The Core Tectanium lines are very stiff and still one of the best lines, but there are poorly coated and the surface gets quite rough after some use, small hairs. If Liros could work on their coating would be killer. Still Tectanium they keep their length over time and are strong. But not last as long as the Braidtech DHPS 425 lines, they are ultimate for long livety and easy of unwinding etc. I have been recently using a blok of skiwax for hot temperatures and impreganated the Core center lines to the rings, as this is where during the loops the lines sags. It seems not to attract/stick sand, the long run will tell how it holds up. For lines personally I always recommend and prefer color coded, left line, red color, right line blue color, center lines both black.
"impreganated the Core center lines to the rings, as this is where during the loops the lines sags." - I don't know Core bars. Do you mean from the bar to the where the bar would hit if you were to release the safety? Is that called the flag out point? That would be around 6m is it not? Or did you just cover where your lines wrap, which is around 2m from the depower throw? The only problem with wax is I don't want it accidentally getting on my kite.
Great shots! About the lines, people should be careful about the marketing buzz words like "Plus", "Premium", ... At the end of the day, lines are made of Dyneema of certain quality (SK75, SK78, SK99), of a certain diameter (1.1, 1.3, 1.5, ...) and with/without coating (which is the biggest difference between brands like Robline, Liros, ...).
Assuming all lines are made in the same way (proper eye-splices with the right taper and enough bury), then there is almost no difference (for the same Dyneema quality and diameter). It's an interesting podcast, and obviously someone who sells lines will justify why it makes sense and their lines are better.
@@kikilefada25 not really :) you can have pizza and you have PIZZA. Same ingredients. But not the same taste. It goes with everything. Just the fiber namr sk99 or sk76 sk75 doesnt say anything on its own
I’ve been watching your videos from some time and I like the content I must admit… Hope to see you in that particular spot in Greece some day ( not very much keen to share the name of it :) ) Btw I am waiting for the new O’Brien Quattro boots to arrive. The know you like O’Brien boots:). Great videos, please keep them coming
Ben thanks for putting effort creating this video but you should really compare the smith lines on the same bar as new Sensor bar is different. I do second to that with core bar there is no point to exchange lines, I ride Duotone and on every new bar I start from changing lines to SK99 550kg as I snapped on a new Click Bar front line and it ripped off my almost new kite steering ear and Duotone only repair it without exchange. I wish dt took safety seriously and released new bar with proper lines.
Moin, cooles Video mal wieder :) Ich finde das Konzept von dem Nexus sehr spannend, weisst du ob in die Richtung etwas mit Aluula geplant oder angedacht ist?
They won’t be an upgrade on the core pro lines, But if you had duotone or another brand known for having lines that snap, then definitely worth the upgrade
Hi Ben, I was hoping you might be of some help, I am looking to buy a new Nexus 4 (I have a Nexus 3 in a 9m). Do you think that the next size up should be a 12m or could a 13,5m work? I am just scared that the gap between a 9 and 13.5 might be too big. I can afford no more than a 2 kite quiver. Second question how would you compare the pull per size of a nexus vs XR. Thanks heaps
Hey, if you‘re over 85kg I would choose 9 + 13,5 if you‘re less than 85kg you can go for 9 + 12 The Nexus is more direkt on the bar. In general you can change the bar pressure on the wingtips…
You didn't even check if they kept their length😂 It is very trivial note that thicker lines are stiffer because they have higher breaking strength. That wasn't a test, only a showdown of your skills.... But anyway I liked it, you ride so well
Hallo Ben, welche Einstellung würdest du am Nexus für kiteloops empfehlen ? Habe aktuell auf Freestyle an den bridles und super easy an den tips . Cheers 🤙🏻
Hi i would appreciate if you could answer my question: I have a friend which dad makes carbon boards at his shop for way less than on the market since they are off brand. I dont know if branded wooden boards ( for a similar price) are better just because of a brand. What do you think is it better to buy normal branded wooden board or these carbon board which is inspired by Duotone jamie. Hope to receive a reply... thanks
Definitely some of the best lines on the market 🙌
The Core Tectanium lines are very stiff and still one of the best lines, but there are poorly coated and the surface gets quite rough after some use, small hairs. If Liros could work on their coating would be killer. Still Tectanium they keep their length over time and are strong. But not last as long as the Braidtech DHPS 425 lines, they are ultimate for long livety and easy of unwinding etc. I have been recently using a blok of skiwax for hot temperatures and impreganated the Core center lines to the rings, as this is where during the loops the lines sags. It seems not to attract/stick sand, the long run will tell how it holds up. For lines personally I always recommend and prefer color coded, left line, red color, right line blue color, center lines both black.
"impreganated the Core center lines to the rings, as this is where during the loops the lines sags." - I don't know Core bars. Do you mean from the bar to the where the bar would hit if you were to release the safety? Is that called the flag out point? That would be around 6m is it not? Or did you just cover where your lines wrap, which is around 2m from the depower throw? The only problem with wax is I don't want it accidentally getting on my kite.
@@cyberanswer yes core has high V setup, this center lines to the Vpoint, I did slide a block of high temp snowboard WAX over the lines.
