Hi guys and gals,

I took up the sport last year and a few sessions under my belt (maybe 20-40). I can comfortably cruize up wind, ride toe side and land little jumps. As a result, I'm thinking of upgrading my gear (board/ kite).

I have a 2008 nobile 666 board (132 x 41) and 2010 Naish Cult (10.5m).

FYI - I'm generally happy with the gear. If there is enough wind to keep the kite in the sky then there is enough for me to get moving. I generally go to St Kilda or Altona (16-25kts) where it sometimes gets quite choppy with small waves. Only complaint is spray off the board. FYI - I weigh 69kg.

Should I upgrade or should I just shut-up and get on with it.

Thanks - Monty

Thanks PomE. My mistake. I double checked and you are right. Cult 2010. I've corrected the type in my initial post. And thanks for your thoughts

Don't believe all the hype about he latest gear. The 2010 Cult is a great kite. I have one. You won't do better on a new kite. If you want to spend some money then get a second kite to extend your comfortable wind range.

montoya said...

Thanks guys. Just wanted to get some second opinions from those "in the know" as I keep reading reviews about new board and kite technologies.

Holgs - I actually had a second kite (12mt 2009 Cult). But ended up selling it as I hardly used it. The 10.5mt covers all the bases for me - from around 16kts to +25kts. As long as there is enought wind to keep it up then I can get around. I think at below 16kts it barely even launches

Reviews are next to useless IMO-even if from an impartial source, everyone looks for different things in their gear and reckon they own the best kit. Best bet is to demo some gear and see if you like it more than your own.