Ion 2's are awsome kites. Nice stable and floaty, I much prefer them to the ion 3's. I have a full quiver 10.5, 12.5, 14.5 & 16.5m. I love the bigger kites for there Low wind nice and easy big lofty lift and float, but the smaller sizes are great to fly hard and generate Good lift and float with their speed. But I do just love the lazy easy lift and glide on the larger kites. The ions are very forgiving and munch the gusts and also great on the water.