Grancio wrote: ↑Sun Apr 11, 2021 9:48 pm
As I said before, I ask for advices to my teacher and he said to buy 11-12m, because to him is better to learn how to move the kite to generate power from the beginning. But in 10-12 knots I struggled with backstall with my old best ts 2016 12m while more skilled kiters go smoothly with the same kite size and similar weight. When knots goes to 15-17 I did well, but in my spot, especially in summer, are uncommon conditions.
So, I am convincing myself to get a 13-14-15m, maybe a Duotone Evo or a Cabrinha Contra or a slingshot z.
I read about duotone juice, but on duotone website say that is not for an entry level.
Hey fella,
Sorry for your forum experience. Sometimes the forum gets a bit off topic and involved in their personal opinions of random things. You're also likely to have a contrary opinion to just about anything.
Couple points:
1. The TS was a bit of a backstally kite, especially in light winds. While you can learn on it, I wouldn't recommend it to beginners. The wind-range is fairly narrow, with not the best low end.
2. The Juice isn't really any different than other LW kites. If you're happy to learn on a Contra, then you'll be fine on the Juice.
3. The Slingshot Z is a school specific kite. Don't do it to yourself. You'll thank me later. I don't think it goes as big as you want anyway.
4. Out of the kites you listed, the Evo 14m (biggest it goes) is the perfect beginner through intermediate kite. This is for the 2018+. Don't get a pre-2018 with the 5 strut design.
Personally, I don't like LW specific kites. They generally have a narrower wind range and pull like a tank once they get moving. You need to have good edging discipline/power to stay upwind. While others will, I certainly wouldn't recommend one unless absolutely necessary. Go with the 14m Evo (2018+) and you'll be away laughing. Great lowend, decent high end, low bar pressure, decent turning. (also with a decent sized board)
Enjoy.