The “What I Really Like About This Kite” Review
by Craig Myers, kitesurfing since 2001

The Rise is a totally new kite for Ocean Rodeo. Flying a new design at the beaches here in Seattle is a great feeling. Its uncharted territory and you are the explorer!

This kite flies wonderfully and inspires rider confidence right from the time you pump it up from one nozzle on the leading edge. That’s cool! This refined SLE seems to handle all terrains and conditions like a traction machine. Its hard to believe a kite this size can pull like this! I’ve flown it about 10 times now in steady winds from 12 to 20kts and one short session in 10 to 30! I kept waiting for it to drop in 10 to 30, but it stayed close to the edge and was smooth as it absorbed the pressure peaks while I peed my suit! It smoothes out the gusts, locks into the low end, and is like one huge elevator ride in the top end of its range.



What I thought was weird about this kite at first is now one of its best features. The crazy amount of sheeting range for this kite. The bridle and bar create a super stable, “power on” feeling with the Rise. It begs you to push it hard because its so intuitive to fly and easy to relaunch. You can really be specific when you sheet this bar thanks to the seamless stopper system. It really lets you fly the kite efficiently off the knot, without fear of getting over loaded. Its so easy to adjust, and bomb proof since there are no moving parts.

Combine these characteristics along with legendary durability, a custom product made locally, and you start to get the idea… I really like this kite!

Source: Craig Myers

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