tomtom wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:42 pm
Elguapo. Can you please comment about 8 turning speed vs 5m or some LEI equivalent. Also bar forces bar size - meaning general handling vs smaller peaks
I was die hard about closed cell for LW but maybe 8 is not so bad compromise...
many thanks!
actually the 8m turning speed isnt actually that bad (just the kite doesnt race across the window like a...soul for example)
i just do either s figure 8 or "Z" pattern to get going (i have to time pointing the board and powering the kite)
i'd say the 8m's turning is much more comparable to a 5m peak than a 12m marabou
also, i'm not going to call the 8m peak an ideal low wind solution.
for me...it provides the
minimum i needed to get up on an oversized surf foil.
if you fall in a current or during a lull....well, the positive is kite will probably still be in the air
also..in winds before the white caps start appear....dont expect to be racing anyone. (literally...anyone)