Hi Guys, so I'm riding Bandits 5 (7m2 and 10m2) and I'd like to buy a lightwind kite. I'm thinking 15m2+ I understand the Edge has a big wind range, and flies at the edge of the window, but does it also have more power than a regular "delta/hybrid/whatever" kite? If you would compare let's say a 15m...

edt wrote:isnt ocean rodeo also mini-5th?

You are correct. They are not very big outside US though (not that it makes any difference).

It seems all the big companies are now offering a SFL flag out system except two:

F-one and RRD.

Guys, you need to wake up. A mini 5-th system is as outdated as the velcro quick release and a lot less safe that a SFL...

Have they discontinued the Trust?

Peert wrote: The 'trick' is not to aim upwind too high too soon. First make enough speed, while at speed slowly change course more upwind.

+1

Well, "The kitesurfers diet" was a load of horse crap. Enjoyed the article about surfboards though.

Nope, but it's August 2014 and Bandits 4-7 are great kites.

Sounds like it.

As much as I like and ride F-one I'm impressed what Airush has come up with the last couple of years. Their bar is my favorite by far.

137 x 42

t3rse wrote:

Séb wrote:A Shinnster is an other alternative that is very fun to ride but not as performant as the other in very LW.

This word is not a word. I hear it all the time in tech but it really bugs me.

You sure? http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/performant