Poll: What's a good next Blade ?

[dmb]

Any opinions ?

 

I've got a 2.0 and a 4.9, and am looking for a larger Blade II to use in the summer. I think the 6.4 would be too close to the 4.9, so that leaves the 7.8 and the 9.0.

 

Any reason to prefer one over the other ?

[spooky]

7.8

A ( m woudl leave a bit of a gap in your wind range also it is quite slow, nice kite but slow. You may find that you would be able to get just as much out of a 7.8 because you can work it better any way?

Jon

[kitesurfa]

Or you could go 8.5 Blade3 ?

 

Is there much difference between Blade 2's and 3's ?

[kite atb dude]

6.6 blade (in purple) three cuz they rulz

 

all that u have heard about luffing streaching launch probs and ne thing bad is cr@p mine rulz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

BLADE THREE YER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the_lone_wolf]

would agree, if you have the funds the 8.5 is the ultimate low wind kite, waaay faster than you'd expect:)

[kite atb dude]

lone wolf u dont happen to no the dates for next years chale kite fest?

 

cheers K.A.D

 

cant find there site im sure there was one ?

[the_lone_wolf]

http://www.iwight.com/news_events/event_search3_c.asp?Ev_ref=1222

 

was up there twice in the last 3 days - loverly place and no sand to get out of the board - joy! - little bumpy and "slippery when wet" but in anything from south to north westeries it rocks:)

[kite atb dude]

kool well b there ?

 

u going ?

 

 

lets hope theres sum wind unlike last year

[the_lone_wolf]

mate, i need no wind, i have an 8.5:D:D:D:D - but hell yeah, i'll be there

[kite atb dude]

kool c u there

[Adrena1in]

I'd definitely go along with the recommendations of a big Blade 3 rather than a big Blade 2. I'd say the 8.5 as well. Turns and moves way faster than a 7.8, and lifts more (when moving) than a 9.0.

 

EDIT : And if you do opt for a Blade 2, it might be worth considering the VPS system, as it gives them a slightly bigger wind-range and does improve performance.

[brenski]

blade II 7.8m or blade III 8.5m

 

that's my opinion having an 8.5m for summer myself!

[psychotic_eddy]

I agree a blade III 8.5 they are a wicked low wind kite.

The 7.8 Blade II with or without vps is also a good choice slower than the 8.5 but it still has loads of pull and lift in the right conditions.

PS. I have a Blade II 7.8 for sale Nearly new (still crispy) also a brand new still in original wrappings vps kit and bar. will possibly split. looking for about £330 for both including uk p&p

[meatloaf]

psychotic eddy,

ive pm you

 

Meat

[mick knox]

I had a 7.8 for a few weeks and it was great but very slow. I now have a 8.5 and it's way faster and has loads more pull when it's flown fast.

[dmb]

Thanks all, I went for the BII 7.8m and although I've only had the conditions to fly it once, it's a superb piece of kit. Slow-ish, but boy does it pull . Haven't fitted the VPS yet, currently it's on a bar/crossover.

 

(It's also the sunniest, yellowest kite I've seen, altho' I'd imagine one of those 12m Frenzys might beat it in that category !)

[Netboy]

I have a 7.8m Blade II and have got on well with it. It is a little slow yet I don't think you could go far wrong by getting one!

[makka]

Question: "Whats a good next Blade?"

Answer: a Frenzy'04, and Frenzy'04 infact!

 

Jus' my little ole humble onion you understand!

[yowi]

6.8 razor is a suitably scary kite. Damn sounds like you'll have to try 'em all. Have fun!