Hi Seeya,

I'm on the mediterranean shore too, but in Spain, near Barcelona. I'm ~70 kg.

I'm riding the Chimera 10.5 from 10-11 knots with a race board and 30 m lines, but maybe couldn't be compared to the Zephir 17m in low wind. With shorter lines I've rided comfortably in more than 25 knots.

In low wind I'm riding an Argo 13.5. I've rided in 7-10 knots with long lines (see the video at www.monkeykites.com/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi ). Even with 40 m lines is fast enough to ride comfortably in low wind. With shorter lines I've rided too comfortably in more than 20 knots.

If you want to keep the Zephir only for low wind, the Chimera 10.5 would be perfect for you (no gap between them) keeping the Griffin 7 for extraordinary days.
Sure you'll use the 10.5 more than 75% of time.

But if you can afford the complete change, try the Chimera 8 and decide by your own. Sure you'll love it.

I'm thinking about going to Sete one weekend, how is the wind now these days?

All my best,

Alex

I'm big (100 kg) love the argo 13 for the light stuff with my Decay scimitar .Not missin out in the light stuff at all .This lard arse is often the only guy out in the pus .go 30 m lines .There is a bridle config that I use that I can't give away .*(sorry)

Mr float said...

I'm big (100 kg)

lol don't flatter your self 07

I thought it was a 10.5.. But at the time I thought it was a Chimera until later I was told otherwise, but it was a really nice kite to use.
Also it had red on it too, so it was fast. That I can be sure about.