Getting tired of the poor winds up here in the tropics. So I was thinking of investing in an 18m Dyno. Have a 12m 2014 Rebel. Already have a 156 textreme Spike, would it be worth investing in a Dyno? Like to hear from those who know. Don't turn this post into a gear review e.g. North vs Ozone vs Naish etc. I know they are slower but I am very keen to get on the water. North Queenslands springtime winds have become an epic fail.

I think so. I'd never ride if I didn't use my 18 and 21m kites...

Yes, big kites good, park n ride, less height more glide. More pumping though.

/btw you're posting in the wrong place, this is a meeting ground for kiters and poleys, going into the enemy's area and trolling is poor form, but here in neutral ground it's open season. Sub's had a 4/10 effort at getting the ball rolling.

Yes Kiteboy when I posted the topic it went to the wrong forum. Sub could do better.

these things work a treat for light winds




All the race kites including Ozone Edge, North Dyno, ASV, Cab Velocity.. have huge top end wind range. Some racers hold on to theirs up to 20knts in Regattas.

The high aspect (race kites) work best when getting speed up and that is a lot easier on the big boards!
Thats why the combination works really well.

However, more freeride kites like Ozone Zephyr work better as a freeride kite.

Yep, do it.

I kite in Mackay and have used a 17m Core XR2 with a North Spike and it got me out easily when everyone was standing on the beach.

Tried a backroll which didn't work so mowing the lawn is about all you will get, but it sure beats standing on the beach.

I just had a session yesterday on my 17 with a much smaller twin tip and it was 16-18 kts... I was comfy as a kitten.... Pulling back rolls and boosting.... Great glide on those kites.... Everyone else was on 12 and 10m kites..... Find a big kite with a good wind range and you will be laughing!

kitebt said...
You may want to look at the new Airrush Zero Lithium as well. A big kite but turns relatively quickly and is light.

I just ordered the Airush Lithium One (16m, one strut). I'm 66kg and want to boost on my 130cm TT in LW days - not just mow the lawn. I'll let you know how I go. There is not a single review on the Web or forums for this kite, so I may be the first person to review it. (But I already love my other Lithium Kites and have no complaints - the wind ranges stated on the Airush website are entirely accurate in my experience...)

On the other hand, the lithium zero is a No strut 18m. There is one review OZY guy in VIC. Easy to find via google.
BUT - Look at the wind range on the Airush website for the 'ZERO' - you only get an extra knot at the low end, but it's Upper end wind range is like 12Knot (vs 16kn for the 16m).
Given my weight, upper wind range is important! My goal is not to test how much I can hold on a LW kite - it's for LW days only, but it is a safety concern and should be for anyone my weight.

I'm not pimping any brands, I'm just wanted to share my story with you as a kindred spirit - I want to be able to progress my freestyle even in light wind. I already have a lawn I can mow and that's in my garden.

I want to boost....

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Kitesurfing/Review/2013-North-Dyno-17m/

Well 17m, but hey he's 120kg, beat that!

speed brother said..
Getting tired of the poor winds up here in the tropics. So I was thinking of investing in an 18m Dyno. Have a 12m 2014 Rebel. Already have a 156 textreme Spike, would it be worth investing in a Dyno? Like to hear from those who know. Don't turn this post into a gear review e.g. North vs Ozone vs Naish etc. I know they are slower but I am very keen to get on the water. North Queenslands springtime winds have become an epic fail.

... yes do it!

The 18m Dyno is a great kite but if I had a complaint with it, it doesn't turn very quickly in the lighter winds but not too much slower than other similar size kites. Fatlady/Infinity V3 style of kites are completely different thinking behind the design brief so are waaay easier to use but also don't have the fantastic static pull that the Dyno has, which makes for fun mowing lawn sessions.

The one thing I am very sure of, the Dyno 18m is fantastic with a TT. My reasoning is that it has a huge leading edge that wants to hold the kite back in the wind window with a nice deep draft that wants to drive upwind, but since the two forces fight each other, this constant opposing forces make it a suuuuuuper stable kite, even for the larger gentlemen like me. Out of the 2 forces, its slightly biased towards upwind so it makes TT riding fun.

The newer version of dyno's and similar race kites are brilliantly faster and fantastic upwind machines but a little more technical when used on a TT compared to the older 18m Dyno. Basically the 18 can be parked and it just drives you along so it doesn't necessarily need to be moved too much anyway so the turning speed isn't such a big deal. Mind you, give it 15 knots plus and it really comes alive, infact the steering gets lighter and kite becomes very lively.

The LE is huge but it also makes the kite super stable when pushed to its limit, holds it shape when other kites have folded and given up.

I reckon if you have a chance to get one, get it! It's really a great kite (loved mine til it blew up) which has the best static power of any kite I've used that actually takes you upwind easily. Sure, I've used some old big flysurfer foils but damn, that thing was waaaaay too slow and only really did one thing well but the Dyno did most things well. In fact, as Eppo mentioned, with my superior weight, I can use it 20 knots with ease and was my go to kite.

If it's cheap, get it and go have some fun, but there are some other cool kites out there too so check them too. Light winds can be fun too!

cheers,

Robbie

Depends what wind strength you're talking about? in the 10 knots range I think they are worth it for sure. I still get out on my 17m 05 Fuel from time to time on my twin-tip with boots and I usually have a great time doing tricks. The newer low wind kites like the Zephyr are even better. I'm 80-85kg.

high as a kite said..

Puetz said..





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The 18m Dyno is a great kite.

The newer version of dyno's and similar race kites are brilliantly faster and fantastic upwind machines but a little more technical when used on a TT compared to the older 18m Dyno. Basically the 18 can be parked and it just drives you along so it doesn't necessarily need to be moved too much anyway so the turning speed isn't such a big deal. Mind you, give it 15 knots plus and it really comes alive, infact the steering gets lighter and kite becomes very lively.



I reckon if you have a chance to get one, get it!





Robbie

... does that mean I'm pimp daddy or the kite is???

Bizarre a thread where everyone agrees.... big kites are worth it 100% of internet experts agree on this thread.

I do sometimes miss my old Best BFK 21m. LE as thick as my thigh and about 4km long, but it flew beautifully and the glide was like nothing I've come across ever again... I remember once, decent jump in 15kts+, coming down I extended my legs and went to touch the board down to the water 3 times, but I just kept flying along a foot above it... and on... and on... and on... when I did touch down it was the softest transition between air and water I've ever had kiting, so smooth

eppo said..

I think the message is clear enough.


Robbie doesn't pimp, he rides and tells what he knows. As honest as you get.

Don't get to had up about it Eppo, just a joke.

I know the big fella loves is North's. I thought it was funny, maybe not

Thanks, you have convinced me. There is a nice little spot at my local beach that gets 8 - 14 knot NE's in summer. It also has a bar on the beach, frequented by friendly European women, right next to my launch spot.

Big kites and 130cm twin tips are just a bit of a mismatch unfortunately ...

Lol Really?

www.airstyle.tv/watch-the-trailers/


He's on a 128 TT and a 18m kite, weighs 93kg, flies his lines on the inner bar setting (for slower turning), and gets going up wind in 9kn. He's getting air at 14kn.

Go the TT!