Hi Andy,
Nice piccies! (*you can find the pics on kiteboardgallery.net*)
The X3 is a super developed X2. There is no need to design a completely new kite when you already have the best kite on the market! The main differences are in the range of the kite. The bigger sizes are delivering more power to help you get going earlier and all the sizes have more depower range in the bar. This is made possible by the new construction used on the strut connections.
The other features are improved stability, faster turning, improved relaunch, more durability.
All in all it is a seriously good kite, you will love it!
Mark
RobbyNitroz had een 5 sterren sessie in Zandvoort met maar liefst 15 - 20 knots op zijn SlingShot Wave SST (2017)