So I can't tell you how all of the RII's flew, but I can tell you that particular RII flies like a dream. But then again I was the original owner of
that kite.
The 5.5m is probably the most versatile of the RII line up. Decent low wind (i flew it down to 6mph wind speed), and upper wind range to 20mph. Very
stable, forgiving.
The brake inputs are not twitchy at all. But tap the brakes and you can actually watch the kite puff up a little and give you that need boost of
speed. u2u me if you have any other questions about the kite.
Oh, did Smeagol send the sock along?
Quote: Originally posted by soliver | So I traded my 6.8m Viper S for Smeagol's 5.5m Reactor II... I've been wanting a Reactor II and this seemed like a good opportunity to get one.
Hopefully in the fall I can replace the viper (being it was my low wind engine) with something else in the 6 to 8m size,... We shall see!!
Anyhow, I've only ever flown an RII once before for all of about 10 minutes. Angus brought his 8.6m to the beach when we were on JI last October.
Any recommendations on how this one flies,... Brake input? General recommendations etc. etc., what are your experiences with the RII?
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