Anyone got some ideas for a good winter kite? I need something for higher wins thats not going to kill me. Even the 4.9 Blade was a little much in
high wind I have been getting kites all summer now I need something for winter.ThanksPdxnebula - 22-9-2007 at 08:04 PM
Try the smaller Profoils... My little 1.5m was just(9/22) rocking in 11- gusting to 17kt winds... nice scuds too...
(99/23)... If yesterdays winds were any indication of how much the ProFoil 1.5mē pulls in 11-gusting to 17kt winds, I'v not even flown mine in 25mph
winds yet, I may have to get a strop, to help me hold on to it... 4-8' scuds on a grassy/sand beach!!!OreBeamer - 22-9-2007 at 09:20 PM
Yeah I agree, I flew a 1.5 Profoil today in ~24mph winds (thanks to BigSiler).
Performed great, super fast though, you can't take your eye off that little guy.. Pretty much any kite 3m or less is good for higher winds.
Of course it depends on what you are planning to do with it. powerzone - 22-9-2007 at 10:33 PM
if the winds are gusty.... think Peter Lynn kites.
I mainly fly FLYSURFER kites, but for junky winter winds... i use a P.Lynnacampbell - 23-9-2007 at 05:28 AM
If you mean winter kite on skis, think de-power kites. I'm not sure if that's what powerzone meant when he mentioned Peter Lynn (PL makes lots of
fixed bridle too).
Peter Lynn twinskins like the Vortex or Scorpion are great in the snow, as you can hold down a lot of kite with two edges, and the de-power makes it
tunable and manageable in higher winds.
Consider the HQ line of de-powers too, such as the Apex or Monatana. My Montana 2 just found a new home in Quebec where it is awaiting the snow.tridude - 23-9-2007 at 06:04 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by powerzone
if the winds are gusty.... think Peter Lynn kites.
I mainly fly FLYSURFER kites, but for junky winter winds... i use a P.Lynn
Thought you would have used the Pulse for gusty conditons.
I was going to suggest two kites on the depower side of the house. The Flysurfer Pulse and Air Evo. With the Pulse 2 coming out the prices will come
down on the current Pulse. The Air Evo is brilliant on land but is designed as a "snow kite".
FB I would say 3 or 4 meter Sami, and the Beamer 3's are the popular kites. The Profoils seem awesome but 1 kite we dont hear alot about in North
America are the U Turns. Ripsession doesnt really or cant pimp these kites because he sells them but Ive never read a bad/negative comment on any of
their lines. Having said that Ripsession fill us in on the winter useage (snow and or blustery conditions). Im probably going for a smaller Profoil
and an Oxi Pro or Butane for bigger winter winds (2 thru 4 meter range). Also, some of the U Turns can de rigged for depower. I understand it takes
about 10 mins to set up. Come on Rip, pimp us up!SecondWind - 23-9-2007 at 06:54 AM
I'm really impressed with the 6m Ozone Access 2!
Not a lot of lift, but really a pleasure to fly and it handles gusty winds well.Sthrasher38 - 23-9-2007 at 09:58 AM
Thanks guys.DenisLaMenace - 23-9-2007 at 01:42 PM
I have owned a 8m access before my pulse 7m. both kites are good for snowkiting, predictable and esay to fly for a beginner/intermediate, I loved both
but prefer the pulse, takes gusts better, more depower.
even if I have a 4m access (only used for static flying and landboard), during winter on snow, if the wind blows too much for my 7m pulse, it means I
stay home because it wouldnt be safe for any kite sizePablo - 23-9-2007 at 03:19 PM
If you're looking for fixed bridal the 2m Brooza is a wicked high/gusty wind kite. Super smooth in the nasty stuff.B-Roc - 24-9-2007 at 05:58 AM
Another fixed bridle kite to consider if you aren't going the depower route is the JOJO ET Instinct.
Its extremely stable in gusty conditions, offers moderate lift and great speed.
The 2.5m is what I use on the high wind days. I'm 145#s and I don't know what its top end is but it gets me going around 15mph and I've used it up to
26mph comfortably.
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