WA
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Rider: 72 kg beginner
Style: Surf, Freestyle
Weather: ?-? knots
Build Quality: ?/10
Satisfaction: ?/10
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My Comments: gday just looking for any unbiased feedback on the above 2 kites. im pretty new to the game (1 yr) and am finding it difficult to decide which way to go. im unable to test either as i live in the country. looking for a kite to ride little waves when its too strong for my 9m. any info on build quality, usability or anything else much appreciated! cheers
WA
30 posts
Hi,
I've owned both kites for a while, you can't go wrong with them. Both are excellent.
For a strong wind, I'd go for the 6m renegade though, I think it's safer and more forgiving.
I love the Jeckyll too, but it's a super fast kite and requires a bit more technique, particularly with a small size.
Plus, I had bad experiences with the gaastra bar (2010). I broke the plastic ends on 2 different bars (then you can't do much, except getting another bar...) and the depower strap is very hard to pull (plastic balls at the end). I didn't really care at this time, but I wouldn't recommend this bar for a strong wind kite.
