wouldnt go 06, wernt as good as they could be, 05's were better i reckon but i would seriously go 07. Extrememly better light wind performance, way better depower. Im 60kg with an 11m and my wind range is about 12-27knts (absolute max and min). i had a 05 9m before that and my wind range was about 15-23knts and the 11m has even faster turning.

the 07 fuel has better-
-low end
-top end (extremely stable in gusty 19-29knts winds)
-relaunch
-colour scheme
-materials
-bar system
- there could be more but im tired

But the only reason i can get so much out of this kite is knowing how to tune the 5th line, i rekon pulling in about 2.5inches on the 5th trim improves the range, turning and lift of the kite but might just be me. but in saying all this i havnt tried too many kites this year and might be a bit biased as i have really only owned fuels but the 07 is definetly worth the money.

07 Fuels are the ****, I wouldn't worry about depower to much anyway. It's the power of the fuel which you will love!

The 07 fuel is the way to go, They may cost more than the 06 but
They turn faster
Have more low end power
The top end is huge, I'm 55kgs & I can be out on my 9 without depowering the kite at all while guys 15kg heavier are out riding 7m 07 fuels.

bah now i just gota get to saving man i wish summer wud hury up so that i can start working

how did this mod affect the low end? because the kite itself looks very very similar, i think the wingtips are slightly wider though. i wasnt looking for the depower of the kite i was looking for the grunt ;)

yeah everyone says 06 had a bit of a low end problem, even mag reviews. but i def would like to try both to see what is the haps, i want to buy fuels for their grunt not their lack of it.

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why do so many people want fuels yeh there nice flying kites but fark every one has one like you go to woodies and every other kite is a fuel not cool like be different guys there are better kites than fuels

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So why dont you fly a foil?

wht do u ride thn kb? i want fuels kz i had one as my first kite and i loved it.. i would go naish but they dont seem 2 great at the moment and fuels are basically the only full c kite thes days anyway.. i wonder when the fusion 2s will arive...

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Originally posted by simonmm

For my mind the 06s turn a bit faster and having a lower aspect ratio,

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doesnt a lower aspect ratio equal slower turning?

Mate the 06 comes with the 5th line cleat already on. And i definetly wouldn't assume that they have no bottom end at all, get on one and you will soon tell for yourself instead of listining to all the hype about peoples own kite.

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Originally posted by stamp

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Originally posted by simonmm

For my mind the 06s turn a bit faster and having a lower aspect ratio,

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doesnt a lower aspect ratio equal slower turning?

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I guess that's the theory, but I'm sure there is more to it than just aspect ratio. I ride 06s and my wife rides 07s so the comparison is from what I have found riding them side by side on a number of occasions (most times on a 9m). Definately agree with the comment about trying both. Also, I can't say that I have noticed much difference in the low end between both years.