@matth i've flown Evo and wasn't a fan back when i demo'd them. the last time i tested them was the 2011 kite. have they changed a lot since 2011?

thank you @windybrit and @iriejohn, i have to go look those up.

have work cut out for me...so much research and testing ahead ...!

my friend has the dice. i will have to borrow his kite the next time we are out on the water. and i will check out the north website, thanks! thanks for the status of the north bar these days @nothing2seehere and @Dirk thanks for the thoughts about the Naish Pivot. i have never rigged and ridden a n...

this is great and so helpful

thanks for the tip! i'll be sure to test FX

i currently ride a quiver of 2010 and 2011 cab switchblades. i like them, but i dislike how slow turning they are, and the bar pressure is just too much. also i'm a woman and bar reach was such an issue for me. the 2011 cab bar was a bit better with bar reach. i remember 2010-2011 north rebel kites ...

about kiting alone vs kiting with friends - the discussion on this thread that's happening is over experienced kiters. i'm sure we could debate this til we're red in the face... but unfortunately Mr. Valtz was a novice - i think we all could agree that any novice shouldn't be alone on the water hook...

agree that speculation won't help us understand what happened. all we can do is wait for the autopsy as already stated. and unfortunately no one can say whether his safety was deployed as only his family and the police on the scene were there to find him, it's unknown whether they know anything abou...

ah thanks rickl

i've kited nappeague and it's a super nice spot, excellent for learning as it's shallow and enclosed, gets clean wind in all directions. we (locals) are discussing it in our facebook groups. even with a sweet spot like that, it can lull you into a false sense of security. one false move or gust, thi...