I'm thinking about a 17m Slingshot (to complement my existing 12m Naish Torch) and was wondering whether that might be too big for someone of my weight. I'd imagine it would be great in light winds, but I'm just worried that it might become very dangerous in a small gust. I was thinking of getting a 15m instead. Any thoughts about kite size ranges for someone of my weight?
Muchos gracias

i disagree - it might just be your really light wind kite.

konkers - Choosing between the 15 and 17m really depends on what wind range you get where you live. If you average between 12 and 17 knots, and you are 70 kgs, I would go for the 17m, as I am now 52 kgs and on a 16m Naish am perfectly powered between 12 and 15 knots, and slightly overpowered in 15 and 16 knots.

However, if you average 16-23 knots, I would go for the 15m definately. I am powered on my 12m Naish in 16-18 knots easily, or just as well on my 10m Cab ele in 16-23 knots.

Anything above a maximum of 17/19 knots and gusting even higher, the 17m would be un-useable. The 15m is nearly a good all 'round weather kite from 16 knots onwards That's what I've found at least

Sorry for the late reply guys - thanks for all your opinions. I guess what I'm looking for is a light wind kite, but just think a 5m difference between the 12m and 17m is too big. I'll give it a think.

Cheers

get a 16m Slingshot Octane, they are really fast. great for light wind.
I weight the same but ride bindings so i proly weight like 10kg more but i ride this kite from 12 to 20 knots easy. good depower too

I agree with the small wind range,being 65kg and flying a 17mtr Cabrinha CO2.I find 12 to 15 knots to be about the range for me riding a 137 twintip.Over 15 knots I'm looking for a smaller kite,under 12 I'm looking for my skimboard.You will use a 17mtr,but,how often? Go a 15 unless it's light wind cruising you are into.I think you would be alot happier and get more use out of a 15 in the end.