evlPanda said..
But in general, for the average sailor, in anything above twenty knots, windsurfers are faster than kitesurfers, and even jetskis on the right angle.
Sure, a kitesurfers is faster in a speed canal, but who has even seen one of those?
If your sail isn't leaning into the wind you haven't experienced sailing in its most enjoyable form.
I did that twice and u are correct until 30cm water with 40cm fin , then again Sandy point in canal , yeah deep water at corner bouy ! Cost me 2 alloy booms . Now running carbon and still crashing , haven't busted one. Agreed leaning in on a gust , no kite can defend !