Tried out my 5m Naish Matador LT for the first time today. ( I also have the 4m Matador but not in LT format). Quite a difference in feel between the LT and non LT. Maybe it is the three very stiff handles, on the LT, compared to the five slightly softer handles on the non LT, or the slight difference in canopy tension, but the LT felt more like a 'machine'... someone described it as a Truck..... it certainly pulls like one a very light one; so lots of low end power, and stiff airframe.
Liked, the wing is super stable, when lightly powered up, or depowered, for example when on a broad reach or running downwind. Instant power when coming out of a gybe or 'saving' a missed move. Low end power.
Disliked, quite a narrow wide range? a 5m a 4m and a 3m quiver would cover it, but don't think a 5m and 3m quiver would work too well.
Conditions today were 16 kns to 26 kns, air temp 9 degrees C. kite felt best between 16 kns and 21/23 kns. and suspect the 5m could work down to 12 kns for rider weight 75K
