Comparing these two kites with similar sizes, which one is the better overall kite? Which one has the best lift, power, stability, turning ability? Please enter a brief description why you chose that kite.

bit more complicated than that... the blaze comes in two kinds, a depowerable (the blaze II) and i think the blaze I is a normal 4-line.

I've not flown either of the blazes, so can't compare for you... But I'm about to have a wee sunset sesh with my 5m ace, still my go to kite for fun static in winds too light to boost me off the ground with the 6.5 or the 8!

have fun with your new beast, be careful if you take it out in gusty strong winds tho!!!!

Lift, ace wins
Power, ace wins
Stability, Blaze ?
Turn ability , Ace ?

The ace is the faster more lifty kite. More for intermediate / advanced fliers.

The blaze is a basic pattern so more forgiving to a beginer / intermedite .

IMHO

I would go with a different make if this is your 1st kite and you can find a bit more money.

the ace takes 3 out of 4 of your requirements. The blaze is more stable than the ace. The smaller blaze 5m and down turn fine but the 7m up are extremely slow turners.

Buy a blade it hands down beats them both in all 4 of your requirements. If you can't afford a new one ... get one used.

pulley handles are made to help the turning ablility of a slow 7 meter for sure.

Ace can jump easy

Blaze can't jump it's traction and Stability

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Originally posted by lek Ace can jump easy Blaze can't jump it's traction and Stability

I wouldn't say you can't jump ... its just a little more challenging. I have seen people jump wih pansh legends and Hq beamers in the right winds :wee:

everything the members are saying is GOOD!

I'm not a Pansh fan at all but there is some chatter on another forum about a guy who flew an ace and sold his 4.9 Blade. I know, I find it hard to believe but this came out after another guy posted about how happy he was with his 6m Ace. Then others that fly Flexi almost exclusively said that the Ace does comparatively well with bigger name brands. Either this is a "to each his own" type thing or Pansh has improved their Ace since I owned one. I sold my Ace to BUY a Blade.

I'm pretty partial to ACE because it's the only Kite I fly. I learned from a Pansh 5.0M ACE. I now own an 2.5, 3.5 and 5.0M ACE. Where I fly, I used the 3.5M the most.

I didn't know that the ACE is not for beginner but after learning how to fly the ACE, everything else should be a walk in the park right?

so the ace sounds pretty decent and especially for its price. I live in kansas and its usually anywhere from 5 to 30 mph wind. How big of kite should I get? Just for landboarding and jumping around on....Thanks!

Tennis, I have an Ace 5M. I will let you try it ( in the right winds ) Then you can get a taste of wether you like it or not. I have a 3M Blaze that Dakitez sold me and I LOVE it! It is easy to fly and a lot of fun, and has TONS of pull in high winds. You can scud all over the place with it.

I just got a Ace 5M and am still learning on it. The first day I took it out the leader broke when I was in the air on a jump and I came crashing down. I wasn't hurt ( I wasn't very high) but it scared me. I have yet to take it out again. I have to muster up the courage and wait for a low wind day. I think once I master redirection I will love it! I plan on fixing the handles so I can have two kites to fly again without having to switch things up.

From the little experience I have with the Ace it is a LOT more difficult to fly. I got mine used and I am wondering if all the bridles are in good shape. I need to fly with a more experienced kiter and let them take a look at it for me.

I think if it was adjusted a little bit it might fly a lot better.

soccerflyer,

You are good people!!! its great when someone helps out like you are, I hope he takes you up on your offer to fly before he buys...

About your handles, let Dakitez know and he'll take good care of you one way or another... ask him about them HQ handles, and if you have a lil coin laying around get the Flexi handles, ssooooo cush!!!

Them Pansh handles aren't too safe for jump'n, they have a tendency to cut at the hole where it passes through the handle after a bit of use...

tennisllama & justonia19
As far as starting out (Blaze vs. Ace) in an inexpensive kite I'd suggest the Blaze first, and you should take a look at the HQ Beamer IV and the Peter Lynn Hornet both slamming kites for the $$$... you will not regret getting a kite like this because you will get more kites later, then get the more advanced kites... then you can start others off the right way also and a fantastic back up kite for those days you cant jump due to conditions...

Good luck and be safe!!!

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ Quote: Originally posted by lek Ace can jump easy Blaze can't jump it's traction and Stability I wouldn't say you can't jump ... its just a little more challenging. I have seen people jump wih pansh legends and Hq beamers in the right winds :wee:

Sorry I should tell Blaze can jump but difficult or lift a little bit only but the right wind and high wind it's can jump and fast to fall

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