A variety of interesting answers and comment. Did'nt so much want to get into the flat v c thing, but get some ideas on this clear difference. Also note there's not a lot of comment on the high depower c kites. Having poleboarded for 15 yrs prior to kiting, that sport went thruogh similar phases. Initially everyone was on the same gear, hacks and pros alike, then the sport went super high performance, at he expense of the average user. Sails had cambers, every type of board and fin shape possible. There was no focus on the average punter. In recent years the gear evolved to where now the pros and punters are now both using the same gear, offering high perfomance and ease of use. Hopefully kiting will go this way quickly and therefore continue to benefit all users. Who knows what 2007 gear brings. The other observation is the amount of gear. It seems many people (especially in OS forums) have 3-4 kites (or entire quivers) and 2-3 boards. ****, too many decisions. Ideally for the majority of use 1-2 kites and 1-2 boards max. No more. Othrwise you spend all day picking the wind, de-rigging and dicking around. Not the way to go. So development should KISS and the sport will ultimately continue to grow. Cheers.

i have been reading this forum for a long time but have only just decided to reply to a post, use all talk about inflateables and whether a ca or a bow is better, i think use should go out and try a arc they are the most superior kite on the market

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Originally posted by greenleader

superior in what way?

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they are softer and warmer, great for those cold winter nights

Ive tried them and they suck arse

If it is good enough for Mark Shinn then it is good enough for me.
Oh also if he went drinken, whoren and brawlen I would go and do that to.