Yes, I'm raising that old chestnut again; however it's specific this time.

OK, it's crunch time, I'm about to purchase my first kite, I'm pretty much sold on the Best 2010 Waroo.

The only thing I have to do is decide between the 9m & 11m.

With my weight of 92kg, which would be the most suitable size to use over the summer months in Perth?

Now, I've had my lessons & never used anything over a 9m, usually smaller & those sizes really seemed to be quite powerful to me, so even though I've seen people recommending 11-12m kites for someone my weight, I'm really not sure if those sizes are right to use.

Note; most of my kiting will be after work during the week, usually the seabreeze is stronger around that time of day, so which size Waroo would be the most suitable for those conditions?

I'm leaning towards the 11m, as I feel I'll be able to get out on lighter wind days to gain experience handling the kite, but I don't want to be over powered if the seabreeze is up like on the days like when I had my lessons & the wind was 22knots +

Ahhh, I'm going crazy trying to decide, I hope somone can help ease my mind.

P.S.- I've had my lessons, but I'm not really confident enough to demo gear, as I only just started getting up on the board & don't want to demo a kite to keep crashing it onto the water.

cheers.

I'm a bit bigger than you and though I can't comment specifically on the waroo, my 10m Rebel is good for 17-27knots at my weight. You're never going to have a true one kite quiver but I reckon the 9 would be your best bet for summer. It's really a matter of preference. If you don't mind being overpowered a bit, go with the 11, if you don't mind really having to work the kite on a lighter day, get the 9.

Now that i read that, I'm not sure if it was helpful at all. Good luck man.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice.

Ideally a couple of kites is the way I'd like to go, but I need to start with one, otherwise my missus will kill me (yeah yeah, sounds of whips cracking etc ), that's why the first choice has been so hard for me to make.

The plan is to continue getting the weight off, 92kg is not my idea weight, so all going well I think the 9m with a couple of boards will be the way to go first off.

Cheers!

Sounds good djdojo, I was thinking of around a 140x42 size board to start.

Yeah, 85kg or less is quite acheiveable for me, I'm on my way down from where I was, just plateaued at 92kg for a bit due to laziness. damn office jobs!

reverse777 said...

I had a 2009 9mt waroo , then just recently 2010 9mt & 11mt waroos. I weigh 72kgs. Found they didn't really get going for me on a TT till mid range on the waroo manual chart which is based on rider weight of 75kgs.. Also they are quite technical to set up rigging if you are only beginner , lower intermediate if using 2009 Best Bar. The redline performance bar is meant to be the preferred bar for 2010 waroos. Check out the Best Website for reviews ,etc... I have switched to the latest Kahoonas for upcoming season with newly released 2010 Redline Performance bar , so will be interesting to compare.

Thanks mate, just when I think I've got it sussed, somone else comes along & throws a spanner in the works for me

Nah, it's all good, thanks for the advice

I'm a quick learner, so the rigging doesn't phase me, I understand trimming etc

Hi Crossfire
I am 80-85kg (summer /winter wieght) and i have a Griffin Argo 10m.
My Mate havs the 9m Argo and I get to use both all the time.
This was my first full season and for the FUN Factor/advancing skills I would go the bigger kite.
The 2010 kites have great depower systems so the range of the kite will still be OK.
I found I could "park" the kite more and work on skills with the board, carving, jumping(not pretty) and general transitions etc. Also I spent a lot of the time in the river or esturary so the wind speed is down a little compared to woodies and other ocean spots.
One thing i would check out is the board. I spashed out and got a 2010 High end board and found it fantastic. I got a 134 x 42. The widith makes it easy to get going, forgiving and soft with landings but still out-turns me and scares the bejesus out of me every now and then.
I love this sport and the 10m and the 134 x 42 gives me a great wind range and so much FUN regardless of the conditions
Good Luck

Hey Oceanfire
Have a good trip.... Let us know how you went

What area are you going to? It North Qld isnt it

talk to dave at Choice in Hamilton Hill, he will help.
I learnt on 9m waroo and just found it good just a bit slow in lighter stuff(sometimes good because you dont get punished for mistakes when its pumping), mine was 07 so hopefully theve gotten quicker. the 11m will be slower again if they havent picked up the speed.
Be patient try both before you buy.
For your weight(im 80kg) i would go the 11 if your not keen on trying gear, they wont care if you try them
I spent ages deciding and (went mad)honestly dont think for 1st year it will matter unless you buy something thats far to quick, Best is good kite and mine was strong as.
Changed kites after about 1.5 seasons anyway, natural proggression.
Good luck and hope the trip was good

9 or 10...

10 if you haven't been riding that long.. 9 if your pulling jumps, looping competently and know how to ride


It depends on the wind and you really...12 in perth I think is going to be overkill...