looking to upgrade my 12m cabrinha element and by the sounds of all the reviews the best option is a hybrid/sle - the big wind range makes this attractive as I intend to travel with one kite in the future.
I can not make up my mind between the RRD Hyper type or airush flow sle (or even naish boxer sle) as they all have fantastic reviews.
Furthermore I do not know which size to get as a replacement for my 12m C - which was perfect for me most summer days (also have 9 and 16 c's) - I hear that these sles are more powerful - the rrd in particular.
Am I asking for trouble by replacing the 12m c with a 12m sle or will the depower on these babies make it reasonable? I guess this kite will be usable from 15-25 knots (most kiting days).
I weigh about 80k or less - ride a 135 tt thorn board
so which is 12m flow / hyper type or something else
hi hawai im 80kgs and have riden the 12 hyper in 25 plus and it was awesome total depower when you want it and you can power it up in the lite stuff .i would be looking for a hyper 9 in heavier winds , see john at sos and he will give you the right advice. hyper type is one awesome kite
If you are after a SLE Hybrid thingy, replace your 12m C with a 10m SLE Flow and you will be just fine.
