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What's a good light wind kite?

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Created by mitch88 > 9 months ago, 29 May 2010
mitch88
NSW, 271 posts
29 May 2010 5:22PM
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I'm thinking about getting a light wind kite and was wondering what would be a good size/make/model.

hookworm
VIC, 600 posts
29 May 2010 6:18PM
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there's so many out there but one that worked for me was the slingshot rpm 14, it stayed in the sky in light wind and was also pretty quick moving for a large kite but it does have a large bar which you could proble cut down but you would lose a bit of turning speed. the other thing i found if you use the kite in light wind you tend to move it around alot more and this means extra wear on the chicken loop but all round was a great light wind kite, well best one i've used.



skiddz
NT, 237 posts
29 May 2010 6:56PM
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in darwin (where light wind is our specialty), everyone rides north rebels (usually 14m). There's a few 14/12m bandits around too.

BarryDawson
WA, 175 posts
30 May 2010 8:29PM
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Type in Ozone in to the brand filter in the "Gear Reviews" section and check out the info on the Ozone Zephyr 17m.

toppleover
QLD, 2070 posts
1 Jun 2010 11:04AM
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have not tried the 09,s but the V2 Kahoona would make a good light wind kite, if you don't mind a bit of bar pressure.

rusty7
QLD, 504 posts
1 Jun 2010 3:32PM
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The 2010 13m edge might surprise you as well.

captian
39 posts
1 Jun 2010 1:33PM
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bandit dos 2 and wat ever size would suit you best they are the best kite for low end power they are all quick and grunty and and if the wind kicks up can depower alot.
that would be my choice of low end kite

westozwind
WA, 1419 posts
1 Jun 2010 1:36PM
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Hey D_Meredith79. It would be a great beach shelter these days.
As long as it does not hit 5 knots or course, then it would miraculously launch and have heaps of power to get you going.
Have you had it out recently

jimmy87
SA, 112 posts
1 Jun 2010 7:46PM
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Boat!!!

Baz
NSW, 205 posts
1 Jun 2010 8:19PM
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Slingshot T3 14M has great bottom end and turns reasonably well.



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