Boardriding Maui Cloud review
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:57 pm
So I recently purchased a 13m and 17m strutless BRM Cloud and thought I'd share my review. As background, I am 185lbs, mostly ride surfboards as my daily driver and have a quiver of Caution spitfire kites ranging from 7-12m that I ride in the bay and over at OB.
I've been spending some time down in So Cal and have been trying out various light wind kites to maximize my time on the water. I've demo'd the 2012 Blade Fat Lady, 2013 Slingshot Turbine and Naish Fly in past. None really compare to Cloud for light wind performance. I've taken my 17m Cloud in Venice/Santa Monica in 8-10mphs winds on my surfboard and able to get upwind easily.
Generally speaking it is so rock solid and just wants to stay in air drifting down the line while riding waves even in the lightest of winds. Relaunching and self launching/landing is a breeze.
Best part is I've packed the 17m Cloud, wetsuit, harness, pump, bar into my 11m caution bag so I can bike down for a kite with my surfboard. First time I've been able to pack such a big kite so compact with all my gear in 1 bag. I haven't flown the smaller sizes. For those looking for great light wind kites I would highly recommend them for low end pull and turning ability.
http://www.boardridingmaui.com
I've been spending some time down in So Cal and have been trying out various light wind kites to maximize my time on the water. I've demo'd the 2012 Blade Fat Lady, 2013 Slingshot Turbine and Naish Fly in past. None really compare to Cloud for light wind performance. I've taken my 17m Cloud in Venice/Santa Monica in 8-10mphs winds on my surfboard and able to get upwind easily.
Generally speaking it is so rock solid and just wants to stay in air drifting down the line while riding waves even in the lightest of winds. Relaunching and self launching/landing is a breeze.
Best part is I've packed the 17m Cloud, wetsuit, harness, pump, bar into my 11m caution bag so I can bike down for a kite with my surfboard. First time I've been able to pack such a big kite so compact with all my gear in 1 bag. I haven't flown the smaller sizes. For those looking for great light wind kites I would highly recommend them for low end pull and turning ability.
http://www.boardridingmaui.com