Hey all,
I am just getting into kiting and have been looking at a couple of 2010 slingshot RPMs (8m and 10m).
I am 70kg and plan to kite on lake macquarie (at squids). I was leaning towards the 8m kite as its in better conditions but not sure if I will be underpowered in the 15kn range.
I have done a bit of wakeboarding (got up first go etc) and a lot of sailing, so I reckon I should be able to wrap my head around it reasonably quickly but I want to make sure I have the right sized kite and one that is reasonably beginner friendly.
So any thoughts or advice?
Rider: 70kg
Style: not sure yet, probably want to learn to do tricks eventually though
Weather: 15-30 knots
Hi stu - at your weight an 8 won't come alive until over 15 knots, my opinion is the bigger the kite in suitable conditions the easier your learning curve will be small kites take a little more skill to control and in your early learning stages being underpowered makes it difficult to get going a little extra power certainly helps and a bigger kite will also fly slower giving you more grace when turning the kite. The problem with one kite is the narrow wind range were the kite is going to work best. Squids only works in westerly conditions and any land breeze is normally very gusty. - squids is no exception. It will go from zero to 25 knots in minutes my suggestion is you go bigger and pick your days very carefully squids is not the most friendly place to learn - mainly launching and you will certainly want assistance there until your quite competent in your ability. Ideally you want two kites and the 8 and 10 combo would be a good start or better still a 7 and 10. The rpm is an excellent kite and a great choice you won't outgrow this kite.
Hi Stu the 10m kite would be a excellent choice,I think when learning a bit more power is better than not enough ,having to go search for power when learning and there seems to be so much happening will slow your progress...
Cheers for the responses guys. I'll go the 10 then and get a 7 or 8 later on down the track when I get a bit more cash together.
Im really pumped to get out there and get my new gear wet!! cant wait :D :D :D
Cheers for the advice
Select to expand quoteShowponyStu said..
Hey all,
I am just getting into kiting and have been looking at a couple of 2010 slingshot RPMs (8m and 10m).
I am 70kg and plan to kite on lake macquarie (at squids). I was leaning towards the 8m kite as its in better conditions but not sure if I will be underpowered in the 15kn range.
I have done a bit of wakeboarding (got up first go etc) and a lot of sailing, so I reckon I should be able to wrap my head around it reasonably quickly but I want to make sure I have the right sized kite and one that is reasonably beginner friendly.
So any thoughts or advice?
Rider: 70kg
Style: not sure yet, probably want to learn to do tricks eventually though
Weather: 15-30 knots
10m & 7m good combo for the slingslut rpm's
my combo is 12m;9m & 7m for the lit days
WHosSelect to expand quoteCarlBevo said..
Hi stu - at your weight an 8 won't come alive until over 15 knots, my opinion is the bigger the kite in suitable conditions the easier your learning curve will be small kites take a little more skill to control and in your early learning stages being underpowered makes it difficult to get going a little extra power certainly helps and a bigger kite will also fly slower giving you more grace when turning the kite. The problem with one kite is the narrow wind range were the kite is going to work best. Squids only works in westerly conditions and any land breeze is normally very gusty. - squids is no exception. It will go from zero to 25 knots in minutes my suggestion is you go bigger and pick your days very carefully squids is not the most friendly place to learn - mainly launching and you will certainly want assistance there until your quite competent in your ability. Ideally you want two kites and the 8 and 10 combo would be a good start or better still a 7 and 10. The rpm is an excellent kite and a great choice you won't outgrow this kite.
8m "come alive" at 15knots.
I'm 67kg, 8m doesnt work in under 19kn or so.
I have a 10 and an 8, perfect sizes for 15-27kn.
Select to expand quoteSeabreezeb said..
WHosCarlBevo said..
Hi stu - at your weight an 8 won't come alive until over 15 knots, my opinion is the bigger the kite in suitable conditions the easier your learning curve will be small kites take a little more skill to control and in your early learning stages being underpowered makes it difficult to get going a little extra power certainly helps and a bigger kite will also fly slower giving you more grace when turning the kite. The problem with one kite is the narrow wind range were the kite is going to work best. Squids only works in westerly conditions and any land breeze is normally very gusty. - squids is no exception. It will go from zero to 25 knots in minutes my suggestion is you go bigger and pick your days very carefully squids is not the most friendly place to learn - mainly launching and you will certainly want assistance there until your quite competent in your ability. Ideally you want two kites and the 8 and 10 combo would be a good start or better still a 7 and 10. The rpm is an excellent kite and a great choice you won't outgrow this kite.
8m "come alive" at 15knots.
I'm 67kg, 8m doesnt work in under 19kn or so.
I have a 10 and an 8, perfect sizes for 15-27kn.
"I'm 67kg, 8m doesnt work in under 19kn or so."
Key word "come alive until over 15 knots" Depends on your understanding/judging of a true 15 knots
Maybe @ 15.3546753 knots
