Naish - Cult 2010 (13.5m)
The Naish Cult is a kite for both beginners as well as intermediate riders. The turning speeds are quick enough to keep you excited, however it is controlled enough to allow learners to pick up kite control rather quickly. Naish says this is due to the extended Sigma shape of the 2010 kite.
This 4-line kite is extremely easy to set up, with the red and blue colour scheme even showing beginners which lines go where, especially due to the matching colours of the bar.
Once launched, all the kite seems to want to do is to fly. This is great because even if crashed, it will almost launch itself again. Unfortunately I have had some problems with the chicken loop, which seem to come undone a few times, without any encouragement. Even then the kite turned upside down and kept flying. It took a second person every single time to get control of the kite again. The moral of the story is just be wary. This is however not a reflection on the kite.
Pros- Easy to set up
- Loves to fly even when crashed - The odd shape gets looks on the beach - Quick turning with enough control for beginners - Great kite for a steep learning curve - 1-way inflation system | Cons- Flies even when emergency release has been undone
- Inflation system does not have a stop valve - Pump did not come with pressure gauge |