On the web there are lots of images and videos of alaias; here you can see how a classic bottom looks like: https://tomwegenersurfboards.com/sites/default/files/2012/02/Rastas-tail-601x400.jpg I have built a couple (both wooden and composite), you can actually get pretty creative with the bottom sha...
I can share my history and experience with lightwind kites, maybe it helps in some way. Ozone Zephyr 17m - my first lightwind kite, it was the first-generation Zephyr. I used it with a twintip, an Alaia board, a raceboard (remember those big ones with 3 long fins?), also in winter with skis and snow...
I have used only a very old Zephyr (the very first generation), it had a good pull but was heavy and somewhat slow turning. I have not used Hyperlink but have used a number of other foil kites. For the situation you are describing, I do not think you will get better upwind with Hyperlink. Hyperlink ...
That looks like a nice board but it isn’t exactly a mutant by my standard. These pics show the board in its "twintip" configuration. There is a lot of room to shift the footstraps back and fins can be changed as needed (the board has the standard FCS inserts). Ah ok, sorry! I take my words back the...
That looks like a nice board but it isn’t exactly a mutant by my standard.
These pics show the board in its "twintip" configuration. There is a lot of room to shift the footstraps back and fins can be changed as needed (the board has the standard FCS inserts).
It is not meant to be a performance kite but it is lot of fun and versatile. It is relatively fast-turning in comparison with other foil kites, light, easy launch, good wind range.