Which kite : Sport2 13 or Edge2 13 or Light2 14

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bigmark100
bigmark100
NSW
584 posts
NSW, 584 posts
31 Dec 2008 10:22am
Im after a kite to replace my SB2 12m. I have a 9m edge2 which I love and want a kite to cover me for the lighter winds in Sydney. ie 12knots to 22knots.

Logic says go for the 13m edge to complement my 9m....however I do kite in waves a bit, so thinking that the Sport might be better for the power in the turns.
I do like big air and floaty jumps... and then the light seems like it might serve me the most because of the bottom end......

ozone users out there... what do you reakon?



Kitehard
Kitehard
WA
2782 posts
WA, 2782 posts
31 Dec 2008 10:21am
Hi Bigmark100,

You seem to know your stuff. The Edge 13 is a wicked kite and has the bottom end equivalent to the two others but requires good technique to get it working. It definately has the biggest hangtime and jump.

The Sport is better for looping and power in the turns and has a more user friendly ride. Definately a bit better in the wave department in lighter winds.

The Light 14 is a weapon and has plenty of pull, it is a wave riders wet dream, but I reckon the fluttering of the canopy in all but wave sessions will drive you mad. It turns quick and flies awesomely though.

You need to work out in percentages how much time you spend at each discipline and then decide whether you want to have the all rounder (Sport) or favour big air (Edge) or waves (Light).

Sorry if this hasn't been any more helpful. I love all three kites for thei respective characteristics, but then I don't have to choose only one

Happy New Year,

bigmark100
bigmark100
NSW
584 posts
NSW, 584 posts
2 Jan 2009 12:35pm
thanks Kitehard...... you've narrowed it down for me...
Sport or Edge....

HNY
NSW, 4382 posts
2 Jan 2009 11:30pm
bigmark100 said...

thanks Kitehard...... you've narrowed it down for me...
Sport or Edge....

HNY


13M Edge2, the light2 14M is a great light wind kite, as many people can verify, but for a more interesting all round kite the Edge would be better and it will match your 9M perfectly.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve

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