mountain_lake wrote: ↑Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:15 amAt this point, I started understanding the person Kauper is and the threads in the German Oase forum. Because whenever someone complained about the kite, the bar, or something else. Kauper always blamed it on the user of his product. But with quite plausible explanations so it sounded like he is right. And there I understood, even though too late, whenever someone will have a problem with a product of Rainer Kauper, he will always blame the person using it and not his product. This basically means whenever someone will have a warranty case he will have a hard time with Kauper. And for myself, that means even if his products are cheaper than the rest, I don't want to make business with someone who makes me pay for the repair of a faulty product he sends me.
Maybe this story helps someone who is deciding on buying a Kauper product or not.
Cheers
mountain_lake
I've had similar experiences with Kauper's "ego". On my Pixto review on YT I even mentioned something along this line.
If the OP is going used, then Flysurfer all the way with the adjustable mixer. Flysurfer also relaunch better and you will be getting your kite wet frequently while you learn how to fly a foil. With your style I would suggest the Sonic3 but you mentioned unstable/gusty wind and for that reason I would suggest the Soul.
You won't get bored with the Soul. I've been riding foils for over a decade and still love mine. The more advanced you become, the more you can push them. There's many times/situations where I'll pull my Souls out over my Sonic3s too.
Best advice I can give it go ride them and see. Get your hands on what you can and see what works for you.
I haven't flown one yet but the Spirit looks interesting to me as well. Very similar build to the Soul but with slightly higher AR. Might be a good fit for you while still having good relaunch abilities(something the Ozone still is behind in).