I have a Speed 3 19M deluxe for sale - maybe 6 or 7 days on the water with it. PM for details. Not a kite for me - I've decided if it is so light that I need this kite I'd rather be doing something else.
OK guys - big talk from all of you about going mano a mano with a big dog. Makes for internet banter, but I'd like to see you take on my mastiffs as they run kite beach. If you talked sweet to them, they'd roll over on their backs and love you, start yelling and kicking tho and its on!
Peter - I think that you can argue that it is minimal, or not detectable, but certainly pulleys have some friction, therefore consume some energy. I'm 100% sure of that
And you don't feel this way about the Vegas? This is a big part of the magic of a Vegas. Try them both, and make your own decision, or...buy the one you get the best deal on or that your buddies ride. I think they are both good for what you want. I'm with you there - I'm thinking those riders haven...