This is Altona in Melbourne Aus. Incredible flat water spot on the right tide. This was about 8-13kn. I can hold the 17m in 15kn at a push, but it's uncomfortable over that
I weigh 83-86 depending on the week. In this, I was 86kgs and with the gear probably mid 90's. I like to be decently powered, and the 17m reach is light also. Tried a whole bunch of light wind kites. My two favourites are the RRD passion 17m and this North Reach 17m. Both are incredible for standard materials. I have not tried the d lab kites as the prices are insane at the moment, but that would be the only ones I haven't.
Also, with these, I can hold down 15kn at the top end comfortably and 8kn with a large size board at the low end. That makes a lot of days where I am just about the only guy out. I can jump this kite to 7m in the top of the wind range, but it won't go over that.
Thanks for the reply mate, thats awesome. You are one of the only dudes with content on the 17m specifically. I reckon I will be pushing over 100KG with gear (I ride boots too), so will see what range I can get out of it. Hopefully will be able to push the top end a little further. 👍
Nice spot! How many knots?
This is Altona in Melbourne Aus. Incredible flat water spot on the right tide. This was about 8-13kn. I can hold the 17m in 15kn at a push, but it's uncomfortable over that
Hey mate, you recommended the 17M Reach? Im 95KG and looking for a LW kite
I weigh 83-86 depending on the week. In this, I was 86kgs and with the gear probably mid 90's. I like to be decently powered, and the 17m reach is light also. Tried a whole bunch of light wind kites. My two favourites are the RRD passion 17m and this North Reach 17m. Both are incredible for standard materials. I have not tried the d lab kites as the prices are insane at the moment, but that would be the only ones I haven't.
Also, with these, I can hold down 15kn at the top end comfortably and 8kn with a large size board at the low end. That makes a lot of days where I am just about the only guy out. I can jump this kite to 7m in the top of the wind range, but it won't go over that.
Thanks for the reply mate, thats awesome. You are one of the only dudes with content on the 17m specifically.
I reckon I will be pushing over 100KG with gear (I ride boots too), so will see what range I can get out of it. Hopefully will be able to push the top end a little further. 👍