got a chance to try the new 2007 bow from gaastra the spyder this week...
it was a 9 and i was out in winds around 5-6bft... it was a very positiv surprise! no pulley on the kite or the bar so...
the kite feels nice, good response on the bar, very nice turning - you can stop the turns in any position
the bar doesnt have that much depower so you can let go of the bar and stilll ride when powerde good... if you need massive depower you have to use the adjuster... works nice with a clamcleat
also tried unhooked riding when fully adjusted - works really nice - good pull in loops but still controleable...
the maintube seems pretty thin so i pumped it up hard (8 psi)
relaunch was super easy - bow style
flies similar to a waroo but i think more precise...
i just wanted to try the kite for half an hour but stayed out for one 1,5 hours because i had so much fun (i normally ride c-kites)
onepump would be nice but you can expand the bag to leave the struts inflated!
i think gaastra did a really good job on the kite!
pics of the kite - http://www.usd.at/index.php?option=com_ ... &Itemid=22