G'day all

i know that everyone has thier own personal opinions of thier perfect kite but i would like a few sugestions on some kites that are worth having a demo of.

my details:
75-80kg
175cm
intermediate (starting to land a few basic tricks and unhook)
mostly ride flat water at safety bay or woodies WA but also do the odd down winder.
curently ride a 9m ocean rodeo Rise and 135 CB Tempo

im looking at going for a 2 kite quiver of a 8m Rise (because i love the wind range and how it handles the gusts in higher winds) and a 10m that is a bit gruntier and faster turning.

so what im after:
i want to try out some 2011-2012 10m kites that have a bit more grunt, speed/pull through the turns and that drift down wind well.
increasing these things normaly decrease the wind range and comfort in gusts but if there is anything around that ticks all the boxes i would love to know.

if there are any suggestions on what to have a look at i would appreciate it.

cheers
Dan

Drifter

Sounds like you need to give the RPM a trial.
Most would tell you it does everything ur asking for.
The new TS from Best would also be one to look at.

+1 for rebel. Gruntiest kite I've tried. Switchy's are also grunty

Hey Dan, I'm sure there are plenty of kites out there that would suit you, however as already said, the North Rebel is a wicked kite. Its responsive, turns fast, easy relaunch in the surf, and most of all has plenty of grunt, especially through turns. The Rebel does however lack in its un-hooked downwind drifting ability. If your doing more un-hooked stuff give the Evo a crack. It is really stable un hooks and drifts well but isn't quite as quick as the Rebel.

Another option is the BWS noise kite. It is one of the best kites on the market for its downwind drift ability, really good un-hooked and surprisingly good as a freestyle kite too! However it does lack a little in turning speed. Definitely better in an 8m than a 10. Also keep in mind that an 8m noise has similar power to most 10m kites!

Good Luck Mate

Marcel

Hi DC
Looking at what you are into, just starting unhooking and flat water at woodies and the pond, I would have look at the Naish Tourch, they are an awesome freestyle kite and certainly turn well and develop a lot of power during the turn. Probably slightly harder to use than what you are used too, but much more rewarding. I have also found they are also unreel in the waves on a twin tip. If you ride waves by keeping the kite still and de powered, then the Rebel is probably better, but if you use the power from the kite as well, you cant beet a true C kite for precision and speed of turning. I rode the rebels last year and found them a constant disappointment every time I unhooked, and loops were just useless, they just develop no power at all, but that is not what they are designed for. Rebels good low end and going upwind.
Hope this helps and hasn't confused thing further for you.
Best of luck

thanks for the suggestions guys
now its time to go try a few of them out

F-One Bandit 9m. Loads of grunt, quality kite, fast and responsive.