faisonpete - 15-11-2011 at 09:12 AM
I want to aquire a kite to sail my kayak in winds from 8 to whatever I can control. It does not need to be powerful but more controlable. I have no
experience with kites so a beginner kite is what I think I need but I want something I can launch from the water and handle by myself. But I want
something that will tack like a sailboat. I live in north eastern NC and have a zillion places and conditions around here to use the kite. I weigh
205 and do not want to fly only be pulled around. What do I need?:wee:
WELDNGOD - 15-11-2011 at 09:19 AM
a powerkite will just drag you sideways or flip ya. however a "delta sled " would be for you . Here is one http://www.cobrakite.com/foilsled.html . Look for one w/ an adjustable bridle to make the kite pull one way or the other. You would benefit by
throwing a drogue anchor out behind you to keep you straight. Hope this helps
WG
bobalooie57 - 15-11-2011 at 09:35 AM
West Marine sells an addon for kayaks which is a small, pop-up type sail that attaches to the front of the #@%$#!pit. It presumably comes with
instructions, etc., but I didn't have the cash, so I didn't look too hard. I think it was around $75.00?
bobalooie57 - 15-11-2011 at 09:38 AM
I just saw one online called the rapid-up kayak sail kit. It was $98.00.
indigo_wolf - 15-11-2011 at 02:24 PM
Well worth reading....
Kite Kayaking
Kayarchy
ATB,
Sam
kitemaker4 - 15-11-2011 at 06:29 PM
Does your kayak have a rudder?
Susan (npw goddess)
faisonpete - 16-11-2011 at 12:39 PM
It has a place for a rudder. I am fishing for one.
kitemaker4 - 16-11-2011 at 12:46 PM
I have been kayaking for 3 years now and would say before you get a kite look into installing a rudder on the boat.
Susan (npw goddess)
dman - 16-11-2011 at 03:08 PM
Or this will work well. http://www.kayaksailor.com/
The Kayak Kite thing can be done but isn't easy. I am adding these to a few of the tandem kayaks I rent out next summer for sailing. After talking
to a few people about the best and most versatile set up I ended up at kayak sailor.