I think if you're getting one kite you're best bet would be a 16m venom. Kitepower still have a V1 16m left on their website. That would be a great buy. I weigh around 70kg and could do with a 16 some of the time if i was always on the water. I landboard a lot as well so the 13 is great. I am yet to have to come in from a session because it got too windy (in melbourne) so that shows what sort of a top end these animals have. I think you would be underpowered a bit too often with the 13m. If you were going to get a 2 kite quiver, it would be good to get a 13 and a 19, but just the 16 will be awesome. This is in Melbourne though, i see you're from sunny QLD so you might want to get the 13, depends what sort of winds you get usually. It sucks being underpowered, but it also sucks sitting on the beach while it's blowing like crazy and you can't get out caus you're too powered up.

James

As a newbie, I feel i am eminently qualified to contribute heaps here.......go the PL Venom. I just don't get why anyone would want to fly anything else...I too have flown PL kites for a few years now, and it just makes sense...I fly a V13 and agree with your comment - you just can't go wrong.
Juddy

I'm not exactly sure how bows work but it's just the same as other kites. When you want to depower the kite just pull in the front lines thus reducing the angle of attack of the kite. When you want to power up let the front lines out. The safety works by just releasing the kite to one line and letting the kite flag out downwind. Relaunch is very hard after pulling the safety.

James

yer no doubt venoms are by far the best kite for learning on!

Ive only been flying a venom this season and am amazed at the range. Last SAT in Perth it was 30knots and I had no probs holding down my 13 metre venom (most LEI were on 7 & 8 metres & I am no hereo). And down low can handle as low as 12-15knots.

I'm a Venom flier at Brighton. and have the 19 and 13 (@ 80kg)

Give us a shout if you want to check them out.

That's sweet Batton holder. I want to get into waves as well. I'm guessing the venoms are perfect for waves as if you overrun them a bit they will fly back into the window? 20 m lines with a 13m would be awesome. Just so much control.

Ian,
I come in at just over 90 kgs - for what this newbie's opinion is worth, (and not knowing your weight) i reckon a V13 is all you would need in the Perth area...a 16 is going to be way off the scale.

Juddy

Hi, I started with a venom 19 and have not looked back, also have an inflatable but the PL is the favorite. Have just upgraded to the Venom2 and will be selling the venom 19. 0409250269.
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