Anyone know which of these kites has less bar pressure of the same size being 17.Looking for a low wind kite to go with my north nugget. I have terrible tennis elbow and need very low bar pressure. Would be looking at 2013 models .
The zephyr has more for sure, especially when it gets to it's upper range, the newer model is better than the old one, for me I can tell when it gets around 20knts at the bar
Yep another vote for edge.
What winds are you looking to kite in? I find my 13edge gets me going almost at the same point as others on a 17 zep.
I was flying a xbow lw 13 and felt it did me well except the bar pressure which caused my elbow problem. Am now on a 2011 cat 14 which is better on bar pressure, but feel the xbow was better in the real light stuff.Am 80 kg and want to kite in 9 to 11 knot range . Only just received my nugget so have not tried it yet.Was considering a 15 edge as I think the 17 is to big at my wieght, but would consider a13 edge over the cat if bar pressure was less.
The big edges are pretty easy on the arms, and def less than a zeph. The 17 and nugget is a great combo for light winds...
i use my 19 often in the waves, and am continually surprised how good it is for a non wave kite...
yep agree : edges bar pressure is less than the zephyr....
however one thing to bear in mind is there is a lot of throw on the bars : so lots of long reaching and there is no stopper ball on the ozone bar yet (hint hint ozone.....)
both superb kites .
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I was flying a xbow lw 13 and felt it did me well except the bar pressure which caused my elbow problem. Am now on a 2011 cat 14 which is better on bar pressure, but feel the xbow was better in the real light stuff.Am 80 kg and want to kite in 9 to 11 knot range . Only just received my nugget so have not tried it yet.Was considering a 15 edge as I think the 17 is to big at my wieght, but would consider a13 edge over the cat if bar pressure was less.
13 edge was about the same bottom end as your 14 cat. but a lot higher top end. at 82kg I can ride up to 25knots and hold down a 30gust if need be.
At 80kg you should be able to hold down a 17 edge/zep to at least 20 knots
9-11 knots need a monster kite or massive raceboard/foil.
Ok Thanks Guys, will wait till I have a session on the nugget with the 14 cat. Then see where I'm at with low end.
