This is the type of wind I was flying in today from 11am to 6pm:


http://tinypic.com/r/wlf2np/7

My 5m Flow was marginal in those low and light winds. I needed something just one step bigger.

Here is the wind range on the 5m:

http://downloads.flyozone.com/landkites/downloads/windchart_...


What would be a good light wind kite that's bigger then 5m?

Are those vapors still for sale?
A higher aspect race kite might suit your fancy

I would suggest either a 6 or 8 m f/b like a PL Viper or ReactorII . I would not make the leap to a full on race kite. Just my opinion.

In 10-15, I'd be flying the 6.5m Method..... right in the pocket at those wind speeds....

5.5 Century soulfly Whoop Whoop!!:wee:
or the 8 m Century II soulfly.....

rtz,that 2.7 Yakuza ain't no trainer Bro. it is a badass racekite in the right hands and high winds. be careful who flies it, and the wind they fly it in.

sounds like you might want to go to the D'arc side young jedi .. Depower arc??

what website produces the cool graph? would it have data for the great white north?

Looks like a screenshot/screencapture from windalert.com

Considering a 6.7m PL Core, 6.9m PL Reactor II, or a 6.5 Ozone Method. Need it for the best lighter wind performance when a 5m Flow just isn't getting me moving. Also open to other kites/sizes. A 6.8m PL Viper S?

So many choices. If one was able to fly them all in the same 8-15mph session; would there be one clear winner?

I would take a guess and say the winner would be the Reactor II. Followed by the Core. The Method is not particularly powerful for it's size but I really like it cos it's so easy to fly and forgiving. And for me, it's fast enough.

Mind you, at the top end, at 15mph, you might be going a little sideways with the Reactor and the Method would cruise past. I flew the Method next to a 6.8m Yak GT which left me for dead below 10 knots but once the wind started to hit 12 knots, the tables were turned as the Yak had too much power for the buggy to hold a straight line.

I've got a pretty nice deal on a Reactor 6.9 posted
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=19496


The reactor 1st, Core 2nd. Vapors are primo, but cost as well.

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6.5 Method would fit in perfectly with your Flow's. We've got em in stock. We also have the Reactor II and Vapors in stock as well if you decide to go that route.

Personally, I would go for really close to a 7.0 meter to get enough power difference from the 5.0meter.

If you go with a smaller kite, you WILL be looking for more when the wind does go under 10...

10 - 15 isn't terrible for a 5. Look for 8 - 15 in one kite and you have a 5 for 14 - 20+ depending on the surface and if you have smooth wind or lumpy wind.

My 2c

I picked up that 6.9 Reactor deal from Mike. I'll see if that size solves my light wind needs.

Don't forget - if you have enough room, 30m lines will add a few knots to your useable bottom end. Won't make any difference once you're up to speed, but having the longer power stroke makes a big difference when you are trying to build some speed.