tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post3899506891355382813..comments2024-03-20T19:24:07.467+11:00Comments on Peter's kitesurfing blog: Airush Sector 60 race board unboxedPeter Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11193189968913129464noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-2781154866842590112013-03-19T11:57:31.605+11:002013-03-19T11:57:31.605+11:00I haven't tried the V3 with the tri fin setup,...I haven't tried the V3 with the tri fin setup, but I spoke recently to a kiter who has tried both. Contrary to the marketing, he said the V2 with quad finds turns better on its rails than the V3 with tri fins! <br /><br />He thought the board and rail shape was more important than the fin configuration. I notice that all race boards now have 3 fins.<br /><br />I have seen one chap getting big air on a Sector 60 but he was careful landing too. Peter Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193189968913129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-30507444655107377902013-03-16T07:50:04.122+11:002013-03-16T07:50:04.122+11:00I am using the V2 Sector 60 (amy other board is an...I am using the V2 Sector 60 (amy other board is an ocean rodeo mako king). I love the sector for the lighwind ability and the pure speed. I jump it a bit, but I am very careful how high I go and I try to soften the landings as much as i can.<br /><br />What I want to understand is the ability of the Sector 60 V3 in the tri fin set up as a carving machine, ridden more on the rails (3 fins, but also swept, smaller fins from what i've seen). Any experience there? I understand the intention for the lower cant, smaller, swept 3 fin set-up, but i'd really appreciate some real world feedback on how it performs, not inferences from how it works out with the sector 54.<br /><br />Great blog and thank you for all the great info.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927935658278961707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-47576166820145997222012-09-21T10:50:57.377+10:002012-09-21T10:50:57.377+10:00Kostas,
Great to hear you like the Sector 60 V2. ...Kostas,<br /><br />Great to hear you like the Sector 60 V2. The V3 comes standard with the four fins - 3 fin configuration is extra.<br /><br />I don't know anything about the RRD K-Free 60 though - you may need to try one out to compare. If you do, please let me know what you find.<br /><br />I am very happy with my V2 for the moment.<br /><br />Regards, PeterPeter Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193189968913129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-39056779284933286272012-09-21T05:03:13.890+10:002012-09-21T05:03:13.890+10:00Hi Peter,
Just tried the Sector one design (V2)wit...Hi Peter,<br />Just tried the Sector one design (V2)with my speed 21 and really liked it. But now, there is a new board in the market, the RRD K-Free 60, that make me undecided where to go! For the Sector V3, I would go for the 3 fin option (Airush doesn't deliver it with the 3 fins, you have to add some 150$!!), K-Free, comes with three standard. As long as I searched in the net, I didn't find any test about it. Do you have any idea of the differences between the two boards? Volume of K-free is 38lt. What is the volume of V3? Is it important factor?<br />Which is lighter? Which is more easy for the legs?<br />Hope you are doing well,<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Kostas<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730191768159280247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-30473207606986851362012-09-08T23:54:31.832+10:002012-09-08T23:54:31.832+10:00Kostas,
I think the Sector will work well in 10-1...Kostas,<br /><br />I think the Sector will work well in 10-12knots with your Flysurfer 21m, that is a big grunty kite!<br /><br />I would go for the Sector 60 as it has more flotation and will work better in lighter winds.<br /><br />The fin setting on the Sector 60 V2 is a quad only.<br /><br />On the new Sector 60 V3 there are both quad and tri fin options. The tri fin is better for carving turns and swell/waves. The quad fins are better for going upwind and holding a line.<br /><br />Have fun!<br /><br />Peter Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193189968913129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-43321768289440873082012-09-07T03:36:32.692+10:002012-09-07T03:36:32.692+10:00Hi Peter,
I am kiting in Abu Dhabi, where the aver...Hi Peter,<br />I am kiting in Abu Dhabi, where the average wind is 10-12knots. I own a Flysurfer 21m and owned a Flydoor, but found it boring, so I think to swich to Sectors. My weight is 86kg and want to use it for winds from 6-12knots. Do you think that is possible with this board and 21m speed3?<br />Do you think that I can cover this range with the Sector 52 or prefer the 60?<br />What about different fin setting?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />KostasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730191768159280247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-34470618929139265522012-08-06T10:18:22.104+10:002012-08-06T10:18:22.104+10:00Furio, great to hear you are enjoying the Sector 6...Furio, great to hear you are enjoying the Sector 60. It is a very stable platform of kitesurfing. This helped me learn the gybe, which I am now perfecting on a surfboard too.<br /><br />The Sector 60 is very versatile, and forgiving. It is my choice now for downwinders.Peter Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193189968913129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-50649217863621614062012-08-05T19:51:54.651+10:002012-08-05T19:51:54.651+10:00Hi Pete, i started reading your blog as a begineer...Hi Pete, i started reading your blog as a begineer kitesurfer finding it very helpful.<br /><br />yes i agree. great board, i only being kitesurfing for 40 hours and got given the board as a present and after learning how to get on it i started really enjoying the capabilities of this board.<br />It really shines on those onshore days when u would struggle to tack out on a twin tip, with this i could tack into the wind (10-15 degeress) with so much ease, being out in the open very quickly.<br />I tended to ride it on the edge, but switching the weight to the downwind side of the board really makes it fly forward, hardwork for the legs !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993360617342261199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-16174313465393689692012-05-29T07:59:18.287+10:002012-05-29T07:59:18.287+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.kostahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229244510822448224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-45612368938492144832012-01-21T22:46:55.170+11:002012-01-21T22:46:55.170+11:00Hi Rick,
Thanks for the feedback on my blog, its ...Hi Rick,<br /><br />Thanks for the feedback on my blog, its appreciated, <br /><br />I think the RRP for the Sector 60 is around $1250, which makes it about the same price as many kites. <br /><br />Given you get extra wind range, it would be an alternative to buying a larger kite, and also allows you to kite even lighter winds with the biggest kites + do some course racing.<br /><br />It was nice to use powered up too - I think its a great option for downwinders - or upwind then downwind tours.Peter Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11193189968913129464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22117016.post-791973128896485322012-01-21T12:47:41.839+11:002012-01-21T12:47:41.839+11:00Hi Peter, hope you are well.
Thanks for all the ...Hi Peter, hope you are well. <br /><br />Thanks for all the info. <br />I read your blog almost every day, mostly for a bit of inspiration.<br /><br />I am interested in the sector60 too, for having some fun on light wind days. Are they expensive?<br /><br />cheers<br /><br />RickRick Engelnoreply@blogger.com