Re: Buying larger kite 15m vs 17m (Contra, Emotion, Juice etc.)
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:33 pm
I agree with Matt here. I'm heavier than you guys and find 17m kites offer very diminishing returns over say a 15m.
A large board is a good idea to get the best from light winds too.
15m is a good step up from a 12m kite.
I've kited quite a bit in The Netherlands and just couldn't imagine needing a 17m.
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I find big kites have a very small window of satisfaction. For me at 185lbs with pretty decent kite flying abilities it's from around 12mph to 17mph. Below 12m it's just mowing the lawn at best, above 17m I would rather be whipping my 12m around. I disagree a little with others, IMO 15m is a big jump from a 12m. I think 17m is for heavyweights only 225lbs plus.
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A large board is a good idea to get the best from light winds too.
15m is a good step up from a 12m kite.
I've kited quite a bit in The Netherlands and just couldn't imagine needing a 17m.
quote=matth post_id=1129591 time=1614043295 user_id=60498]
I find big kites have a very small window of satisfaction. For me at 185lbs with pretty decent kite flying abilities it's from around 12mph to 17mph. Below 12m it's just mowing the lawn at best, above 17m I would rather be whipping my 12m around. I disagree a little with others, IMO 15m is a big jump from a 12m. I think 17m is for heavyweights only 225lbs plus.
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