New to the forum. I have been a high wind flyer only 15-25--Quantum, 25+ Galaxy, Whizz. I would like to get a kite for 6-12 that I can learn some tricks on, and have fun flying. I would stick to my other ones on windy days.(struggle with the Whizz). I can fly punch squares and control the Quantum through the power window and at the edges, no tricks tried. The kite is not much fun under 12MPH. I have been reading some posts regarding lighter wind kites,and I hope you can steer me along a little. I like the looks of big kites,One eleven is one that seems good. Would this kite be too slow at that wind speed. I also like all Level One kites(Bad Ass and Reloaded). My fear for these kites whether Std or UL is would they withstand a few(many) earth hits. I actually never hit the galaxy or Quantum to the ground anymore, but I just fly them, no tricks. I will be retiring in the next year and plan to spend a good amount of time on this hobby. If money and skill were no object(unfortunately it is), I really like the look of the Mamba, and the fact to help a kite builder do what he does in these times. However I do not think potentially destroying an excellent kite is wise.I have also been checking into the Challengers from OSK(owner is a nice guy) but not too much info exists. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Tim(they call me Blue) . Thank you.
