southpadreburt
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Best Guess at Kite Size
Looks like I may have a chance to attend WBB in Oct. Will not be able to bring a buggy but could bring a kite or two. I buggy often and have depower
kites from 4M to 13M. What is your best guess at what two kite sizes would be best to bring? It sounds like there would be a buggy available for some
short runs. Wish I could bring all my gear but I can not get it in my suitcase.
Prism Micron
Rev B Series Standard,Vented,Full Vented
Rev PowerBlast 2-4
Rush 3 Pro
Ozone Access 4, 6, 8,10
Ozone Summit 8, 10
Ozone Frenzy 13m Ultralite
Cabrinha 7, 9, 13 Xbow
Cabrinha 11 Switchblade
2 PL BigFoot Buggies
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BeamerBob
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My most used depower sizes on the east coast were a 9m Montana or 15m arc. That would cover almost all wind ranges if it wasn't a storm and the wind
was actually blowing.
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boy this should have a 1000 answers
id say bring the 13 Frenzy and the 8 summit
unless we have a crazy forecast
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hiaguy
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I'm the guy that is always worried about being over-powered. When everyone else is flying 5-6m FB, I'm flying 4m.
My most used kites at WBB are my 7m and 11m Lynx.
If you fly like Bobby does, his sizes are probably right for you.
(Then again, we do get those rare days that a 3-4m DP is perfect!)
39 days to go!
Go ahead... tell me to "go fly a kite!" Please!
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mainekite2
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I would say bring another suitcase.
No honestly if you don't have it with you somebody else will:D:D
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Abkayak advice sounds right ..... You can always check forecast before going and grab that 4m access .....
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southpadreburt
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Thanks for the suggestions!
What a helpful group. I'll be seeing you at WBB with two perfect sized kites. I will need to beg, borrow, steal or rent a buggy for a few runs each
day. Looking forward to putting a face with the user names.
Burt
Prism Micron
Rev B Series Standard,Vented,Full Vented
Rev PowerBlast 2-4
Rush 3 Pro
Ozone Access 4, 6, 8,10
Ozone Summit 8, 10
Ozone Frenzy 13m Ultralite
Cabrinha 7, 9, 13 Xbow
Cabrinha 11 Switchblade
2 PL BigFoot Buggies
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I am down to three arcs, an 18,a 12, and a 9. Covers me completely, only issue I have is if he wind is below 9mph then I'm watching.
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I always find that the kite I don't bring is the one I need the most. I couldn't even say what my most used kite would be. I tend to use everything...
Sometimes all in the same weekend... Sorry for not being helpful. 
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Burt- I can bring a second bug for you- its a flexi standard with barrows- also if we can get on the hard pack I will be on my board and then you can
use the other buggy- look forward to meeting you
Scott
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southpadreburt
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Scott, that is a very nice offer and one I would enjoy. Just a little time to ride would be much appreciated. What is the location of the event in
relation to the Shalimar? I don't expect to get to the event until early afternoon on Fri.
Burt
Prism Micron
Rev B Series Standard,Vented,Full Vented
Rev PowerBlast 2-4
Rush 3 Pro
Ozone Access 4, 6, 8,10
Ozone Summit 8, 10
Ozone Frenzy 13m Ultralite
Cabrinha 7, 9, 13 Xbow
Cabrinha 11 Switchblade
2 PL BigFoot Buggies
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bugymangp
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The hotel is one block off the beach
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