Emerald Coast Kiteboarding had an EPIC demo day last Friday, at St. Andrews State Park. It was a little light in the morning, like 12-14, so we rigged the 14 Screamer. Nice looking kite and built well for being so light weight. The bar is well thought out and the swivel just above the chicken loop works really well and the quick release ( we actually tested it ) works every time with no problems. It is quick and easy to change the bar size with just a couple of knots, either on the inside or outside of the bar ends. I self launched this kite and it rolled right over and had immediate power in the light wind conditions. The bar pressure is just right, as it is nice to feel the kite a tad, but not too much. I could feel the low end on this 14 meter kite with just a flick of the bar.......this kite turns super fast for a 14 as well....I weight 215 so it is nice to have low end and fast turning speed all in one kite. As the day went on, the wind picked up and the waves did as well. A lot of riders were out on 10's and 11's but the 14 had so much range, I de-powered it a bit but when I finally came in to rig the 11 Renegade, it was blowing over 25 and the Screamer 14 was still manageable. The 14 has a lot of loft time, as it just seems to hang in suspended animation once you send it. This kite loops great for a 14 meter kite.We rode the 11 Renegade, a three strut kite in the 20-25 knot and gusty conditions and had a blast on it! Really a nice looking kite. If you want a big kite for lighter wind that will hang in there when it picks up, you can't go wrong with the 14 Screamer, especially of you are a bigger rider.
