Hello, Should I better take a 10 or a 9 Evo SLS? I own a 15 Rebel SLS and a 12 EVO SLS. At my main spot in Sardinia (Porto Pollo) I mostly ride a 10 in the kite school and very rarely the 9. Most of the time I rode a 12 or 10 because the wind there is often somewhere between 15-25 knots. But, Sometimes it blows really hard and I don't want to just watch other Kiters from the beach.😂 My question is: should I take a 10 or a 9? With the 9 I can definitely go out more often, but I don't know if the jump from a 12 to a 9 is too big! Because the generated pull of the kite does not increase linearly with stronger wind, but rather exponentially. Therefore the jump from my 15 to the 12 kite should be bigger than the jump from the 12 to the 9, right? I know you might think that 12 and 9 are a great match, but you have to keep in mind that I am 30kg heavier than a normal 75kg person. Therefore, my 12 is my midfield, whereas for someone with 75 kg, the 9 is more his midfield. So for me a highwind kite, is for example the 9m2, where the 7m2 is more for a 75kg person. I'm afraid that the jump from the 12 to the 9 will be too big and that I won't be able to fill in the wind range where I rode the 10 with the 9. I would rather stay with 3 kites, because otherwise it will be a hassle with the kite luggage on the plane (which should not exceed the 23kg mark). A few more details about me: My height. 191cm; I have a Doutone Clickbar 22/24 m; I use the board Jaime 142/43; I just started kiteboarding (had 30 lessons with IKO instructors). I weigh about 105kg. I can ride upwind and change direction in the water. Now I have started to do some smaller jumps.
That's a great question! 🤙🏽 It really depends on the type of riding you want to do. If you're looking for more power and control in higher wind conditions (over 25 knots), then the 9m Evo SLS might be a better fit for you. Especially given that you already have a 15m and 12m. A 9m would be the perfect complement to your quiver. Good winds to you, my friend. -Aaron
Good points. I know this is off topic, Rygo, but could you review the OR Aluula Rise please. And, I can’t wait to see/hear about the Aluula NEO! That just might be the best wave kite ever!
No worries, feel free to drop requests anytime. We actually have a few more testers coming on board as well to get though all the shops brands! I'm south bounds shortly here so the crew should be sending demos my way! I'm sure they will put an emphasis on the new material kites! - Rygo
I am looking at buying two new kite and already have a 7m should I get a 10m and 13m or 10m and 12m. The kite I have been looking at is the north reach 2021. Any tips?
My weight is 70kg. I am wanting something that will jump high and be about to foil. The average wind speeds are like 10 knots I think. Thank you very much Jamie
Hello,
Should I better take a 10 or a 9 Evo SLS?
I own a 15 Rebel SLS and a 12 EVO SLS.
At my main spot in Sardinia (Porto Pollo) I mostly ride a 10 in the kite school and very rarely the 9. Most of the time I rode a 12 or 10 because the wind there is often somewhere between 15-25 knots. But, Sometimes it blows really hard and I don't want to just watch other Kiters from the beach.😂
My question is: should I take a 10 or a 9?
With the 9 I can definitely go out more often, but I don't know if the jump from a 12 to a 9 is too big! Because the generated pull of the kite does not increase linearly with stronger wind, but rather exponentially. Therefore the jump from my 15 to the 12 kite should be bigger than the jump from the 12 to the 9, right?
I know you might think that 12 and 9 are a great match, but you have to keep in mind that I am 30kg heavier than a normal 75kg person. Therefore, my 12 is my midfield, whereas for someone with 75 kg, the 9 is more his midfield. So for me a highwind kite, is for example the 9m2, where the 7m2 is more for a 75kg person.
I'm afraid that the jump from the 12 to the 9 will be too big and that I won't be able to fill in the wind range where I rode the 10 with the 9.
I would rather stay with 3 kites, because otherwise it will be a hassle with the kite luggage on the plane (which should not exceed the 23kg mark).
A few more details about me:
My height. 191cm; I have a Doutone Clickbar 22/24 m; I use the board Jaime 142/43;
I just started kiteboarding (had 30 lessons with IKO instructors). I weigh about 105kg. I can ride upwind and change direction in the water. Now I have started to do some smaller jumps.
That's a great question! 🤙🏽 It really depends on the type of riding you want to do. If you're looking for more power and control in higher wind conditions (over 25 knots), then the 9m Evo SLS might be a better fit for you. Especially given that you already have a 15m and 12m. A 9m would be the perfect complement to your quiver. Good winds to you, my friend. -Aaron
What kind of kite would you pick for 12 m conditions? Hooked in tricks and boosting for intermediate rider.
Sorry for missing your comment from earlier. 🤙🏽 Do you still have questions that we may help with? -Aaron
Good points. I know this is off topic, Rygo, but could you review the OR Aluula Rise please. And, I can’t wait to see/hear about the Aluula NEO! That just might be the best wave kite ever!
No worries, feel free to drop requests anytime. We actually have a few more testers coming on board as well to get though all the shops brands! I'm south bounds shortly here so the crew should be sending demos my way! I'm sure they will put an emphasis on the new material kites! - Rygo
Excellent content. Find this more interesting than watching people do back-rolls.
Glad you liked it! I enjoy doing these interviews too. Mixing things up a bit. - Rygo
I am looking at buying two new kite and already have a 7m should I get a 10m and 13m or 10m and 12m.
The kite I have been looking at is the north reach 2021. Any tips?
What’s your weight? What’s your location? What’s your preferred discipline? Do you know the average wind speeds there? - Rygo
My weight is 70kg. I am wanting something that will jump high and be about to foil. The average wind speeds are like 10 knots I think. Thank you very much Jamie
A 10 is a great midrange for you. 13 would be useful on super light days. Reach is a great choice. - Rygo