Please also see my in-depth review of the Blurr 2.5m, as these two sizes have quite the same characteristics.

I have been flying the 2017 Blurr 3.5m, in the buggy on flat beach and in the dunes, on various occasions now, and I love it.
A windspeed of 16-20 knots is ideal in the Buggy, whilst handeling gusts up to 24 knots is fine.
I like the fact that when taking off, also whilst in the Buggy, it is quite safe as it does not explode into action, but has a nice smooth power build up.
The PL Reactor II 3.5m on the other hand is a bit faster and has more pop, which is more risky when the kite is on the ground.
The 3.5m Blurr is naturally a bit slower than than the 2.5m due to size, but still very reactive in steering.
I anyways fly with 15m / 13m lines so that certainly keeps any kite more reactive.
Landing directly downwind, even in its upper windrange is smooth and very controllable.
Taking a couple of steps towards the kite whilst doing so makes it even more relaxed.

Yes, the 2017 model has the AoA adjuster. see image.
New are the plastic pieces, instead of knots for positioning.
I have tried it on other positions. It does change the behaviour as described,
even though I basically leave it on middle, factory position.

Does this model's bridal still have the adjustable AoA( angle of attack)... and did you try any of the different knot positions, if it does?):




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I flew my blurr 3.5 today on the playa.
I got it during the Amazon give away for 75 bucks or something.
It does have the AOA adjustment. Very timely post from you ski, cuz I couldn't remember how the settings worked. I had it set for most upwind and least grunt.
The wind turned on today like somebody had thrown a switch. We were sitting behind the truck sweating, watching the Canadian flag windsock barely flutter. I had unrolled my 7.5m century, and my Jojo 5.5 waiting for a gradual rise in wind speed. Bam! It was on. Kites reverse launching by themselves, and everybody looking for their harnesses. I probably could hav handled the Jojo, but tbh, got scared, so pulled out the blurr.
Nice calm ride.
I was surprised how far upwind it would fly, considering its shape.
Once I got rolling,I could have used more power. But I was moving nicely.
I think I am transitioning from beginner kites to race kites, so really could have put up a century, but I'm still learning how to fly a higher aspect kite.