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2012 Liquid Force NRG
Product Video REAL Pro ReviewGet max power and wind range from the new Liquid Force 2012 NRG.
Description
2012 NRG SIZES: 6m / 8m / 10m / 12m
2012 CPR Bar: 45 and 50cm w/ 23m Lines
The 2012 Liquid Force NRG is a new kite to the LF line up for this year. The key features of the NRG that make it different from the Envy are power, wind range, and hang time.
The NRG is a flatter profiled kite that has a lot more low end grunt than the Envy. Where the Envy rides true to size, the NRG rides about a size bigger than what the number says on the bag. The NRG still uses the Liquid Force Diamond Wing Tip, but they have removed the pulley from the wind tip and added it to the trailing edge bridal and leading edge bridal.
The first thing you recognize on the NRG is the low end grunt. It has a lot of power and really rockets upwind. As the wind builds, you will find the NRG has a ton of depower too. The capability of this flatter kite to turn the power on and off is really amazing. That is also what leads to the great boosting capabilities of the 2012 NRG. When you send it big on the NRG it takes a while to come down.
The turning speed was impressive on the NRG. It felt a lot snappier than most other flat kites in this category like the BWS Noise and Cabrinha Switchblade. Similar to other kites with a pinched wing tip, the NRG has more of a “pivot, then turn” than what you will find in the Envy which has a more consistent carving turn through the window.
The NRG will be a top sell and suitable for riders of any ability that are looking for a kite with a lot of horsepower and wind range for gusty or lighter wind locations. Big guys will love the low end grunt and direct feel that the NRG delivers.
The 2012 CPR Control Bar has gone through a series of make overs to make the rider experience as safe as you can get as well as having a really plush ride. The internals of the CPR bar remain the same with the same below bar depower, below bar flagging safety line, sliding stopper ball, and center line swivel.
The big improvements have come in the form of a new grip on the bar and new integrated bar ends and floats. The grip is ultra plush on your hands. If you work in an office for a living, you will love this bar. It has a very soft grip and on the back side of the bar, there is a raised soft finger ridge to give you grip with out tearing up your fingers. The bar end float is all moulded soft foam that has elastic bands to hold the lines on the bar end.
The 2012 CPR bar comes in three sizes 45cm, 50cm, and 55cm and has unmatched safety, a very long depower ranger and a look and feel that is second to none.
All kite complete LF Envy come with the Max Flow system and Super Shaft Pump. This is a great way to save your back, pump less and ride more.
NRG FEATURES
• USB 3.1 – ULTRA STABLE EQUALIZING BRIDLE
• EXO STRUT, ULTIMATE STRUCTURAL BONDING
• UNIQUE LF DIAMOND WINGTIP DESIGN
• DOUBLE LAYER LEADING EDGE CONSTRUCTION
• SUPERIOR MATERIAL TEIJIN RIPSTOP T9600
• GLUED AND STITCHED PANEL ASSEMBLY
• MAXFLOW INFLATION SYSTEM, INFLATE KITE 40% FASTER
• CRP, 100% DEPOWER – CENTER LINE PUSH RELEASE
*Please email any color requests to Info@REALwatersports.com and include your Order #.
2012 CPR Bar: 45 and 50cm w/ 23m Lines
The 2012 Liquid Force NRG is a new kite to the LF line up for this year. The key features of the NRG that make it different from the Envy are power, wind range, and hang time.
The NRG is a flatter profiled kite that has a lot more low end grunt than the Envy. Where the Envy rides true to size, the NRG rides about a size bigger than what the number says on the bag. The NRG still uses the Liquid Force Diamond Wing Tip, but they have removed the pulley from the wind tip and added it to the trailing edge bridal and leading edge bridal.
The first thing you recognize on the NRG is the low end grunt. It has a lot of power and really rockets upwind. As the wind builds, you will find the NRG has a ton of depower too. The capability of this flatter kite to turn the power on and off is really amazing. That is also what leads to the great boosting capabilities of the 2012 NRG. When you send it big on the NRG it takes a while to come down.
