Power Kite Forum

5M, 6.5M or 8M Toxic?

riffclown - 8-3-2014 at 08:45 AM

Getting a toxic but it looks like I'll be getting only one.

Guess I need to choose between the three larger ones.

As much as I like the 8M, it would very rarely see air..
The 5M would have quite a bit of overlap with my 4M CrossfireII.
The 6.5 would see less air but would end up being the big dog for a while..

My quiver is below and unless something sells, I probably won't shift it around too much.. Flying is mainly static and some buggy.. Your thoughts please?? and Why??

BeamerBob - 8-3-2014 at 09:07 AM

A 5 meter would probably be your most used size. It was always a staple in the quiver when riding grass and the beach.

3shot - 8-3-2014 at 12:55 PM

That yellow is pretty sweet!

riffclown - 8-3-2014 at 08:31 PM

Actually, all of the toxic colors look good.

ssayre - 8-3-2014 at 09:08 PM

The 6.5 would be useful for you up to about 12 and your 4.5 would be good above that. With that said, I'm looking at the 5 meter because I think it would be my goto kite for my conditions.

AnnieO - 9-3-2014 at 06:51 AM

6.8 Viper S is my most used kite during the summer. 4.7 Rage or 5M Blurr are my most used kites during the rest of the year. I'm inland and if I want to do much flying or riding in the summer months then low wind machines are a must. Of course the 5M will be more fun because it will turn faster and will always have a place in your quiver since on average it will see more use than a larger FB kite.

I even have an 8.3 Reactor that comes out some during the summer months. That's for when I really want to salvage a kite day. Just some food for thought from an inland flyer with not the greatest winds.

I would get the 5M now because the big 'uns do come up in the FS section from time to time and you can find a nice big low wind machine that way. At least that was what worked for me.

Demoknight - 9-3-2014 at 08:27 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ssayre  
The 6.5 would be useful for you up to about 12 and your 4.5 would be good above that. With that said, I'm looking at the 5 meter because I think it would be my goto kite for my conditions.


I think the 6.5 would be fine to ride or fly static with up to 18 or so actually. I tend to fly a bit overpowered, but my 8m is a blast in 12-15.

riffclown - 9-3-2014 at 09:02 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AnnieO  

I would get the 5M now because the big 'uns do come up in the FS section from time to time and you can find a nice big low wind machine that way. At least that was what worked for me.



Good point and That's exactly what I ordered today.. Thanks for the advice.. I'll keep my eyes open for the 8M if one ever hits the "For Sale" section


ice kiter - 9-3-2014 at 11:35 AM


it 5 and the between 6.5 considerable the difference . the 5 much more nervous ones , I do not like using it with a bar only with banana can it be treated :evil: and not only the force of wind .
but without the 8 ??? important size ! - if my shoulder gets into order once , I buy it to immediately

riffclown - 9-3-2014 at 01:04 PM

I have a Flexifoil bar that I've never even used. I'm strictly the quad handle type. (a control freak if you will ) The 8 is in my future, it's just a matter of when..

3shot - 9-3-2014 at 05:07 PM

Cant wait to see that kite!

Demoknight - 10-3-2014 at 07:26 AM

While I love all the colors of them, the 3, 5, and 8m are the best looking of the bunch for what it's worth :)

ice kiter - 11-3-2014 at 06:24 AM

You have a 4.5 so the 6.5 ...

ice kiter - 11-3-2014 at 06:56 AM

You have a 4.5, so the 6.5 ....