powerkiter82
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Registered: 1-1-2010
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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2010 Ozone Access XT
I currently fly a 5M flow and I am powered fairly well by this kite even in lighter winds below 15+ mph. I am looking to step up to a larger kite with
depower. I weigh around 275 lbs. Which kite would be the best for my size the 8M or 10M Access XT?
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Houston AirHead
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Mood: Smooth winds
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i would go with the 10 and i weigh 175
2011 17 Best Taboo
2008 Caution Mayhem 9m
Flysurfer Speed 5 15m
Legend 3
Ace II 8 - for sale rarely used....
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canuck
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Location: Calgary, AB
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I weigh 200 and often wish my 8m Access 2 was a 10m
FB: Pro Foil 5.5m, PL Reactor II 3.5m, Radsail 3m
Depower: GIN Shaman 12m & 6m, Shaman2 9m (incoming), PL Venom II 13m, Venom I 10m
HQ Powerkites seat harness
Salomon snowblade 90, straight & shaped skis
PL Comp ST buggy, MBS Comp 16 Pro, Coyote All Terrain Rollerblades
BodyGlove wakeskis
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Maven454
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10m is likely better. If you want a good deal on a similar kite, I've got a 10m HQ Apex II for sale.
"I gave up on wind speeds... its either crappy, gravy, epic, or stupid... in that order"
--Drewculous
Ozone: Imp III Quattro 1m and 1.5m, Flow 2m, 3m, 4m, and 5m.
NAPKA# US454
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powerkiter82
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2010 Ozone Access XT
Well, I ended up buying the 8m since it has a larger wind range. I can continue flying the 8 long after I would have had to pack the 10 away. After
receiving the kite today and opening it I was shocked at how it dwarfed my 5m Flow, and its only 3m2 larger. Ozone has gone above and beyond with the
design of the new Access XT. It now has the same 2 pulley speed system bridle as the Frenzy and Manta, and the same high strength Y line design flying
lines. I have to give two thumbs up to Ozone again for an amazing kite. Now if the weather will calm down in Oklahoma for a while I will be able to
get out and use it. Thanks for the suggestions from those who replied.
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shaggs2riches
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Registered: 4-10-2009
Location: Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Mood: low winds here I come
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You won't be dissapointed with that kite. I have the 6 meter xt and love it. Handles amazing, depower is great. The trims on the bar ends can be
tricky but mostly I leave them in the neutral position and it works just fine. Turns real nicely. Enjoy your new kite.
Cheers
Shaggs
what I fly/ride:
19m Flysurfer Speed 2 SA
12m Flysurfer Speed2
6m Ozone access xt
1.5m Ozone imp trainer
144cm Airush Switch
152cm lib tech skate banana
MBS Pro 90
Jereme Leafe Pro 95
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