limited launch area. I could have rigged the 9m to be sure, however, I did not want to have to come in and rig down when the wind picked up. Also, I like to freesurf the wave as much as possible and rather not be over-powered when riding down-the line.
As soon as the kite went in the air I was impressed due to the incredible stability. The launch area boarders a small cliff, so the wind is light before the kite gets above the cliff, making it a little sketchy to launch sometimes when it's gusting. As soon as I started riding I was lovin this thing. The lowend on this 6m is amazing. In regards to high end, I don't know since I was never over-powered during all my sessions. I also really liked the lighter bar pressure and shorter throw to depower. That coupled with it's stability, made this kite such a pleasure to fly in these conditions.
In regards to the performance on the waves: I was a little bummed that we did not get the swell we were expecting so the waves were only head high at best. However, I was blown away how this kite flys when riding waves. It's the kind of kite that you do not have to pay attention when your on the wave. Which means you can put all your focus on the wave itself. This is the closest I've felt to actual free-surfing since I've been kiting on waves. I am so happy with this kite. For me, it has everything I want in a wave kite: great lowend, stability, power/depower on demand in a short stroke, gust eater, no heavy bar pressure, and fast turning. If you are into waves, you should definetly give this kite a try.
Lastly, I have been equally impressed with the customer service I've gotten from Epic. Many kite companies miss the mark in this catorgory which is really a shame for them. Thanks Dimitri for putting out such a solid kite for waves.
First impressions of the 6m Renegade(20m lines): I got a lot of water time on the 6m Renegade last week. The conditions where I was riding start of in the low 20's and builds to the high 20's/ low 30's within a few hours, side to side-off wind. And, does get quite gusty at times.
Weight: 195 lbs
Board: 6' 2" Firewire stock surfboard(Flexfire)
Experience: 3rd year kiting.
Before I rigged the 6m, I was a little hesitant because most guys my size were on 8m and 9m kites(everyone was on surfboards/directionals) and this is a place where you do not want to end up down wind due to a cliffy shoreline with limited launch area. I could have rigged the 9m to be sure, however, I did not want to have to come in and rig down when the wind picked up. Also, I like to freesurf the wave as much as possible and rather not be over-powered when riding down-the line.
As soon as the kite went in the air I was impressed due to the incredible stability. The launch area boarders a small cliff, so the wind is light before the kite gets above the cliff, making it a little sketchy to launch sometimes when it's gusting. As soon as I started riding I was lovin this thing. The lowend on this 6m is amazing. In regards to high end, I don't know since I was never over-powered during all my sessions. I also really liked the lighter bar pressure and shorter throw to depower. That coupled with it's stability, made this kite such a pleasure to fly in these conditions.
In regards to the performance on the waves: I was a little bummed that we did not get the swell we were expecting so the waves were only head high at best. However, I was blown away how this kite flys when riding waves. It's the kind of kite that you do not have to pay attention when your on the wave. Which means you can put all your focus on the wave itself. This is the closest I've felt to actual free-surfing since I've been kiting on waves. I am so happy with this kite. For me, it has everything I want in a wave kite: great lowend, stability, power/depower on demand in a short stroke, gust eater, no heavy bar pressure, and fast turning. If you are into waves, you should definetly give this kite a try.
Lastly, I have been equally impressed with the customer service I've gotten from Epic. Many kite companies miss the mark in this catorgory which is really a shame for them. Thanks Dimitri for putting out such a solid kite for waves.
Monday, June 21, 2010
From: Nat Testing: SCREAMER 12 / RENEGADE 9
“Dimitri
Thank you very much for allowing me and Kai to demo your Epic kites at Frisco today.
I am very impressed by the performance and the quality.
I will definitely be buying one at the end of the summer.
Thanks again.
I will check out the videos on your web site this evening.
NAT”
Thank you very much for allowing me and Kai to demo your Epic kites at Frisco today.
I am very impressed by the performance and the quality.
I will definitely be buying one at the end of the summer.
Thanks again.
I will check out the videos on your web site this evening.
NAT”
Sunday, June 20, 2010
rom: Steven Bowcutt (father for Katie Bowcutt 13 years old kiter)
Place: DR competing in the PKRA.
Hello Dimitri,
I have never seen a child so driven. She told me immediately after the third heat and her elimination that there was a not a single trick with practice that she could not perform in time and better than the worlds best women. You may have a real future contender on your hands, only time will tell.
The next event is The Butterfly effect in July. There is talk of a World Junior Kiteboarding event on Kite beach in late August. Do you know anything about this, as we could not find out anymore than that.
Your kites got a lot of attention at the PKRA event. We had no idea you are so well known. Laurel Eastman mentioned the new brand several times and wished you the best. Several of the judges even came over to look at the kites, some of the competitors and spectators took a look at the kites. It even got so that we had to move the kites to the outside of the staging area so they could be seen. I heard from one of the announcer's that this was not the Dimitri show it was PKRA. This drew a huge laugh from all. We also received a copy of KITEWORLD magazine where you have a full page or two and the "These are the things I know", Wow!
Kate is so happy to be on your kites. Thanks !
In the end Kate made it through 3 heats, what an experience and even a life changer. She road both the 6 Renegade and the 9 Screamer.
Regards,
Steven K. Bowcutt
Place: DR competing in the PKRA.
Hello Dimitri,
I have never seen a child so driven. She told me immediately after the third heat and her elimination that there was a not a single trick with practice that she could not perform in time and better than the worlds best women. You may have a real future contender on your hands, only time will tell.
The next event is The Butterfly effect in July. There is talk of a World Junior Kiteboarding event on Kite beach in late August. Do you know anything about this, as we could not find out anymore than that.
