The F-One Rival kite is for anyone in desperate need of a light wind kite. So if you are not blessed with 25+ winds regularly… Then you might consider to buy a Fone Rival. But consider the Rival also because it features the patented F-One Integral System. This system allows the kite to have bow kite like depower but still have the high performance characteristics of a classic C shape kite.
Which characteristics do you need most when kiting in light wind conditions? Right: good upwind performance, light structures and direct steering so you dont have to work it all the time. The Rival of course looks a lot like the Impact, but it definitly has massive lift and hangtime, and is therefore an outstanding kite for unhooked freestyle performance. In short: the Rival has no pullys, no bridles, no one-pump and is a well structured lightwind kite. Dor remember to protect your fifth line because of quick wear and tear!!
F One Rival Bar
The bar is the same as that of the Tribal and the Impact and has the zebra print we are accustomed to. This is a good system though the safety system is not that well designed. But since you are going out in light conditions.. who cares? The Rival comes with centred front line connectors - The two front conncections seem to be positioned higher on the leading edge than on a standard kite. And due to the slimmer struts the kite is definitly lighter and faster. Use the Rival when you weigh more than 95 kilos otherwise try the Tribal for its good light wind ability 