I just noticed the 12m ace is available. NPWfever you should be able to fly with that It doesn't come with handles, but their handles are not the best anyhow. Even their new handles are still not very good, but they do the job.

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Yeah the 12 is tempting but as a fixed bridle....my 8 is prob about the max
Possible speedwing though! LOL!

Gotta admit - would be one interesting low wind kite tho........

It is interesting that they skipped from the 8 to the 12 .
The 10.5 Flexi blades had a rep. for being pigs to turn ( I think ) . With the similar profile I'm very curious how these will turn :!:

I agree very interesting. especially since all the kites they have been coming out with are so close only .5 difference. From what I understand is the 12m was in the works awhile back and got put off to design the smaller kites that have just recently came out. I will have one coming soon and I will get some pics of it. I cannot say I will give a review as thats alittle larger than I'm ready to grab onto right now.:wow:

The 12 wouldn't be a problem as long as you started out with just enough wind to get it in the air. I wouldn't be afraid to fly the 12, but I would want about 5mph the first time. That would've been a suitable kite the day ACampbell met up with me and my family at Tybee Island. We were buggying in soft sand with not more than 5-7 mph winds. We were using his PL Reactor 8.3 and sometimes even that couldn't get my pie laden rear rolling across the sand. The 12 would have more power in reserve and not much of a lift problem in the light winds.

Dlish, I think you need to get with Thrasher and let him encourage you to break out some large pieces of ripstop. He seems to be just the man to help you get your 5 and 8 meter badges. Then you are ready when the 12 comes in.

Its not that I'm afraid of these kites. The factor is I'm still recovering from a knee injury and I'm getting old now so I auctually think of the concequences (sp) of my actions. the thought of getting yanked and bending it the wrong way and reinjuring it again doesn't sound like a good idea. I know I shouldn't be doing this at all till my knee is better, but ...... as sthrasher would say " Live To Fly " .

OH. Well take it easy and let that thing get healed up then. You are actually being smart and sensible.

I guess thats what happens when you get older.

Aww the hell with being sensiable! Thats something you do with your wife.No I understand dlish saftey first. But I just get such a rush from flying that most of the time I just go for it. As for the 12m ace I would try it. I think it would do pretty well If it at all the the rest of them it should be pretty quick. I am getting together with dlish soon to try out more of these babys in different sizes so we can givve some solid reviews. Oh, and never say afraid. just respect the wind thats what I say when I want to be sensiable. And as far as the getting old thing. Weak! I am going to be 41 in feb. And I am still getting bigger kites. But then again I have no injuries and have not been hurt too badly yet. And I have faith in dlish he will be in the air soon. If we have to get him a giant air bag to fall into. Anyone know where to get one? I know he has a love for kites and won't be giving up any time soon. also dont feel any pressure from me dlish. When your ready your ready. Just know that I will be there to see that grin from ear to ear.:D

Its ordered it will be here in about 2 weeks. :duh:

I wonder how it compares to 10.5 Blade III. Especially the turning speed.

Its here!! Its BIG !! I will get some pics when the rain stops and I can open it up outside.

You people talk about getting older,well let me tell you, at
56 I just started kiting a few months ago and I love it.I have a 4m Pepper and a 8.5 Blaze.What a rush.Between skydiving,rock climbing,and racing my hydro I never think about my age,and your 41,your just a pup Enjoy and like said already be carefull.

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Originally posted by dlish89 Its here!! Its BIG !! I will get some pics when the rain stops and I can open it up outside.

OH PLEASE! Videos too!

Finally got a picture ... 12m ace vs. 3m blaze

Dam dude thats a monster!! That 3m Does not even look like a kite compared to that! But I need a higher wind kite being the smallest I have is 4.5. But I will still like a chance to jump the bad boy!! 12m ace Should have some big lift!:wow: We'll try her out in about 8-10mph Should get 20ft otta that!