New GTS4 certainly appears to look the goods from what's been released. Don't quiet understand a 53sec promo vid on release though. I'd really like a new Sensor 2S bar as they are supposed to be very good but $750 ($990 for 2S Pro) is certainly a lot of money for a bar!!

looking at the Slingshot SST.although its a wave specific kite... ive heard nothing but positive feedback on its use for all-round riding.
thinking of getting a 10m with a nugget-like board...... happy times!
tax time is like an adults xmas, isnt it??

Currently 6,8,10 Neo 2016, am thinking to trade them in for 2017 Neo 6,8,11 when they come out. Not much of a change really but am pretty happy with my kites.
Buying a nugget has made a big difference to my crap wind capability hence going the 11, not 10 to further improve light wind kiting.

Keen on a new switchblade too.
Anyone know if 2017 will be different from 2016, shape/colour etc ?

Would like to go to a foil kite, but the difference in price is a lot,
Are they worth the extra dollars verses the performance gain?

whitsun said...
Keen on a new switchblade too.
Anyone know if 2017 will be different from 2016, shape/colour etc ?

Would like to go to a foil kite, but the difference in price is a lot,
Are they worth the extra dollars verses the performance gain?

There might be a bit more on offer than a mere performance gain . Think longevity , maybe even resale . I was thinking along the same lines this avo before I read your post . Gonna give it a bit more thought , but had a look at what Flysurfer have to offer. I've got the light winds covered with inflatables that were built to last unlike some of the crap we've been reading about here lately. So I'm thinking maybe a 6 metre Flysurfer 4 or 5 . Summer is some way off and I don't enjoy winter weather kiting , so I've got plenty time to think it over , J

Wish I could upgrade my quiver every year :(
Flogged the $hit out of my 2011 blade triggers and got me a second hand GTS3.
Hand me downs only for this battler

James said..

whitsun said...
Keen on a new switchblade too.
Anyone know if 2017 will be different from 2016, shape/colour etc ?

Would like to go to a foil kite, but the difference in price is a lot,
Are they worth the extra dollars verses the performance gain?

There might be a bit more on offer than a mere performance gain . Think longevity , maybe even resale . I was thinking along the same lines this avo before I read your post . Gonna give it a bit more thought , but had a look at what Flysurfer have to offer. I've got the light winds covered with inflatables that were built to last unlike some of the crap we've been reading about here lately. So I'm thinking maybe a 6 metre Flysurfer 4 or 5 . Summer is some way off and I don't enjoy winter weather kiting , so I've got plenty time to think it over , J

Interesting, I go the other way--foils 12m and over, tubes under . . . more wind is usually gusty, I don't enjoy foils in that kind of weather.

delta :( wanted a fazer aswell but im mega skint this seasons statistically is the one thatll end me..... bloody ifly www.indoorskydiveaustralia.com.au/ minutes taking all my toy money

BRM Clouds, Hoverglide Foil, CrazyFly LW Cruiser, Shinn Stubbo.

Flysurfer Boost, just bought a demo 13, awesome kite. Quality product. thanks James

I currently ride an 11m v8 edge and was after a 9m that my son could learn on plus double as a strong wind kite. Purchased the ozone enduro and absolutely love it for both uses.

I'd urge you to try other models and brands, for me I've had some standout sessions on brands and models that I thought wouldn't suit

The Cabrihna Apollo is going to be an interesting demo..

From a little goooogling the Apollo may Cabrinha's new race kite...

North Clicker bar looks good, does away with external depower, all moved to within the bar, no depower rope, neat package, plenty of info and pics on other kite forums. Cabrina look like they are doing away with the chicken loop and replacing it with a speed ball style connector, plenty of innovation for 2017 after a couple of stagnant years.