@ azoele
I again point out that it’s the smaller peaks that have proven suitable for foiling. I have no doubt the 13 saves you sessions but it’s not a candidate as “best” in class. Don’t think I would ever want to foil in 8 knots but if I did, I’d stay pretty close to shore regardless of what kite!
Swimming with a bigger peak is not likely much fun at all. You would have to be quick and decisive. Have done plenty on purpose wet exits with the 5m and it requires a plan and decent execution. There is no winging it without expecting a tangled heavy and potentially dangerous mess. In the circumstances you describe of a downed kite with no line tension and current.... well no kite goes back up, and you better have a wet exit plan.
For the intrepid, it’s all been said. After a full and varied season hydrofoiling on small peaks, they have proven to be far and away the best kites for carving on a hydrofoil I’ve found. I have four years foiling with clouds, single strut and three strut kites for comparison. Relaunch is a boogie man and has not proven to be an issue at all. Ultra low weight and amazing stability/dexterity more than compensate. Spend a bit of time learning to relaunch them and you can figure it out. I swam a grand total of once this season because I was all of 12 feet from shore and simply easier.
Anyone with half a brain can understand that Peaks are not for everyone, even so, they can still be the best kite for wave/carve foiling. Most kiters can’t wave/carve foil let alone think for themselves. For those that can, there are amazing options out there.