Alright! I'm on the right track now... Thanks for the links and personal experiences with this board. I will say, while I am sure different fins make a difference, hundreds of $$$ for fin sets seems absurd. I have trouble accepting that hex core carbon whatever would really be all that different tha...

Can someone give me the rundown on the pros/cons of the different fin configurations? (2015 5 fin)
What about aftermarket fins of different sizes?
Is there a good fin setup for light wind? Or, replacement fins for light wind?
I searched around, not a lot of info about it...

Thanks.

bullshit...done it myself. Get some air under the leading edge, then hold it back from launching by pulling back lines, water drains as kite is slowly allowed to lift from the water. All that water will likely end up on one side as it lifts, so you are pulling the opposite back line to prevent the k...

To answer your original question, use a sandbag to hold the folded over tip down for launching. Wont need to be too big for that sized kite.

And expect a learning curve...It is different and you will have a few lessons to learn.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyXP4WIlRM Just sayin' 2-4kts, and I was down a bit of a hill. The kite will fly once you get going, but 'just' stay up with some effort (line pumping) when standing. But I agree with Starsky, while sub 10kts is ridable, you need 10 to really start having fun (curren...

All good info. I'll try setting B-1,C-2 to start (low hanging fruit first!). If nose over is the symptom of too much camber (extended B/C), what is the symptom of shortening them? Failing that, I'll dive into giving the mixer a full go-over. I will check the pulley lines quickly as well, to see how ...

My Speed 3 21m just doesn't go upwind as well as it should or used too. Sitting deep, pulling like a truck. (yes, I know how to ride it with 'finesse') I have stretched out the bridles, that helped with some stability issues that had crept in over the last season or two. I am now running B +1cm, C +...

I don't have a Speed5, but I would suggest the 21m is better for heavier riders. If you are average weight, the 18m will likely be just that bit more fun to fly, while the bottom end you might lose vs. the 21m will be negligible. You probably should be thinking of coming in if you are kiting in wind...

You run a business. Send a bill.
But, good karma to you. Hopefully, you never need the favour returned.

With the upwind tip folded and sanded, lay a board on the kite in the middle. That should stop it from flapping around.