alasdair macleod - 31-7-2010 at 01:31 AM
do any of you guys fly this kite and what do you think of it? i'm planning to buy a new one this weekend for £255 pounds? cheers ali.:puzzled:
BigMikesKites - 31-7-2010 at 07:04 AM
I had a Crossfire II in for a test run and I didn't have alot of luck with it. But I didn't ever master the AoA adjustment either and should I give
it another whack, I'd probably do better.
I'd fly it first and see what you think if that is a possibility.
alasdair macleod - 31-7-2010 at 08:09 AM
hi mike so what was the prob you where having flying it? there no way i can get go on one because of where i live is on island of the west coast of
scotland and there's no kite shops on island now. i've heard they are good in low winds and you can change the AoA for buggying . i'll be using it
for buggying on calm days. cheers ali.
acampbell - 31-7-2010 at 09:04 AM
I like the Crossfire a lot as it is a very versatile kite. Built tough- to the point of being heavier than most for its size - and very lifty and fun
to fly in the normal (higher lift) setting. Versatile because you can turn down the lift for the buggy, but in this setting it requires a bit more
finesse - kind of like some race kites but without the benefit of the extra performance boost a race kite will give you. I'd recommend it for someone
looking to alternate between buggy and landboard or snow, but for buggy only or primarily, there are better choices, I think. Because of its weight
it is not really a light wind machine.
For buggy, consider a Flexi Rage, older Bullet, or Blurr (pricey); PL Viper or Reactor.
John Holgate - 31-7-2010 at 06:28 PM
Hi Alisdair, Goz has got his 5m Crossfire up for sale on the aussie forum here: http://www.extremekites.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&...
Cris Italy used to run a 6m with pretty good results - having said that he now mostly flys a Montana IV 9.5m.
Anthony (Blackant) sold his a while ago to get into some kitesurfing stuff. Here's the thread: http://www.extremekites.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&...
I'm sure Anthony or Goz would be happy to tell you anything you wanted to know if you PM'd them. Or put up a post under the buggying section - I'm
sure you would get a few helpful replys.
The crossfire's have a very good reputation here, I've not heard anything bad about them.
Funny you should say your on an island off the west coast of Scotland - I was watching a documentary on 'Islands of Britain" featuring Martin Clunes
and lo and behold, there was some kite buggying going on - can't remember the name but I think it was west of the Isle of Egg. Wasn't expecting to
see that but it made my evening!!
Jellikin - 1-8-2010 at 12:15 AM
I got a 6.5m Crossfire II for sale. £150 plus p&p. Its in excellent condition no rips or tears, comes with two sets of handles, lines and bag. Its
for sale on the Kitecrowd forum, pics posted on there.
Jellikin - 1-8-2010 at 12:17 AM
http://forum.kitecrowd.com/sale/hq-crossfire-2-a-183955.html
alasdair macleod - 2-8-2010 at 06:31 AM
thanks guy's for all the helpful info. now going to look into the pl viper and see what they are like! cheers ali.:singing: bugger to many choices!
what to go for???:puzzled:
alasdair macleod - 3-8-2010 at 01:41 PM
right done a bit off reading and listening about the crossfire and found it's not the kite for me at moment in time because i'm just not got the kite
skills for it! thanS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s for all helpful advise! cheers ali.:o
DAKITEZ - 3-8-2010 at 03:49 PM
Good on you for doing your research and having the mind to know if a kite is too much for you 
I know you will have success in your buggy kite quest .. just keep researching and asking
alasdair macleod - 9-8-2010 at 12:54 PM
cheers dakitez! i'm not always very sensible! bye ali.