WA
243 posts
Hi Guys. after some advice on C4s. im after pure freestyle/unhooked kite
Coming off 10/8 RPM. Found 10m to have enough low end as did 8m however top end of boths kites I struggled with.
Found 8m to grunty and twitchy over 22ish kts
im 70-75kg...what combination of C4s should I go with ?
I have demo'd a 12 and a mates 9m but both times around the low end. Woried that the 7/8m C4 would have good top end but be to quick to unhook with?
WA
925 posts
Hi Andrew,
a 10/8m combo would do the trick for WA for your weight. If you have good skills, you may even get away with 9/7 depending on the wind range you are looking for.
DM
VIC
181 posts
if 2011s (or 2012s for that matter) you cant really go wrong with an 8+11.
im 75-80kgs and am super happy with the choice.
the 11m for me is good in 15\16-25 and the 8m is good for 20-30+
My 8m c4 has much better top end than the 09 8m RPM i had, very similar bottom end...maybe lost 1-2 knots tops if anything.
WA
925 posts
Hi Andrewm,
The beauty of the Ozone kites in general (including the C4) is that their foil profile is designed to produce good dynamic power ie sining the kite produces good apparent wind power.
A Skilled pilot will be able to ride fast and sine the kite to produce all the power you need. When you stomp it and bust a trick, the instant resistance punches the kite further upwind which drops the power momentarily making freestyle easier to throw down.
The lower static power and higher apparent wind power in the Ozones makes it possible to ride slower with a good edge to keep the kite easily and comfortably under control when over powered and to create the power you need when under powered, this gives them a massive 15 knot useable wind range in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing.
Team rider Abel mostly rides the 9 and 7m even when others are on much bigger gruntier kites because he rides fast and understands apparent wind power. This is why I suggested 9 and 7. If you are less experienced, go with up to 11 and 8m Like Skinner says.
Either way, they are awesome kites.
DM
WA
243 posts
11/8 sounds the go, however I think i need to restrain myself and compromise and stick to a 9m as I already have 2 other new kites this year.
cheers.
VIC
1614 posts
Restraint!? Nah, once you get used to C4s they're all you'll want to ride. So if you start with a 9 be prepared to add a 7 and a 12 in the near future. Or just start straight up with the 8-11 combo. Either way you'll be stoked.
