Can only agree...

If it is just a simple trim issue, its a piece of cake

But if it backstalls more than the other sizes, when trimmed CORRECTLY - then it IS the 9m2 kite that is more prone to this, than the other sizes
(it happens with all brands, that some sizes are a bit different)


Dont ever expect a bar and kite to be "perfectly" trimmed out of the box, or fit all sizes with EXACT same trim settings - simply not possible

If you are lucky, its fine - but every kiter that rides unhooked with fuels know how to trim a kite I would say, so just trim till it flies like you wish, and adjust lengths accordingly - no big deal


And it might take the backstall out also - so it flies like the others


The thing is - there is a HUGE difference between a simple trim setup error, and a general kite backstall tendency.
Every kite can backstall when trimmed wrong of course - but every kiter with a little experience knows how to trim this away (if the kite can...), I think we can all agree.

But not every kite can be flown deep in the window unhooked, maybe with a bit of slack, without backstalling

And the latter is THE important thing of course, for unhooked freestyle and waves


Hooked riding is a totally different ballgame, where backstalling sometimes can be desired, and it will also typically perform better than those who dont

Peter

I just measured the pigtails against my 2010 9m. There is about 1" 1/2 difference between the 2 kites. I should get a chance a to fly both kites back to back this weekend so I can get the kite flying right.