So I'm looking to get a landboard and also looking to get a 3M as my 1.8M is a bit small to get moving on the land board and I'm a bit nervous to try the 5M right away in the winds I've been seeing at the beach the last few weeks. So since I'm gonna be plunS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n down a bunch of cash at once was thinking about trying a Pansh kite in the 3M range... does anyone have any suggestion? Currently looking at either Legend 3.0, Blaze 3.0, or Ace 3.5

I haven't a lot of experience with them. It looks like the Blaze will be a bit more stable and forgiving. The legend looks like their idea of high performance. I would go for the Blaze. Those flames on it look pretty cool flying.

If you are going to use the lines and handles supplied , watch for line stretch. They should all be equal in length.

I think you have it backwords, the blaze is supposed to be high performance and the legend is a lower aspect entry level kite.
I have flown both, the blaze is much more lifty

And the Ace is much more lifty than the Blaze. I'd think twice about going for an Ace if you've just started out, since it's definitely not a beginners kite. Read some of the reviews and comments online and decide if it's for you.

The Legend would be the 'safe' choice, the Blaze would give you a bit more excitement.

If you're looking for something with serious lift for your board then look at investing some serious cash on something like a Flexi Blade IV, or the Ozone Haka. Since you mentioned you have a 1.8m though, I'd suggest both of those are something you should work up to when you feel you've got the hang of something smaller first. Best be safe than sorry

Thanks all for the suggestions.... I am still undecided however.. i don't think I mentioned what types of kites I had before just sizes. My 1.8 is a beamer and my 5 is a crossfire. My 1.8 is obviously very easy for me to fly I really have no issues what so ever, the 5M Crossfire I do well with static under or around 10MPH and if it's a smooth wind I can do better. I think I'm leaning mostly toward the legend, am I correct at thinking it would handle gusts better because of the lower AR.... I figure once I get a feel I'll be flying my 5M alot more, and really from everyting I hear I shouldn't be jumping with a 3M so the lift probably isn't the best thing for me to start out with... and for $100 I don't know if I can really go wrong.