i've read that nasa wing's have the best pull:surface ratio. if so, i kind of wonder why more buggiers etc don't opt for nasa wings... especially since they can be homemade or purchased cheaper than a lot of other kites. do they not turn well or something? or is it just a style thing?

i've seen some pics of a buggier using a nasa wing on handles directly attached to the bridles - no lines! a friend was buggying with this guy in texas last fall & said he took one of his nasa's and buggy up to the roof of the hotel and buggied around if he had lines, that wouldn't have worked out too well at all! heh

hrmm, maybe someday i'll get a chance to fly a nasa wing and see what they're like.

can they be flown on a bar/depowered? that'd be interesting... especially if you were a really good kiter in great conditions... so long as you didn't down your rig, you could potentially kitesurf with one. (cheap too) i've heard of some really good, experienced kiters using open celled kites to surf before..