Looking for a stable mate for my 6. Anyone upgrading and looking to get rid of their "lightly flown" 9?
First snows have flown in Vermont so winter is around the corner

A lot of folks say that there is a lot of overlap with the 6m and 9m, ...if you are set on having just 2, the 6m, 12m combo covers a great deal of the wind range... I am looking for something to handle the high winds myself ... thinking of a nice low AR FB or maybe a smaller NS2 or 3,... but all my money is getting thrown at expensive mandolins right now, so the odds are that I'll just be content with 2 for now

Quote: Originally posted by soliver

A lot of folks say that there is a lot of overlap with the 6m and 9m, ...if you are set on having just 2, the 6m, 12m combo covers a great deal of the wind range... I am looking for something to handle the high winds myself ... thinking of a nice low AR FB or maybe a smaller NS2 or 3,... but all my money is getting thrown at expensive mandolins right now, so the odds are that I'll just be content with 2 for now

I can't pass up on opportunity to comment on this!

I am in agreement with my Eastern brother Spencer, viz., there is a lot of overlap among the 6, 9, and 12m Peak2s. They have an immense amount of DP and with the second generation bar (and beyond) they further have a clam cleat adjuster. Pull in the clam cleat line and let out the bar and the Big Lady (read 12m) will flap like an Angry Bird but won't pull all that much.

A full quiver is a sweet situation, but if I could only have two Peak2s I'd go with the 6/12m combo every darn day. In the video I've shamelessly provided below I flew the 6m and 12m back to back on the same day, switching back and forth several times while filming. I'm first to admit that the music is more interesting than the footage but it gets this point across. That particular day's wind would have been ideally serviced by the 9m Peak2 but I wanted to prove the point made here.

Just my two cents. How ever it goes down I hope you find what you want!

Well, You could take some advice from a guy who used to have all the girls, or..



I can be having fun with the 6, thinkin I could use a little more juice on the uphill run...number 9 number 9 number 9....

If your budget allows, get all 3!
Seriously, it probably depends on the winds you fly in and your budget.

Sure, the Peaks have a big depower range which is awesome in
inland gusty conditions, but in smooth (beach) winds it is so nice
to have the right sized kite up. Rig on the big side and excessive
depower flap can be annoying. Rig on the small side and you have to
work it to get the power you seek. On that note, the 9m is much
easier to work to get power than the 12 m, it's much faster and quicker turning. I was considering letting my 12 m go
until last SOBB when Eric and I had a 12m park and ride run
all the way to the wreck and back. Miles and miles of easy
cruising on the right sized kite. Convinced me to keep the whole quiver.

I don't mind working a kite to get power and that's what is driving my search for a 9. I have bigger kites for low wind and have actually used the 6 at times it wouldn't seem possible. I know a 12 would haul me around in minimal wind, but I think I would get more service out of a 9.
I appreciate all the weigh ins guys!

I don't mind working a kite to get power and that's what is driving my search for a 9. I have bigger kites for low wind and have actually used the 6 at times it wouldn't seem possible. I know a 12 would haul me around in minimal wind, but I think I would get more service out of a 9.
I appreciate all the weigh ins guys!

Quote: Originally posted by vtliter

I don't mind working a kite to get power and that's what is driving my search for a 9. I have bigger kites for low wind and have actually used the 6 at times it wouldn't seem possible. I know a 12 would haul me around in minimal wind, but I think I would get more service out of a 9. I appreciate all the weigh ins guys!

Great that you have your low wind range covered. Hope you are able find your 9m! It is indeed a fine thing to have just the right sized kite aloft.

Changing the search for a 12 (not a 9)

Was fortunate to find a Peak2 12 that was flown twice and then put in a closet!
All set for SS kites for now!