Kite cos. publish the wind range of every kite out there. Almost always with disclaimers that it depends on a whole heap of things.
The advised wind range is "average".
The disclaimer leaves it as great unknown.
So how can any newb be sure of what's what?
And more importantly how can you be certain that on any given day your kite is appro for the conditions?
Again. Here is another major body of info inadequately taught in lessons. Why? No idea - it's simple.
Following on from the post on "trimming your kite". Read that first.
After you launch in fully depowered mode move to your take off point with kite at 12.
With bar fully out - if your rear lines are already as tight as the front lines then you are overpowered. Your kite is too big for today's wind. Pull it down ASAP.
If back lines are bowing out you need to trim in. If you adjust your trim straps or cleat line to maximum allowance and the rear lines are still not straight & as tight as your front lines then the wind is too light for your kite today. It's quite safe to give it a go if you are keen but remember that your kite may not respond as asked. U
You are underpowered - not necessarily your fault.

This won't help you decide on the kite size you need to buy but it is the acid test of whether your kite is right for the day.

Don't break this test procedure rule until you are fully aware of why it & how it can be side-stepped by those skilled enough to kite safely outside these boundaries.

Kite Safe - always.

Maybe its down to me being a noob (so im probably wrong) but where does the riders weight come in to play?

If a 10m kite is over powered for a 80kg bloke and he drops down to an 8, what does a heavier bloke at 110kg do? Does he still use an 8 as well?

MDSXR6T said...
Maybe its down to me being a noob (so im probably wrong) but where does the riders weight come in to play?

If a 10m kite is over powered for a 80kg bloke and he drops down to an 8, what does a heavier bloke at 110kg do? Does he still use an 8 as well?

Nothing wrong in that ? at all. Very good one in fact.
The kite trimming rule is an essential skill all kiters should learn & adopt. But it is a guide to correct flying. As you learn & progress much of what you learn and practice becomes intuitive. As you develop your own style you will naturally learn what works for you and apply practices to suit.
As a beginner it is essential that - when things don't go as planned - throwing your bar brings the action to a stop. To have that level of safety available to you then the back lines need to come out of the equation ie slacken off.
Your weight in relation to the kite is a critical issue but an entirely different one.
Learn safe - it won't hold u back.

Normally I just look at what other people are flying on the day, then go up another kite size because I am a fat f*ck