Your kites got a lot of attention at the PKRA event. We had no idea you are so well known. Laurel Eastman mentioned the new brand several times and wished you the best. Several of the judges even came over to look at the kites, some of the competitors and spectators took a look at the kites. It even got so that we had to move the kites to the outside of the staging area so they could be seen. I heard from one of the announcer's that this was not the Dimitri show it was PKRA. This drew a huge laugh from all. We also received a copy of KITEWORLD magazine where you have a full page or two and the "These are the things I know", Wow!
Kate is so happy to be on your kites. Thanks !
In the end Kate made it through 3 heats, what an experience and even a life changer. She road both the 6 Renegade and the 9 Screamer.
Regards,
Steven K. Bowcutt
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Dimitri,
I saw the EPIC screamer 12 yesterday at one of the places that I kite. I had limited funds and bough an old used GK Sonic 11.
There were about 25 kites in the air: Waroos, Naish Helix, OR Rise, North, Waiman Rabbits, Slings, Cabrinha switchbalades and crossbows - etc etc
But.. your kite was kicking ass (screamer 12). It was clearly the best performing, fastest, highest boosting, great handling kite there. This was due to your kite, not the rider. I have to get one. I will sell everything i have and give you my first born to get one.
Eventually, I would like to get 3, but will try to get one soon. Awesome!
Ed
I saw the EPIC screamer 12 yesterday at one of the places that I kite. I had limited funds and bough an old used GK Sonic 11.
There were about 25 kites in the air: Waroos, Naish Helix, OR Rise, North, Waiman Rabbits, Slings, Cabrinha switchbalades and crossbows - etc etc
But.. your kite was kicking ass (screamer 12). It was clearly the best performing, fastest, highest boosting, great handling kite there. This was due to your kite, not the rider. I have to get one. I will sell everything i have and give you my first born to get one.
Eventually, I would like to get 3, but will try to get one soon. Awesome!
Ed
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
From the kite forum
Name: Bryden
Post taken from: KITEFORUM.COM
OK, time to weigh in. I've been watching this thread for a while now and just last week decided to take the plunge and pick up a 12m Screamer. I was considering the Havoc and Rise as well in an attempt to nail that elusive one kite quiver, but Dimitri won me over.
First of all, I have no affiliation with Epic and have always ridden Liquid Force and have been 100% satisfied with my old Havocs. I sent Dimitri a message regarding the kites and was impressed enough to try one without a demo as there's no one local on these kites.
I've had a chance to ride it in 14-18 knots with sloppy, choppy wave action.
As far as construction, it's a solid, solid kite. I was even tempted to think it would be heavy feeling with all of the reinforcements and stitching. I like the clean, simple bridle the one pump works as advertised with clips to isolate the bladders should something go wrong.
The kite comes with line extensions and I haven't had a chance to fly it without them yet.
Once in the air it just pulls. It almost wanted to fly over my head a bit, but I knew this was a kite that flew forward in the window. Not a problem unless you're a beginner. I have to try shortening the front lines as they came set on the longest setting from the factory. Might change the position in the window a bit.
Once the kite starts moving it pulls like a V8. Maybe not the fastest or smoothest kite, but pulls more pull than my old 14m or 16m C kite. It rips through the power zone picking up steam and starts to 'breathe' once you pick up some board speed.
Jumps took a bit of dialing in as it's different from the 'send and pull' that I'm used to. More edging required. The height was good, but it was the float that stood out. Lots of hang time. Enough to throw your timing off on rotations.
I'm so stoked on the low end of this kite and the way it flies. Just what I wanted. I'm a bit nervous about the high end though. Not sure how I'll hold down 25 knots on this kite.
There are probably some skeptics reading this thinking that I'm on payroll or something like that, but I simply took the plunge and am 100% happy that I did. I haven't been this excited to get out in a long, long time. If we can get some more wind I'll write more... first impressions only...
Post taken from: KITEFORUM.COM
OK, time to weigh in. I've been watching this thread for a while now and just last week decided to take the plunge and pick up a 12m Screamer. I was considering the Havoc and Rise as well in an attempt to nail that elusive one kite quiver, but Dimitri won me over.
First of all, I have no affiliation with Epic and have always ridden Liquid Force and have been 100% satisfied with my old Havocs. I sent Dimitri a message regarding the kites and was impressed enough to try one without a demo as there's no one local on these kites.
I've had a chance to ride it in 14-18 knots with sloppy, choppy wave action.
As far as construction, it's a solid, solid kite. I was even tempted to think it would be heavy feeling with all of the reinforcements and stitching. I like the clean, simple bridle the one pump works as advertised with clips to isolate the bladders should something go wrong.
The kite comes with line extensions and I haven't had a chance to fly it without them yet.
Once in the air it just pulls. It almost wanted to fly over my head a bit, but I knew this was a kite that flew forward in the window. Not a problem unless you're a beginner. I have to try shortening the front lines as they came set on the longest setting from the factory. Might change the position in the window a bit.
Once the kite starts moving it pulls like a V8. Maybe not the fastest or smoothest kite, but pulls more pull than my old 14m or 16m C kite. It rips through the power zone picking up steam and starts to 'breathe' once you pick up some board speed.
Jumps took a bit of dialing in as it's different from the 'send and pull' that I'm used to. More edging required. The height was good, but it was the float that stood out. Lots of hang time. Enough to throw your timing off on rotations.
I'm so stoked on the low end of this kite and the way it flies. Just what I wanted. I'm a bit nervous about the high end though. Not sure how I'll hold down 25 knots on this kite.
There are probably some skeptics reading this thinking that I'm on payroll or something like that, but I simply took the plunge and am 100% happy that I did. I haven't been this excited to get out in a long, long time. If we can get some more wind I'll write more... first impressions only...
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