Hi guys

I am heading out to Perth from the UK in the beginning of January until mid February

I am a 78 kg twin tip rider and was wondering what size kites to bring bearing in mind the luggage situation

I have 12m/9m/7m/5m North Vegas kites.......

The 12m is pretty big but could pack at the expense of another

What do you reckon guys

Thanks

Martyn

I'm a 90kg twin tip rider and find my 12 and 9 cover almost all conditions I like to kite in. But there are occasions when a 7 would be nice especially if on the coast or heading north of perth to Geraldton or the like.

If you like riding fully to over powered I'd go 12 and 9, otherwise 9 and 7. If you plan on heading north of perth in search of bigger winds and swell then 9 and 7, and maybe the 5.

January till mid-Feb are the hottest parts of the season. Looking back at my stats for the last 6 years, it's definitely during those months we get the most super hot days (35c +), which typically means weaker breezes or no breeze at all.

So yeah, no need for the 5m really unless you travel North or South and catch super strong days.

When it's really hot and no breeze in Perth you're pretty much guaranteed great winds down South: Augusta, Albany, etc.

Christian

Martyn4950 said...
Thanks everyone for the great advice .....so the Freemantle Dr aint guaranteed ???

The Midwest midwife is

Here's a tip
Skip Perth
Come north
No wetsuit, no big kites, loads of wind , no crowds
No brainer

Dave Whettingsteel said...

Martyn4950 said...
Thanks everyone for the great advice .....so the Freemantle Dr aint guaranteed ???

Weather does not come with a guarantee

Yeh dave

Look at how crap Wednesday is

Cauncy has a point, if you get here and the wind in perth is not strong enough, head nort a few hours and you will usually find plenty somehwere up the coast.

Wetsuit no. I wear a 1mm sleeveless vest if the breeze is too cold for just a rashie, but by December it's not really needed.

12 and 9 definitely. 5 not really. As for the 7 - how confident are you riding your 9 in 25-30knots? Cbulota's advice is good - there does tend to be a lull in wind strength in Perth mid-summer, but there will be days where if the Doctor comes in, it'll pick right up.

When you say North, how far do you mean? Its quite a big country over there .....isnt it ? lol

Martyn4950 said..
When you say North, how far do you mean? Its quite a big country over there .....isnt it ? lol

If you've got wheels 400km/4hrs north of Perth will get you to Dongara, Geraldton and Coronations easy enough. Leave after breakfast and be on the water after lunch time. Stay for a couple of days then head back when the body can't take another session.

Guys up here do use 5 and 5.5 on surf boards but a 5 on a twinnie isn't too common. I'm on twinnies and my smallest kite is a 6 Ozone Edge - that'll take me up to the 35-40+ range and I'm slightly lighter than you.

If you're staying in the Perth region or South West I'd say the 7 and 9, but if you could leave other stuff out then the 12 will be handy. Pack light, you only need 1 pair of board shorts and a couple of t-shirts. Scrounge an old pump from someone on here when you arrive.