While I assume some kite shapes produce more or less hang time than other kite shapes am I correct in thinking that hang time is basically a function of kite size? In other words from the same altitude with the same design kites will a 12m kite have a longer hang time than a 10m kite? Or 17m versus 15m etc.
But also perhaps if you can jump higher with the smaller kite than the larger one then could the additional height offset the smaller kite size? Of course I am not talking about the super massive KOA jumps but the difference in a few meters that us normal humans manage.
At my normal spot I often find myself being able to use a smaller kite full powered or a full depowered next larger size up.. I have always assumed that particularly for airstyle I was better off on the larger kite but am I missing anything?