Kiteboarding Magazine

Kristin
2009-11-02 12:51:16 | 178 views | 0 Comments

OVERVIEW
This Dacron/Rip-Stop SLE kite has been totally redesigned for 2008 and promises to impress no matter what type of rider you are. Three years of development and revision due to customer feedback has kept this kite at the top of sales lists, and this year it's better than ever. The new VP2 short-throw front pulley system optimizes load distribution between the wingtips and the center of the LE, giving you a more stable kite that can be ridden deeper into the wind window.

Multiple rear line configurations allow a rider to tailor his turning speed, power delivery and depower exactly and dial in a perfect individual ride. The price of this kite is another big advantage — and one that similar-quality kites will have trouble matching.

Style: SLE
Sizes: 3m, 5m, 7m, 9m, 11m, 13m, 15m, 17m, 20m

EXPERT OPINION
The '08 Waroo is my favorite kite simply because it works for the rider straight out of the bag. If you had your eyes closed and someone took your C-kite away and handed you an '08 Waroo, you wouldn't even notice you were flying a flat kite. It unhooks and never drops back on itself, it doesn't give you that “dead moment” during a kite loop as it starts to climb back up and it is pretty much indestructible, which is great for land and snow in particular.
— Alex Brown, Best team rider

FEATURES
• The VP2 system optimizes load distribution.
• Direct rear bridle allows full customization.
• Larger wingtip control surfaces deliver more responsiveness for freestyle and unhooked surfing.

WINGTIP
Wingtip panels are constructed from multilayer Dacron that distribute turning forces for enhanced responsiveness and self-launching without risk of damage. The curved wingtip profile improves aerodynamics and eliminates vortex-induced drag.

INFLATION
The Waroo is designed in favor of affordability and simplicity by sticking to a standard inflation system. This aids Best in giving riders the overall best bang for their buck at the cost of convenience.