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Peter Lynn
Reactor II 5.5m Review
By Big Mike Sept 20, 2009
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Since the new Peter Lynn Reactor II came out a couple
weeks ago, I've been wanting to try it out. Of course
as things always go when you get a new kite, it rained
for the past two weeks here in Dallas. So I didn't get
to put it through the paces like I wanted to.
Finally, today I got with my buddy Eric and we went out
to fly this kite.
Bag: The bag is excellently made. It
is definitely a step up from the 'Access Line' of kite
bags. But this is a Pro line kite and I would expect
nothing less from Peter Lynn. The mouth is a bit small
I thought, but it keeps the kite secure and well
protected. With this kite comes a snap tie to keep it
taught when in storage.
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Line:
Typical Peter Lynn Power Kite lines. Nothing special here. The
standard true and true quality materials that we have come to
expect from Peter Lynn.
Handles:
Standard Handles
Stake:
Standard Peter Lynn stake. Mine was absent a sheath as I have
had from my other Peter Lynn kites. I'm not sure if that is
standard, or if I just got unlucky.
Kite Killers:
None supplied
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Flight:
I mentioned all the rain we have had lately. Well,
the wind was so non existent today that the flags
couldn't get off the pole. At the time of flight
the wind speed was 1.3 mph with a max of 3.1 mph as
noted with my windmeter.
Yet, the force was driving us to get this kite off
the ground somehow. It took a little coaxing due to
the lack of wind, but once we got it airborne, she
flew beautifully. I was completely amazed at the
Power behind this kite at such small wind speeds.
It is quick in the air too. Turning is crisp,
responsive and accurate. We even put it at the edge
of the window (wherever that was today) and it had
no tendencies to do anything but slow down and wait
for your command. With no wind and brakes, this
thing whipped around like a dog when someone pulls
its tail.
Unbelievable!
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Looking closely at the kite you will notice the lack of
bridle lines on this kite. Not only are there alot
fewer than most kites, but they are alot thinner
lines. Almost the thickness of brake lines on most
Power Kites. They are definitely of a different
material than what I have become accustomed to.
Speaking of material, when Eric first unfolded the
kite...get this, I'm undoing lines and he hurries to
unfurl my kite for the first time. Nice. LOL. He
couldn't wait to see it.
Back to the story...when he unfurls it and picks it up,
his first comment was how heavy this kite is. 'Feels
like Denim' he says. I don't know about denim, but it
is definitely heavier than other kites of a similar
size. But this in no way affects performance.
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Synopsis:
Wow.
Amazing kite. I will have more to report when I get
some wind. I can't wait to get it on the buggy and
try it out. The kite is a bit on the pricey side,
but it is worth it in every respect.
To be continued:::
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