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Peter Lynn Viper 5.3m Reviewby Big Mike
8/29/2009
After Recently getting a buggy, I was in pursuit of a larger
kite that could get the job done of dragging my big carcass
across rough fields in that buggy. The 3.0m kites I had at the
time just weren't enough even in 10-15mph winds. I decided to
try the 5.3m Peter Lynn Viper.
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The Viper came in a bag along with Kite Killers,
lines, Ground Stake, and handles. The bag you can
read more about on my
Bag Review. The Ground Stake you can find a
little about it on my
Beamer v Hornet Review.
As you can see, then handles for the Viper are
long. That is a 11 inch foot in the picture and the
handles easily exceed that length. The lines are
quality. Red used for power and blue used for
brakes. They come one color on each winder, so you
have to seperate them before first flight.
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on the picture for a larger view.
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The Viper lays out beautifully on the ground. I like the design
very much. I do wish the design were carried to the front side
like some of their other kites, perhaps in future versions of
the Viper.
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Flying:
This is one nice Kite! It leaps off the ground and is
smooth in every respect. Turns are quick and crisp,
especially when brake input is added. The Viper will
hang right on the edge of the window and doesn't have
any bad tendancies like luffing or curling.
Power transition is smooth. It absorbs gusts very well
and was a real joy to fly. It isn't a lifty kite, but
my friend Bret had some fun trying to jump with it
during our tryout. He would have been better off with a
Twister 5.6, but I think judging by the pictures in the
below sequences, some helmet / pads would be suggested.
Synopsis:
Get one! Its a great kite. We flew with it in winds
ranging from 1.7 mph (yes, it got up) to 17 mph over two
different days for this review. The winds were all over
the place both days. It just does not quit!
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a larger view.
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Below are some pictures of Bret jumping. I'm glad he wants to
do it, as I enjoy watching. I had my hand on the camera lens
this time, too much of this and I may need to keep my hand over
the 911 button.
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