Hi Dimitri,
I bought the Epic Oxygen about a month ago and I was so pleased with its lightwind and handling capabilities that I had to get a Droid to replace a 2004 F-one SK8. I was still a bit frightened when jumping and speeding because of lack of control that I thought were because of my lack of experience. Well, after 15 minutes on the Droid, I was landing jumps at full speed knowing that I could control it easily, it pops like crazy and landing is smooth and predictable. It was the first time I could edge to the point of touching the water with my shoulders. Going trough the chop, upwind was effortless and I dramatically improved my slide and carve turns.
Those are too many improvement in one session to be because I just became a better rider... I guess the board does have something to do about that.
We now have to put stickers and name on our boards because there are Oxygen and Droid everywhere on the beach ...
Thank you for your great product!
Vincent
Friday, July 13, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
New Oxygen for Vincent
I had been riding for a year and a half with a Cabrihna Prodigy and it has been a good progression board, but on my first tack, I could feel the difference. The Oxygen is smooth, there is no vibration, the straps are amazingly confortable! The wind was between 10 and 20 knots and the ride was always easy, the board really feels like a smaller board!
I bought my board at Wax Design!
Vincent Ouellette
Sunday, April 29, 2012
From Lee
I know this is an unusual post, but I wanted to acknowledge an outstanding customer experience from a kite manufacturer.
Over the winter I purchased a 7m Epic Renegade from John at Windbone Kiteboarding. For several months I did not get a chance to use it and then in late March I took it on vacation to Cabarete. The first day we used the kite we had a problem with the kite that required a part and service. We were of course disappointed. We knew not much could be done while out of the country, but decided to email the dealer about the problem.
Within 10 minutes John had contacted Epic Kiteboarding and Dimitri was actively involved. He reassured us that the kite would be serviced or replaced promptly and made us feel really good. It felt great to have a company respond so swiftly and show such a passion for service. Dimitri even offered to send us a kite to Cabarete. Fortunately we had a few kites on us so it really was not necessary, but an incredibly generous offer anyway.
When we returned we sent the kite to Dimitri. He serviced and tested it. Sent it back with some bonus parts and even provided us with a personalized video to show the everything was functioning well.
Both Windbone Kiteboarding and Epic Kiteboarding both proved to have really impressive customer service. I think both companies are led by people who have true passion for what they do and it clearly shows.
Since then I have actually gotten to ride the kite and I have to say it is incredible. No bar pressure, absorbs gusts like a champ and turns on a dime.
I would definitely encourage anyone looking into new kites and wants to support a company that truly cares about its customers to check out Epic.
Lee
Over the winter I purchased a 7m Epic Renegade from John at Windbone Kiteboarding. For several months I did not get a chance to use it and then in late March I took it on vacation to Cabarete. The first day we used the kite we had a problem with the kite that required a part and service. We were of course disappointed. We knew not much could be done while out of the country, but decided to email the dealer about the problem.
Within 10 minutes John had contacted Epic Kiteboarding and Dimitri was actively involved. He reassured us that the kite would be serviced or replaced promptly and made us feel really good. It felt great to have a company respond so swiftly and show such a passion for service. Dimitri even offered to send us a kite to Cabarete. Fortunately we had a few kites on us so it really was not necessary, but an incredibly generous offer anyway.
When we returned we sent the kite to Dimitri. He serviced and tested it. Sent it back with some bonus parts and even provided us with a personalized video to show the everything was functioning well.
Both Windbone Kiteboarding and Epic Kiteboarding both proved to have really impressive customer service. I think both companies are led by people who have true passion for what they do and it clearly shows.
Since then I have actually gotten to ride the kite and I have to say it is incredible. No bar pressure, absorbs gusts like a champ and turns on a dime.
I would definitely encourage anyone looking into new kites and wants to support a company that truly cares about its customers to check out Epic.
Lee
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Matt and his Screamer 10
Hello Dimitri,
I don't know what the voodoo is behind that Screamer 10, but that is HANDS DOWN the most amazing kite I've ever flown. More to come man, I'm still settling down from the most badass session I've ever had.
That kite made the world stand still man... holy sh!t.
Talk to you soon,
Matt
I don't know what the voodoo is behind that Screamer 10, but that is HANDS DOWN the most amazing kite I've ever flown. More to come man, I'm still settling down from the most badass session I've ever had.
That kite made the world stand still man... holy sh!t.
Talk to you soon,
Matt
Monday, March 19, 2012
Bob - A future customer
Howdy Ho - Dimitri:
Just to let you know, and I realize that you've heard this more than you care to think about, however today I finally had a chance to see one of your kites in action. It was a 14 metre screamer, last years model, and actually the guy that owned it was doing very high jumps in 10 to 12 MPH winds (est only and could have been lower) - although he was about 130 lbs it was more than impressive. When I pulled up he was just getting suited up and I pumped a lot of questions his why starting with, do you really expect to kite in this low wind. He was more than impressed with the kite and had nothing but positive comments. I had a chance to get a good look at the kite and couldn't believe he was actually going up wind - against a heavy current.
