I tested the Rage 2 last week.
In size 14, 12 and 10 m.
The kites are very good with good hang time, soft landings, outstanding depower, better depower than ANY other kite (no BS). The construction looked bomb proof.
Relaunch was fantastic. I crashed the 14m intentionally about 20 times and it was hard to keep it from relaunching by itself. Only once was I able to get the kite to fill up straight downwind and even from that position it was a breeze to relaunch.
The kites were fitted with the CC SAFE bar and SAFE system.
I also tested the Windwing reverse relaunch (jumpstart) and I do think it is better than the RECON (RECON IS a good system)
I was able to relaunch in seconds without any trouble at all. It is a hot launch like RECON though.
I prefer 5th line for relaunch though. It is equipped with the fittings.
The spinning bar and spinning leash worked great. The bar was asymmetrically shaped to allow you to feel if it is right without looking. I was quite impressed with it. The line sets are quite nice also, color coded and a nice thickness.
The CC bar stays where you put in in the high friction mode and will move somewhat easier in the low friction mode. I think it is best suited for those who prefer wakestyle ad it is easy to have constant power. The B safe bar is more traditional and allows easier sheeting. I think it is more suited to overpowered or gusty conditions.
Overall excellent quality and predictable flying with outstanding relaunch.
FYI. I priced a 17, 12 and 8 at less than $1500 plus a bar.