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Hi Guys,
If it could help, you will also find my review of the Element 7.
Rider : 22 years old, 70kg.
I made 50 sessions with the Element 7 in South of France (strong and gusty wind)
and in Netherland (winter conditions: 35kts and more or wave conditions: 25kts).
This kite allowed me to make a lot of progress in a first time. Light bar pressure
could be a little disturbing at the beginning (especially when you jump), but it is
also something reassuring and comfortable in strong wind. After a couple of
session, you do not think about it anymore and just have fun.... Light bar
pressure is also something I appreciate in waves conditions. In addition to that
point, Element is great in waves conditions because the kite goes by himself in
the good place in the wind window.
That reaches me to another good point : this is a very multi style kite. This is a
good kite to make free ride, also fun in wave riding (even if Method sounds
better for it) and free style is also possible.
In the winter, I took the opportunity to test the kite in strong wind. I notice
that the control of the kite stays perfect, and stability two. However, the limit
of the Element 7 is reached if you try to move upwind in very strong wind :
the kite lost a bit of its stability but this is something reasonable comparing
with other kite. The solution is to place the trim in quite full power position, to
avoid depower position, and then, to move upwind.
About the construction, this kite is simply (quite) perfect: launching it is a
real pleasure (fast and simple) and I am very happy of appearance of the kite
after 50 sessions. (I stress that I wash it regularly (after 10 sessions more or
less)). Just be careful : the univalve cause damages to your kite when you put
it on the bag ... Switch put a patch on the kite to protect it but I think this
patch is not sufficient. That is why I put a towel (the same like to do the
washing up !) between the valve and the kite before putting the kite into his
bag. Trust me, it is simple and it then, no more damages !
If you want to appreciate our Belgian hard conditions, you can watch this video
on You Tube.
Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCufpkQ ... e=youtu.be
A last point: I offer to beginners the opportunity to test Element 7 and their
first kite impressions were (and mine too) very enthusiastic. I recommend this
kite for beginners (easy relaunch, stability and strong construction). The bar
depower is good and safe even if if the release system could be improved on
two points : one : the kite continues to tract you on the water after releasing
and the release system is quite difficult to refit after releasing.
Finally, let me thank Switch a lot ! Switch has created the Element and makes
me very happy
.
Cheers !
Samuel Delcominette
Switch Kites Team Rider - Belgium - Element 7 & Nitro V2 12
If it could help, you will also find my review of the Element 7.
Rider : 22 years old, 70kg.
I made 50 sessions with the Element 7 in South of France (strong and gusty wind)
and in Netherland (winter conditions: 35kts and more or wave conditions: 25kts).
This kite allowed me to make a lot of progress in a first time. Light bar pressure
could be a little disturbing at the beginning (especially when you jump), but it is
also something reassuring and comfortable in strong wind. After a couple of
session, you do not think about it anymore and just have fun.... Light bar
pressure is also something I appreciate in waves conditions. In addition to that
point, Element is great in waves conditions because the kite goes by himself in
the good place in the wind window.
That reaches me to another good point : this is a very multi style kite. This is a
good kite to make free ride, also fun in wave riding (even if Method sounds
better for it) and free style is also possible.
In the winter, I took the opportunity to test the kite in strong wind. I notice
that the control of the kite stays perfect, and stability two. However, the limit
of the Element 7 is reached if you try to move upwind in very strong wind :
the kite lost a bit of its stability but this is something reasonable comparing
with other kite. The solution is to place the trim in quite full power position, to
avoid depower position, and then, to move upwind.
About the construction, this kite is simply (quite) perfect: launching it is a
real pleasure (fast and simple) and I am very happy of appearance of the kite
after 50 sessions. (I stress that I wash it regularly (after 10 sessions more or
less)). Just be careful : the univalve cause damages to your kite when you put
it on the bag ... Switch put a patch on the kite to protect it but I think this
patch is not sufficient. That is why I put a towel (the same like to do the
washing up !) between the valve and the kite before putting the kite into his
bag. Trust me, it is simple and it then, no more damages !
If you want to appreciate our Belgian hard conditions, you can watch this video
on You Tube.
Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCufpkQ ... e=youtu.be
A last point: I offer to beginners the opportunity to test Element 7 and their
first kite impressions were (and mine too) very enthusiastic. I recommend this
kite for beginners (easy relaunch, stability and strong construction). The bar
depower is good and safe even if if the release system could be improved on
two points : one : the kite continues to tract you on the water after releasing
and the release system is quite difficult to refit after releasing.
Finally, let me thank Switch a lot ! Switch has created the Element and makes
me very happy
. Cheers !
Samuel Delcominette
Switch Kites Team Rider - Belgium - Element 7 & Nitro V2 12
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