Since its a frequent theme for questions especially from noobies (like myself), is anyone out there willing to list there kite and board quiver along with the wind rage, water conditions and riding style that they feel each works best in.
The combinations are so numerous when your looking at gear its good to get an idea what other are using.
Also state your weight in Kg's
Ta,
Jim
I have 6 kites, but really only use 3, as I've updated, and my younger brother is about to get into kiting, so he will probably buy my old stuff to get into the sport cheaply. I used to use my '05 Gaasta Visions (8m, 12m & 16m) this was a pretty good quiver of kites, but I have since upgraded to '06 kites, 7m Switchblade for really windy conditions (25Kts+), 12m Liquid Force Menace and 16.5m Cabrhina Contra. I prefer the feel and handling of a C kite, but got the SB for the ability to handle gusts in higher winds. I prefer to ride flat water to small waves (Haven't gotten into the surf scene a whole lot yet, but looking at doing more of that next season when I am home in WA).
I own 5 boards, two Underground FLXs, both '05s. Absolutely LOVE these boards (128 & 142). I also have an older ('04) Naish Mutant, an Underground 5'5" Surf-style quad-fin directional with straps. I also have a 158 Cabrhina prodigy.
I use a Pro-limit Harness, but still prefer my old Gaastra Harness that spectacularly tore a strap after a justifiable amount of abuse ;)
I've recently bought an MBS Landboard too, but haven't really been able to get out on this yet (I've only had it a week and the wind here in the US is........ well c**p to put it nicely.
I am 6'2" and currently weigh about 95kgs and find the 12m LF good in about 15-25Kts, the 16.5 is good on the 'boat' (158) from about 10-11 Kts up to about 20 on a smaller board. the SB turns like a terrier puppy on crack and is as twitchy as one too (because of the small size, but when I take it out 25+Kts I don't usually need to move it much unless jumping).
Personally my fav size is a 12m and has been since I started with my 12m Vision (I was 85Kgs then) and riding either the 128 or 142FLX.
D
weight 88kgs 5'10.
132 FLX 07'
6'0 epoxy surfboard
12m 07' Rhino gets me going in 12-14 knots, up to 25
11m 07' Fuel gets me going in 16knots, up to 30
Only ride the Spleene Zone these days.
Mainly into wave riding but do go out on flat water in Easterlies.
18-35+ knots: 6m FlySurfer Pulse2
12-30 knots: 10m FlySurfer Pulse2
7-18 knots: 15m FlySurfer Speed2
90kg
weight 88kgs 5'10.
132 FLX 07'
6'0 epoxy surfboard
12m 07' Rhino gets me going in 12-14 knots, up to 25
11m 07' Fuel gets me going in 16knots, up to 30
Me: 80kg (maybe 85 after too many choc bunnies)
Boards:
132 Caution Redline
148x46 FLX
Spleene Zone
custom ATB
Kites:
FS 8m psycho3
FS 13m psycho3
FS 15m speed2
This covers me from 8/9knots to 35(ish).
mike
i weigh 45kg, 163cm, 14 y.o
board
cabrinha custom 128
kites
6m cab switchblade - 15-39knts (unhooked 16 1/2 knts - 30knts)
10m - cab switchblade - 8-24knts ( unhooked 11knts-20knts)
awesome kite for wakestyle especislly but also perfect for any other style.
ewan
yep i am about 80 kg
mostly the conditions are onshore, side onshore slop
board is 132 flx underground
kites 08 12m naish cult
07 north rebel
wishlist upgrade the 9m to a new 9m cul]
85kg
132x39 Underground FLX
10.5 Ion2 15-25 knots.
14 06 Halo. 10-18 knots. (8 knots if I use a 152x44)
Halo is soon to become a 14m Vapour 1. Demoed and has similar wind range.
Airush vapor 10m 15 - 30 kts
Airush vapor 7m 25 - ?????????
72kgs
Cabrinha 5'3" directional wave riding
Airush t3 flat water
07 7m Fuel
07 11m Fuel
08 7m Fuel
08 9m Fuel
08 11m Fuel
08 13m Fuel
08 Lunacy 129
08 Protoy 129
08 Protoy 135
08 Response 137 and drivers
07 Converse 6'0"
how fkn good are fuels?
i am 90kg
10m naish x2 [20/35kts]
16m naish x3 [10/18kts]
13m fuel 04 [18/25kts]
17m fuel 04 [10/20kts]
19m fuel 03 [8/15kts]
5'10 07 north rocket fish
154cm glyde twin tip
i only use the 13m and 17m fuels cause they rule
unless its really strong and have to use the 10m naish.
the other kites and twin tip get hammered by my mates.
i only kite in the waves on the 5'10 and my old 6'2 pin tail aloha surf board strapless
my quiver is extensive
11m 2007 sonic 12-30 knots
naish sol 125
63kg rider
..............
9m 2005 Best Yarga
13m 2005 Best Yarga
15.5m 2003 Airush Flow
Oh also a 10m 2002 Naish Aero that I kept for a mate to learn on but he is a complete lady boy. Now this kite just taunts me cause it is in great nick but never gonna geta gurnsey with my 9m around.
136 LF Drop (for 17-29 kts) bloody strong but heavy. No probs with hard smack-downs after big boosts.
151 LF Proof (for 13-18kts and strong farts) bloody strong but heavy and big. Gets going super early and is worth having for sure.
Me: I am 83-86kgs depending on how many beers have been going down. I ride in the ocean only. I dig big boosts and am a gumby in waves but love it anyway. I also like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain...
98 kgs, Old school free ride style, lots of air. A bit of wave riding.
13m Ozone Edge 2 12 - 30 knots
09m Ozone Edge 2 20 - 45 Knots
Nobile 555 145
TB Haura 135
9m Ozone Edge II 08
12 Rebel 08 (Currently for sale)
7m Ozone Edge II 08 (want to buy when Rebel sells)
138 Addiction TT
6'0 Webber thruster
Ozone Instinct Sport 11m
Ozone Instinct Edge 9m
Ozone Instinct Sport 7m
Underground FLX 128
North RocketFish 5'5"
Custom McKill 5'11"
and perhaps there's a few other kites and boards kicking around that don't get quite as much loving.
70kg ish
Me 85kg
wind range 8/10 to 35 knts
10 mtr Rebel 08
Naish 4'7' muntant pro (blue one about4 years old)
North rocket fish 6'' 08
watercooled 6'4'' epoxy fish surfboard
Its allways 10mtr weather!!!
Rod
2008 12m hi-fi between 12-25knots
2008 8m havoc between 25-35knots
and 2008 concept 135 with ultra bindings.
ahaha. i feel so basic.
60kg.
10m airush 08 flow
127cm 07 X-Pact
Gets me out in 13knots+
