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As far as stability goes for the PLs at the zenith, [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSWfi5AMT2E[/youtube] You can literally tie the kite up and go have lunch. If a gust comes, it kind of bends and deforms, then is back to its shape. Also, I haven't tried the Flysurfers ($$$), but as far as e...

tighe, The people I know that use the arcs use them mainly because of their gust munching ability. Also stability is huge, and autozenith is an amazing feature. Let go of the bar and the kite happily rises to the zenith and just sits there completely depowered until you provide input. Here on the SD...

Honestly DePowers aren't typically recommended as a first kite. A lot of people start with a 3-4m fixed bridle like an HQ Beamer or similar. Good opportunity to fly in a variety of conditions and get respect for the wind.

Just wondering what everyone flies. Seems like a ton of bows/hybrids in the community here, but not many foils, specifically closed cell. (Peter Lynn, Flysurfer, HQ Neo etc) just wondering why this is or am I totally off base here?