Wondering if anyone has a good comparison or opinion on the new Vegas and fuel

Depends what you want to do.

If you want a proper C kite , then go with a Fuel or a Naish Torch.

I've ridden all 3, Torch, Fuel and Vegas. I've chosen to ride the Torch over the years because of the bar feel. The fuel is pretty similar in bar feel as well. The vegas is a bit of an inbetween. It's a lot spongier/less direct feel of a kite. its not a bad kite, but it doesn't have the feel of a proper C kite.

I have a 10m and 14m Torch for sale if you want to look at including them in your choices.

Go the fuel. I think you can get an optional bridal for the fuel now I'd you want to convert it later.

I ride razors but I have a fuel as well. The fuel has a fantastic relaunch ( I love reverse launching, so fun) but having the 5th line on the razor is much better. I don't really like where the fuel sits in the window, but that's my personal opinio.

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r1mick said..
Depends what you want to do.

If you want a proper C kite , then go with a Fuel or a Naish Torch.

I've ridden all 3, Torch, Fuel and Vegas. I've chosen to ride the Torch over the years because of the bar feel. The fuel is pretty similar in bar feel as well. The vegas is a bit of an inbetween. It's a lot spongier/less direct feel of a kite. its not a bad kite, but it doesn't have the feel of a proper C kite.

I have a 10m and 14m Torch for sale if you want to look at including them in your choices.

I ride Torch and for me the feeling of the kite is very different compare to Fuel....For Vegas (2013, 2014) you are right it is a much more hybrid feel !

I love my razors, if you are looking at the 2015 vegas/fuel i think the fuel has the bridle option and needs to be tuned spot on to really get the most out of it- I like 5 lien ( i did not untill i owned one).

worth demoing all and speaking to guys at your local beach, see wha they like and do not like,

come to think of it, my fuel is shredded, sitting in the shed. had a tangle and was death looping on the beach (pulling my safety did nothing). I managed to get it under control by pulling 1 of the steering lines in a few meters. this wouldn't have happened with my razors. I would have pulled the safety and it would have sat on its back!

I do like the idea of the bridle on the fuel, interested to hear a review.

If your after a full blown c kite also look at the wainman maniac with the fith line

I put a 5th line on my 7m fuel it settles it down a fair bit. a lot more stable.
+1 on the Vegas feeling very hybrid