17m Fuel 2004 ($400) v 17.5m Machine 2006 ($800) which one 4 a begginner like me who wants 2 get goin on those light days.
Which one stays in sky in lighter wind also "relaunchability" and turning. Anyone please got a comment who has preferably flown both
i have machine
great kite for light conditions
turns well for size, good depower
i'd be more concerned 04 fuel to be slower, a bit more grunty and less depower given experience on smaller fuels
The Machine will go upwind better than the fuel. The Fuel jumps better and maybe a bit more bottom end grunt.
The Machine comes standard with 5th line so that would be my pick.
Hi Pete,
I'll be out for the rest of the week and the weekend and will have the Fuel with me if you want to take her for a spin.
Cheerz Guy
Hey pepeman, just to give you a few ideas, the 17.5 machine will turn faster, be more stable, easier to water relaunch 5th line, have a much broader wind range and go up wind better. wil hang alot longer on jumps too..
I'd definetly go any 06 over 04.
Oy, Slingshot is selling new 2006 Machines at close-out prices. We just bought 3 of 'em! 
