Comments on: 2013 Varial X vs Lithium http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium We set out to make an impact on the way people ride and where we take kiteboarding Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:39:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=422 By: Tony http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-429 Tony Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:26:05 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-429 I'm debating these two kites in the 12m size, as my biggest kite. 80kg riding a surfboard mainly (this year) but riding 10yrs. My next (smaller) kite is a 10m Ozone Reo. Seems the Lithium wins in relaunch and probably is lighter? What about direct feel and turning speed? Our waves are generally less than perfect so realistically not as much pure surfing as ripping around (for me). Which kite would you say has a smoother power delivery, which is less apt to yank you as you whip it around? Which would you suggest? Not sure I'll have a chance to demo. Thanks Tony I’m debating these two kites in the 12m size, as my biggest kite. 80kg riding a surfboard mainly (this year) but riding 10yrs.
My next (smaller) kite is a 10m Ozone Reo.
Seems the Lithium wins in relaunch and probably is lighter?
What about direct feel and turning speed?
Our waves are generally less than perfect so realistically not as much pure surfing as ripping around (for me).
Which kite would you say has a smoother power delivery, which is less apt to yank you as you whip it around?
Which would you suggest? Not sure I’ll have a chance to demo.
Thanks
Tony

]]> By: Stu http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-366 Stu Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:44:58 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-366 2013 Lithium is mega fun. I'm 92kg and recently took a 10m from 17 knots to 27 on a TT and it was excellent throughout. A real fun fun kite with great boosting and hangtime aswell. I'm going 14, 10 & 8 VX for my quiver as they are just nuts! 2013 Lithium is mega fun. I’m 92kg and recently took a 10m from 17 knots to 27 on a TT and it was excellent throughout. A real fun fun kite with great boosting and hangtime aswell.
I’m going 14, 10 & 8 VX for my quiver as they are just nuts!

]]> By: Chris http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-340 Chris Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:15:07 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-340 I just ordered the 2013 lithiums (10, 12, 16) and cannot wait! Im a big guy at 220lbs and the 16m ONE is going to be my baby for where I live... I just ordered the 2013 lithiums (10, 12, 16) and cannot wait! Im a big guy at 220lbs and the 16m ONE is going to be my baby for where I live…

]]> By: Jako http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-332 Jako Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:07:01 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-332 Thanks Brian, will definitely give the 2013 VX's a go as soon as the season starts! Thanks Brian, will definitely give the 2013 VX’s a go as soon as the season starts!

]]> By: Brian http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-320 Brian Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:07:11 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-320 Jako, The VX has fantastic high end but you will sacrafice some low end in terms of sheet and go riding like the Lithium has. Also, make sure you pump the kite up until you can barely pump and that will get rid of a lot of jellyfishing issues on any of the new kites. I think 8 to 10 PSI is the recommended pressure. I have a 8 and 12 VX and love them. They are outstanding. Brian Jako,
The VX has fantastic high end but you will sacrafice some low end in terms of sheet and go riding like the Lithium has. Also, make sure you pump the kite up until you can barely pump and that will get rid of a lot of jellyfishing issues on any of the new kites. I think 8 to 10 PSI is the recommended pressure. I have a 8 and 12 VX and love them. They are outstanding.
Brian

]]> By: Tom http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-315 Tom Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:44:52 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-315 Can't wait for my 2013 lithiums to arrive!! Can’t wait for my 2013 lithiums to arrive!!

]]> By: Dan Turner (24-7 Boardsports) http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-302 Dan Turner (24-7 Boardsports) Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:47:44 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-302 After using the sector V1,2,3 & demoing the VXR - I'm going Airush on my 2013 kites as well! VX 8, VXR 10 & 15. Cant wait :) Dan After using the sector V1,2,3 & demoing the VXR – I’m going Airush on my 2013 kites as well! VX 8, VXR 10 & 15.

Cant wait :)

Dan

]]> By: Jako http://www.airush.com/blog/blog/2013-varial-x-vs-lithium#comment-299 Jako Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:37:06 +0000 http://www.airush.com/blog/?post_type=blog&p=802#comment-299 I found that the Lithium actually gets overpowered quickly and tends to lose it shape, jellyfish, when taken to the upper limits of its wind range. Will the Varial X handle higher winds as it fly's more forward in the window? Will have to get my hands on the new kites for a demo soon! New graphics look insane! Love my 2012 Lithiums though! I found that the Lithium actually gets overpowered quickly and tends to lose it shape, jellyfish, when taken to the upper limits of its wind range. Will the Varial X handle higher winds as it fly’s more forward in the window? Will have to get my hands on the new kites for a demo soon! New graphics look insane! Love my 2012 Lithiums though!

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