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Larger surf/ skimboard question

code - 21-2-2012 at 04:57 PM

Is it feasible to think that you could kite using a hydra 3 on a larger surfboard or skimboard relatively easily, or does the hydra still not have enough umph except in higher winds?

Houston AirHead - 21-2-2012 at 05:49 PM

you will have plenty of umf in 30+ mph to skim ... trust me lol

PHREERIDER - 22-2-2012 at 06:57 AM

nothing like umph for fun and education

code - 22-2-2012 at 07:19 PM

What about in 15-20mph winds. 30 may be pushing it.

bigkahuna - 23-2-2012 at 05:40 AM

If you had a SUP you could go out with the Hydra 3m. Not sure how good you'd be able to go upwind, but otherwise it would be do-able. Of course it all depends on how much you weigh. I had a buddy whose wife weighed 90 lbs and her go to kite was a 3m so it's largely dependent on how much you weigh.

Bladerunner - 23-2-2012 at 06:13 PM

Getting moving is very doable . Getting upwind is another story. Even with ideal wind and weight I am not sure the Hydra would be much good at upwind.

Accept that you won't get upwind and enjoy the ride ! You will still learn tons !