Kamikuza
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Think I need a 3m ...
I find the Bullet 4.5m a bloody handful if we get a good blow here - usually it's gusty and the kite tends to luff a lot or jerk around, cos I'm
trying to baby it I think. Wobbling around on a landboard ...
So I been looking through the For Sale and there's a Sting 3.3, Bullet 3.5, Hornet 4 and a Rage 3.5 ... suggestions?
I got a Peter Lynn Vibe 2.3 but if the winds up, I'm by myself I have no idea how to land a 2-line foil  I suppose I could just nose-dive it and stake it, make a run to the kite ...?
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dylanj423
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avoid the sting, its a twitchy little kite.... niot very efficient, either
the rage is a good beginner kite, and kept me entertainede for a long time.... very stable.... the 6m was my most flown kite in 2008
the bullet is pretty good, but the rage is better...
i know nothing of the hornet
WHAT I FLY:
Flysurfer Soul v2 12m, Soul 15m, Soul v2 21m
Flexi Rage 1.8m, Jojo RM 3m, Flexi Blurr 3.5, Flexi Blade 4.0m, Flexi Blade 4.9m, Flexi Blurr 5, Jojo RM 6m
WHAT I RIDE:
Kite Skates, Libre Full Race, GI Conflict 106, OR Mako 140, Spleene Door 159
What I Am In The Market For: Peter Lynn Vapors, Weatherproof Kite Buggy Bag for Libre, PL or Flexi Small Buggy to Tow With, Flexi Pro Link Handles,
Flexi Lines, Flexi Kite Killers
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Kamikuza
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Ta ...
Next question ... what are the sizings? The names of the sizes, I mean ...
Looks like PL sizes the kites off the flat area or wing span and Flexi off the ... :puzzled:
The 4m Hornet has a projected area of 3.4m ... bah I'm going to do search 
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macboy
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Mood: They're ALL good ideas. Right up until they become BAD ideas.
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I'll add my vote to the Rage. One of my all time favorites and the most used fixed bridle I own.
KC07 - Certified Chronic
Rev Shockwave | Brooza II 3 | BusterII's 3/4/5 | Hornet 1.5
Reactor II 5.5/6.9 | AccessXC 10 | Frenzy 12 | PsychoIII 13 | Speed2 12 | Speed3 15 | SA2.5 19
Bomba 15 | Phantom 15/18 | Venom 13 | Slingshot T3 9/11/14m
Skis, Ski Skates, Nobile RM Pro, MBS Pro 90, Kailolo 5' 11" Custom Phish, Kailolo 5'9" Custom Phish, Plyboard, Proof 151,
FlydoorM, F-One 198, Coyotes, Comp XR+, and the BEST WIFE IN THE WORLD!
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
~ Thomas Edison
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elfasa
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a bit off topic, but i also have the same problem, landing, and re-launching my 2 line foil. esppecially when its upside down or a bit twisted.
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mougl
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Mood: Stoked for JIBE!!!
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Kam:
Taking my viper on its maiden voyage today. From what I'm told, this thing will pull like a 3m, its stable, and a TON of fun to fly. Overall rated as
a good, stable engine from what I can find on it and the best part is: it won't break the bank! Ill update you after the flight....8 hrs of work b4 I
can launch 
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PB: 53.1 mph
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Kamikuza
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I hate waiting
Yeah... I got a kite. Or two...
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