Im thinking this is the year to switch to de-power was thinking of the montana V 9.5m. I weigh approx 200lbs the winds are from 13kph to 25kph. Here in the prairies the snow can be ankle deep to waist deep in certain areas. would this be a good choice for me?

Could you get some air with the Apex2 10m? Im not looking for crazy air just some good "pops" every once awhile.

Dude you could have picked a better time. Check out the For Sale section the post labeled "ANOTHER HQ Montana V 9.5..." You could pick up this kite at a great price. From what I'm told the Apex 2 will get you air, the Montana will get you more. The Montana will do everything the Apex will do and then some.

would the 9.5 be a good size for me?

I would go with the 12m for your weight and snow conditions:bigok:

The Apex is billed as an entry level de-power but the Montana is just as easy to fly- just more power and performance per sq. meter. I agree that the 12m may be better for your weight in snow. It's a lot of kite to move to - de-powers are always bigger - but a little intimidation will help keep you safe if common sense is used.

Thanks for the imput mabie I will look into the montana V 12.5m.

I vouch for the montana over the neo if you are looking for some pop. I described my Montana to another rider as having the pop, but then then it becomes my Mary Poppins kite. If I mess up a trick it lets me down gently ,like I am floating like mary poppins. Don't get me wrong, I love my Neo II, but I tend to use it as my all around hauler and engine. Kinda my 'tanS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K- of the bunch, not really the one I want to be flying when I am trying to figure out that perfect backroll.

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Originally posted by Midgaar The Montana will do everything the Apex will do and then some.

I would like to add to this. The apex will be more stable if you have gusty conditions. If you have clean winds then this is not an issue :singing:

Good call Dino

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Just got off the blower with HQ, they say the Apex III will be available in 3 meter!:wee:

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Originally posted by acampbell [hijack] Just got off the blower with HQ, they say the Apex III will be available in 3 meter!:wee: [/hijack]

WTF do you do witha 3m depower?

Buggy.:evil:

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Originally posted by Maven454 WTF do you do witha 3m depower?

Should probably defer that question until your are in the delivery waiting room pondering what kites you will be getting to deck out the little ankle biter's quiver.

Otherwise, I expect it will be the kite of choice when the wind are nuclear, your food rations are low for the return trip, and you start wondering what your companions would taste like with a little A-1. :o

ATB.
Sam

I'm thinking a blast in 20+, eating up and spitting out gusts and going upwind like a banshee
New Apex will have the Montana bar and 2-pulley mixer

It's not out yet but would have been able to use it this week; they have a good chance of being hit by Earl later. HQ may have to shut down for a few day.

The winds clean up here pretty good in the winter, a little gusty but nothing to be concerned about. The summer is definately worse. I like the Apex2 but im not sure if the 9.5 is big enough, it is the biggest one they have at the moment right?

Apex II is 10m (biggest), Montana V has 9.5 and 12.5