Flysurfer 12m - the complete quiver (for two?)

From my recent amounted knowledge and understanding I don't think that the charger will even fly in winds that a speed will let alone get you up and riding. But if you went for a charger you could almost get two kites of different sizes for what a brand new speed3 dlx would cost. again though both are excellent choices

First off let me state that the quiver is more tuned towards my riding nd flying needs as he is not as into it as me but does want to "play" when we finally get out there so not necessarily going for a total quiver for him as the 80 pound difference would make his biggest kite unflyable for me. Really just something that we can use when the winds are around 6-9 and be slightly powered up as we static flew my Frenzy 7 (which i was afraid to fly at first) in 7-10mph at WWBB and I realized it would not be enough power to get going if my skill level improved. He really had to work it and keep it low to get enough to scud. I only had to dip it a bit but still had to keep it moving.

When he gets the 9m frenzy at Christmas I will be anxious to see how I can handle it in similar winds as again, I am a very cautious flyer as we still are still quite new and hardly have had any chance to fly recently (feel like I almost forgot how!)

Looking ahead, maybe we'll try water but I am not a big drowning/sail out to sea kind of gal (getting the overly safe message yet?! ) but I am hoping to get off the ground a bit should my atb skill get there and really want to try the snowkite thing as my board skills have already been honed on several years if snowboarding. Then there is the buggy i hope to purchase if the moons align right.

Don't want to get any larger FB kites as they just seem too dangerous - can't adjust AOA and the amount of canopy is smaller by nature so less gentle landings should you go higher than expected, which is why i got interested in the FS S3 to begin with.

But like i said, this is down the road and when we have ample time to see what the 9m frenzy will do. I was told for my weight I would prob not want to ever go out in anything larger than it anyway - at least for a couple years till my skills get there.

To be honet I don't ever see myself yearning to fly overpowered. You guessed it, just SCARY!!

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As an owner of a S3 15m Deluxe, I might be able to shed a little light...
For your weight, the 15m will be a lot of kite. But, it will get you going in very light winds. If I had to guess, I'd say you would be able to ride, on water, in 6-8mph. The real sweet spot is going to be 12-15mph for you (on water). In the buggy, you are going to be able to ride if the kite can fly. Just moving it through the window will generate enough power to get you rolling. On the ATB, I'd say somewhere in the middle of the two.

If you are going for a lightwind engine, I would DEFINETLY say go deluxe. The weight of the material DOES make a difference when it comes to lightwind conditions. The reason people get the 12m non-deluxe is because they arent using it as a low wind kite, but the opposite.

The S3 15m has a huge wind range. I am able to ride on water from 10-25mph comfortably. Though over 20 does push the comfort barrier. I've held it down before in 30mph winds. A little crazy, but doable for my weight range. And bear in mind I weigh about 180lbs. At 135, its going to be a lot of kite for you, but that huge depower range will still work for you. I would venture to say it will be useable up to about 15-20mph comfortably. At the next event, you'll just have to give it a shot and see what you think...

Hope that helps.

Well... next time you see it.. just walk up and ask if you can give it a whirl...

12m S2, reg fabric, 6 kts upwind on my PLBF, working the kite fairly hard but once apparent wind/speed kicked in maily park-n-ride..........Speed 2s are amazing kites..................can someine give me a Darwin award for selling them......................:eureka::eureka::duh:

glad to help....you hear alot of hype on just about every kite out there but the Speed 2s are awesome...................take the plunge you'll be glad you did.........2 FS dealers here on PKF to help with your purchase..............they may even throw in a deal for a 12/15m combo purchase............:duh::duh: