Anyone flown the Pansh Rage 5M? They are apparently a depowerable kite.

The Aurora is Pansh's depower (closed-cell) kite.

There is no mention of a Rage in Pansh's product line either on their website or their forum.

There is a Flexifoil Rage, bu that is a fixed bridle kite.

Where did you read about the Pansh Rage?

ATB,
Sam

I'm sorry. My mind has left me today. I meant Pansh Blaze 11 5 M.

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Originally posted by austexblo I'm sorry. My mind has left me today. I meant Pansh Blaze 11 5 M.

No problem... it's almost Spring Break... mind probably just got an early start.

No experience with it.

Blake did a fairly comprehensive review.
Pansh Blaze II depowerable kite

NOTE:The Blaze II does not come with flying lines or depower bar. Depending on whose lines/bar you decide to purchase for the kite.... that can be a bit of an investment.

Most manufacturers sell lines/bar cheaper as part of the kite purchase than if you buy it separately.

Mini-Rant: Blaze = FB , Blaze II = Depower.... I really wish Pansh went the extra bit and sprung for a distinct name. I, II, III notation for most manufacturers are generations.

ATB,
Sam

Thanks. That review was very helpful. Pansh are having a killer sale at the moment, 5m and 10m Blaze 11, for around $350. but no lines or control bar. I am a newbie, but the depower function would seem to be a great option for training and buggy work.

If you are new to depower and trying to set up 2 kites to work on an unmatched bar you may have some issues. The kite won't come with anything like instructions. You will be on your own to figure it out. The 10m may be more kite than you can handle but Pansh won't hesitate to sell it to you.

The 1st time I ever saw this kite a fellow was trying to get it to fly. He had it hooked up all wrong. Once I had him connect the right lines on the right leaders + knots the kite flew well. I'm not sure what he would have done / thought about the kite if I hadn't happened to be there that day? He wore it out in under 2 years but flew it a lot and hard.

Yeah, I am in 2 minds about it. I have read some good reports on the Flexifoil Rage, and even though it is not a depower kite, it seems to be suitable for a newbie. I have flown Hang Gliders and Sailplanes for many years, and was a Pro Sailor in Australia, so I have a good understanding of the power and fickle nature of wind. This should help somewhat! At this point, I am just wanting to do some stuff with a buggy, or a mountain board. This is my between interest. Paragliding is my next and probably last leap into wind powered aviation. I am all ears though, on any advice or input you may have!