>Does anyone have any views on the warrior by PBSK?
I only have about 45 minutes of air time between two different framed versions
of the Warrior, (5PT & 3PT) and only in turbulent San Ramon and Berkeley
winds, so my observations are limited.
In these conditions, freestyle is the name of the game and in this respect
the Warrior shines. I've no idea of it's (overall) precision in these less than
ideal
wind conditions but from a trick and trick-transition standpoint the Warrior is
a
supurb kite.
Fades are easy and relatively stable in less than ideal winds.
Flick-flacks also come easy. Fountains, flip-flops and cascades are second
nature,
Warrior likes to rise in most flat spin tricks. I have not succeeded with any
backspins
/rotating fades, but this is most likely my fault, rather than the Warriors.
Backflips are easy and stable, requireing little effort for controlled
recoveries.
I enjoy the mixture of precision and trickability, the lift generated in flat
spins and
it's unabashed good looks. It is a stunning example of performance kite art
and has the ability to be "user friendly" as well, making it quite accessable
to the
masses (inspite of it's cost).
Beyond it's flight abilities, Warrior is absolutely beautiful to look at for
hours on end.
This is (IMHO) one of the most beautifull dual line kite designs (especialy in
rainbow!)
available and has performance to match its good looks.The price of admittance
is high,
but the rewards are great. If you love to fly, you'd probably love a Warrior.
For a more in depth review of the Warrior, have a look at Allen Stroh's web
site at:
http://home.san.rr.com/kites/menu.html
He's a major PBSK junkie, a good friend, and has more experience with the
Warrior
than anyone I know.
Hope that helps!
Gotta fly!
Bri
Gotta fly!
Bri
> Does anyone have any views on the warrior by PBSK?
http:/members.home.net/zacarab/pbsk-bfly-warrior.htm
It is my kite of choice since I got it.
See allen's review for glowing poetic words of praise (which it deserves).
http://home.san.rr.com/kites/menu.html
the review is also accessible through peter's web site
http://www.sportkite.com
want to fly mine? ... give me a buzz... I'd love to let you take it for a spin :)
I'm in new jersey though... and you'll have to pry it out of my hands...
Although all of peters kites come at a price premium, the attention to detail,
and the ability to have it customized are worth every penny. I really doubt you will be
disappointed with the investment.
--
I fly, therefore I am, ...... happy :^) !
Master the Wind,
Peter Betancourt
--
Designer/Builder of US Handcrafted Dual Line Sport Kites
Warrior, Bad Boy 2, Vanishing Point, AM2 & AerZero
http://www.sportkite.com
David Trustman