Rider: 100kg - Experienced 9+ years
Style: Freeriding, Surf
Weather: light wind
Build Quality: 10/10
Satisfaction: 9/10
Disclosure: I've known Chris (owner of Griffin kites) for years, but I haven't always flown (or liked) his kites. Currently I fly a 9m Argo and 12m Griffin

My Comments:

Bit worried after seeing all the negative response to reviews, but there isn't a review for the 17m and frankly, sod the haters.
I've previously owned a 20m Aero, 16m North Rhino V, 17m Slingshot Fuel and tested several 'big' kites over the years and have decided that, if it isn't at least windy enough for a 12m, I'm not going to bother.

On a day kiting with Chris and another, the wind died and I started to pack up my 12m. Chris pumped up his new 17m and persuaded me to have a go.

First impression : Very light and nimble. It certainly didn't feel like any big kite I'd flown before.

On the water : It does feel like you're flying a smaller kite in larger winds, the kite responds well, goes upwind nicely and doesn't drag you downwind like some big kites tend to do. This is what big kites should be like. I was cruising upwind with very little effort. The kite is fun to fly and I never felt like I was fighting it.

Build Quality : I've not had any issues with my current Griffin quiver and I'm pretty hard on kites, this TRX looks built to a similar, if not better, standard.

Overall : Very impressive, Chris has managed to lose the big kite 'feel' whilst retaining the low wind capabilities. If you want to get out in light winds, I would thoroughly recommend this kite.