John Taylor at Dot Designs has been designing and hand manufacturing sports kites for some time now. His last kite (the Darkside) received a very favourable press so I was excited to fly his newest kite. The Elektron is a smaller (6ft) kite, and is manufactured with high quality fittings with a 6mm frame and an icarex sale. The bridle is a dynamic variant with a tip fade line to keep the kite stable in 3d freestyle.

Flying in light wind axles are flat, and easily go through to second and third rotations, and into controlled cascades. Flatspins are easy enough as are all manner of takeoffs, and although dead launching is a hit and miss affair it is better than many other kites. The Elektron flick flacks smoothly or quickly and can be held in a fade with no problems. Backspins are easy and can be maintained until the lines cease up (i tried!) the backspin style is not very flat but can be turned into limey twists with the right timing - they look great whatever they are! The trick line allows multiple lazy susans and flap jacks and yo yo's are also smooth.

In conclusion this is a kite that any trick flier would be proud to have and fly, its performance is bang up to date, and offers an interesting alternative to the ubiquitous area 51 in its price range.