Cocos Islands Kite Size ?

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smallgreenlamp
smallgreenlamp
WA
24 posts
WA, 24 posts
9 May 2009 11:18pm
From the crew that have spent some time kiting out on the Cocos Islands what kite sizes do you use ?

I ride a 9m all the time in Perth during the season and am wondering will I need something bigger ?
HowieD
HowieD
NSW
88 posts
NSW, 88 posts
10 May 2009 8:36am
I was on my 11m most days last August. Only once got the 7.5m out.
cRAZY Canuk
cRAZY Canuk
NSW
2528 posts
NSW, 2528 posts
10 May 2009 9:09am
I was on my 14m most of the time - but I'm almost 2 x Howie's

We apperently caught it during a "light spell" so most people we're on 12m's
foorked
foorked
VIC
152 posts
VIC, 152 posts
10 May 2009 7:24pm
i was 50/50 between 12m & 9m, im 75kgs. personnally i would go for something bigger or ull be sitting out sessions!

enjoy your trip!, epic spot
the gaz
the gaz
WA
173 posts
WA, 173 posts
11 May 2009 8:10am
Agree with foorked, 12 & 9 should see you right. You'll get a few light wind days so best to have it covered.
Watch your baggage weight though, they like to charge if your over the limit. Not sure who's flying there now, heard the last mob went bust.
Enjoy your trip,it's a great spot.
cRAZY Canuk
cRAZY Canuk
NSW
2528 posts
NSW, 2528 posts
11 May 2009 2:32pm
Still national jet from what I've seen - clothing wise you only need a couple of baggies and t-shirts, unless things have changed there's no dress up dinner joints
max14
max14
SA
220 posts
SA, 220 posts
11 May 2009 2:21pm
hey guys, i am headed over at the beginning of september and i was gonna take my 14m and my 10m, i weigh bout 100k, do you guys think its worth it takin both, i generally start unhooking on my 10m from 18 knots. Any comments would be helpful... :)
smallgreenlamp
smallgreenlamp
WA
24 posts
WA, 24 posts
11 May 2009 1:27pm
Thanks everyone for their tips. I have very old 12 Liquid Force which is in good nick but I don't get much pleasure out of flying it. Its still in great condition. I might have to take that accross as well. Might have to go via the Kite store No point going all the way there and then on the beach on a light wind day.
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