![]() The kites seem pretty similar to last years models with stylish graphics as usual, and the new QuickLink control bar is very nice. I have personally ridden some of the new Cabrinha 2012 kites with the new bar. I don’t know if it can compete with my 2011 Airush Choptop LW Active 5’8, but I sure would like to ride one and find out for myself. Additionally, it also has cool, art-deco style graphics like the Skim Fish, and u can see the wood laminate on top side of board, which I am a big fan of! Wood laminate composite style surf boards are becoming almost common place due to their incredible flex, strength, sustainability, and they are less harmful to the environment to produce. The step rail gives you increased volume by being thick at the middle of board and tapering (or “stepping”) down to thin, performance style surf rails on the sides. ![]() It’s 5′ tall x 21′ wide x 2.375″ thick with a step rail design. The North Nugget was a nice looking light wind/small wave surf shape at the Surf Expo too. The construction appeared to be top notch and bullet proof, like all LF boards. It was a little heavy in my opinion, but sometime that helps keep it from flying away while trying airs or bouncing around too much in some chop. Maybe better than any other skim I’ve ever tried? The nice thing about the Twin Skim is the blunt tail for ollie power on one end, and the other end has a more rounded pin style for better carving ability. I did get the dimensions of the Skim Fish after seeing it in person and it is 138x50cm, and looked to be somewhere between one and two inches thick, which should work very well in light winds and small waves. I really want a new kite specific skim since my old WZ fiberglass skim is on it’s last rides. I can’t decide between the LF Twin Skim or the North Skim Fish. I am really looking forward to hit the wave season in Norway with the new Rabbit kites, can`t wait to get out there.Great article Jessica, here’s my opinion on some of the new gear: The new bags are also very well done, and looks solid. I imagine it will be especially well appreciated in the snowkite community. They all got a new one pump system, which works really well. It`s really easy to do, and it gives every rider the possibility to tune the kite to their personal style. I have always liked the 3 different setup options on the front lines (downwind, middle and upwind). Waves, freeride and even freestyle these guys can handle. And the RG3 is no exception this kite will do it all. One thing I always have loved with the Rabbit kites is their wide range of skills. They also seem very strong and solid, which is really important. They pop back up in air almost without any action from the rider.įor me one of the big likes is how they can drift “down the line”, it`s amazing how they will stay in the air! This again lets you focus more on the wave. When it comes to water start they are insane. ![]() They let you focus on the wave, and not too much on the kite. They are fast, responsive and you always know what they are doing. All the sizes seem perfectly tuned, and it feels amazing to ride them. The first thing I noticed on the kites is how stable they are, they just sits perfect in the sky. Everything on it is just clean and for me it fits perfect. The bar itself is thinner, so it gives a much better grip. It looks very strong and durable, and the new safety release and ding is great. It’s simple with no unnecessary stuff, which also is very good for safety in the Waves. I just love the new control bar, it just feels perfect in my hands. I`ve had a couple of sessions on my new Wainman Hawaii Rabbit kites (RG3), and have written a few words on my first impression with them.
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