The turning speed was impressive on the NRG. It felt a lot snappier than most other flat kites in this category like the BWS Noise and Cabrinha Switchblade. Similar to other kites with a pinched wing tip, the NRG has more of a “pivot, then turn” than what you will find in the Envy which has a more consistent carving turn through the window.
The NRG will be a top sell and suitable for riders of any ability that are looking for a kite with a lot of horsepower and wind range for gusty or lighter wind locations. Big guys will love the low end grunt and direct feel that the NRG delivers.
The 2012 CPR Control Bar has gone through a series of make overs to make the rider experience as safe as you can get as well as having a really plush ride. The internals of the CPR bar remain the same with the same below bar depower, below bar flagging safety line, sliding stopper ball, and center line swivel.
The big improvements have come in the form of a new grip on the bar and new integrated bar ends and floats. The grip is ultra plush on your hands. If you work in an office for a living, you will love this bar. It has a very soft grip and on the back side of the bar, there is a raised soft finger ridge to give you grip with out tearing up your fingers. The bar end float is all moulded soft foam that has elastic bands to hold the lines on the bar end.
The 2012 CPR bar comes in three sizes 45cm, 50cm, and 55cm and has unmatched safety, a very long depower ranger and a look and feel that is second to none.
All kite complete LF Envy come with the Max Flow system and Super Shaft Pump. This is a great way to save your back, pump less and ride more.
NRG FEATURES
• USB 3.1 – ULTRA STABLE EQUALIZING BRIDLE
• EXO STRUT, ULTIMATE STRUCTURAL BONDING
• UNIQUE LF DIAMOND WINGTIP DESIGN
• DOUBLE LAYER LEADING EDGE CONSTRUCTION
• SUPERIOR MATERIAL TEIJIN RIPSTOP T9600
• GLUED AND STITCHED PANEL ASSEMBLY
• MAXFLOW INFLATION SYSTEM, INFLATE KITE 40% FASTER
• CRP, 100% DEPOWER – CENTER LINE PUSH RELEASE
*Please email any color requests to Info@REALwatersports.com and include your Order #.
Customer Reviews
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Boost to the moon
by Brandon G on March 29, 2012
Had an epic session yesterday with an 8m LF NRG. Conditions where nuking to 28mph! It was easy to jump to the moon. Load, send, pop, pull in your bar and smile at the view from above.
It does take some time to get used the kite. (The NRG is not a kiteloop type of kite.) But once you get tuned... you'll have the time of your life!.
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Lots of power & lift.
by Stellato on December 29, 2011
The NRG is a fast, powerful kite that can get you up and riding easily in lighter winds. If you like a kite that pulls hard and can boost to the moon, this kite is for you. Perfect for heavier kiters who want great low-end pull. Advanced kiters can ride smaller sizes and still feel well powered. Great relaunch and stability, quality LF construction.
Demo review: Super powered and big jumps. FAST kite and fun to fly! Easy relaunch.
Size Flown: 10M
Conditions: 18mph, flat water, 180lb. rider. -
NRG
by Kevin on September 25, 2011
I got a chance to take a 8m NRG out the other day in some nuking wind for about a half hour.
My first impression was it is stable and a very powerful kite. When looking at it you notice right away how flat the profile is. When it comes to boosting and hangtime that flat profile keeps you up there! This kite is awesome for Boosting! So much Fun. Another thing I liked was the fairly quick turning speed.
I hope to score more sessions on it soon. -
The 458 Italia of kites.
by Karl J. on August 24, 2011
I just got in from riding the NRG 12m in really up and down conditions.
I was lit in the beginning and it was quite gusty but kite was super stable *and* super fast. Effortless turning, bar is sick. Tons of boost. Got several nice airs after not being on the water for 5 months.
I am in love! If the 458 Italia is the car that makes you a better driver the NRG is the kite that makes you a better kiter. -
Better than the Cabrinha, North, and Naish
by Bill Bemus on August 24, 2011
I think I am going to love this kite. Went to Sunset, marginal at 16mph. Launched with the twin tip and the wind died. I was the last one in. Grabbed the surfboard and while the Cabrinhas, Norths, and Naish kites were stuck on the beach, flew upwind on the 12m. They tried to launch and were stuck on the beach while the LF NRG was kicking ass and taking names. Awesome Kite!
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