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by meusmeus
Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Waterproof bag for diabetic kiter
Replies: 15
Views: 2231

Waterproof bag for diabetic kiter

Hi, I’m a type 1 diabetic and need to have sugar on me in case of an emergency. Also on the water I need the sugar with me. Now I ride with an aquapac attached to my harness. But its heavy and in case I need the sugar there is no way I can reach it easily. For example I need to swim a long distance ...
by meusmeus
Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Choosing kite quiver while losing weight
Replies: 8
Views: 1041

Re: Choosing kite quiver while losing weight

And what would your general advice be for a guy who weighs between 85 > 90 kg?
7/9/12? Or 8/10/12?

I ride in the Netherlands and in Tarifa.
by meusmeus
Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Choosing kite quiver while losing weight
Replies: 8
Views: 1041

Choosing kite quiver while losing weight

Hi all, I’m an intermediate kiter and my current quiver is a 8/11/15. I boughts these kites while I was weighing 105kg. I’m losing weight and I’m currently 95kg. My goals is to reach 85kg in 4 months. The kites I have need to be replaced anyway so I’m now thinking about what sizes to get considering...
by meusmeus
Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Depower on a Cabrinha Contra
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Depower on a Cabrinha Contra

I bought a Cabrinha Contra 15 with some good advice on this forum. The kite is great and I enjoy it alot. One problem with it though: When I completely stretch out my arms Im not fully depowered. I have like 25 cm left on the bar. I use a Cabrinha bar. I notice that the Contra also pushes my harness...
by meusmeus
Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Decision on buying a contra 15m
Replies: 19
Views: 5176

Re: Decision on buying a contra 15m

RideLow wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:19 am
after 3 years on Contra 15 I still love it!

I ride it with the Chaos bar and its sweeeet!
Nice! How much do you weigh?
by meusmeus
Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:45 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Decision on buying a contra 15m
Replies: 19
Views: 5176

Re: Decision on buying a contra 15m

+1. I agree with Toby. For a 100 kg rider, bigger would be better, especially for lighter wind. Have you considered the Contra 17 m? It's a great kite for lighter wind, and it has lots of range. I like the 15 m Contra, too, but I prefer the 17 m (I'm 80 kg). You won't regret having the extra size i...
by meusmeus
Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Decision on buying a contra 15m
Replies: 19
Views: 5176

Re: Decision on buying a contra 15m

SolarSet wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:35 pm
You will not ride in 12kts on regular TT with you weight.
I’m 92kg and sb 14m lets me ride from 15kts with regular TT
What do you think the wind range will be for my weight?
by meusmeus
Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Decision on buying a contra 15m
Replies: 19
Views: 5176

Decision on buying a contra 15m

Hi all, I'm currently riding with a 11m North Evo. Im a beginner and this kite get me going from around 18 knots. I currently weigh 100kg without gear on. Im making my weigh back to around 93kg. I want to kite in winds from around 12 -17 knots. Im thinking of buying a 2017 Cabrinha Contra 15m. I hat...

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