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yeahmon
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which kite?

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Hi anyone know which is a better kite, if you had a pick a o.r. one 16 or a liquid force assalt 16 any feed back would be appreciated thanks
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Support the locals. OR makes an excellent kite + you can get loads of advice on tuning it. If you need repairs, no need to ship it away. Oh yes, they also make a top notch kite.
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For any beginner
There are a ton of used kites around that would serve your purpose.
Yes New is nice but unneccessary.
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Hey,

Totally agree with Penguin, any reason why such a big kite? A 16m is a big kite unless your a big person (heh like me!). Most of the wind around the island people sail 10-14m kites in the summer and typically smaller in the winder due to storm winds, which definately tend to be gustier. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me either in this forum or private message.

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Thermals are good.
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Post by yeahmon »

thanks alot everyone good food for thought, I will stick local
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great advice jimmy...all this and weather too!

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Post by Mattdog »

I would be careful with the 16m One. I've heard it's slow to fly and not a great light wind kite (a big guys kite). They are supposed to be making a 14m next year.
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Post by Gareth »

The 07 OR One's are available.New 16 is lighter and faster.14 is available.
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