tridude - 20-2-2009 at 11:42 AM
Is there such a thing as SA 2.5 model and if so whats the diff between it and the SA 2?
furbowski - 20-2-2009 at 12:10 PM
my keyboard kiting adventures :evil: tell me it's going to be an s / sa 3, no 2.5... longish thread on foilzone... be curious to hear from the real
kiters tho... :D
tridude - 20-2-2009 at 12:14 PM
thanx Furb, I bumped into a guy who said he has a 19m SA 2.5 for sale.......................I thought Powerzone might be working his magic
again..............................
furbowski - 20-2-2009 at 12:26 PM
if anybody in the americas had a 2.5 on the go it would be powerzone! most likely creative selling tho... 
edit... i see i was wrong!:piggy:
DenisLaMenace - 20-2-2009 at 12:38 PM
the only difference in the SA2.5 versus the SA2 is the new skytex which is more resistant and will last longer.
I have not seen the new one, but my SA version2 is like toilet paper, very delicate but flies into nothing.
I read that having the SA2.5 skytex does not change the low end.
All new flysurfers skytex have been made with the new material for months now.
Not sure if powerzone has a 2.5 SA. His own personal 15m is the v2 for sure. Brian might have one with the new skytex
tridude - 20-2-2009 at 12:47 PM
ahhhhh got it..........thanks Buzz. I didnt even think to ask him what a 2.5 was.........I was way off then I was thinking a mixer
mod.....................:duh::duh:
powerzone - 20-2-2009 at 07:52 PM
yes, Denis has it right.
I believe it goes like this: SA1 and SA2 cloth is skytex 27 and Sa2.5 cloth is skytex 29 . they made the SA1 and SA2 canopy with the skytex and the
ribbs out of normal rib nylon material. the SA2.5 is made entirely out of skytex, even the ribbs. the 2.5 is a smidge heavier overall (still way
lighter than ripstop). low end is maybe 0.5-1 kn less with the 2.5, but its negligible.
the SA2.5 is under Full Warranty from FS. the SA1 and SA2 cloth is Not.
neither skytex should be treated "normally" these kites are specialty and need to be handled accordingly.
bloah - 21-2-2009 at 06:14 PM
I've tried SA 2.5 and its fabric is super tight! Completely Worth it! It is still light, but not as light as 2.0!
Anyways, 2.5 is the way to go!
I wouch for it!