kitejumper
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blade 3 10.5 first impressions
i just got this kite and so i only have 10 hrs on it, but here goes--0-7 mph and inconsistent winds--very hard to launch in these winds--once i had it
up,it flies on apparent wind--very slow turning in these conditions--and a MONSTER workout,you wont be able to fly it very long in these
conditions......8-12mph and steady winds--id have to say for me, this is perfect--good jumps,stays nice and high and not nearly as taxing as
before.........12-15 up to 17-18--probably not the best conditions for this size kite,but we flew anyways--easy to get good jumps--you could get as
high as you wanted--i prefered up to 10 ft myself--had to be careful for sure--def not for new kiters--for me,i would prefer this kite in a little
more winds as opposed to a little less--and i def wouldnt fly this in choppy/gusty winds--hope this helps someone.....
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Kamikuza
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Just picked up a 6.6 myself ... then read about bridle stretch issues :banghead:
Sounds good ...!
Yeah... I got a kite. Or two...
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kitejumper
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i picked up a used 6.6 and no problems,been flying it almost every day for 3 months-flies great--if i were u, i would fly it and if it seems ok,i
wouldnt mess with it....if it doesnt fly right,id send it to john at powerzone....which reminds me,ive GOT to send him my xxxl--i MISS that
thing--tremendous lift and that was when it was BROKEN!! cant wait to see it when it flies right!!
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DonaldLL
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Mood: Just 1 more kite......
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Good review... thank you for the feedback. I file all this in my head to help me decide on my next kite. I know it won't be a Blade III at 10.5m but
the information adds perspective for me....
Flexifoil Sting 1.2m
Flexifoil Sting II 2.4m
Beamer IV 4m
Revolution 1.5 SLE
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kiteNH
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Quote: | Originally posted by kitejumper
i picked up a used 6.6 and no problems,been flying it almost every day for 3 months-flies great--if i were u, i would fly it and if it seems ok,i
wouldnt mess with it....if it doesnt fly right,id send it to john at powerzone....which reminds me,ive GOT to send him my xxxl--i MISS that
thing--tremendous lift and that was when it was BROKEN!! cant wait to see it when it flies right!! |
Glad that 6.6 is working out for you
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kitejumper
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it was you? i dont even remember.....but its a great kite--man im TOTALLY HUNG UP ON FLEXI --if they ever go out of business,i'll be jumping off the
nearest tall building.....
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