So It will be a couple months, ok maybe after Xmas. I am planning on purchasing my first ARC. I am looking at the Synergy since most will be up and arms about the Charger coming out soon. Hopefully some RTF deals will come up when i am ready to purchase.

My Question is What size should i be looking for? 12m or 15m?

I weigh 145lbs ,,, I would say most of the time the Winds are 10mph-20mph ...and some odd ball days when winds are in low teens gusting to 24mph.

Is the 15m too large for me, say when the winds are 18mph?

Whats the low end on these kites? high end?

I can get some small jumps in with my 9.5 Montana in 11mph winds. Can i do the same with the ARC?

Someone around the same weight as me with a Synergy or any ARC would be awesome to hear some input.

Thanks :P

the venom 13 on NW KITE , that's the ticket. NWSURFer posted it

yes to all research over

Checked it out already. It sold. :dunno:

I'm finding I need at least 10mph before my Syn is acting right. I have take it out in the mid to high 20's and LOVED it !

It is hard to get your head around flying a 15m when others are lit on 5m fixed bridles and it not being at all overpowered. In it's sweet spot even !

Don't let the size fool you . It will cover most of your 9's winds ( If it works under 10mph? ) and all of your 7's .

My 15m is 9m Projected with HUGE depower. Floats like a 13 and turns like a 7 ?

go with a 15m

i'm super light and go beyond the windrange and feel totally safe. dont forget you have depower + the trim strap + internal kite settings so you can adjust even more.

Yeah that's what I thought. I was thinking the 15m. Just didn't want to limit myself. Thanks for input guys

I am thinking the same thing. My birthday is next month and I am just asking for money for a kite :singing: If I don't get enough for a good used Synergry 15M RTF, then I will have to wait till Christmas money.

I too am waiting for Synergy users to switch to the Charger. Will be happening soon. Is already with some. Last I saw Tridude has a 15M Synergy for sale RTF for $600. That is a great deal. Wish I had the money now!!!!

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=10470&p...

15 sounds like the gold standard... if you go that route i doubt you'll be dissapointed!

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Originally posted by soccerflyer I am thinking the same thing.

makes 3 of us, thou im debating weather or not spend the extra cash and get a charger, sounds easier to relaunch on water

Buddy of mine works for US Airways. and i could fly for free if he comes. So I am thinking he could come with me and I could plan at some point and meet up with someone to try there arc. :evil: Why havn't i thought of this before when i was having so much trouble figuring out how to put a depower kite and board together a last year? :puzzled:
Heck why didn't i think about this for NABX?????????? I think i have a new BFF

Another question, if i were to get into one, but here in the windy city, we only winds of about on avg 15mph at the high end, except for those crazy days where i barely can walk.

would a 15m help out in those kinds of speeds?

based on two static flights with a synergy 12: 15 mph high end you will want at least the 15 m size.

After you are well used to it, you might be able to fly the same kite in your crazy winds, but if you truly can barely walk (60 mph-80mph) well no, stay at home until peter lynn invents the kite for those winds.

Thank goodness someone finally bought Dino's 10M.... that was killing me.

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by furbowski based on two static flights with a synergy 12: 15 mph high end you will want at least the 15 m size. After you are well used to it, you might be able to fly the same kite in your crazy winds, but if you truly can barely walk (60 mph-80mph) well no, stay at home until peter lynn invents the kite for those winds.

Thanks Furbowski. after talking to some Arc owners. 15m it is. Now I just gotta wait for money. Kite funds are being used for a Disney Halloween trip