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Subject: 11m Renegade in Igor's Double Overhead Surf
Hey Dimitri,
Just wanted to commend you and MoMi on one hell of an EPIC kite! I was out in 15-20ft waves yesterday here in central FL. Winds were out of the NE 15-20mph. The 20-mile buoy off Cape Canaveral was rockin' at 12ft @ 16 sec...But I don't need to tell you how big it was, you were probably out in it too up there in OBX!
Anyways...
Not once, but TWICE, I got myself too deep, way on the outside in some big, heavy stuff, dropping down the face of a two-story building...I found myself racing towards the kite with way too much speed, not able to get it up enough and ended up luffing the kite and sending it into some of the biggest waves this coast has ever seen. I thought for sure that the kite (and myself, for that matter) were going to be out of commission...toast...
Much to my amazement, the kite's bomb-proof construction held up to some of the harshest abuse I've ever witnessed. Once both the kite and myself were back on shore and I was able to assess the damage, the only thing that failed was the ronstan pulley...the leader line ripped completely thru it! (picture attached)... I had a small L-shape tear on the wing-tip from where a surfer who was trying to corral my kite got the nose of his board on it, oh well....no biggie there...
The other attached picture is of the canopy at the middle strut where, if sand and debris get between the strut and canopy, causes some abrasion...I just added a little extra sail repair tape as a buffer there to help protect that stress point on the canopy...maybe something to note for the future models if you haven't spotted that already.
Hope this feedback serves you well. Both you and MoMi and all involved in Epic's design and construction get an A+ in my book. I love the way the renegade handles--super fast response, perfect bar pressure, stable, predictable, great range...I can't say enough...
-ryan
Subject: 11m Renegade in Igor's Double Overhead Surf
Hey Dimitri,
Just wanted to commend you and MoMi on one hell of an EPIC kite! I was out in 15-20ft waves yesterday here in central FL. Winds were out of the NE 15-20mph. The 20-mile buoy off Cape Canaveral was rockin' at 12ft @ 16 sec...But I don't need to tell you how big it was, you were probably out in it too up there in OBX!
Anyways...
Not once, but TWICE, I got myself too deep, way on the outside in some big, heavy stuff, dropping down the face of a two-story building...I found myself racing towards the kite with way too much speed, not able to get it up enough and ended up luffing the kite and sending it into some of the biggest waves this coast has ever seen. I thought for sure that the kite (and myself, for that matter) were going to be out of commission...toast...
Much to my amazement, the kite's bomb-proof construction held up to some of the harshest abuse I've ever witnessed. Once both the kite and myself were back on shore and I was able to assess the damage, the only thing that failed was the ronstan pulley...the leader line ripped completely thru it! (picture attached)... I had a small L-shape tear on the wing-tip from where a surfer who was trying to corral my kite got the nose of his board on it, oh well....no biggie there...
The other attached picture is of the canopy at the middle strut where, if sand and debris get between the strut and canopy, causes some abrasion...I just added a little extra sail repair tape as a buffer there to help protect that stress point on the canopy...maybe something to note for the future models if you haven't spotted that already.
Hope this feedback serves you well. Both you and MoMi and all involved in Epic's design and construction get an A+ in my book. I love the way the renegade handles--super fast response, perfect bar pressure, stable, predictable, great range...I can't say enough...
-ryan
Friday, September 10, 2010
“Dimitri,
I had to send you this note. I have the 2010 Epic 10m LTD Screamer. I weigh about 190 and was riding in gusty winds from 14 knots to 29 knots. The kite has POWER!!!! I usually rid my 15m Cabrinha and can easily hold up to 22knots and never pull the de-power strap. Yesterday was the first time I have ever used the depower...I still can't believe this kite. And the jumps...holy moly..huge really great kite...I am a convert! The power just blew my mind...wow a 10m on steroids.”
I had to send you this note. I have the 2010 Epic 10m LTD Screamer. I weigh about 190 and was riding in gusty winds from 14 knots to 29 knots. The kite has POWER!!!! I usually rid my 15m Cabrinha and can easily hold up to 22knots and never pull the de-power strap. Yesterday was the first time I have ever used the depower...I still can't believe this kite. And the jumps...holy moly..huge really great kite...I am a convert! The power just blew my mind...wow a 10m on steroids.”
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hi Dimitri,
I was able to get out today with my new 2010 Renegade 11 kite here in NJ~ ( I just purchased about a week ago)....All I have to say is....WOW... what a great kite!
I absolutely love how it flies....I am so very happy i bought it..
I love it so much,,, I'm interested in purchasing a Renegade 9.....( Kite, Bag, bar/lines)...I already have a pump....
I'm hoping you have a few left and can get one
Thanks so much....EPIC kites Rock :)
JAne
I was able to get out today with my new 2010 Renegade 11 kite here in NJ~ ( I just purchased about a week ago)....All I have to say is....WOW... what a great kite!
I absolutely love how it flies....I am so very happy i bought it..
I love it so much,,, I'm interested in purchasing a Renegade 9.....( Kite, Bag, bar/lines)...I already have a pump....
I'm hoping you have a few left and can get one
Thanks so much....EPIC kites Rock :)
JAne
Saturday, September 4, 2010
“Hi Dimitri, Helen, and Family!
How are you doing?
Just to let you know all is great in Hawaii, I sincerely wish more people would ride Epics, they are the best kites I have ever had. I love my Renegade, but my Screamer 14 is renewing my passion in kiteboarding, what a fantastic kite by far, it's a top dog to me! If I had ALL the money in the world, all my kiteboarding friends would have a quiver of Epics under their Christmas tree from me!”
How are you doing?
Just to let you know all is great in Hawaii, I sincerely wish more people would ride Epics, they are the best kites I have ever had. I love my Renegade, but my Screamer 14 is renewing my passion in kiteboarding, what a fantastic kite by far, it's a top dog to me! If I had ALL the money in the world, all my kiteboarding friends would have a quiver of Epics under their Christmas tree from me!”
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