Erock1 - 16-12-2007 at 10:50 AM
This is my first time posting so please let me know if I do something wrong. I am looking for some info on the new wave warrior by kitewing. Are
there used ones out there yet? Can it be used for snow sports too? Where can I try a kitewing before I buy?
Thanks
SecondWind - 16-12-2007 at 11:21 AM
Are you in the US Erock?
Erock1 - 16-12-2007 at 11:45 AM
Yes, I am in Milwaukee, WI.
Sthrasher38 - 16-12-2007 at 04:39 PM
Welcome to the power kite forum!:singing:
Erock1 - 17-12-2007 at 09:50 AM
Thanks for the link DaVinch and for welcoming me Sthrasher38. I live on a lake which is now officially frozen. There is fresh snow and the wind is
always blowing hard. Yesterday I almost pulled out my credit card and ordered a Kitewing to pull me around on my snowboard. The only problem is that
no matter how many websites I visit I can't determine if I should buy a Wave Warrior and use it now in winter and then in Summer on the water or if I
should just get the Rage 55+ for now.:puzzled:
Ashe - 17-12-2007 at 12:49 PM
I would get the standard Rage 55. I've got a 5.5 Skimbat, and looked into the WW75 for more lowend from a line-less sail. It's really not there.
Concensus is you get more lift for jumps, but not much more lowend - the things still need a solid 12mph or so to get you going. Add to that the WW75
is more prone to damage, and consider that I'm 6'3" and I still drag the tips of the 5.5 often enough.
Alot of people over at Wingsurfer don't feel the plus/pro models are really worth the money. Again, you're not getting any extra grunt for your
money.
Now, if you have an honest dual purpose - the WW75 might make sense. But, again, while learning, a smaller 'wing is better.
Ashe
Erock1 - 17-12-2007 at 06:12 PM
I didn't even think about the extra length. I'm 6'7" but I can definately see draging the tips being an issue. Thanks.