I said I was not going to do it but I have made the decision to sell off a bunch of my kites and get a new 18m Charger or Phantom. Not sure which. The winds here barely ever get above 20 mph, most the time they are 10 to 15, I am not a light rider so I need the extra oomph to get airborne (I love big air and hang time). I have only really ever flown LEI kites and since my latest used and abused PL Venom 2 19m, I am hooked on the arc kites. One kite that makes me want to sell off a portion of my collection is saying something about how impressed I was. Most stable things I have ever flown! Pros and cons of each? Any help in making this hard decision would be greatly appreciated!

I have flown both the new phantom and the new chargers. The Charger II has be refined to fly incredibly well. If it's boost you are after with an Arc I would go with the Charger II. I never used them with a board, but I was very impressed with the Charger II in the buggy. Carl has a ton of videos with the charger II watch some and see what it's all about.

Charger 2 , quicker with more aggressive pop.

Speed= phantom- Pop and airtime is easily the best with the charger 2. and the charger is fast enough to really be able to work up some apparent wind on those lighter wind days

Don't forget to purchase a cordless leaf blower

LOL! I just got a blower on Ebay this morning as a matter of fact. :D

I love my charger II's, but I've been impressed and had some fun with a 15m phantom 2 kite as well. If you could find a nice deal on a new phantom 2 (RIP) I wouldn't pass it up persay. Phantoms are gentler giants, which works well in a buggy. Seeing as you are on a board though, you'll want a charger II :-) Charger II's have been wonderful all around kites.

Charger it is then! :D I found a few on closeout and once I sell 3 or so of my kites I'm gonna jump on one. I hate letting any of my collection go but it's time for something new!