Archives Archive

  • “LiteFlite Radial” retrospective

    “LiteFlite Radial” retrospective

    [Translate] [Translate] I have often described this kite as the worst that I have ever paid money for. Perhaps I ought...
  • New Tech “Big Bang Pro” Review

    New Tech “Big Bang Pro” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] The name is misleading for a kick-off. There’s plenty of kites out there with different sail materials that don’t...
  • Level One “Challenge” Review

    Level One “Challenge” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] The Level One Challenge was introduced in 2001. It is a design from the Swiss flyer Stefan Furter and...
  • PBSK “Stiletto” Review

    PBSK “Stiletto” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] The Stiletto is the latest design from Peter Betancourt, a 2m kite coming in at a lower price point...
  • Airdynamics “Outsider” Review

    Airdynamics “Outsider” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] The Outsider is Airdynamics’ latest design, a full-sized all-round competition grade kite. It takes several of its design cues...
  • Buena Vista “Catalyst” Review

    Buena Vista “Catalyst” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] The Buena Vista Catalyst was brought to the market in 1997 and underwent some subsequent modifications when Buena Vista...
  • Airdynamics “Dharma SP” Review

    Airdynamics “Dharma SP” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] Airdynamics’ Dharma was introduced in 1996 and is aimed at intermediate level and above flyers who want a kite...
  • Mullin Kites “Area 51″ Review

    Mullin Kites “Area 51″ Review

    [Translate] [Translate] Another picked up in a trade, this was one kite that slipped past me when it was current (manufacturer...
  • PBSK “Warrior” Review

    PBSK “Warrior” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] I picked up this in a trade. It’s the second Betancourt kite I’ve owned although I’ve flown a handful...
  • Cerf-volant “Azur Tandem” Review

    Cerf-volant “Azur Tandem” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] As we appear to be living in an age of dittohead, cookie cutter, all-the-same kites I thought I’d transport...
  • Flying Wings “Utopia” Review

    Flying Wings “Utopia” Review

    [Translate] [Translate] Let’s start with a little history:- the Utopia was introduced at the KTAI in 1999 and received the only...