Which bar setting do you use with your Storm ?, 2 fronts safety or one front ? I made a 5th line like posted http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=890612#p890612 and http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=959976#p959976 . But probably no need, using the 2 front safety like an OR bar or old Cab...
Problem is, that very few use these sizes... Not easy to understand for many of us who do it often, but still a fact if you look at the full sale. The next NEW dilemma is, if they are built super tough (heavy) it works for insane winds indeed - but then you loose the foil public where a 5 m2 on a S...
5m Ocean Rodeo Storm works well in the Gorge especially Rooster Rock when it hits 50 mph. Not sure I’ve hit 50 knots though (57.5mph). It is rock solid stable with 5 struts and 23m lines OR does not produce the Storm kite anymore . This was a good looking kite well built . Problem is, that very few...
A twintip Axis limited 138x42.5 and also skis the 40 to 50 knots ils more common in the winter here I used the 5m a few times in 100km/h wind on the snow good little kite so fast but well behaved.
I have the same twin , It is amazing , this is quite a big board for high wind .
5m Ocean Rodeo Storm works well in the Gorge especially Rooster Rock when it hits 50 mph. Not sure I’ve hit 50 knots though (57.5mph). It is rock solid stable with 5 struts and 23m lines
OR does not produce the Storm kite anymore . This was a good looking kite well built .
I'm using my son's Airush DNA 4m on 20m lines. Riding with small kites is all about riding fast otherwise it's too on/off. And to ride fast you need to be comfortable and not overpowered. If you have to keep your speed down because you're maxed out, and worried about a gust 2 kts stronger, it's muc...