Flexifoil Fury

Flexifoil Fury

The Flexifoil Fury is the basic, or entry level, version of Carl Robertshaw's Fury. There are three versions: Flexifoil's, Carl Robertshaw 's Fury (with better spars, and loads of adjustments), and the top of the range Carl Robertshaw's Fury (very expensive spars and custom made/tuned by the man himself).The Fury is a large precision/trick kite - in many ways going back to the large delta kites of a few years ago. I was looking for a (relatively) cheap dual line kite more suited to precision flying but would be able to perform some tricks, as the HQ Obsession is really a trick kite - flying in straight lines doesn't seem to be it's strong point. From some early reports of the Flexifoil version of the Fury it seemed like the kite for me. So in late March 2004 I placed my order and in late April 2004 took delivery of the Fury in Spectrum colours.Note: Flexifoil have now discontinued their entire range of Delta kites, including the Fury. However the Carl Robertshaw Fury is still in production. (06/07/06)

Purchased: April 2004

Details

Width : 240 cm Height : 115 cm Depth : 30 cm Weight : 375 g

Spars : 6mm & 8mm Carbon Fibre Sail : Chikara

Wind Range : Medium

Pack Down Size : 105 cm x 9 cm

Cost : New £90 including kite, line & handles (now discontinued).

Good Things

Beautiful in flight.
Strong pull in moderate/strong winds.
Good build quality & stitching.
Included bag, lines, handles - all of which are good
Very precise turns.
Good straight lines.
Stalls are good (even I can do them) & can do other tricks (axels, turtle, etc.).

Bad Things

Questions over the build - mainly the leading edge end caps nocks were too loose (had to wrap repair tape around wind tips then fit the end caps.
As the wing tips and tops of the stand offs are exposed the lines often snag around them when trying the more radical tricks.
Stand-offs aren't fitted to the sail very well - I can see me losing them.
The pull the kite generates could be a problem for some fliers.
No adjustment at all (the 'real' Fury's from Carl Robertshaw have a number of enhancements and adjustments to tune the kite - all lacking here).
Instructions are basic to say the least.

Final Thoughts

I must admit that when I started reading some of the stuff on the Internet about the Fury I got worried! But having flown this, the cheapest mass produced version, I like it - a lot! It may not be as trickable as some, not as accurate as some, not as cheap as some - it does do the job and, at least for me, is enjoyable to fly.

If you are looking for a good all round kite and have loads of experience then perhaps approach the Fury with caution - it probably isn't to everyone's taste - but for me? It's worth it.

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