Which would U buy for a light wind kite (4 the surf)???

Assume you are buying used?
Provided they are both in good condition, the Contra would be fisrt choice then the Fuel, they were both OK kites for their time.
Even better as a light wind kite though would be an 06/07 Contra 17M bow, or a 16M CB1 or SB1.
I really like my SB2 16M as a light wind machine now that I have it rigged with a 60cm bar, and 30M lines.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

Turning speed will be the most critical... Just need that something extra for when it's bloody 11-16kts...

That would be mine! It works unreal! I'm all frustrated and looking for a bigger kite but I was riding a 4'6" surfboard that day... On Sunday I stole some straps from Dustin and now have my 6'2" ready to rock. Small kite, big board right????

How much do you weigh skeggs?? The pros and cons, first does the fuel have 5th line? If so it will have good range and turning speed, plus easy relaunch. Contra would have bridal and is a big kite probably more power than fuel, but slower turn. The fuel will be the stronger kite allowing you more freedom to dump it in the waves.
There is always the link 15, turns fastish for a big kite with heaps of power. Although the fuels this year are incredible lots of power and great bar response and feel.
There are bargains out there for older model big kites 17.5m machines etc good luck and try to get a demo on what your after best way to really know for sure..

It has a lot more punch then the 12 surprisingly, but does turn a bit slower, big for a 15m kite hey. Try to get your self a demo on one.