I'm a big advocate of the 3m gap on the bigger size with a three (or two) kite quiver (e.g. 6,8,11 or 7,9,12).

Can’t kite without wind IT'S A WINDSPORT!!! Too many types of vessels can be used behind a kite to call it a boardsport imo. E.g. Buggies aren't boards. Same goes for windsurfing and wingfoiling. No wind, no play. I will say that I'm actually surprised kitesurfing/boarding was never called windboar...

Liquid Force's Mission 3 is adjustable
https://liquidforcekites.com/product/mi ... system-v3/

Anyone else notice Core's new compact surfboard on their teaser vid? I like the newer shape.
Go to 0:26 in the vid

You can assemble new bars with lines for about $100. I've been interested in making my own bar, but sourcing the parts seems a bit challenging to keep it in that price range. Maybe it's a US thing? Some of the suppliers only have parts that would put a bar over $100. Can you share your tips and/or ...

That's all perfect advice - I'm leaning towards keeping my 5'8" for steeper surf when we occasionally get it, and then grabbing a Whip 5'2" or similar. So is the basic concept that you can hold a bit more speed on the hybrid (Evo/Whip, etc.) and then with the compact size really explode off a deep ...

I was much like you. I started on a 5'8 traditional shape board. I eventually switched over to the compact shapes when they were first introduced. Once I rode the Vanguard, I was hooked. What I mostly ride are small-medium waves (coast & river swell) and can't imagine ever going back. For the small-...

If Mystic's S/M size is sold out, an alternative s-bar that will work and is reasonably priced is Liquid Force's rope s-bar...https://www.realwatersports.com/product ... reader-bar

Have you considered some of the new(er) kites that are spec'ed with adjustable FRONT bridles? Eleveight's WS & RS, Core's Nexus, and Duotone's 2020 Neo all have adjustable front bridles in addition to the rear attachment, so you can change the flying characteristics for more freeride or surf (or ons...

The Vegas is designed to be flown on a 5-line bar (5th Element bar) so you have a functioning "single-line" safety system. The 5th line is also "loaded" so it can transfer some of the load to the LE for added support. Your 2012 Trust bar is specifically a 4-line bar with a "dual-line" safety system....