tombookbarry said..
im a beginner 95kg and have a north rebel 2017 11m.
im having difficulty getting going when wind below 15 knots. I get out of water but then sink despite working the kite
Am I likely to have more success with a larger kite or is it a common beginner problem that I just need to push through with my current kite.
if bigger kite recommended, should I look at 14 or 17m?
thanks in advance
Hi tombookbarry,
you are really making your life difficult in 15 knots with an 11m kite at 95kg.
Gilly3 is giving you excellent advice. It really depends where you live and if those conditions are frequent. In Perth, for example, you would really not want to bother kiting in the Ocean in 15 knots as a beginner as most days the wind is well above 18 knots.
However, if you are on the East coast and have 15 knots of colder, denser winds and in shallow waters, then it's far more enjoyable.
I agree that you need a 17m Kite. I can recommend the Airush Ultra 17m (single strut light wind kite). I was teaching a 90kg guy on it in shallow water in Sub 10 knots, but we used a massive board.
Getting a big kite helps, but I would first recommend you buy a BIG light wind board, as in 155cm length + and 46cm or more in width
The good thing about persisting in learning in low wind is that you will inevitably develop some really good technique and this will make you a far more efficient kiter in the long run. But it's sometimes frustrating and it can take many years until you become really efficient in low winds.
Hope this helps
Christian
