8m or 9m for WA

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Addikt
Addikt
WA
553 posts
WA, 553 posts
6 Feb 2011 11:55am
Rider weight 87kg

Looking at getting a second kite for the stronger wind days and for some winter kiting....

The 9m will probaly get more use in the summer on those 25 plus days but will it be a bit too much for the heavy winter winds ????
tgladman
tgladman
WA
500 posts
WA, 500 posts
6 Feb 2011 12:21pm
Will this be your only kite? Or is this an addition to your quiver?
Addikt
Addikt
WA
553 posts
WA, 553 posts
6 Feb 2011 12:31pm
tgladman said...

Will this be your only kite? Or is this an addition to your quiver?


11m - 9m or 11m -8m

I find the 11m is great in 24 - 25knots but wolud be nice to have a smaller kite, spoken to a few guys that say that sometimes the 8m is just a bit on the small side and for the number of days I can remember that have been more than 26knots 8m seems a bit small, wondering if I am maybe better off geting a smaller board for the bigger days.....? On a 137 ATM....??????
tgladman
tgladman
WA
500 posts
WA, 500 posts
6 Feb 2011 12:40pm
Yeah maybe a smaller board could be an option, depends on the brand, shape of the kites ure considering too (bow,C etc) I'm a lot lighter than u at 72kg but Ive got a 10 an a 7 riding a 132. I'd be thinking an 8. Good luck.
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