Dave362 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Looking for a trick oriented SUL for the summer light wind months. Any suggestions? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3wrapframe Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Prism Zephyr, Hq Shadow, I am sure Dodd Gross has something affordable. These options are under the $175 mark, I am sure there are others that are much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Do you have a budget in mind? Do you want a true SUL? Could you manage with a UL? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks guys,, Budget is no problem, I don't mind paying for a good kite. I'm looking for a true SUL, but one with a lower aspect ratio wing than my Ozone. That said, I'm sure not looking to roll the thing up, just float around and do ocassional old school tricks, which I consider to include backspins and JLs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I personally would match the kites I have. If you got a GPS SUL that would be a great set with a bit of wind overlap. I'm getting the SUL (and Vtd...) to match my Seven Std. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks guys,, Budget is no problem, I don't mind paying for a good kite. I'm looking for a true SUL, but one with a lower aspect ratio wing than my Ozone. That said, I'm sure not looking to roll the thing up, just float around and do ocassional old school tricks, which I consider to include backspins and JLs. Take a look at Ocius SUL by Skyburner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWkiteluv Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I have the Aura SUL and love it in 0-3 though it certainly can handle faster. It's slightly smaller though the tricks are definitely there and it's a nice flyer too. I also want to try the Ocius sometime as It's slightly larger than the Aura. I'm guessing you couldn't go wrong with either as Skyburner makes some excellent kites. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etully Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 How about the Skyburner PDSUL, Jordan Air Millennium, or a Benson Innerspace? The SB Nik Nak is also outstanding. The Zephyr is truly disappointing in unsteady SUL/UL winds, and the Shadow is well...a kite I would have no problem getting rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Some great ideas, thanks all. I'll research the kites you mentioned. I must admit I'm leaning toward the Skyburner options. Thanks again! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 If you like the GPS, I would stick with the GPS line. I'm pretty sure that I saw that Lam has developed the SUL at this point. My Sea Devil SUL is my favorite SUL trick kite, followed close behind by the Fearless SUL. You really can't go wrong with SkyBurner, either. I don't have a Widow Maker or Solus UL, yet, but the standard versions are great kites, and can fly in winds as low as 3mph without too much work. I've stayed away from the Ocius and Aura designs as they are smaller kites, and I like my kites big. Small just means fast & twitchy to me. The ProDancer is a fine kite, but it lacks in its ability to trick. I've only been able to get weak axels & 540s out of mine, but it will fly easily in the slightest of breezes. It is what I would call a 'true SUL' kite that could even be flown indoors. It really comes down to what you want, a kite that will fly easily in no wind (but no tricks), or one that can fly in no wind with some work, but is trickable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm kinda thinking Widowmaker UL. The GPS is a great kite and I may end up with a set of them, but I still haven't put in enough time to decide. Committing to a design can get pretty expensive and Lam's kites, while sublime, are at the high end price wise. Also, I have a set of QPs that I really like and I'm not sure I shouldn't give those another look. I'm taking them to JB's clinic, so we'll see.... I've got a Nirvana I've loved for years, but the build isn't up to the high prices they demand, so I wouldn't invest in a Nirvana SUL That's the thing about Lam's kites, or my Seattle made QPs. I guess Skyburner fits this as well, You're paying top dollar, but getting quality that will endure for years. Sorry to ramble.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave362 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 This is settled for me. I contacted Theresa about a new bridle for my QP SUL. Of course she had one in stock... It s been a very long time since I've flown it and my flying style has probably changed. I'm gonna give it another go... Gotta admit, I learrned a great deal reading and considering the posts in this thread. Thanks very much! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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