i just bought an airush diamond for my kids to fly. the bar comes std with a very compact CL shorter bar throw and narrow diameter bar. i believe you can buy the bar separate, worth a look

http://www.airush.com/2016/kites/diamond-bar/

20 knots is the magic wind speed. you can ride just about every kite in that amount of wind. just a matter of preference as to what size kite you prefer to be on.

i am the same weight as you. those shinn boards are hard to beat. the new airush 2013 138 pro toy is also worth a look

hehe sorry man couldn't resist

thats good news on the low Y and backwards compatibility with the older kites.

agree 100% on the self landing benefit of the low Y - its a technique i always used till the set up was changed to the hi Y.

have a 9m wave on pre order with my shop can't wait!!!

hi smidgy

i like the new bar, especially the low Y set up. any comments on compatibility with older model airush kites (lithium & varial/X 2012/11). will the low Y affect the kite performance at all?

njrider wrote: maybe shorter lines,

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