No offense meant for the SIN comment!!
I only meant to point out that the taz machine has been (in past rounds) the trick that most separated the men from the boys. However, because it is so easy to learn on the SIN, and so forgiving on the SIN, it's hard to give that trick 'ultimate' status anymore. I did the same thing when seeing Piero fly the Cosmic, but he was flying taz cascades (hard on every kite) and crazy copters as well.
To put this into personal perspective, I cannot do a taz machine on my XTs yet, while I could do them very well on the Sea Devils, nirvana, and others. When I flew the SIN, I was doing them at will literally. So there is a difference. In fact, I haven't done a successful taz machine since I last flew the SIN!! But I am enjoying exploring the XTs so much, I just don't care much at the moment.
The further trouble with the SIN is that it has comparatively few 'weak' tricks, like the flic flac on the Cosmic for example (which Piero also does easily). It's just a great trick kite. So while I gave you high marks, I personally was most impressed with Bryan on the Element...given the obvious wind conditions, trick list, etc. You don't see ladoles and crazy copters in many VF videos. And, as I mentioned, Dave's DS video blew me away...what flow progress!!!!
All the same, the majority declared you the winner without doubt, and I don't dispute that at all! Congratulations! Don't make this a one appearance wonder...make sure you fly next round!! I'll try to add tricks to my routine next round as well.
But I have always been a 'different' flyer than you freestylers. I just want a f'ing mug.
obi