I had a short go on the 8 hydrofoiling on 10 knots back to back with my 8m V1. As said is very similar to Soul V1. I think V2 may be a little more stable when body dragging. It’s hard to say if it’s design change or just a new more airtight kite? The new cloth is nice. It has a similar slippery feel but higher density if ripstop fibers. The bridle is similar single braid. The LE stiffener twigs stop just past the last vent whereas the V1 continues with twigs in cells closer to the wingtip.
It’s fun to fly and powerful for its size - a worthy successor. I’m glad because at times Flysurfer has taken big risks in updating a kite to the point that a new model name would be in order. This Soul is a Soul.
Thanks to my friends at kiteboarding.com for the demo.