Liquid Force HiFi (2009)
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9.7 (1) |
Kite Reviews
| Manufacturer | Liquid Force |
| Model | HiFi |
| Year | 2009 |
| Sizes | 7 • 9 • 12 • 15 |
| Website | http://www.liquidforcekites.com |
"The HiFi now takes 5th line hybrid kites to a completely new level!! At the core of the HiFi is the Axis 5 Control Bar. While at quick glance, the Axis 5 looks just like our SLE bar, but a closer inspection reveals that the 5th line is attached at the top of the mainline between the front lines, which allows the front and 5th line to work in unison and always remain at the same length and tension. This line setup allows the HiFi to maintain its correct arc and shape even while being totally depowered. Down at the bar, the Axis 5 feels and performs just like our other Axis control bars, giving the rider all of the flying and performance benefits of a 5th line system while removing all of the cluttered hassles normally associated with 5th line bars. Using our proven Diamond Wingtip and special 5th line attachment system, the HiFi has more depower than most SLE's on the market today and is able to roll and relaunch like a bridled kite, while still providing the rider the direct feel and quick response of a 5 line freestyle kite. Whether you are looking to work your way into the top PKRA freestyle spot, or just love pushing yourself and your riding to new limits hooked or unhooked, the 2009 LF HiFi is the ultimate freestyle kite that will get you there." Liquid Force Kiteboarding
User reviews
Average user rating from: 1 user(s)
Liquid Force Hifi 2009
| Overall rating: | 9.7 | |
| Performance: | 10.0 | |
| Build Quality: | 10.0 | |
| Control Bar: | 10.0 | |
| Depower: | 9.0 | |
| Relaunch: | 8.0 |
June 22, 2009
I Previously owned 2007 naish torches and wanted something with the same C kite performance. I had heard good things about these kkites so went and had a demo on one at The Kitesurf Centre, I loved it and had to get some!
The kite is great, massive depower, very easy relaunhc, dont ever need th e5th line, relaunches by just pulling a steering line just like a bow. The kite is amazing for unhooked tricks, it has a deep canopy and sits back in the window making it nice and grunty and the lines go mega slack when you pop. This kite is the best looping kite I have ever tried, it comes up out the loops every time, even when a bit underpowered. when powered it is awesome for big air as well.
I love the bar system as well, it has the 5th line right out of the way so keeps it really simple. Has a below the bar trimmer cleat which is great as you can have a big depower range but still easy adjusments. The loop is huge so great for unhooking.
The kite has awesome build quality, loads of re-enforcement and buffers on the leading edge for all the crashed when learning new tricks. All the stitching is triple stitched so much stronger and less likely to wear out than my previous torch.
If you are after a kite with awesome performance but also ease of use get a demo on one of these
Additional Information
| Sizes used | 9 and 12m |
| Website | http://www.thekitesurfcentre.com |
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