I've researched storm kites before without much luck so I thought I'd try throwing this out there in case anyone has a good view.
I’m currently looking to switch out my storm kite - 30-40 knots. It’s a delta style kite, but the main problem is that is inverts when there is high wind with no tension on the lines. I just don’t feel its safe from this perspective. So it has to go.
I’ve considered many types of kites but really the criteria is (in no particular order) 1) stability 2) depower 3) comfort in high winds. I’m not looking to do freestyle in these types of conditions, I will likely be surfing lake style waves.
My sense is that a wave style kite might be really good, like 5m or 6M Reo, Drifter or Dice, but not really sure if my logic is correct. The truth of the matter is we do not get these conditions very often and no local shop has demos in these sizes. As this is the case I can only go on rider reviews.
Can anyone let me know their experience with waves kites in these types of conditions?
(note: My best kite to date for these conditions was my 2011 7M C4, but I sold it with the rest of my quiver last year )