[moylemuncha]

ok - had a go on 12m crossbow yesterday in gusty 15 to 20. The Moyle single market economy was once again bullish on AJ-kitehouse

FYI - These kites do have their peculiarities so I would definately try one before you buy one (not that I ever do). I can see some points that moaners would love to moan about especially if they don't like new things. They do handle differently from a 'C' kite especially the bigger 16m. the 12m not so much. You get less power in the turn but more in the stroke so you might prefer that or you might not. The bridle/controll bar system is very complicated and can occasionally get snagged. I haven't had it really get tangled but rather hooked around the kite tip - briefly - but has allways corrected itself - somehow? Self launch is a big question mark. I have also had both sizes jellyfish on occaisions when I inadvertently, completely overpowered them - which I would love some feedback on if anyone sees any info on. Again - the kites have ultimately corrected themselves and relaunched but a little dissconcerting.

On the plus side - I got into kite-surfing to FLY! and these things are definately my new wings. They go further upwind, faster than any kite I have ever tried and twice as high for twice as long. That's it! If you need any more plus side conviction than that - you're a pussy.

The new crossbow's are not perfect but the pro's far outweight the con's.

MM