The Fat Lady is what got me excited about Blade kites -- it makes lightwind (12mph+) conditions a blast. It can unhook, drift, loop, and relaunch just like a smaller kite so I can get out on glassy days when I'd just be sitting on the beach otherwise. It is absolutely perfect for a place like Alameda or light coastal days.
The Trigger is an excellent all-round kite that I share with my girlfriend Julie because it's good for everything: unhooked, waves, boosting, and cruising. It's fast but extremely predictable, relaunches like a champ, and has light/medium bar pressure so my arms are never the limiting factor in a session.
I have both types of kites and would be happy to set you up with a demo session if you'd like to check them out.
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