My Comments:
I have now been out about 5-6 times on my new core riot XR 10mtr. Mainly in 18-23knot winds. I am only a relative beginner and only flown airush flow and vapor before but god I could not be more stoked then I am right now. This kite enables me to do the biggest jumps I have done so far with great hang time and smooth landing. It feels extremely safe and responsive. Turns fast and you just feel real comfortable and able to try new things. Today we were in waves on TT's and just having the best time. I am not pimping for Darren from AKS but he looked after me right on this one I could not be more stoked. Cheers.
stuc, i think you might be getting a kick back from darren, but who am i to question your character. i here you only kite in the river so were the waves you described from the rotto ferry.
hey Graf, Yes you are right, people of dubious character such as yourself should not cast doubt on the characters of others. Whats wrong with river kiting I ask you?????
Hi Graf,
Sorry to spoil your conspiracy theory mate, but I don't even know who stuc is 
No there are no kick backs. Is it really so hard to believe that some retailers give above average service and product?
If you're not absolutely stoked with the service you receive from your local shop, then maybe you're shopping with the wrong guys.
Cheers,
KH
PS. Thanks for the kudos stuc, it's much appreciated 
dear kitehard, just having a joke with a mate. i have also purchased equipment from darren and have always been happy with his service and knowledge. i saw Stuc kiting on the day he described and i have to say his jumps were pretty impressive.
I bought my kit of Darren.
What i like regarding his set up is he has all the new gear and he's more than willing to let you ride the kites your interested in.
No need to go back to the shop and get the next kite to try there right there to try back to back. That's the way to go.
You'll get all type of hype on here regarding how good a kite does this and does that, however, riding the kites is the only way to get a handle on them.
Thing I don't like is the pasting I get from the missus when I come home with some new clobber.
