ssayre - 1-9-2015 at 06:15 PM
I'm curious about this vintage of kite. I see deals come up from time to time on silver arrow or silver angel. I'm looking for a light wind depower
for the buggy and wonder how the depower is on these. I would be looking for it to serve gusty inland light wind around the 8-12 range but something
that could handle the occasional higher gust.
Kamikuza - 1-9-2015 at 07:06 PM
Speed2 19 Silver Arrow was my light wind kite for a year or so, here on the lake. Easier to access low end than the 21, but not as stable in gusty
wind. 8 - 12 would be fine, but it's it's really gusty it might be a handful in the buggy. S3 does the triple depower and it does make a difference.
S3 15 would be better, I reckon...
ssayre - 1-9-2015 at 07:16 PM
Thanks Kami, I'm still somewhat tempted but figured I would be better holding off for newer. If I was in somewhat clean wind, I think I would go for
it, but my winds are just too unpredictable. If wind is forecast 10 or less, I have such frequent lulls that it's not worth going out. If forecast
around 10-12 then I have wind with lulls around 5 and gusts to 15. the 6m peak does really well as long as there isn't frequent lulls less than 10
but it's still under powered until about 14.
Nfish - 2-9-2015 at 04:41 PM
I still have my speed 2 10m and it's an awesome kite. I use it for both buggy and kitesurfing.
I can't comment on the gust handling as we have coastal wind here, but for 8-12 (I assume you are talking mph) wind a 15m would be plenty. My 10m can
start having fun at 12mph on buggy.
You could also could wait for a newer version as many people are jumping on Sonics now. I just made a really good deal on a S4 lotus 12m. Can't wait
to try it out and see how much improvement they have made.
powerzone - 2-9-2015 at 10:41 PM
the speed2 way outpulls the speed3 size for size but lacks the top end of the newer technology. the SA fabric was only good for a year or 2 then it
is too porous to fly right and not fit for water use. frankly i would totally avoid the original SA fabric...too many problems. even if one comes up
for sale that is mint condition it may only gonna be good for a year or so. sorry , just being frank. only the SA2.5 (deluxe white or black) keep
their value and performance now . the standard fabric is too heavy and slow for 12m and above sizes but the 10m s2 is a very good kite with amazing
jumps.
low wind range i would say is 5-12mph on the 19mS2 and 9-15mph for the 15mS2
the Speed2 is a bit tricky to tune... they were inherently unstable at a neutral mixer and the ring lines need re-stretching 1-2 times per season.
definitely look for the LONG bar on the s2, 70-75cm for the 19m and 60-65cm for the 15m
we recommend the FDS for the speed2, seen too many repairs from FLS deployment on that canopy.
manual:
http://www.flysurfer.com/en/support/downloads/download-info/...
PHREERIDER - 3-9-2015 at 06:58 AM
add into that psycho 4 as well . for its age and looking across the board for 8-12mph definitely a contender and i would suspect similar to peak,
thats a guess.
grigorib - 3-9-2015 at 07:43 AM
They come at great price for sure, like below
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=30760
Flysurfers handle gusts well and larger sizes handle lulls well too. Smaller older wings might loose shape upon a lull.
But the low end on large wings and float Speeds deliver is just fantastic.
Lighter fabric counts - my 19m Speed3 in Deluxe fabric weighs only 8 lbs and stays in the air in 3.5-4 knots.