Hey aklbob I used the 12m X2 in 20 knots the other day.... It is pretty fast but not outa control. Care does need to be taken when jumping with this kite as you will go higher and stay up there longer than with previous kites and hence you have more time to put the kite in the wrong place... remember it IS a kite for experts...
I'm only jumping higher now because of the X2... my jumping skills are still pretty crap... so I don't see how me and aklbob are "over rating ourselves".
The X2 is a very fast turning kite... very fast in the fast setting, moderately fast in the slow setting. In 20 knots the kite turns fast even when sheeted out... this I assume may be due to the kite flying on the front lines....
It's an extremely good kite.... as for the bar size.... if unsure I guess you could get a shorter bar... it wouldn't hurt... I definately wouldn't want to muff a jump with this kite as it has SOOOO much lift...
Enjoy it's power
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