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Older Flysurfer Question - Warrior & Maniac

krumly - 6-1-2008 at 10:33 AM

With all the good reviews of the newer Flysurfers, I am wondering if anyone has any experience or comments regarding the pre-jet flap Warriors and Maniacs.

How well did they work, what sort of depower range and "gust-munching" capabilities did they have, etc. Thanks in advance,

krumly

barnes - 6-1-2008 at 11:39 AM

Powerzone has told me the older Flysurfers aren't amazing, but I know I wasn't talking about the Warrior or Maniac, maybe its a different situation. He will be able to answer you better then I can.

krumly - 6-1-2008 at 01:22 PM

Thanks, Barnes -

I'd heard specifically the even older Mastair and Speedair were pretty sketchy, but I'm not sure about the Warrior and Maniac, which I think were developed with a more autostable profile and lower aspect ratio. I don't think any of those early kites had pulley systems for depower, but perhaps others have modded them.

krumly