cjules - 26-1-2010 at 12:10 AM
Saw a good deal on one of these at a local shop, and have heard good things. I think HQ puts the range on these at 9-34mph. I'm looking at possibly
getting this for the higher end of that, maybe 20-30ish. Not trying to hit any land speed records. Is this too big? I'm thinking the 5 just sounds too
small. Maybe I'm off base there though because my only equivalent experience was with a 6m access but it was only blowing about 15mph. Haven't got
much time on the venom 13 yet either so would I be overlapping too much there? I dig the foil ease of set-up factor, but usually when it blows upwards
of ~20 here it's pretty gusty too. Just some thoughts would be helpful.
Thanks,
Chris
cjules - 26-1-2010 at 12:10 AM
for clarification i'm talking apex II if that matters.
John Holgate - 26-1-2010 at 01:44 AM
Had a demo 7.5 Apex for a month and did a lot of buggying with it. Liked it so much that I've ordered one. But I like it cause it gets me going in
the low end where the 6m access xc doesn't. 20-25mph would probably be my top end (certainly not the kite's) - that's when I'd start going sideways
in the bug. There's a vid link on my review of the Apex thread. If I was thinking 30-35mph, I'd be looking at the 5m personally but then, I don't
have 'hoooj balls' !!! Check out the review if you haven't already.
Cheers
ps: yes, very stable in gusty conditions.
lynx69 - 26-1-2010 at 03:09 AM
If you are looking for a cruising kite the Apex2 is great. I use mine to ATB with a buggy in the future. It comes into it's own at 15mph. I live
inland with turbulent winds. I have flown it at 30plus. I ride on a grass field where there is pretty good resistence. The depower is awesome. I
can drop the kite straight down to the ground in the event of emergency. The ease of setting it up and packing it up is great. I would recommend it
if you don't won't lift or side pull. It is stable and busts the gusts. Hope this helps.
heliboy50 - 26-1-2010 at 03:36 AM
From what I have read of the venoms they are lifty (haven't had a go on mine yet.) I got one for the bug but will also use it for board sports. The
Apex II 7.5 is Dakitez weapon of choice for buggy riding- he loves it.
ripsessionkites - 26-1-2010 at 05:37 AM
are you landboarding with this? ... than its a good size in my books (huge boosting)
in 34mph (Bft 7., Near Gale) on a buggy there is no need for something that big (FB or DP), unless you have room to move.
cjules - 26-1-2010 at 03:59 PM
rip,
skis for now. anyone know the low end of the 5m to get moving, even it requires sining the crap outta it
AD72 - 26-1-2010 at 07:25 PM
The 7.5 is fine in a buggy. It is my go to as well.
Thanks Dakitez for recommending it!