The high aspect ratio of this kite makes it scream upwind.  If you've enjoyed the Montana VI and its terrific depower, lift, and performance, then this is the crossover kite for you! Higher aspect than the Montana VI, the Matrixx is still stable enough for freestyle tricks and kite loops.

Characteristics of the Matrixx:

thin, simplified bridle

effective depower profile

rock hard stability

three pulley speed system

massive depower

high performance for snow, land, and water

Estimated wind range:

9 Meter Matrixx: wind range: 4-34 mph

on water, 15 knots and higher!

12 Meter Matrixx: wind range: 4-27 mph

on water, 12 knots and higher!

15 Meter Matrixx: wind range: 4-21 mph

on water, 8 knots and higher!

For light wind kitesurfing (6-18 knots), Virginia Power Kites recommends the 15 meter for the average 175 pound rider. A larger board such as a surfboard would have to be used in the 6-10 knots range.

For moderate winds (15-25 knots) kitesurfing, Virginia Power Kites recommends the 12 meter for the average 175 pound rider. A larger board such as a kitesurfboard would be used in the 12-15 knot range.

For stronger winds (20-30 knots) kitesurfing, Virginia Power Kties recommends the 9 meter kite for the average 175 pound rider.

You can use the 15 meter kite in extremely light winds (4-10 knots) kite landboarding; the 12 meter in light winds (5-15 knots), and the 9 m in moderate winds (10 knots-20 knots).