There is no question that my Cabrinha 14 - switchblade would not have pulled me upwind even with a large board. I really doubt that I would have been able to kite actually.
I am certainly hoping to get rid of my Cabs and switch over to Epic, and this is without riding them. It actually is surprising that there are nay sayers on the forums with accusations of pimping and negativity. At the very least your kites are well made, well thought out, jump like there's no tomorrow and service is second to none. "What the hell more could anyone want".
Anyway hoping to purchase in the next couple of weeks. Will probably go with a 9 - 12 screamer ---- or maybe the 10 LTD and the Infinity - will be waiting to see how much equipment I can sell then figure it out from there. I like the idea of the 10 LTD ---- oh well lots to figure out but I'm sure that whatever I end up with will keep me happy.
Again thanks for you input it is very much appreciated.
Bob
Just to let you know, and I realize that you've heard this more than you care to think about, however today I finally had a chance to see one of your kites in action. It was a 14 metre screamer, last years model, and actually the guy that owned it was doing very high jumps in 10 to 12 MPH winds (est only and could have been lower) - although he was about 130 lbs it was more than impressive. When I pulled up he was just getting suited up and I pumped a lot of questions his why starting with, do you really expect to kite in this low wind. He was more than impressed with the kite and had nothing but positive comments. I had a chance to get a good look at the kite and couldn't believe he was actually going up wind - against a heavy current.
There is no question that my Cabrinha 14 - switchblade would not have pulled me upwind even with a large board. I really doubt that I would have been able to kite actually.
I am certainly hoping to get rid of my Cabs and switch over to Epic, and this is without riding them. It actually is surprising that there are nay sayers on the forums with accusations of pimping and negativity. At the very least your kites are well made, well thought out, jump like there's no tomorrow and service is second to none. "What the hell more could anyone want".
Anyway hoping to purchase in the next couple of weeks. Will probably go with a 9 - 12 screamer ---- or maybe the 10 LTD and the Infinity - will be waiting to see how much equipment I can sell then figure it out from there. I like the idea of the 10 LTD ---- oh well lots to figure out but I'm sure that whatever I end up with will keep me happy.
Again thanks for you input it is very much appreciated.
Bob
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
New customer with the Infinity
Hi Dimitri,
I received Epic Infinity kite yesterday and headed straight down to beach to try. Unfortunately there was too much wind to test this kites light wind performance. Feels strange wishing for less wind. I measured 10 - 14 knots on the beach which wouldn't have been a problem to fly fully de-powered but that wasn't what I bought this kite for. I put my Airush Lithium LW14 up instead, perfect.
Today the wind was ESE around 6 - 8 knots measured on the beach before launching kite. It looked too light and i was the only one there, not a good sign. I pumped up the kite anyway and gave it a try. I easily self launched and headed up wind riding my Airush Sector directional board. Amazing! This kite moved very fast and I am impressed by it's ability to stay in the air in such light wind.Very stable kite. My Airsuh kite is great to fly but would have fallen out of the sky in these conditions and would also be very difficult to re-launch.
With this kite I think I can sail most days, or at least 4 out of 7 this time of year. Before I was lucky to get out once or twice a week. You did offer me a money back guarantee, minus freight if I didn't like kite but you also insisted I'd love it. I had my doubts but you were right. Fantastic kite! I'm keeping it.
There are quite a few people lining up to test my kite.
I received Epic Infinity kite yesterday and headed straight down to beach to try. Unfortunately there was too much wind to test this kites light wind performance. Feels strange wishing for less wind. I measured 10 - 14 knots on the beach which wouldn't have been a problem to fly fully de-powered but that wasn't what I bought this kite for. I put my Airush Lithium LW14 up instead, perfect.
Today the wind was ESE around 6 - 8 knots measured on the beach before launching kite. It looked too light and i was the only one there, not a good sign. I pumped up the kite anyway and gave it a try. I easily self launched and headed up wind riding my Airush Sector directional board. Amazing! This kite moved very fast and I am impressed by it's ability to stay in the air in such light wind.Very stable kite. My Airsuh kite is great to fly but would have fallen out of the sky in these conditions and would also be very difficult to re-launch.
With this kite I think I can sail most days, or at least 4 out of 7 this time of year. Before I was lucky to get out once or twice a week. You did offer me a money back guarantee, minus freight if I didn't like kite but you also insisted I'd love it. I had my doubts but you were right. Fantastic kite! I'm keeping it.
There are quite a few people lining up to test my kite.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sebastien Mailloux - 3rd place on The Racer
Sebastien Mailloux(far right) won 3rd place in the La Coupe Wax Team race in Canada on the new Epic race kite called THE RACER. They were 52 participants in the race. Way to go Sebastien!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)