Rider: 78kg (advanced)
Style: Freeriding, Surf, Wake, Freestyle
Weather: 15-21 and 22-30 knots

Hi Everyone

I have been kiting for about 8 years and owned only a few kites. I have gone from old school c kites to switchblades and currently North evo 9m 2010 which pulls like a truck (which is good most of the time).
I want to upgrade to firstly a 11 or 12m for the 15-21 knot range. I will hang onto my 9m for now. Want a kite that is nice to unhook (without too much bar trimming), is also capable for strapless in teh surf and i like a direct feel from the kite to the bar for knowing where the kite is int he air.

I have narrowed my search to either the older models of the slingshot RPM, Naish Park, Fone Bandit or Blade Trigger.
I am leaning towards the RPM if going second hand. If i was going new i would lean towards the 2014 park but easily swayed.

So many kites but i think i would be happy enough riding with any of these kites. Not enough time to demo them back to back either nutil xmas! So any adive appreciated.

Thanks

I ride a 2013 10m RPM in 15-25, great for unhooked, very light on the bar but still easy to know/feel where the kite is

Reed dogg you will be hard pressed going wrong with the Bandit, Park or Trigger. 3 out of 4 kites that i love this season!
all fly similar but the Park and the Bandit are a bit more aggressive than the Trigger through the window.
The Park and the RPM relaunch is similar with it not being so easy to pop it off the water in very light winds.