2011 LF Envy
Mon, 09/19/2011 - 11:57
My current big kite is a 14m (I weigh about 175lbs) and it's time for a replacement. I've liked size 14m as my big kite and the thought of a 15m has me a bit hesitant. Obviously, the smaller the better but I'm not much of a big board/surfboard rider with smaller kites At any rate, any general thoughts about the LF Envy 15m? Fast for a big kite? Top end max at? Other info.? I'm not really looking for a specific "light wind" kite per se but something all-around fun for those below 20ish mph days. Pricing is so right on LFs right now. Thanks.
Mon, 09/19/2011 - 13:38
#1
just got a 9m
took it out yesterday for the first time 16 to 22 mph wind, it's a fun little kite but it stalled on me a couple times, which is something I never experienced with my Cabrinah Crossbow, probably just a pilot error though.
I have no experience with the 15 but generally speaking they got good reviews. Mackiteboarding has them on sale now at $999 complete, pretty good deal for a 15 meters. This said, you may be over powered on a 15 in 20ish winds. I pumped the Crossbow 13 in low 20s yesterday evening and that was too much for my 190 lbs and skills level.
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 08:43
#2
What is your 14m? Have you
What is your 14m? Have you ever flown the LF? I am always hesitant to buy a kite I have never flown. Pretty much all brands have great kites now but so much of it is about personal preference and what you are looking for as a rider. I know the Air Rush Lithium has some pretty awesome low end. my 14 Epic def has a lot of low end. Also heard great things about the cabs but never flown one. Now I have been reading up on these switch kites that I think a few people on the forum have bought. They sound pretty interesting as well but again would want to fly one first