I know kite (size) advice gets asked a lot on here, but I'm just asking this to see if anyone else has gone down this path.
I'm 65kgs and currently have a 9m & 6m for Perth conditions. Very happy with both and will do me for most conditions.
However I was considering getting a 12m too, just for those days when its 10 to 14 knts.
I've never been out when its that light and was wondering if any smaller riders get out then and if its worth it.
I know in Perth (summer anyway) those days are few and far between but was wondering if anyone has done the same or is it a waste of time and money?
Cheers.

PS: Not lookin for advice on which kite to get, just whether its worth getting one at all.
Thanks for any feedback.

When the wind is that light you always taking the risk that in the middle of your session wind dies and then you have to swim back.
What I did is I've gone one step forward and I learned Paragliding and 10-15 knots is the perfect wind condition for that.



This one is from two weeks ago

Hehe - I don't touch my 9m until it's ~25 knots... (85 kg). I wouldn't get a new kite but there are plenty of cheaper 1-2 season old 12m kites going pretty cheap. My biggest is a 16m and I love being out fully powered in 15 knots when everyone else is schlogging. I would have been out this morning but for other commitments...

(If you don't like kiting on the river I wouldn't bother)

LethalLeigh said...

hey idiot im thinking of geting into paragliding iv been flying trikes for years how much does it cost to learn and how long to you solo

Hi
I'm from WA and I don't have clue about The cost of conversion in Victoria but its around $400 to convert your licence from trike to Para
A brand new wing is around $3000 to $4000 but you can get a good 2nd hand for ~$1800.
From the first day of your course you are going solo ;)