Wainman 5M Bunny

[kitenaked]

I've got one new 6.5m Gypsy left !

Who wants it?

chris@kitenaked.com

[wondamic]

Hello!

Sorry for the interruption, but the same question from the other side of the weight scale.

I am 95 kilo weight and have Gypsy 7m.

I like surfing with the kite, but some time enjoy high jumps.

Do I need Bunny? Really want to buy, but do I need it?

Thank for any opinions,

rust

Okay after some time and more experience under my belt with the Gypsy/Surfboard combo I have to say that kite has THE craziest wind range.

As stated earlier, I am a feather weight. But peep this, I am now able to ride the Gypsy/Surfboard combo at mid-teens--low thirties (16-32 mph). Correct if I'm wrong but those of you in the 200lbs club can probably get going in the mid-twenties and a surfboard. Jkrug said it best though, you can change your settings to extend your wind range.

But, I guess my question to you is, how often does it get pass mid-thirties? This is the point where someone of your weight class would probably be considering the Bunny. You may be able to get it lower...30mph? try before you buy!

Here's a quick video of my buddies and I riding in the 15-19mph range. I'm the little dude on the orange board with the Gypsy. Everyone else are on 13s and 12s. They all range in the 175-200lbs club. Hope it helps...

[TheJoe]

I was weighing about 185 this winter and had my Gypsy out in 40 with gusts to 50 strapless on a surfboard in horrible chop and didn't find it to be at its limit. This is the reason I got this kite for the 30 plus days in the surf!!! Our best surf is in hurricanes when they are in the gulf hitting anywhere but here. I have rode it in the 20's just because I wanted to ride it but those winds are better left for my Smoke.

[kitenaked]

I am 205 lbs. My wife 125. We both rode gypsy (7) in 40 average winds in maui. That kite was so sweet and ate the kihei gusts.

[Rossall]

There's a great review of the Bunny in this months Kiteworld Magazine.

phil

[rust]

Hi, Yes I was overpowered on my Gypsy twice during one month in Philippines.

It was gusting to mid 40s, kite was on middle knots, but it was too much on-off power feeling, and canopy was flapping as my watching friends said.

My main concern is that I lose the ability to move the kite agressively enough in that condition to surf with power.

[jkrug]

Hi, Yes I was overpowered on my Gypsy twice during one month in Philippines.

It was gusting to mid 40s, kite was on middle knots, but it was too much on-off power feeling, and canopy was flapping as my watching friends said.

My main concern is that I lose the ability to move the kite agressively enough in that condition to surf with power.

the first time i used my gypsy, i thought it was so windy that i attached the back lines to the strong wind knot. i had the same experience you mentioned above. the kite did not fly/turn well. it flapped too. i brought it down and put it on the lightest wind connection, and it was like a different kite. no flapping, perfect turning. i think 'strong wind' for the 7m for people our weight is going to be 50mph+. next time you get gusting to mid 40s, try your gypsy on the light wind knot, i think you'll find it perfect. something to try before investing in another kite you may not need.

[Stefan]

Rust makes an important point... it really depends how much power you want to hold. If your riding in Waves on a directional you don't want to be riding at the limit of the kite but rather the opposite. I'm 193 pounds - ride a surfboard and can ride a 5 meter in steady low to mid 20's (depending on current and wind direction) Kate for you, at your size, there is no question the Bunny is a great choice with all the settings...plenty of bottom end potential and ridiculous top end.