Before you buy any of the bow's, try the new Vegas 06. The range on this years kite is amazing. My wife (110lbs) and I (150lbs) ride the 9 meter in winds from 15kts to 30kts. The trim tips allow bow style depower without losing the feel and perfomance (high jumps) of a traditional C kite. For more i...
Just got back from the Jupiter Kite Contest where I flew the 9 meter and 12 meter. The kites are incredible. Reviews of both kites will be online at http://www.eastcoastkiteboarding.com in two days.
Main improvements are... Huge range (bow like), Fast turning, and Stable.