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[*] posted on 31-8-2014 at 11:02 AM
what size depower?


So I've decided on the Peter Lynn Lynx as my first depower kite. However, I'm not entirely sure what size to go for, either the 7m or 9m :3 I was just wondering if someone could help me out? I weigh 56kg and wind speeds are usually around 15mph with gusts. Thanks :)



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[*] posted on 31-8-2014 at 12:24 PM


Whenever I fly my 7.3... I wish I had the 9...yes those winds...I'm 160#
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[*] posted on 31-8-2014 at 12:31 PM


Alright thanks, so basically the 9m is probably the better choice?
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[*] posted on 31-8-2014 at 03:37 PM


I'm 160 (72kg) and my 7m Lynx is the current go-to kite at my local park - it's about having to size for the gusts rather than the base winds - and I have a 9.5m Montana VI that's frequently too much.
I'm considering an 11m Lynx as a "session saver" (those really light wind days that I just have to fly) :wee:



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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 03:13 AM


Okay thanks, I'm thinking since the gusts are regularly very strong then the 7m would probably be a better choice.



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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 03:32 AM


Where are you / where do you fly?
Are there other kiters in your area? They could rob ably add some valuable info to your decision making.
With the cost of de-powers being higher than FB, you want to make sure you're making the "right" choice. Then again, like FB's, you're probably going to wind up with more than one.



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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 03:45 AM


I live in the Cotswolds in England (South West), that I know of there aren't any other kiters? except my friends who only have fb.



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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 03:58 AM


There's Peter Lynn team member on the Board, Carl "carltb", that is a couple of hours north of you. It might be worth asking him for some input. I love his videos... Here's his video with the 11m Lynx (he makes everything look so easy!): www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=27877#pid267384



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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 04:11 AM


I didn't realise he was in the Uk! I'm subscribed to him on YouTube haha.



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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 04:21 AM


Problem solved. I'm sure he'd be willing to comment on using the Lynx both on - and off - a board... :wee:
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[*] posted on 1-9-2014 at 06:23 AM


Thank you :-)




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[*] posted on 20-9-2014 at 05:27 PM


Did you manage to contact Carl? Did you decide on a kite?



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[*] posted on 26-9-2014 at 10:13 AM


yes, thank you. I've gone for the 9m and so far I love it.



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