gaastra gxr or gk lift2

[qtybry]

which kite is better and which one will you get? thanx!!!

[warssie]

I heard the GXR had some mistakes in the design, if true, go for the GK's of not true, go for GK too
If the Stealth is the GXR's replacement compare those 2 kites.


All I can say is that I love my Lift a LOT, haven't tried the GXR, I saw it once on my local spot but it looked rinkeled and not very stabel(fell a couple a times). Maybe it was the rider, maybe not

Greetzz
Sam

[kitester]

go with the Airush Lift...it rocks!

[d0dja]

I have Globerider kites (GK Lift 8.8 and 17.3) which I dig. Not as fancy design or features as some othert, but the kites rock -- very fast, turn fast and relaunch easily (great for waves), pull hard, jump high.

I bought the new Gaastra GXR 12 ... had to get it replaced under warranty because of a severe rocking/jellyifishing problem. After a bit of mission with local agent, got it replaced. New one did not have the problem, but I still didn't like it. Turns very sluggishly, overpowers badly if you're going fast (you have to stand almost right on the rail and pull as hard as you can to slow it down -- not fun if you're in waves or heading towards another rider). Sold it and bought a Globerider Lift 11.5. I'm now happy again.

GXR pulls like hell -- very grunty, but I recon too much -- it tries to act like a 14 rather than a 12. Prefer a ktie that acts its age

Big floaty jumps, nice construction and features (spinnig leash, etc)

~R

[sandyisland]

I just got a new Globerider Lift, and it rocks.. speed generates lift and this kite has lots O lift.
Coming off of flying C02's I am real happy with the Lifts performance and range.

[Stefan]

Qtybry, I would wait for the Stealth-if you decide to go Gaastra. I've spoken to several people who have flown it and everyone say's its a awesome kite. Biggest difference from 03 GXR is it's stability in "bumpy" wind and turning speed(pivots better). There are a lot of great kites out there so I think what you have to go for is feel. Gaastras fly really light, generate board speed at the lower end of the wind range and move forward through the wind really fast. They fly "easy" compared to other high aspect kites. (that's not a knock on other brands). With the Stealth the've improved the high end range and turning speed so kite loops and technical moves will be easier. Good Luck

[xray]

Can't wait to get my hands on my Stealths. As Stefan said reports are this is an awesome kite!