Great shots! About the lines, people should be careful about the marketing buzz words like "Plus", "Premium", ... At the end of the day, lines are made of Dyneema of certain quality (SK75, SK78, SK99), of a certain diameter (1.1, 1.3, 1.5, ...) and with/without coating (which is the biggest difference between brands like Robline, Liros, ...).
The differences are far bigger than what you say. Maybe listen to the kitesurf365 podcast with the line smith and dave kay😊
Assuming all lines are made in the same way (proper eye-splices with the right taper and enough bury), then there is almost no difference (for the same Dyneema quality and diameter). It's an interesting podcast, and obviously someone who sells lines will justify why it makes sense and their lines are better.
@@kikilefada25 not really :) you can have pizza and you have PIZZA. Same ingredients. But not the same taste. It goes with everything.
Just the fiber namr sk99 or sk76 sk75 doesnt say anything on its own
@@nederlandkite you not produce line itself isn't it? I get the point of @kikilefada25
@@AndreySemjonov all brand have their own mix! This is the point :)
Thank you for testing ❤ great video!
I’ve been watching your videos from some time and I like the content I must admit… Hope to see you in that particular spot in Greece some day ( not very much keen to share the name of it :) ) Btw I am waiting for the new O’Brien Quattro boots to arrive. The know you like O’Brien boots:). Great videos, please keep them coming
Thank bro, maybe you can drop me a pm with your homespot. I‘ll keep it secret :)
Ben thanks for putting effort creating this video but you should really compare the smith lines on the same bar as new Sensor bar is different.
I do second to that with core bar there is no point to exchange lines, I ride Duotone and on every new bar I start from changing lines to SK99 550kg as I snapped on a new Click Bar front line and it ripped off my almost new kite steering ear and Duotone only repair it without exchange.
I wish dt took safety seriously and released new bar with proper lines.
Most of the linesmith riders are on duotone and I can recommand any duotone rider to use these over stock.
I have the line smith lines on my flysurfer bar, never going back to stock again. Sk99 premium is where it’s at
Nice video what size lines did you use & any extensions
Thank you, it was 24m
Moin, cooles Video mal wieder :) Ich finde das Konzept von dem Nexus sehr spannend, weisst du ob in die Richtung etwas mit Aluula geplant oder angedacht ist?
Sehe manchmal verdächtige Tests chirme auf Fehmarn 😃
heute wird der pace released. Ist ein 3 strut kite mit allula. Aber der nexus so wird denke ich erstmal nicht mit allula kommen
@@mathesotto2987geht dann Richtung Dice?
@@nu3we ne eher Richtung Evo
They won’t be an upgrade on the core pro lines,
But if you had duotone or another brand known for having lines that snap, then definitely worth the upgrade
I totally agree
Hi Ben, I was hoping you might be of some help, I am looking to buy a new Nexus 4 (I have a Nexus 3 in a 9m). Do you think that the next size up should be a 12m or could a 13,5m work? I am just scared that the gap between a 9 and 13.5 might be too big. I can afford no more than a 2 kite quiver. Second question how would you compare the pull per size of a nexus vs XR.
Thanks heaps
Hey, if you‘re over 85kg I would choose 9 + 13,5 if you‘re less than 85kg you can go for 9 + 12
The Nexus is more direkt on the bar. In general you can change the bar pressure on the wingtips…
Hey Ben, I need a new board. Do I chose carved6 or fusion board. Greetz from 🇧🇪 .
I mean if you can afford both, take the carved
Hi Ben, do know how the core lines compare to other prime brand lines and if the line smith would be a real upgrade to those brands?
I think the line smith is a real upgrade to 95% of all lines
Idk but wouldn’t it be best if you are a a core ambassador to test the line smith lines vs the new sensor 4 pro lines?
How bad is that kind of timing?
You are right yes. Sometimes things are not so easy to plan when you‘re basically living on the road ;)
Scheiss auf die Lines. Einfach geile Aufnahmen! 🎉
😅
Haha 😁🤘
where is this spot? looks beautiful
Greece
You didn't even check if they kept their length😂 It is very trivial note that thicker lines are stiffer because they have higher breaking strength.
That wasn't a test, only a showdown of your skills.... But anyway I liked it, you ride so well
Hallo Ben, welche Einstellung würdest du am Nexus für kiteloops empfehlen ?
Habe aktuell auf Freestyle an den bridles und super easy an den tips .
Cheers 🤙🏻
Hey, ich nutz für loops an der Fronttube auf Freestyle und an den Wingtips auf max. barpressure
@@BenBeholzVlogs spannend, vielen Dank ☺️
Auf Freestyle hatte ich auch, aber die tips auf super light
Hi i would appreciate if you could answer my question: I have a friend which dad makes carbon boards at his shop for way less than on the market since they are off brand. I dont know if branded wooden boards ( for a similar price) are better just because of a brand. What do you think is it better to buy normal branded wooden board or these carbon board which is inspired by Duotone jamie.
Hope to receive a reply... thanks
Hey, I can’t give you a generell answer on this question. I think the best would be if you could test the boards, isn’t it ?
Where is this spot?
Greece
the real test is the durability, no of days pe £ spent
@infexion