I've had my Profoil 4.5m for about 8 months now and I hate to say that I crashed it and trashed it . Long story short I wrecked my favorite kite in a bad way and want to replace it but it is no longer available in the size I need. Is there anyone familiar with this beauty 's flying characteristics that has enough experience with different kites that could recommend a equivalent to replace it? I recently bought a HQ Montana 7.0 hoping that would be something I could grow into but I found out the hard way I should have stayed with handles. I'm willing to trade a Montana which is in great shape for a kite with handles if anyone is interested
Any help is appreciated.

i can fix your profoil.... that would be the cheapest way to "replace" the kite.

U2U to set it up.

Ack! Shame about the Profoil- a great kite. What will you want to do with the replacement? Static recreationl kiitng, buggy, 'board? it will have a lot to do with the recommendation.

A de-power like the Montana si not a great kite for static recreational flying. De-powers are in their element wen set into motion where you get the full benefit of the de-pwer rig.

EDIT
Oh wait; just saw your signature. Land board. DOH! The HQ Crossfire would be a good choice; a little liftier and more aggressive than the ProFoil at the price of some stability, but you should be OK with it. For lower lift and smoother pull, consider a Peter Lynn Reactor or Flexifoil Rage. - both super stable and a delight to fly.

For something really lifty and very aggressive, nothing beats a Flexi Blade.

There's a 5.5m Brooza going around, may be worth giving it and the Ace a try before buying anything, see what you think.