After reading the thread I'm a little surprise at no mention of the BWS Noise. A number of great kites mentioned and the Noise is a kite that will fulfil both roles.

Thanks for the replies and helpful information, hoping to pick up a 5'6" shortly.

Information in the way of reviews seems to be pretty scarce in regards to the Shinn Duke. Has anyone been riding one for while that can give a comprehensive review?

Information in the way of reviews seems to be pretty scarce in regards to the Shinn Duke. Has anyone been riding one for while that can give a comprehensive review?

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98kgs and 198cms, I ride a Jimmy Lewis Kwad 5'11" with a 12m Rally. Works from 12 to 20+ knots.

Thanks for the informative feedback, I will be ordering a Monk Forever . Unfortunately we are still waiting for the shipment to arrive in Australia.

My debate :argue: is between the Dundee 133 x 42 and the Monk Forever 134 x 42. I too am 98kgs and 198cms and after a twin tip to compliment my Jimmy Lewis Kwad 5'11". As usual it needs to do everything well, freeride choppy bay conditions, windblown onshore mush to high speed runs on butter smooth ...

Check the bar on my 12M Rally and the C/L had snapped, the C/L on my 8M Rally is badly bent. Subsequently replaced both, so thanks to those on this thread for the heads up.

Started as most do on twin tips, including Underground FLX's and a TB Kiteboarding Haura. I also rode Slingshot mainly SST's and then again onto Underground this time the Kipuna (great board). Managed to demo the occasional Naish and Slingshot directionals, fine boards but with a feeling of fragilit...