No shortage of fast turning, fast trevelling and generally good kites out there. Think we can all agree on that surely?

No one seems to have made a 'Link' for a while.

All you need is a kite that can drift back and doesn't fall out of the sky. Alot of kites do this no worry's.
What's all this nonsense about fast turning? If you want to do a million quick jibes on the wave that might be a good idea... otherwise its just going to get you into the wrong spot quicker.

fjordfiend said...

Thanks for all of the input.
I eventually went for a 6 & 9m Kima as the price was good!
The Kima sounds like its exactly what Im after.

Dimitri left Eclipse. Wouldn't be surprised if Felix follows. You may have bought yourself kites destined to become modern 'classics'.

All sounds familiar (although a Nanno of differance) to me fjordy. Probably the same to anyone with an open mind too.

Wrecked my knee on Sat out there with a bloke on a 6m Kima (me on the 7m Nanno) and that little 6 looked sweet as and fast for sure.

Only wish eclpise had sussed better graphics for the Nannos. Small grizzles though.

Enjoy.

Ok, I have deliberately stayed out of this so far because I do have an affiliation with Eclipse/The Kiteboarding Shop purely as a rider, and I thought I would let the kites do the talking.
However having just come in from a session in less than favourable conditions on the 6 Kima, I just have to say that this kite rocks.
It was mid 20s to mid 30s (within seconds), gusty onshore with a decent swell running.
Now it wasn't the best session by any means and I am definetly no Ben Wilson but the confidence this little kite gives you in these conditions is amazing.
There has been comments that Kima's are gutless, with all due respect I dispute that, I am around 90kg and find that in WA conditions on a 6'2" surfboard the 6 is usually all I need, often when others are on 9s and 10s.
Also it has been said that fast kites will just get you into trouble faster, that may be true, however if flown correctly they can also get you out of trouble faster and IMO, for a wave kite, the faster the better (and these are fast).
One of the main things you want in a wave kite is stability and drift, not only are these kites stable but they usually seem to retain some rear line tension so are always quick to respond.
Anyway flame away, but those of you that are onto them are going to love em.

P.S. the Nano's are very similar.

I'm know what you mean about the 10 Thruster STW, after trying the 12, I ordered a 10 because I think that is a good choice for a reasonably heavy guy for the average Perth arvo on a TT. After using it a couple of times I have just ordered a 14 for my lightwind kite as well.

As this is a thread about wave kites I just want to point out that the Thrusters although a fast kite aren't as well suited for waveriding because you can't turn off the power as easy so they do pull you down the line a little fast at times.

tightlines said...

Ok, I have deliberately stayed out of this so far because I do have an affiliation with Eclipse/The Kiteboarding Shop purely as a rider, and I thought I would let the kites do the talking.
However having just come in from a session in less than favourable conditions on the 6 Kima, I just have to say that this kite rocks.
It was mid 20s to mid 30s (within seconds), gusty onshore with a decent swell running.Now it wasn't the best session by any means and I am definetly no Ben Wilson but the confidence this little kite gives you in these conditions is amazing.
There has been comments that Kima's are gutless, with all due respect I dispute that, I am around 90kg and find that in WA conditions on a 6'2" surfboard the 6 is usually all I need, often when others are on 9s and 10s.
Also it has been said that fast kites will just get you into trouble faster, that may be true, however if flown correctly they can also get you out of trouble faster and IMO, for a wave kite, the faster the better (and these are fast).
One of the main things you want in a wave kite is stability and drift, not only are these kites stable but they usually seem to retain some rear line tension so are always quick to respond.
Anyway flame away, but those of you that are onto them are going to love em.

P.S. the Nano's are very similar.

That would be the same sorta swell that smacked me in the side of the ed and resulted (after my many fekups) in me launching onto the hard wet sand - thereby rooting my knee!

Have to say the 7m Nano was good to get outta jams too, I just was getting a bit complacent TBH. Having the extra square metre possibly helped on my big-@rsed twinny also.

BTW Word from ortho today, def a tear in my MCL, MRI tomoz to see if just physio or a suck n blow surgery. How kn exxy are MRIs!!!

Good news is my 12m Thruster arrived today, as even more incentive to do the work. Just wanna get the word so I can start though Bloody frustrating getting d!cked around in the snail-like referal process. Sigh.. More good news is the ortho surfs and sailboards (seemed like an ok guy - for a poley) so is understanding about wanting to get back on the water. Benjamin Hewwit is the orthos name if anyone is in need of a good crunch n munch guy.

Anyway - enjoy the new toys boys - can't wait to get out again and boost roight ovaya!!



P.S. Kinda hope that eclipse don't self-combust. They probably have produced modern classics with their kites.. service and delivery has been top notch from my supplier too. Oh well, I won't be lookin for new gear for at least 3 years anyhoo.

Rawk orn.

Hey ta Cavey!

I was just wondering what supports were out there this morning. I am thinking less rigis and more neoprene though if anyone has any suggestions?

Cheers.