This just doesn't cut it with all my real-life experience, the WA 16.5 is one of the most stable kites in the air, as I said earlier it hasn't luffed on me once, you obviously haven't got any experience with the 16.5 or else you wouldn;t have posted this claim.A quality 2003 inflatable like the rhino2 or Airush Lift are better than rams in terms of stability and relaunch (see topics: Why no pros in the top 50 use ram airs).
O and for relaunch, I have to see the first LEI relaunch below 10 knots of wind, if you can get that on video I would be pleased, I can relaunch the 16.5 with 6+ knots of wind after 5 min. on the water no problem at all!
Please tell me where.... there are some for sale but nothing cheap though, I am still looking for a cheap WA 7 but it's hard to find, everybody I have contacted on the kites really enjoys them.You will find a lot of cheap 2nd hand ram airs (like the Flysurfer) on the market because of lot of ram users have realised that inflats are better, not just in aerodynamic terms, but also in terms of ease of setup, packup, maintenance, etc.
Aerodynamics....we have been through that and you still claim this point.
Ease of setup....Nothing comes close to a foil, spread it out, walk your lines out and launch, 2 min. can it get any faster then this.?
Packup....Walk in the lines, fold the kite in 2, put in the bar and roll up, 1 min. can it get any faster then this.
Maintenance....Okay you have to dry the kites once in a while, but nothing worrying.
Edward
