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Hi
I’m interested in buying two Slingshot Rev’s. I weigh 80kg (176lbs) and was thinking of getting an 11m2 and a 7m2 Rev2.
What will my wind range be if I use a 134 Twintip? (13-40knts?)
Or should I get a 9m2 + 13m2 combo instead? I’m guessing the wind range would be 11-35 knts. How much more low end does the 13m2 have than the 11m2 ?
Another point is that I think I’ll be overpowered on the 9m2 in 30+ knts. SO the 7m2 woulb be better so big wind days...
Can’t really decide which I should get, due to the fact that I haven’t had the opportunity to fly a rev. The wind here is 10-20knts most of the time and occasionally it’ll go up to 30+.
What do you guys think? Which is the better choice?
Thanks
QLD
1203 posts
If the wind only occaisionally gets up to 30 then a 7 would be too small. I would go for a 9 and 13. The 9 is great in anything over 18 and is great up to 25 and can easily handle gusts of 30. If your wind range was consistently over 20 then 7 would be maybe. I can ride my 11 very comfortably in 20 - 25 but a 9 would be much better.
The 11 is too small under about 13 knots so if you are in this range a lot then a 13 would be your main kite.
VIC
4501 posts
I agree. The 11m won't be much fun in the lighter ranges and the overlap on the 13 and 9 should be big enough to be able to switch. The 9m should carry you over 30 knots but it won't be fun after 35.
WA
3619 posts
Me too.
For your weight & wind range Id definately go the 9 & 13 unless you are riding a surfboard a lot, or all the time, then maybe the 7 & 11.
For TT riding it doesnt sound like the top end warrants a 7M - the 9 will get you to over 30kts OK.
At the bottom end not a lot difference bw 11 & 13 but 1 or 2 kts the 13 will give you can make all the difference if you are getting light winds regularly.
BUT then the 11m is way faster & nicer kite than the 13 (esp for surf) so the bigger board & the 7/11 may be the go.
Tough call if you are into surf otherwise 9 & 13 is a great quiver.
