i thought the speed 1.5 was just the addition of a 5th line depower, like the pulse line... it doesnt do anything to steering does it? i think "brining it in line with the speed 2" might be a little generous... upgrade from regular?... sure, but speed 2? i dont think so... but im no expert

... also, there is an excellent flysurfer repair business at fixmykite.com... just sayin

the 1.5 mod assists turning and is a linear depower mod...........again the 1.5 mod improves the top end of the kites range and turning speed. Im well aware of fixmykite but again PZ is the only authorized FSer retail/repair center in the US. I had a Pulse 2 repaired by fixmykite because John was not available to due the repair...........they did an amazing job......................with 4 years experience on water with Flysurfers I wont say Im an expert but I do understand what they will and will not do. The 17m SA 1.5 is a very sweet park and ride kite that lights up at 10mph. The 13m S1.5 needs 12/13 to begin to rock. 16 to 18 is her ''lit'' spot for me at 180 lbs................6kts/mph whatever in the buggy and shes off................not sure but Id say 8mph on an ATB.............

Tridude you say you're "lit" at 16 to 18. Are you riding your 139 board and when do you find you're too "lit". Could a smaller board push the top end up higher? I'm looking for a one kite quiver for the water just not sure what to look for yet.

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Originally posted by tridude the 1.5 mod assists turning and is a linear depower mod...........again the 1.5 mod improves the top end of the kites range and turning speed. Im well aware of fixmykite but again PZ is the only authorized FSer retail/repair center in the US. I had a Pulse 2 repaired by fixmykite because John was not available to due the repair...........they did an amazing job......................with 4 years experience on water with Flysurfers I wont say Im an expert but I do understand what they will and will not do. The 17m SA 1.5 is a very sweet park and ride kite that lights up at 10mph. The 13m S1.5 needs 12/13 to begin to rock. 16 to 18 is her ''lit'' spot for me at 180 lbs................6kts/mph whatever in the buggy and shes off................not sure but Id say 8mph on an ATB.............

to comment on the 17 1.5, i have the regular 17 speed 1.5 and in 10mph on a 135x43 i am flying up wind and @ 180lbs

yes on the 139............a smaller board would have been nice but I was in full control........... 21/22 mph on the 139 was my 13m top end. The 139 is a flat, fast, and flexible board, a serious all rounder.........and at the time I weighed 205. Presently Im at 180 and began riding strapless prior to my diagnosis last February. I dont believe in the one kite quiver theroy but the 13m Speed is close...............

I don't believe in a one kite quiver either I just don't have the means to have too many kites. Last winter all I had was my 9.5m for snowkiting there was at least one or two days a week where the wind range was fitting and that was perfect for my schedule. I'm hoping to due the same in the summer. Find something I can take out at least once a week and then decide for the next year what I should go with to get out more.

gotcha smelta...................keep in mind the 13m powers like a 15 to 17m LEI..................

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