I have been riding the ID's for a while now and really like them... Actually, I'm selling my ION (2012) 8.5m2 and a switchblade (2012) 12m as I just got 8,10, and 12m ID's. The kite has really helped me progress with my handlepassing and technical riding. Lift is not the highest but perfect for the ...

First couple of times I used the ID on light winds I had the same stalling issue. Its a problem with how your lines are setup. This kite is designed to give you post slack during handle passes and that happens as the kite stops its foward movement as you pull it hard. When its light if it stops its ...

I've ridden both. My wife rides the Protons and I ride the ID's. I love the kites. What I like is that each kite excels in what they have been designed for. Proton kites pull hard! the have good lift but I'd compare them to a medium aspect C not a high aspect C. SO they will not boost you the highes...