I've got a Soul 12m to foil in the same range as you and have the same experience. My conclusion after some sessions were that I should start to use smaller wings with this Soul 12m or get a smaller kite to use with my big surf-wing (1250cm^2). First I've got an Alpha 8m and it was a day and night change. Just perfect. With this Alpha 8m I can foil with the surf-wing in >=8k with no issues (I weight 72kg). Now I've got a 650cm^2 wing but have not had any change to try it with my Soul 12m.JoseTumaco wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:43 amI own a 12m Soul, perfect for my spot at Colombia usualy Between 8 - 10 knots, I foil 1 year ago, with big wing (Moses 679 with 91 carbón mast). But when it gets from 11 to 15 knots (never more here) my Soul 12 M is too much powerfull. I am thinking in buying a new kite, which size/Brand do yo suggest me? A 9 M Soul, a 10 m Airush Ultra or a 8m Peak4? Or other? I just want fun, no race, and there are no waves here. I am 73 kg. Thanks for your help.
Thanks. I live in Tumaco, good for foiling, can check my instagram @josetumacoelguapo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:00 aminteresting..
how is the kiting on the pacific coast of colombia?
i've done lago calima near cali(and cartagena...and san adres) but didnt know of locations south of cali.
...do you guys have a website of locations or kite meetup facebook page or something?
re: your question..
you can use almost anything.
personally...for that wind... i'd get a 4m peak4 and med aspect foil kite..
my preference would be 6m gin spriit or 6m flysurfer soul... but there are a lot a very good kites for that wind range and that foil wing.
fwiw: the 6m soul will fly rather differently (in a good way) than your 12m... imo, the smaller sizes are much better on bigger wings
I can tell you for sure that an 8m Peak4 is too big for 11 - 15 knots at your weight. Yes, a 4m is too small. 4m is good from 15 knots up (or perhaps 14 knots minimum). Your choice should be between a 6m or a 5m Peak4. The 6m will work from 10 knots, the 5m from 12 knots. The 6m will be nicer to use at 12/13 knots, the 5m nicer at 14/15 knots (& a bit higher).JoseTumaco wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:08 am
Thanks. I live in Tumaco, good for foiling, can check my instagram @josetumaco
Please tell me, Soul 6m could be for 10 to 15 knots?
Peak4. 4 M What wind can cover? In what sense do you preffer it to a Soul 6m? I am afraid is too little, isnt it better 6m?
JoseTumaco wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:08 amThanks. I live in Tumaco, good for foiling, can check my instagram @josetumacoelguapo wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:00 aminteresting..
how is the kiting on the pacific coast of colombia?
i've done lago calima near cali(and cartagena...and san adres) but didnt know of locations south of cali.
...do you guys have a website of locations or kite meetup facebook page or something?
re: your question..
you can use almost anything.
personally...for that wind... i'd get a 4m peak4 and med aspect foil kite..
my preference would be 6m gin spriit or 6m flysurfer soul... but there are a lot a very good kites for that wind range and that foil wing.
fwiw: the 6m soul will fly rather differently (in a good way) than your 12m... imo, the smaller sizes are much better on bigger wings
Please tell me, Soul 6m could be for 10 to 15 knots?
Peak4. 4 M What wind can cover? In what sense do you preffer it to a Soul 6m? I am afraid is too little, isnt it better 6m?
Trent hink wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:41 pmPeak 4 is a wave kite, and not very good for much else, except of course, alpine skiing.
I’d guess you could probably drop from your soul 12 down to a soul 8.
This is just a matter of taste.. and what you write isn’t true completely..Adventure Logs wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:50 pmUnless you are foiling only in surf, the Soul 6m will be more fun. Plus you can use the Soul in higher winds on twintip which is extremely fun as well. The Soul will relaunch better, be more playful, have a larger range, is more versatile, drift almost as well as the Peak, and is just more fun.