yeah, the 17m contra is definitely alot faster turning than last years, built better and seems more stabile. Stability should translate into better high end and low end. Only got to try out the low end, which for me seems to be 10-12 on a glide; or if you are lower weight maybe 8-11. I don't think I had the trim setting down properly on the bridle yet, I'll have to optimize that.
The Xbow 12m tho'........ geez, can't wait to try that sport kite out, Lori had that thing dialed in what ? 11-12 kts? looky very nice!