Anyone here has/used the 9m ? Just wondering what the upper wind range is , a safe,usable upper wind range that is .
The A.I. response ( not ai dave ) and Core.com seems timid .

The brand advertised wind ranges are not very relevant when you consider such a wide range of factors such as: body weight, preferred discipline (twin tip, foil, surf, etc.), skill level, wind quality, etc. When you are looking at high end freestyle kites, remember that pros would be able to push their limits far beyond the advertised wind range, which is probably not very safe, but can still be done. The world records heights are typically done with 9m kites in winds above 40 knots.

Also worth noting that freestyle kites (more C-shaped) would typically be capable of handling higher winds compared to flatter profiled freeride or big air kites of the same size. More on that here: kitesurfculture.com/blog/32/Do-you-really-use-the-right-kite-shape-for-your-riding-style

If you want better advice I would suggest you share important details such as your body weight, skill level, preferred discipline, riding location (type of wind), and what you aim to achieve (goals) with the kite.

I find this ai generated answer to be quite spot on:

Christian - KiteBud

Nope . I`m not giving any personal details or intentions . That would introduce a P value into the responses .
I`m just after real world experiences and I`ll draw a conclusion from that .

Thanks for your response anyway , that wind range chart was interesting , different to the one I found and seems more relatable .
Not sure what the hell I was looking at haha .

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Yawning said..
Nope . I`m not giving any personal details or intentions . That would introduce a P value into the responses .
I`m just after real world experiences and I`ll draw a conclusion from that .

Thanks for your response anyway , that wind range chart was interesting , different to the one I found and seems more relatable .
Not sure what the hell I was looking at haha .

Real word experiences will range from kiters who used it in 10 knots on their foil to extreme riders using it up to 40+ knots...

The more important information would be know what kites you're coming from, i.e. what other 9m kites you have been using and for which purposes. What were the limitations you found in those kites wind ranges? I think that's the real world question to answer here is how would that new kite for you compare to other kites you have used in a wind range from ? to ? .

but if that's also a secret, the advice you will get will be very limited.

Bloody hell , this seems way more difficult than it needs to be .

Sorry Kitebud , but I don`t want advice .

40ktns you be alright

It looks like it

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Yawning said..
Bloody hell , this seems way more difficult than it needs to be .

Sorry Kitebud , but I don`t want advice .

Are you a dealer, just here to promote that model of kite, then? Hoping to have a lot of people singing its praises?
As the questions Kitebud has raised were very relevant if you were actually seeking advice.

...I quite like it when Christian aka kitebud gives advice on other brands considering he's an airrush dealer now and has been for quite a few years

I think it's a good sign of a genuinely open minded fellow...

A well rounded individual with a well balanced personality

A pleasant change from arrogance that comes from some others patroning other brands because u are a dealer of one
I know quite well one of the original WA airrush dealers (&sewing machine type repairer)....he's quite chilled out too but now a wingerrrrrrrrrrr
I think he'll always be my 'fave' because so humble and never pushed 'sales'..