Hi Nicor, I'm 6'2 170lbs and like the 5'6 Cypher as my high wind board. I really can't see going any smaller with that shape at your size. I've ridden the 5'6 Compact the last couple years as my high wind board, can't decide which one I like better. Hope this helps!
Most kites out of their wind range will do that. You can only depower a kite so much before it gets wind on the top of the kite. The VarialX is an awesome kite
Seeing this thread made me blog about the 17m VXR sooner than I wanted to but here is my input. 17m Varial X Race Kite I don't have a whole lot to add to what's already been said here but I've had time on the 13m and 17m VXR's. I'm waiting on the 15m to arrive to do a real comparison. This kite real...
I've had a couple sessions on the 2012 15m One and last night had the 9m One out to take some pics. I have to say the 15m is certainly much quicker and smoother than the 2011. The 2011 One had great low end and it seems the 2012 models have added performance along with that low end. I'm loving the c...
Schmidy is right, having a couple smaller covered lines instead of one big one makes all the difference. I've used the new bar several times and have had no problem with sheeting while the bar is turned. You also don't get your hand "pinched" between the center line and the bar. My Smart Bar from th...
The 2010 is very similar to the 2009. Very minimal spray in the face, decent amount of rocker, great pop. This is a really good all around board! Especially for the ocean.