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Introduction… Yes they're getting old now, but there's no denying the power behind these things. I 'did' have a C-QUAD 3.2m but I have to say, I found the cons outweighed the pros by far. Let me explain: Firstly, the kite comes in a HUGE bag which is quite possibly one of the worst I've seen for packing and transporting. [if you're not in the know, it comes in a flat round bag (much like a fizzy UFO sweet), due to the carbon fibre rod in the kite]. Trying to wrestle the bag alone onto a green to fly is a bitch! Especially, I suspect, for those of us who felt the bigger version was an even better idea. What's more, there's no handles/straps or anything on the bag. So once you've found a spot you're happy with, you have a big bag to pin down. Getting out the kite… Getting the kite out can go any one of 3 ways. 2 of which are bad so you got to concentrate! You break the rod in the kite getting it out – major anger!The kite springs when you get it out, losing the bag in the process because the wind also caught the kite and you're busy running after it.You didn't break the rod, lose the bag or spring the kite before time and everything is ok. See the problem? If you don't have more then 4 hands you'll find this design difficult. The reason the rod is so prone to breaking is because of the way you have to bend it to fit it into the HUGE bag. And the way in which you have to let it spring when you get it out. To put it away you have to bend the kite into a circle making sure to include all the struts. Once you have done this you then need to twist it into a figure of 8. Then take opposite ends and fold over into a smaller circle! Confused? Add that to a situation where you’re cold, tired, the rain is coming in and you thought you just heard a “SNAP!”. You can imagine the whole experience suddenly losing its appeal. By the by. The trick is to bend the rod whilst letting it revolve inside the kite lining. This way you don’t break the rod in a sheering fashion. Flying… So you've mastered getting the kite out. From here in it's pretty simple. You attach your four lines, get it up in the air, marvel at its site and then wonder why the controls are so unusual. The reason? Well, Peter Lynn decided to make this kite with controls that include the breaks. I know you’re thinking “But you control most kites with the breaks!” This one is different. You need to use the break lines as part of your steering – more so then most other kites. Not a huge thing in itself but it means you wrists get tired very quickly. Things also become more complicated - adding to the chance of a rough landing or crash. Not the crime of the century you might say, but the rod forming the leading edge doesn't need much to break. If this happens you're looking at at least 1 hour getting the broken one out, and another hour to put a new one in. At around £16 each, not including labour (if you're lazy), it's an expensive mistake to make; particularly if you need to send away for it. Flying (cont)… When you’ve got her in the air she looks good. The sections bellow out nicely and there’s a real sense of potential as the winds sing over the lines and the lift is felt from the apex above you. If you can get around manoeuvring her she’ll pull you for miles. The turns are good – near on the spot. And the break line steering enables easy hover literally anywhere you want her (she even goes backwards!). With regard to a 3.2m I’d say you get a good response from a 10mph wind. That should enable you to get a few low jumps and plenty of skids. For buggying I’d say it would be great – you can get buoyancy aids for them too. I just used it for jumping, which it did ok for. Conclusion… Audience – Intermediate/AdvanceValue for money – Good (If you can put up with all the cons)Power – Very goodManoeuvrability – Very tiring and complicatedBuild quality – GoodMaterials – Perfectly adequateRecommend? – Not really After selling my C-QUAD I went for a Eolo Radsails Pro 6m. No comparison! Soft foil all the way!