the 16m naish torch 06
or
the 15m slingshot fuel 06

heard lots of good feedback on both but dont know which i would prefer. im into wakestyle and surfing mostly. still like getting in some big hangtime though.

neither !

Or you can check out the 06 North Rhino or Vegas both are great kites also!!

get a bow kite, something like a crossbow or similar - everyone reckons they're heaps heaps better than any old school obsolete 'c' shaped kite....u can even read about how much better they are and how everybody is converting to them on this forum.

with a burnt stick...

The Slingshot seem pretty popular.

Does anybody rate the WindWings

Yeah go the PRO !

hey hunglong

how much is a yargo pro going to retail for?

Originally posted by Devil-Fish

hey hunglong

how much is a yargo pro going to retail for?

give or take a few $$$OZ$$$ into your hands...

05m $1175 oz
07m $1320 oz
09m $1465 oz
11m $1540 oz
13m $1615 oz
15m $1685 oz
17m $1760 oz

45cm Carbon bar (4line) + 27m lines $330 oz

Try a Force 15m.
Similar to the fuel with a better bar setup and for a better price.

Originally posted by Blondie

fair enough, i have also hear that some brands make mainly for one particular style. like ss makes mosty for wakestyle?...?am i wrong??

I would'nt agree with that... Have a look at ben, martin & Jeff, all wake style rider's absolutly killing it in the wave's ! not to mension the grandfather's of kiting, Lou & Elliot who introduced wake style to the world are now kicking it in big wave's...

Originally posted by Devil-Fish

Hey Hunglong

The standard yarga, what are its flying characteristics and what style of riding does it suit. Is it just a beginners kite or would it suit a intermediate kiter looking to progreess

2005 Yarga! With an aggressive design and profile, is a 5-line only kite.

This mid aspect design redefines performance and ease of use. Smooth power gives the newbie the confidence to go for it and the intermediate to advanced riders the ability to push themselves to the limit. The tight turning radius makes the Yarga perfect for kite loops and wave riding. Wake style riders will appreciate this kite's amazing stability. The Yarga's profile permits for incredible depower which helps the rider stay confident in gusty wind and allows for superior upwind ability. Whether it's your first day on the water or you're gearing up for the next contest, the Yarga's versatility will help you push the limits. No gimmicks, pure performance from the Best Yarga.

For 2006 we went back to drawing board. We took everything that made the Yarga great, as our inspiration, and mixed it up with the highest spec materials and design knowledge available in the kite-surfing industry.

Imagine a Yarga with even greater stability, more responsive turning, even higher jumping ability and unprecedented hang time. Our dreams have finally come true as BEST has taken the Yarga to the next level by applying Cuben Fiber technology to the best selling kite in the world. Cuben fiber is used selectively in the leading edge and wing tips allowing for a truly rigid, quick and responsive kite with lighter bar pressure and solid power throughout the wind window. Wave riding, kite loops and even free riding are more fun with the Yarga Pro, but don’t let the name fool you… The Yarga Pro is a user friendly kite that can be enjoyed by kiters of any skill level.
Imagine yourself ripping cutbacks on the face of overhead waves and pulling your favorite wake style tricks off butter flat water. The new Yarga Pro is as at home with you in the rough stuff as it is in the flat and because of the unprecedented amount of R&D and testing time that has gone into this ultimate mid aspect design, you can be sure that no matter what punishment you hand out, the Yarga Pro will keep you smiling long after the sun goes down.

Yarga Pro 2006 is now available for pre-orders and is scheduled to start shipping in early December.

The 2006 Yarga will be somewhere in between to two...

hey hunglong

I want to here a review from someone thats actually ridden them. Not Bests marketing spiel..

cheers

i buy my kites based on which kite has the most tuffest name.

See a Torch is not too bad - if its the flaming spiked medieval variety that you can swing around and set things on fire, although the newer flashlight versions that security guards use also are kinda tuff, and they can pack quite a wallop...but not as tuff as say a Slingshot. See a man with a Slingshot could take you down from a good distance away, specially if used in conjunction with marbles or lead fishing sinkers (henceforth David and Goliath) - yes, a formidable weapon is a Slingshot - but not as good as say a Crossbow, now that's damn tuff - those weapons could take u right outa the picture from over 200 meters and even if u got close enough to be a worthy challenge - he's probably got mates to back him up with both Revolvers and Switchblades who will knife you in the kidney or pop a cap in yo ass......weeestside.

