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willysand

Bonsoir,

Pour ceux qui l'ont demandé dernièrement des infos sur la plage, voici les résultats des derniers TESTS "made in USA" au sujet de la TRIX et la VSONIC 2009... sans oublier la barre.... :

willysand

1/ Historique et technologie de fabrication:

Designer Mat Pendle started Globe Kites in 2003 after previously co-owning Takoon and Wipika with Bruno Legaignoux. Now with his own company, there are no limits. This has led to many design innovations that have shaped the technology of today’s kites. The moving front-line attachment point common in most kites today was patented by GK. Now the A-KPO bridle is a GK-exclusive innovation for 2007, allowing you to change the balance point of your front lines. Eleven years of inflatable kite design has put GK at the top of product development. Design innovation and refinement of manufacturing techniques are a No. 1 priority at GK, not hype marketing and gimmicks.

Product highlights: Updated versions of the Trix and VSonic kites lead the industry once again. Laser-welded bladders, laser-cut material and a strong LE seam are like none other available. The A-KPO bridle system is now easier to move than ever before, allowing the rider to tune his bar pressure or turning speed. Within seconds, the rider can change the kite for an upwind racing kite to a kite-looping freestyle kite by moving the centre of effort, which is only possible with the A-KPO. The GK Click-n-Go bar is vastly improved for 2009. Chicken loop safety, simplicity and versatility were of paramount importance when designing the Click-n-Go.

willysand

2/ LE TEST DE LA VSONIC

Style: Four-line SLE Wind Range (11 m2): 15-28 knots, expert (180 lbs) / What’s new: Finely tuned shaping and A-KPO Bridle, new zigzag stitch in tight weave webbing on LE, wing tip battens

The GK Sonic is ideal for the rider that wants to fine tune the handling and feel of their kite, and be able to suck up gusts, ride with great speed and boost some nice lofty airs. It’s remarkable at just how much the different settings on the A-KPO bridle can drastically change bar pressure and turning speed of this kite.

Key Kite Features

• V-Sonic leading edge

• Separate aspect ratio in body and wing tip

• Heavy duty Dacron framing, LE seam and strong build

• A-KPO bridle system

• One-pump inflation system

Bar Setup and Safety Systems

• GK Click-n-Go Bar

• Swivel with a leashed front line flagging system

• New push away CL release with easy click reload

• New stopper and quick adjust

• Flagging lines on both handles

• Above-the-bar pull-pull trim strap depower

On-water Performance

The first thing the Test Team noticed was how well constructed the GK Kites are. In the air this sturdiness is felt as the Sonic canopy remains completely solid and sturdy through major gusts and aggressive steering. This kite pulls fast and smooth, has great low-wind power and reaches to the top of the list for easy upwind performance. Freeriders will enjoy boosting some big and long distance jumps. The Test Team found that with the bridles set to the fastest turn set up, the 11 m performs better for aggressive and advanced riders. The Sonic’s solid feel in the air and smooth glide during jumps lets you really push the limits of big air jumping. Like the kite, the bar system is also amazingly tunable. No other setup out there allows you to quickly and easily change the length of the throw line, and the new safety system ensures full flagging capability from one line when safety is fully engaged. The quick-release trim loop is also the quickest to re-engage and with one easy click you’re ready to go. Water relaunch also rates at the top of the fleet with easy back steering line pull. Anyone who gets this kite should check out the GK website for all the video tips and info you need to customize the bridles and bar setups to suit your riding preference.

Reality Check

If you don’t care to learn about tuning or customizing kite performance, a more simplified, all-round system may be better for you.

Bottom Line

The GK Sonic is a highly tunable, freeride weapon, that has desired performance for the intermediate to advanced riders that want smooth power delivery and easy access to big air.

willysand

3/ LE TEST DE LA TRIX

Le test sbc KITEBOARD.COM de la GK TRIX II en 12m².

Programme : Wakestyle ; Dehooké ; Vagues.

Style: Four-line SLE Hybrid Wind Range (9m) : 15-28 knots, expert (180 lbs) / What’s new: Finely tuned shaping and A-KPO Bridle, new zigzag stitch in tight-weave webbing on LE, wing tip battens

The Test Team had some lit-up slick sessions on GK Trix 9 m. This kite has C-kite style; smooth, unhooked pull and that forgiving sweet spot which makes it ideal for wakestyle riders. Capable of smooth pivotal turning and stable drift at the edge of the window, the Trix can also hold its own in the surf.

Key Kite Features

• Lower Aspect Ratio wakestyle and wave kite

• Strut profile for controlled and predictable power

• Heavy duty Dacron framing, LE seam and strong build

• A-KPO bridle system

• One-pump inflation system

Bar Setup and Safety Systems

• GK Click-n-Go Bar

• Swivel with a leashed front line flagging system

• New push away CL release with easy-click reload

• New stopper and quick adjust

• Flagging lines on both handles

• Above-the-bar pull-pull trim strap depower

On-water Performance

The GK Trix 9 m has all attributes that wakestyle riders are looking for. It has smooth power delivery, and can be tuned for your optimum steering speed and bar pressure. The Test Team liked the setup in the fastest turn mode and heaviest bar pressure for the best feedback. What’s amazing is how quickly and easily it is to change the A-KPO bridle setup. It makes a huge difference in the steering speed, feel and bar pressure of the kite. The Trix delivers some serious pop and when unhooked this kite pulls consistently with smooth, controlled power while in the centre of the power zone. Depower is definitely better than most C-kites and the stability and forgiveness of Trix would make it suitable for unhooked waveriding. The new GK bar setup also complements the overall package that GK delivers this year with the Sonic and the Trix. The quick-release trim loop is definitely the fastest to reload the Test Team has ever experienced. The small stopper ball system is sleek and easy to adjust and the new above-the-bar trim strap was appreciated by the wakestyle riders that prefer this style over the cleated below-the-bar systems.

Reality Check

The GK Trix does not relaunch as quickly as the Sonic and takes some extra steering line pull to pivot onto its wing tip. Anyone with a GK kite needs to take the time to change the A-KPO bridle settings to adjust the kite’s feel to your preference.

Bottom Line

GK Trix delivers optimum performance for any rider that wants a wakestyle kite that has a forgiving feel but desires access to smooth unhooked pop. The more you ride the Trix the better this kite starts to feel and perform.

Le lien >> http://www.sbckiteboard.com/2009_kite_reviews?news_id=970&uniqid=637

nota: le petit défaut, c'est que la 09m² dans 16-18kn va perdre pas mal en maniabilité et sera un peu physique à mon gout. Au delà... RAS.

willysand

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cedricici

t'aurais pu faire la traduction william : : :

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willysand

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