Screamer 5g 10m LTD VS 9m - seeking input

[coolhari2000]

Hi Guys,

Yet another screamer comparison question. Yes i browsed through the past comparison posts

Situation: I am 135lbs rider, a decent inter-idiot rider, my main kite for the past 6 years has been a 9m (9m switchblade since 2012 - which has a huge wind range) I demoed the 7m & 9m screamers & was in love. It took a day to get used to riding the screamer.

yesterday, I received the 10m LTD for my birthday (yup, my big brother loves me a lot).

Here's my dilemma.

To keep the 10m LTD or to play it safe & exchange it for a 9m ?

I am afraid of being too overpowered all the time. I am also afraid of missing out on a beautiful thing. (yup, screamers do bring out the fear)
I don't want to miss out on the most powerful screamer & i don't want to be constantly overpowered & end up hating the screamer.


Please share any thoughts you might have

Best,
Hari

[kjorn]

screamer i

Keep it!

[coolhari2000]

screamer i

Keep it!

You mean keep the 10 ltd
- any specific reason(s) please ?

Thanks

[soul19]

Hey Hari,

I absolutely believe that the 10m LTD is the best version of the screamer line up. It has good range and handles the top end of its range quite well. Even at your weight, I believe that the 10m would be better than the 9. A buddy of mine is a bit heavier than you and is able to ride the kite the same time that I do when I am well powered up (I am 195lbs). I would take the time to demo the 9m vs your 10 to see what you think as you are the one that will have to ultimately have to be pleased with the decision.

James

[coolhari2000]

Hey Hari,

I absolutely believe that the 10m LTD is the best version of the screamer line up. It has good range and handles the top end of its range quite well. Even at your weight, I believe that the 10m would be better than the 9. A buddy of mine is a bit heavier than you and is able to ride the kite the same time that I do when I am well powered up (I am 195lbs). I would take the time to demo the 9m vs your 10 to see what you think as you are the one that will have to ultimately have to be pleased with the decision.

James

Hi James thanks man

Yes i demoed the 9m screamer - (not the 10ltd which my brother gifted me - new unopened )
It was an EPIC session for sure. Hence the fear

Is the 10ltd twitchy & in need of constant flying ? I do have decent kite control but not pro level.

[TonyC]

Hey Hari,

I absolutely believe that the 10m LTD is the best version of the screamer line up. It has good range and handles the top end of its range quite well. Even at your weight, I believe that the 10m would be better than the 9. A buddy of mine is a bit heavier than you and is able to ride the kite the same time that I do when I am well powered up (I am 195lbs). I would take the time to demo the 9m vs your 10 to see what you think as you are the one that will have to ultimately have to be pleased with the decision.

James

Hi James thanks man

Yes i demoed the 9m screamer - (not the 10ltd which my brother gifted me - new unopened )
It was an EPIC session for sure. Hence the fear

Is the 10ltd twitchy & in need of constant flying ? I do have decent kite control but not pro level.

Keep it! The 10ltd is the best tuned and most stable of the screamers. I wish the whole screamer line up were like the ltd. Not that there is anything wrong with the other screamers(they are excellent too) the ltd is just different in a very good way. It's designed to be a one kite quiver, it has huge range.

[ShaveTheWhales]

hari

Will you be gettin fatter and whats your normal wind strength for your local ??

The 9 can be better if winds generally higher and for lower winds just put line extensions on which will let you go lower strength and it will still turn fast....

A happy trade off untill your skills or weight gets better...

[KiteCulture]

Hey there... trust me, no need for a 9 if you are attracted to the Screamer 10. I have a 7,9,Screamer 10, 11 and 13 in my quiver... and I ride the Screamer 10 90% of the time. Reason being is that it has a huge range. Probably larger than the chart on the site indicates. I'm 155 lbs and use the 10 from 25 kmh (fairly light wind) to 40 kmh. And I pretty much never touch the depower straps on it either, so I'm guessing you could bring it up to 50 kmh with the straps pulled, but it's certainly not advisable. What I love about the Screamer is that you can rig and ride, or really play with the kite to tap into the lift and power that it can deliver. My other kite sizes are Epic Renegades which pack a little more low end and feel a little different. The initial versions of the Screamer were not as forgiving as the later ones. Since the 3G release, the Screamer 10 was a really refined kite.

if you want to drop more money of kites, be my guest, but I'm absolutely certain that you'll love the Screamer 10. Go for it

[coolhari2000]

Thank you guys - Tonyc & Shave_the_Whales

Lol - Shave the whales - Nah man, I been around 135 for over a decade. I like it here - smaller sails, more horsepower on the same motorcycle racing class etc.
I just run away from fights - so that takes care of my only drawback

My usual place to kite - OBX, Tampa or the Keys. So i'd say decent wind. I have mostly managed with 9m SB about 80% of times, 7m SB & 12m SB for the remaining.

I did see that screamer offers a de-power tuning at the center lines (pig tail). Does it still maintain the flight characteristics ?

Tonyc - what you say eases my fears. Thank you sir

[coolhari2000]

Hey there... trust me, no need for a 9 if you are attracted to the Screamer 10. I have a 7,9,Screamer 10, 11 and 13 in my quiver... and I ride the Screamer 10 90% of the time. Reason being is that it has a huge range. Probably larger than the chart on the site indicates. I'm 155 lbs and use the 10 from 25 kmh (fairly light wind) to 40 kmh. And I pretty much never touch the depower straps on it either, so I'm guessing you could bring it up to 50 kmh with the straps pulled, but it's certainly not advisable. What I love about the Screamer is that you can rig and ride, or really play with the kite to tap into the lift and power that it can deliver. My other kite sizes are Epic Renegades which pack a little more low end and feel a little different. The initial versions of the Screamer were not as forgiving as the later ones. Since the 3G release, the Screamer 10 was a really refined kite.

if you want to drop more money of kites, be my guest, but I'm absolutely certain that you'll love the Screamer 10. Go for it

KitCulture - Thank you man, This is exactly what i was hoping to hear. I am also glad to hear from a lighter rider about the 10 ltd being versatile.

ps. I like how you mention dropping more money on kites, while you have a secret stash of 6+ kites