As far as best, the 2008 waroos, the 9m is incredibly good. Not sure if they got lucky or stole the design but it's excellent.

Some others will chime in for the Cabs and SS because they have some good kites this year.

I don't really think you can go wrong with any of the newest kites.

The only brand I would avoid is liquid farce because they have always been sort of disconnected from the latest trends. They occasionally come out with a good board or kite but it's really hit and miss.