I've used 5 times or so with other brands of kites. The seat belt style chicken loop clicks in really well. not a lot of force to click IN. The front line unspin feature works well too. it does take a minute extra to lay out the front lines as not only do they need to be untangled like normal, but t...
I guess I'd say it this way. Rise = kiteloop power, yank off the water, average hang time. Flite = smooth lift, great hang time, average power in loops. The 14.5m (and 17m) Flite is still a 3-strut, lighter wind or big guy kite. sizes 12m and below are 5 strut, big air, big hang time kites. As a sid...
I'm skeptical of this whole thing. I could be totally wrong, and often am, but..... 1st, how could a dealer force you to buy a demo kite if you damage it? They have your ATM, credit card, or hold your cash before you take the kite out? Never once heard of that. A rental, yes, but not a demo. I don't...
We got one 10m and three 12m in stock. I rode the 10m for about 15 minutes, but my unrelated injuries were so bad, I couldn't even jump. I'll have reviews as soon as I can. In the meantime, kite porn:
The HL is just not as light or stiff as the A-Series. The upstroke is a little slower on the HL etc. Same with the Drift. The A-series is just a little better. Sorry, I haven't taken an Enduro in the waves.