which kite?

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ginge
ginge
NSW
70 posts
NSW, 70 posts
1 Nov 2006 8:02pm
ok so im at an intermediate level
im 85kgs
riding a 138cm cab custom

im looking at trying to get into the wakestyle tricks
want to start trying to throw handle passes etc etc

Im looking at getting two kites...
like a 12m and 8m or 13m and 9m
around those sizes most likely

now... what do you recommend and why?

cheers
Nate
andyy
andyy
QLD
232 posts
QLD, 232 posts
1 Nov 2006 7:26pm
Naish Torch. World number one power freestyle kite.
ginge
ginge
NSW
70 posts
NSW, 70 posts
1 Nov 2006 9:16pm
yeah thats one of the kites
im VERY interested in!

if I was to get em though im not sure which I should go with
for my biggest kite... 14m or 12m
BrisKites
BrisKites
QLD
1293 posts
QLD, 1293 posts
1 Nov 2006 9:28pm
quote:
Originally posted by ginge

yeah thats one of the kites
im VERY interested in!

if I was to get em though im not sure which I should go with
for my biggest kite... 14m or 12m




That would depend on if you plan to keep the same sized board you currently use. I am the same weight as you and fly a 14m and 10m kite but ride a 130cm board. With the larger board you could get away with maybe a 12m and 8m combo. That will make your unhooked moves a little easier too. The reality is if you want to kite in marginal winds you may need the 14m.

Then again you may need the extra 2m2 of kite to lift that Custom brick out of the water

Jason
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