Flexifoil Blade III 4.9M

I bought the Blade III 4.9 recently and have flown it; or rather it has flown me in winds ranging from 8-18mph.

NICE RUCKSACK! And thankfully the kite is pretty awesome aswell!

The quality of the whole package is just FLEXIFOIL: perfect, even the rucksack is better than most, a bit of a sqeeze sometimes but other than being slightly too small for all your stuff, it's a nice touch.

I've only used the 4.9 recreationally so far, chosing to get used to it first over the course of a month or so until attempting Landboards... will post further review when purshased board.

First flight was hairy to say the least... Launched right up the center of the window in about 15mph and was pulled into air quite swiftly, once landed; which was surprisingly controlled for me, I had been pulled, dragged, lifted, etc a good 30+ meters (I'm 11 stone). I was weak at the knees, I have never until then flown a power kite so powerful! Once I had recovered from the initial flight.. which took a while, I began learning just what makes the blade tick. This is a work of flying ART, a traction REFERENCE! I can see/feel why the Blades are so acclaimed, Flexifoil have really made something special.

The Blade III 4.9 is surprisingly controllable, it feeds you info, it is easy to interact with the kite and understand it. Explosive, Up-rooting power is well on tap when required, and handling is agile, almost crisp but always smooth and predictable in a traction kite way, if that makes sense! Even so there is a large area for improvement on MY BEHALF and many years of awesome power kiting adrenaliine, fear and learning with me and the 4.9 are to follow!

I want that Board now!.........

By : Sam Darke