I think it probably really depends on your riding style and the conditions you are in. If it was more consistent winds around here, I probably would have never hopped of C kites. But St. Pete is sort of all over the place.

Like Josh said, demo if possible. I think "best kite" is impossible to answer.

What's the best car to get, price not an issue?
Different people would get different things.
I personally would get the best gas mileage hatch back I could.
I doubt most would do the same.