I think the 4.9 is a more usable kite for traction sports. It works well for ATB riding in light winds all the way to pretty strong. It should work well for kitesurfing from kinda light winds up to pretty strong winds as well.

Scott

OK - I'll send off the 4.9 on Tues to GulfSandEater

Joe

I just shipped off a small 4m trainer to Texas at it was only $9 Priority Mail, and that was because I included a flight bar which made the package longer. A Blade 4 by itself should be even less.

If your Demo's hit the left coast (California = ) give me a ping. I'm flying a Rad7 right now and would love to compare Blade.

No problem SoMoney - We'll get you on the next go round with another size Blade or maybe something like an Ozone Access.

Shipping is not too high, but once you add in insurance and Delivery Confirmation, 4.9s (w/ backpack) cost about $17 - $20 to ship within the US.

Sweet we upgraded to the 4.9, I'm so psyched, you don't know how hard it is to even see a kite you want out here, let alone fly it. Unless you buy one online you would have to do some serious traveling for a test drive.

For a place called the windy city you would think there would be more kite shops.:puzzled: Theres only one that i know of, and its more catered to 2 line and REV's

I think you will really like the 4.9 AirHOg!

The Mark IV version is more refined than the BIIIs.

It's less violent/jerky but still can bite you in big winds :evil:

Not much wind today...so I had some time to get a Blade Family Pic:

Left to Right: 4, 4.9, 6.5, 8.5m BIVs.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/DaVinch/CIMG1203.jpg

Ahh... look at the little babies!:tumble:

Def. the best colours too.

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Originally posted by DaVinch Not much wind today...so I had some time to get a Blade Family Pic: Left to Right: 4, 4.9, 6.5, 8.5m BIVs. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/DaVinch/CIMG1203.jpg

Thats beauty! That 8.5 may be my next kite unless i go depower, still up in the air over the matter... HA! get it... up in the air!.. lol...


OK that was bad sorry, a lack of wind here has created an increase of bad humor.... Ca'Mon wind!

Nice quiver, DaVinch...<drool>

Thanks GSandEater! I'm really lovin them!

The 6.5 is sweet

Here are two pics from today:

Small Static Jump

Blade w/DSer

Excuse me Sir----no lid! Nice jump and DSer pic! Did you get the Evo out?

Thanks Tridude - yes, I typically wear a helmet and knee pads

Here are two pics just crusing with Evo:

Air Evo w/DSer

10m X-Air

It is a very smooooth flying machine!

It's a great place to ride - but a lot of soccer related obstacles

Nice, a little toe side action! Youve def got skills!

You have to with a Dirtsurfer - It will only go one way

AHHHHHHHHH I didnt know that!

The small Park near me put up a set of Soccer goal posts, only 2 but sure screwed up flying there ...

My local park has just stuck a load of football (soccer) post's up which makes flying very interesting! some people don't seem to realise that standing right under my kite going "ooo that looks good!" is slightly silly!!
My mate has just got a Flexi buggy and trying to learn whilst missin goal post's is kinda hard!:flaming:

I just made a set of lines for the kite for when it arrives!!! And also for the Quadrifoil XL I just bought from DaVinch! Yippee!
Scott

Sounds good Scott - I'm glad to XL is going to a Quadrifoil Guru!

The 4.9m BIV is packed up and ready to ship in the morning to GulfSandEater. Let us know how it goes!

How was everyones weekend? Good I hope. GulfSandEater are you ready for the Blade? Did you save my address? Ok have fun and let us know how it goes.

Had a good day, made it upto Hood River, Tons of Kites on the River, ALL KINDS... nice solid 15-20mph winds, dinked around with my little Newtech "riptide" Quad, then got out the Rush II 250, & got pulled around a little bit with it... Made some little kid's (he was maybe 6-7 yrs old) afternoon when the winds died down & him & parents showed up but couldnt get his little 0.5m² foil in the air, so He was grinning from ear to ear when I let him grab hold of the bridles on the Rush as I put it away, it was cool, or he thought it was, Im sure it looked huge to him considering he was only like maybe 3 1/2' tall so he had a ball for about 5 min with a 8' kite that was draggin him around... All in all a good day...

I'm ready!!!

I just hope the weather is cooperative! Assuming the kite makes it to me this week, I'm planning on hitting the beach Saturday for a go. If bad conditions, I'll be out the following weekend again. If good conditions, I'll try (emphasis on try) not to hog it and get it in the mail!

Taper, what do you think about SLP on Saturday?
Treble, you're busy this weekend, correct?

GulfSandEater - the 4.9 is on the way. You should have it within the next 2 - 3 days. Enjoy!

Got the shipping info, DaVinch. Thanks! Can't wait to try it out Saturday!

Hey DaV,

What setting is the 4.9 on? If the winds are up Gulf, you better make sure the AOA bridle is on the second knot for your first launch. Get a feel for her, then maybe move out to the liftiest setting, or last knot. If your in a bug, the third knot up or lowest AOA setting will give you alot of speed with almost no lift. Simple tweek, but makes a huge difference in the kites' performance. Have fun and hold on tight! Fly hard, Fly safe!

Man today was 15-2o mph wind but there is a fire in the hills and man was it smokey. I did try to fly for awhile but it started to burn my eyes and that was enough for me. The most wind we have had here in three weeks too. Nice family pics. Good to hear everyone is having fun with these demo kites. Gives us all something to look forward to. And what could be better than to try new kites?:puzzled: I hope I don't like them all because I would go in debt right now.

Watch out Sthrasher - You are going to love the 4.9! The 6.5m is my other favorite so far with the Dirtsufer.

Tridude - the 4.9 I sent is on the factory (normal) setting.

Today I was being overpowered with the 6.5 on the normal and I dropped down to the low angle (third knot towards kite) and it really helped tame the power/lift. I haven’t really played around with the other Triple A settings yet.

I received the 4.9 today from DaVinch and the box looks fine. I'll pull the kite out tonight for a quick look-see.

Thanks for the heads up on the AoA adjustment. I might end up starting on the low angle because I'm fairly intimidated by the size and lift-reputation of this blade. FYI...besides a quick 5 minute flight of one of Taper123's 6 or 8m kites, this is the largest and liftiest kite I will ever have flown. I'm just hoping the wind cooperates with some nice steady 10 mph winds.

But rest assured, I'll be moving to that farthest knot before long. I'll let you all know how it goes! And yes, I'll be flying with a lid on and some kite killers too!