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The Amazing 1 Kite Quiver!
How is it possible?
That Kite is marked wrong!
Saturday
I put my Wave runner in the water for the season and decided to take a ride out to kite Island, there was no wind and it was forecasted to be a light wind day so I wasn’t planning on kiting.
I took my gear anyway, along with my friend who just purchased a new light wind kite Contra 14. My friend just wanted to see how his new kite flew and wasn’t planning on riding. I launched him in winds 5-9mph the Contra was stable and stayed in the air in that low wind, he was flying it side to side sheeting it in and out for a bit. (From 2:30 till about 4:00)
I decided to see if my Rampage 9.5 would fly in these low wind so I self launched while he was flying his kite. Well the Rampage stayed up and seemed to have a little power I didn’t think it was enough to ride but I decide to give it a go with my Light wind Skywalker. Well much to my amazement I was up on a plane moving the kite and fairly aggressive I was not staying up wind at all but I was riding both tacks downwind.
Here’s what I experienced 2 kiters me 185 Lbs on a Rampage 9.5 and 135 Skywalker board and my friend 150lbs on Contra 14 riding a Slingshot Glide board, also a light wind board. Both of our skill level is about equal.
I was barely planning downwind both tacks and he could not get on a plane. I find this very hard to believe but this is what happened. My friend was not very happy with his kite purchase. He insisted my kite was marked incorrect. In my opinion the reason I was able to get on a plan was because my kite was much faster than his. So much for bigger kites. Mike Conroy (NJ, United States)
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Hightimes
I got mine in last week, after a lot of thinking I decided to order one. (They have a 30 day money back guarantee)
Well I was surprised how this kite performs. I've tried it 3 times, did some unhooked on it, feels like a regular C. It feels a lot like the older Yarga's do nice grunt. The difference is that they have a huge wind range, and that they depower all the way. I've used it in light winds till about 22knts no problem so far. Bar pressure is perfect you can control it easily with one hand. It turns good, feels like a C . I have a Wakeboard and a skimboard, with these boards this could be a one kite quiver. It has no pullys and almost no bridles.
PS. Relaunch is quick, the traditional way.
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Great Kite!
What a great kite this is. I been kiting for 4 years and instructing for 2 and I have ridden almost every brand of kite out there. My favorite kite till now has been a 11m Sonic2 so I will compare the Ramp2 to that. The R2 has a bit more bar pressure but still very low and has way, way more bottum end than the S2 which I thought was amazing. It turns faster and jump higher and is very easy to control in the air. Thanks Jonathan for all your help you guys at Windwing are great. See you at the coast soon I am so stoked to get this kite in the waves.  Brian Bailey, Canada
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Most impressive kite I've ever flown
Flew the 9.5 windwing rampage II for the first time at Golden Gardens last night, was out from 5 to 7. Several other kiters were out in the marginal conditions on 13-16 meter kites, but most were struggling to stay upwind. It didn't look like people were doing much better at carkeek. The 9.5 with my regular twin tip and 23m lines kept me easily upwind and jumping. I've been kiting long enough to become jaded enough to think a 1 kite quiver is impossible, but I guess I was wrong. The kite easily relaunched when I crashed it (forgot I was on such a small kite when I was looping it). It has a real simple bridal that doesn't look like it can get tangled, so it should be awesome for abusing in some double overhead waves on the coast. Definitely the most impressive kite I've ever flown.
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Rampage 9.5 Review!!
First abit about me. Been kiteboarding since '99 and a sponsered rider with Best for almost 4 years. Known for going huge (50' +) and strapless surfing on just about everything. (surfboard, skimboard, wakesurfer) My heart lies in the surf. I have been a PASA instructor since '01 with 2 schools. 1 is Island Surf and Sail in New Jersey and the other is "The Other Side" in the Florida Keys. Here we go. I got to test the Rampage 2 thanks to Xtreme and boy was I surprised. Awesome!!! The build quality is top notch as WW always is with a very well layed out conopy design. The bag is great as it's strong with many zipper options and plenty of room. Not too much netting which on other kite bags I have found to be a pain in the butt on windy days. Out of the bag the kite is as everyone would want it. No loose stitching or lack of quality or workmanship. The single point inflation is very nice although I have never had a SPI system, it made pumping up the kite quick and easy. Once pumped up, I liked the bridled design as there was no pullies to get stuck and a short front bridle that would be nearly impossible to get stuck on the kite if rolled thru. Rear connection point is direct. Set-up was as easy as anything. Iput the kite up, figured out how I liked the kite tuned and I was gone. The kite is abit lower aspect than I am used to but that didn't let me down. The first session on this kite was a true high wind test. Most people try a kite in lighter winds to get used to it but I like to test kites in high winds to get used to it first. Winds SSW 25-35 mph gusting to 40. Board was a Spleene Rip 134. It did what it was suppose to. Nothing wierd or scary. Super stable. I rode it on a 55cm Best bar as I am used to it. Perfect for me as I love fast kites. Airs were 40'+ off waves wit
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Can't Believe ....
I cant beliveve this kite I can ride it from 18 to 53 mph... the kite feels like a C kite and loops hareder than any C kite I have flown I love it..
John, kitekid from Southern Oregon
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SYNOPSIS:
This is the absolute best kite WW has ever produced the single best kite I've ever ridden. I'm selling my '06 Waroos as soon as I get the larger Rampage 2..Mike Hourihan Boston, MA
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Mr. High: 11/29/07
I am soooo stoked with the kite...This kite certainly replaces my 12m and 8m. It took me a couple of goes but now i start to know all the adjustments i would definatly say i am getting out in less wind then my 12m C kite would've allowed. Dave Fine N.S.W. Australia
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No Fuc_ _ way! 12/29/07
...It does appear that this kite could be a one kite quiver for me....My first impression, this is by far the best kite Windwing has produced so far.
Mike Conroy H Park, NJ
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Leading Edge Protection
With the release of the Rampage II, all future Windwing kites will come with the added wingtip elbow wrap around EVA protection. This will not only protect the LE from ground scuff but also from heavy abrasions caused by the bridling lines. The wrap around protection is extended to cover all three pick-off points while providing ballast to offset potential inversions.
This added protection on the elbows of each tip is also quite suitable for snow or ground-boarding usage.
Windwing has always made kites durable and of the highest quality. Compare our kite with any other kite in the market and you will see the dedication we put into a Windwing
kite.
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Multi Pick-Offs
The Ramapage II and most all Windwing kites give you three pick-off points on both the front and back line bridle attachments. Each attachment point has a specific function that will provide you with the desired performance. Familiarizing and understanding the effects for each of the attachement points will greatly help you to maximize the performance of your kite and the enjoyment of your session.
FRONT (FLYING) LINE PICK-OFFS:
BACK MOST PICK OFF: Provides a forgiving, less agressive feel for beginner and cruisers alike.
FRONT MOST PICK OFF: Creates explosive pop (...and poop), lofty jumps, extreme hangtime and a more agressive feel.
Note: As you switch pick-off points you will note bridle pigtail is shortened to maintain bridle length.
BACK (CONTROL) LINE PICK-OFFS:
FRONT MOST PICK OFF: Fastest turning, widest sheeting range, easiest re-launch.
BACK MOST PICK OFF: Slower turning for beginners or cruisers, generates more powerful down loops for transitions or arials.
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