Hi I know this type of question is asked a lot and is in the newbie forum, but I'm looking for answers specifically for our water from Vics with experience.

First season, really only started in Jan/Feb
90kg, Lithium 12m, 2 twintips one LW.

Just getting to the point where I can stay upwind, working on turns/transitions, can self launch/land and can get through a session without my kite hitting the water even when I do (a lot).

St Kilda is home although not locked in here and have tried with varying degrees of success at the Prom, Portarlington and others.

So with our range of conditions for the next 8 months or so, am I more likely to get time on the water by purchasing a 9m and looking for the non insane fronts? Or will there be many days like today where the wind sits in the low teens and therefore would be better served by picking up a 17m Blade Fat Lady or the like?

Thanks

recomend u do the hike to rosebud etc when the northerlies rock in... thw gusty winds will also hone in your kiting much more so you will be shredding once the seebreezes come back in

what ever size you buy stay with the same brand and model.

Winter in Vic is *supposed* to be about high wind gusts coupled with the dense cold air, meaning smaller is the way to go. Last winter, if I recall, I used my 'big' kite all the time (12m).

Watch out of storm fronts (Squalls) as they are ugly and can turn a 10knot day in to 40knots is seconds (no joke). Also be prepared your kite is going to get p*ss soaked through. Fresh water from rain will cause your kite to go mouldy if you don't let it air, so now is a good time to clear space in your garage etc.

Top tip: Lock off struts, deflate leading edge, stand kite up inside if needed, unravelling / unwinding the struts so the canopy can breath.

Winter is a b@ll ache.