I've only been flying fighters about six months but really enjoy watching them dance. I would love to see a competition some day and see what others can do. I would really like to learn. Books and tapes can only teach you so much. I fly a large variety of fighters, however I am starting to play around with a Korean fighter and a Japanese spool that I got from Makoto Ohashi.
Indian fighters are faster but less predictable in response.
I haven't yet got what I think is the ultimate in performance. Competition keeps pushing me to achieve better performance, and I think that the winners of most of the competitions now build their own, the level of design having gotten to the point where the commercial designs aren't competitive anymore. This is gratifying for we few builders, but hard on those who must depend on the commercial kites. Come and Join us in the Manjha Club International. It's my favorite because it's predictable, handles a wide wind speed, is easy to set up and take down, and has sentimental value.