Introduction
The Insomaniac is a new 2.28m kite from LD Kites Design only available from Cerfvolantservice. The Insomaniac is a design aimed at both beginners and experts available in a range of versions at a very competitive price.
The Christian Lay design has been through a long process of development and has been tested by many great french fliers to produce a result which LD claim is sharp forgiving and accessible. The Insomaniac is, unsurprisingly, capable of all of the 'latest' european tricks.
The Insomaniac will be available from late November and we intend to review the kite early 2005.
Video
LD Kites have produced a taster video to give an idea of how the Insomaniac performs, which we have mirrored in our usual formats.
- Windows Media Format: Insomaniac.wmv 3.66 Mb (Good Quality)
- Flash Popup :: Download 2.74 Mb (Low Quality)
Having watched the video I think it can be said that it can backspin.
Technical specifications
The three versions of the Insomaniac offer different performance and pricing levels for different fliers.
| Insomaniac Competition |
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Frame |
Lower Spreaders: Skyshark 5PT Leading Edge: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Spine: Skyshark 8 P + Avia 230 Insert Top Spreader: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Yo-Yo Stops, Glides and Weight |
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Sail |
Icarex PC31 | |
Package |
CD Rom, Brake, Bag | |
Price |
€139 | |
| Insomaniac CHX |
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Frame |
Lower Spreaders: Skyshark 5PT Leading Edge: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Spine: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Top Spreader: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Yo-Yo Stops and Glides |
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Sail |
Chikarex 42 gr | |
Package |
CD Rom, Brake, Bag | |
Price |
€119 | |
| Insomaniac Standard |
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Frame |
Lower Spreaders: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Leading Edge: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Spine: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) Top Spreader: Avia 230 (5.9 mm) |
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Sail |
Chikarex 42 gr | |
Package |
Lineset, Straps CD Rom, Brake, Bag | |
Price |
€99 | |
Thanks to kHiTe team member Craig H for the heads up on this new kite.
