Hi guys + gals,

Just a quick annoucement, Flysurfer have announced the Speed 4 Lotus is now available in a 6m size.

Im pretty stoked as this should work well with the hydrofoil...

It reads as follows :

Flysurfer continues to expand their most successful all-terrain ram-air foil kite line-up with the SPEED4 Lotus 6.0m. Experienced riders can now get this brand new size for upcoming gales, or to complement their perfect hydrofoil ram-air quiver. The Lotus 6.0 is the first choice for lighter weight riders as well. SPEED4 Lotus Highlights:

• Higher aspect ratio design of AR5.8 instead of AR4.8, producing more performance, lift and hangtime!
• Lotus kite cloth – lighter weight, water/stain repellent and extremely airtight
• Looking for performance in a small kite size? The 6.0m Speed4 Lotus is the all-terrain ram-air kite in our product range
• Perfect for kite hydrofoiling as well
• The old-school/airstyle/hangtime machine is now also a high-wind weapon of choice!
• Fits perfect to women and children in the lower wind-range

Highlights in this video :

Another clip of the Speed 4 Lotus 6.0

I'll have one available for demo in a fortnight or so.

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jamesperth said..


Highlights in this video :

That video shows the bigger FS lotus sizes. There is no way a 6mt will give you that much float and hang time in the moderate to light winds shown in the video, unless you weigh like a midget!
If anything that video is more about promoting the FS board range.
ie... I got nothing in that video specifically about the new 6mt version.

The Lotus 6 arrived this afternoon, along with a Unity 8m which is a lower aspect freeride kite, now discontinued but I like them as a "surf style" foil.

The 6 will be out on demo from tomorrow and I'll see if I can get a review up in coming days, subject to wind - looks like the green arrows have left us for a few days in the West. PM me if you are in WA and want to take it for a spin.