... Hey billy, really nice pic by the way.
I have a Dyno 18m and love it but it 'aint like my beloved Rebel 2010 16m that I used to ride. I treated the old 16m like others treat their 12m, loops jumps, it was all round fun, where as the 18m is just a little slow and doesn't loop as nice, its a light wind, easy, get you going in stuff all kite, purpose built to do this.
My missus doesn't like big kites but she likes the Dyno, so it does exactly what it is ment to do as designer intended,,, but,,, it still isn't my beloved Rebel where I could give it some and not worry about the lightness and build. I worry it won't stand up to my heavy style (or lack of it) so I ride it accordingly, take it easy, do not bang it in the drink trying stupid tricks, it is a light wind kite after all. I used it recently on holidays in Bali, in some small waves with the occasional head high set using a twin tip and had an absolutely fantastic time. Not sure if Ken intended it to be use in waves but it went great, once I got my timing and the turning delay, great fun. I still think my Rebel 2010 would have been better though!
Anyway, this years kites are done so its all moot point, maybe next year hey!!
cheers,
Robbie