FS Peak 3 12m2 for ultimate lightwind foiling?

[omg]

Hi, I bumped into Kitefinder.com video on youtube on Peak 3 12 meter where a guy was foiling in 6knots. I know the kite doesn't relaunch, but I never drop the kite and also ride close to shore so it's not a deal killer.

Has anyone ridden Peak 3 12meter with a foil to give any feedback on it?

Mainly I am interested in how quickly the kite turns and if it has decent depower with foil? The kite is really light so should stay in the air very well, but I wonder how the kite behaves if there are any fluctuation in wind, like a small lull, ie. if the kite tip turns inside or otherwise kite loosing its shape?

Thanks!

[dylan*]

how do you water start in 6 knots with a 12m? id imagine you would need a running start from the beach

[omg]

Shouldn't be a problem, just pull from the front lines when the kite is directly downwind of you. Off she goes like other foil kites.

[stefarius]

In 6 knots I had power enough to waterstart (91 kg)

Turning Speed & Depower won't be a problem OMG.
Relaunch, max.speed, upwind performance and lack of lift & boost makes this kite different than the high end performance foils.

[Peter_Frank]

OMG, did you read this thread, a year old ? viewtopic.php?f=196&t=2392479&p=928369& ... k2#p928369

Might interest you...

I am not in doubt myself, with the awesome no and onestrut superlight kites I have ridden, I have no reason to go for the Peak kites, unless I get a chance to try one and might be positively surprised.

But I still find it interesting as it might work great

So many advantages not having a double skin or tube, less weight, much easier to pack down and you are not in a hurry like with foil kites if it goes down, no punctures, takes up no space whatsoever.

PF

[borist]

I'm curious about Peak as well, though skeptical about its performance. The kite just does not look very efficient . However looks can be deceiving.
Flysurfer should make a hybrid, partial double skin to make it more suitable for water use. It would still be light and pack small - a good kite to carry for that marginal wind.

[cosmo]

I thought that the peak was just a bag to go uphill with your snowskies and pack it dowm small.
Why you should buy instead of a normal kite if other reason exist?

[stefarius]

I thought that the peak was just a bag to go uphill with your snowskies and pack it dowm small.
Why you should buy instead of a normal kite if other reason exist?

Light, cheap & powerful! Best low end performance! 12m in 4/6 knots and half the price

[socommk23]

Nice depower. Small package. Sounds like washing on a line when depowered. Turns quickly enough. Upwind performance is rubbish. Personally id not go this route for the water.