WA
4 posts
Hi,
I'm a pretty big fella 6'3 and 110kg and need some advice on a second kite for Perth conditions. I am just starting to get upwind and have got water starts etc down pat now. I've got a 13m ozone edge and a 137 crazy fly board but want to get another kite so I can take advantage of a wider wind range.
Any recommendations on what size would be suitable as a second kite? Also should I stay with the same design of kite or get something different?
Appreciate the help.
WA
1615 posts
What's your range of wind on your current kite? I assume you are looking at another kite to go out in stronger winds? The Edge isn't the most beginner friendly kite but if you like it then why not get a 9m or 10m of the same kite and then push up to 30 knots with you body weight. Plus you can keep the same bar for both kites and save money.
WA
231 posts
If I were you I'd get a 10m ozone c4. Not the most beginner friendly but you'll get used to it in no time and really appreciate it when you get into freestyle a little way down the road. Same bar too so you can save some pennies.
WA
4 posts
Thanks for the advice. I think my max wind range would be low 20s but as I'm still learning I'm not a great judge on wind strength.
WA
8407 posts
yo chook if you like the flying of the edge then just step down a size , at your weight and with wa winds you need to, im 90kgs and have the 7,9,11,17zephyr, the c4 and catalyst are a completly different flying kite, and swapping styles will only hinder unless thats what you want to do, im a lover of the ozones, but the edge is a super smooth flying kite with plenty of power on tap for your weight with the mid sizes being more dynamic, demo before you buy.
