17m Flysurfer Speed Silverarrow (Silberpfeil)

I got to fly it for the first time yesterday

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/DaVinch/speed_silver.jpg

Even though it was 8 degrees F out, I just had to try it.

First thing you notice when unpacking this kite is the ultra light weight material (Skytex 27). When packed up, it looks like the same size as my old 8.5m Blade III.

When stretched out, she measures 32 feet long.

The winds were 5 to 6mph.

The kite easily inflated and with a gentle tug on the center lines, she was off. The white/silverish translucent color is just stunning in the air. The power was very impressive for such low winds - this kite will be perfect for those calm summer days. The turning rate was slow, but faster than I thought it would be for a 17m foil.

My overall Flysurfer experience is really positive so far since moving from fixed bridled Blades & Begos.

The quality is top notch and only downside I've found so far is the extensive bridle system.

Careless packing = big bunch of line salad to untangle.

Packing up is pretty simple once you open the two zippers on the leading edge. Just fold and roll.

I'll get some pictures the next time I'm out.

Joe

awesome
it was the speed 1 right? I think the new speed 2 comes as silver arrow in 19m! :wow:

I love my speed to death it's amazing, my only complaint is the turning speed.

I'm getting a 10m flysurfer psycho III to compliment it, think i'm going to give up peter lynn and become a full on flysurfer boy

Yup, it is the Speed 1 version. I had it out again today in 8 - 10 mph winds - very nice

I've heard great things about the 10m P3. How does it compare to the 10m Speed 2?

Sweet kite Da V! Now all you need is the 200! Kites came in today! Very nice and will send pics tomorrow! 32 feet long, you realize a F15 wingspan is only 67 feet. I believe the F5 is only 42 feet--thats freakin huge. Must be an awesome adrenaline rush!!! As usual.........stoaked

Oh almost forgot, caught a dust devil gust and updraft today at the state fair grounds. Saw the dust devil bookin my way from the dirt parking lot. Anyway, popped a pendilum jump as it passed where I was flying and caught HUGE air with a nice landing--two pointed that SOB and was my heart pumping. Id estimate at least 12 to 15 feet. It was a freakin rush!!! It was on the Bego 600 of course!

Hey B-Roc,

The kite really seems huge at first, but once in the air it feels so "light".

The power delivery is so smooth...

I just need either more snow here or it needs to melt so I can use my mountainboard or buggy. We only have about 2" of snow on the ground and my snowboard was digging into the dirt during the last session

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Originally posted by DaVinch Hey B-Roc, The kite really seems huge at first, but once in the air it feels so "light". The power delivery is so smooth... I just need either more snow here or it needs to melt so I can use my mountainboard or buggy. We only have about 2" of snow on the ground and my snowboard was digging into the dirt during the last session

Put some chains on that buggy..........................:

Here are a few pics of the SA

Da V,

Amazing pic! That must be an awesome feeling flying something that BIG! What size lines? Must be mooring lines from the USS Ronald Reagan! as usual............................................stoaked

OK - found out the top end for me on land today with the SA. Winds were 14 - 18 mph. Got in some great static jumps - I was too overpowered on the board. Still a good day

I have one of these now!! WOW what an amazing kite. Best litewinder i've ever flown, but if it picks up it gets rather frightening!

I totally want a review of the 19m silverarrow in comparison to the 17m!!!!

Will do I only flew it one time so far - It's been raining so much lately :sniff:

Note: I fixed the picture links above of the 17m SA1

I did get a few pics of the 19m SA2 before the storms came in.

Here is how small it packs down:

Here's the backpack:

Getting ready to launch:

In the air:

Air Intake:

gawd i love me some flysurfers
but this one's just so much bloody money!!! Grrr.

I know...I just had so much fun with the SA1 last season on the frozen lake that I talked myself into the SA2.

I thaught the 17m SA1 was perfect I only wanted a bit more depower. With a 1.5 mod, you should be set.

awesome... yeah the depowerness is the only thing that bothers me about the 17m! It absolutely starts destroying me when the wind gets above 13mph!!!! I think i shall send it over to powerzone soon

It would be very naughty of me to fork out WELL over 2000$ to get a speed 2 hehe

Glad you had fun!
Look forward to giving it a try myself if the wind ever calms down a bit here!!!

I finally got a chance to use the 19m Silverarrow 2 on snow today

Winds were only about 10 mph with around 5" of snow, but I had plenty of power to get in some decent runs and jumps (long/floaty).

Here are a few pics I took while skiing.

19m SA2

19m SA2

Thanks Tri - It's hard to get any good pics by yourself

Congrats, and not hard to believe. Basically you have a 19m depowered race kite, more or less. OK John, go easy on me! This summer, a directional 6'4 board should get you going in just about the same winds-- maybe a tad bit more but not much! So a trip to the Rockies before winter is up?

I agree Buzz - The small Speed 2s are quick

A slight adjustment to the mixer really helped the stability on my 8m Speed 2. It's a rocket on the snow :D

So far, I have flown (Flysurfer):

7m, 13m Pulse 1
8m Pulse 2
8m, 10m, 13m, 17m Psycho IIIs
8m, 15m, 19m Speed 2s
17m Speed 1