So Crossbows are tuff, this we know - but then there’s Catapult’s – now that’s some serious artillery which can, if used right, take out a whole troop of crossbowers, switchbladers and revolverers, thus making it i think, the tuffest named kite on the market, used in conjunction with Ninja Stars and Hawks...i mean everybody knows u don’t fck with Ninjas with trained Hawks, no matter what, as they are way to cool and will always kick your ass anyway....I had considered getting a Boxer to have a go at a man on the Rhino...but that’s just stupid - who the hell would get in the way of any man on a charging rhino, cept maybe a pack of crossbow toting ninjas, although crazy as it sounds, i still believe that a Catapult could take out a charging Rhino, but you'd only have one chance to stop him and no time to reload....

Things i'd never buy would be like the Hellfish....i mean cmon...HELL ~ FISH <---- R U serious ?? A Fish from HELL !!! OOOHhh thats tuff !!!! "He used to be a goldfish...but he was BAD so his soul got taken by the Devil - but now he's back...back from HELL with one thing on his mind...its the HELLFISH, he's silver and pissed off and he's gunna kick your ass" pffft cmon.....and then there's yarga...wtf is a Yarga ?? i looked the word up and it has no meaningful meaning, also Liquid Force and Airrush have wussbag named kites - not even worth mentioning - cept maybe the M-80, that sounds pretty mean, like something used in s Rambo/Arnie flick, "get up there soldier and launch that M-80 now!!!!" - almost acceptable i reckon.

it's all in the name.

Yarga is an aboriginal word for flight I think...

Originally posted by taterchip

i buy my kites based on which kite has the most tuffest name.

See a Torch is not too bad - if its the flaming spiked medieval variety that you can swing around and set things on fire, although the newer flashlight versions that security guards use also are kinda tuff, and they can pack quite a wallop...but not as tuff as say a Slingshot. See a man with a Slingshot could take you down from a good distance away, specially if used in conjunction with marbles or lead fishing sinkers (henceforth David and Goliath) - yes, a formidable weapon is a Slingshot - but not as good as say a Crossbow, now that's damn tuff - those weapons could take u right outa the picture from over 200 meters and even if u got close enough to be a worthy challenge - he's probably got mates to back him up with both Revolvers and Switchblades who will knife you in the kidney or pop a cap in yo ass......weeestside.

So Crossbows are tuff, this we know - but then there’s Catapult’s – now that’s some serious artillery which can, if used right, take out a whole troop of crossbowers, switchbladers and revolverers, thus making it i think, the tuffest named kite on the market, used in conjunction with Ninja Stars and Hawks...i mean everybody knows u don’t fck with Ninjas with trained Hawks, no matter what, as they are way to cool and will always kick your ass anyway....I had considered getting a Boxer to have a go at a man on the Rhino...but that’s just stupid - who the hell would get in the way of any man on a charging rhino, cept maybe a pack of crossbow toting ninjas, although crazy as it sounds, i still believe that a Catapult could take out a charging Rhino, but you'd only have one chance to stop him and no time to reload....

Things i'd never buy would be like the Hellfish....i mean cmon...HELL ~ FISH <---- R U serious ?? A Fish from HELL !!! OOOHhh thats tuff !!!! "He used to be a goldfish...but he was BAD so his soul got taken by the Devil - but now he's back...back from HELL with one thing on his mind...its the HELLFISH, he's silver and pissed off and he's gunna kick your ass" pffft cmon.....and then there's yarga...wtf is a Yarga ?? i looked the word up and it has no meaningful meaning, also Liquid Force and Airrush have wussbag named kites - not even worth mentioning - cept maybe the M-80, that sounds pretty mean, like something used in s Rambo/Arnie flick, "get up there soldier and launch that M-80 now!!!!" - almost acceptable i reckon.

it's all in the name.

Seeing as your so into names... check this out, I did a little search on the net...

HUNG
Gender: Masculine.
Means : "brave, heroic" in Vietnamese.

LONG
Gender: Not found
Means : Not found

ROBERT
Gender: Masculine
Means : "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to Britain. It belonged to three kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce who restored the independence of Scotland from England in the 14th century. The author Robert Browning and poets Robert Burns (I was actually named after this guy) and Robert Frost are famous literary bearers of this name. Also, Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Confederate army during the American Civil War.

BROWN
Gender: Not found
Means : Not found

TATERCHIP
Gender: not found
Means : not found

TATE
Gender: Masculine & Feminine
Means : From an English surname meaning "cheerful" in Old Norse

ARBON
Gender: Not found
Means : Nor found