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Next kite help!

Inch_Speller - 29-11-2007 at 03:52 PM

Hi People

I've been flying now for a 3-4 months with a Beamer II 3.6m.

Looking for something with some lift and a bit weary of the Blade's aggression price so was thinking a Ozone Riot 7m.

I weigh in at about 14st (200lbs).

Good idea?

Can it be depowered?

Any help appreciated.

Inch_Speller - 30-11-2007 at 12:08 PM

Anyone?

awindofchange - 30-11-2007 at 12:44 PM

The Riot is an awesome kite, you should be very happy with it. Jumping from a 3.6 to a 7.0 may be a little much but shouldn't have to much of a hole in the range.

The Riot is not a true depowerable kite but like any fixed bridle foil you can add on an aftermarket system to give the kite some depower. This will still not match a true depowerable such as the Frenzy or Montana.

Hope that helps.

acampbell - 30-11-2007 at 03:07 PM

Consider a Crossfire , like the 5.0 or 6.3 m. They are lifty but as agressive nor expensive as a Blade.

Inch_Speller - 4-12-2007 at 01:31 PM

So now looking at a Crossfire 6.3 or a Blade 6.6

Good Idea or lunacy?

Bladerunner - 4-12-2007 at 04:06 PM

GREAT IDEA, both of them :!: :thumbup:

If the blade comes at a good price. Don't be too afraid of it. Reasonable respect and you wil LOVE it !

Inch_Speller - 8-12-2007 at 01:27 PM

The Blade went for silly money in the end and I've ended up with a 5m Riot

Pablo - 8-12-2007 at 01:33 PM

Good choice, it should keep you smiling for years to come.

Sthrasher38 - 16-12-2007 at 04:42 PM

What will be your next kite? OOH yes there will be another!:borg:

stevie795 - 17-12-2007 at 02:51 PM

Pansh ace 6 meter cheap and will lift but be carefull