Yes would be good to know. I use the V2. Some marketing blurb came out a month ago but then nothing - maybe try posting this on the other major forum with world wide exposure.

Been riding the V3 a few times since Kitestock, they do live up to all the claims made by Best, lighter bar pressure, quicker turning response, and much, much better top end stability. Not wanting to be over enthusiastic I would put usable top end up at least 5 knots probably more, one day last week out on the 9.5 with Geraldton Port Authority reading up to 28 knots and I was still quite comfortable, dropped down to the 7.5 and was having a ball. Had the 9.5 out with winds of 12-15 knots, on a 5'6" surfboard and was going as well as a friend on a popular 12m Delta, we swapped over and his had very little extra usable power, yet we were able to throw the 9.5 around to make use of the onshore slop. The kite is very well made the materials all look and feel great, the new canopy cloth is claimed to have less stretch, it certainly feels crisp, the whole kite feels lighter and more lively when sailing and to me is worth every cent of the increased cost. They will shortly be in shops and available for demo, looking at demo,s in Perth around 11-13th March, just waiting for cyclones to move on and give us some good weather patterns.

The relaunch is as easy as before, just steer it off the water, hot launch straight downwind no problems, the A-B points make a small difference to bar pressure and steering, but I don't think you would use the slower setting unless trying a new freestyle trick on one of the smaller kites. Honestly the kite feels a lot better than I was expecting, it really benefits from the 3 years of development and although I kite the Taboo I would be more than happy with these. From my wife and sons perspective they both love the lighter bar and feel of the kite, with comments like "I am not sure whats changed but it feels a lot easier" that is probably far more important for Best than anything I could say.

Hi eppo, totally agree with you, the Kahoona has always been great for low end, but have run out of top end too early, bar pressure was too much for me with long sessions and kiting daily, I would guess its now 15-20% lighter on the V3 over V2, almost perfect, I forgot to say it is a boosting machine, always did boost well but now its more reactive and out in more wind, it really does take you up. As always don't take my word for it give one a go.

V3 Demo weekend coming up soon at Woodys and other Perth kite beaches. PM me if you want to be updated with an email invitation.
or ph 9336 7884 tues > sat.

Kahoona V3 demo days at Woodies have been confirmed as Thurs 10th & Sat 12th.
pm for details if you like.
1st delivery may be instore by then - or soon after at worst.

Demo day Thursday was solidly backed by lots of locals. Sat saw all kites fully booked, by ppl from near and far, right through from lunch to overpowered.
Lots of demos. All reports on the beach were super positive - but they always are when you have just let someone ride your kite.
Huge props to Nigel for coming down from Gero for the show.

How about a few of you demo ppl putting up your reviews. Would go a long way to making Nigel feel loved for his efforts.
Sorry I wasnt there for the Sat session.

New stock arriving in about 3 weeks.

Took the V3 for a fling at Woodies last thursday. I ride the V2 and love them so wasnt really interested in a change. But they were there so i just went to see what all the fuss is about. I found out. Huge leap forward. A bit more stable. Relaunch is even easier. Quite a bit faster turning but boosting and hangtime is where it excels. Took me higher and for way longer than Id ever gone on my V2.
Looks like a sticky beak test drive is going to mean more new kites. Oh well. The bigger boosts will make it all worthwhile.