Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand

[peter19ue]

I plan on picking up some used gear this offseason and was wondering what would be the biggest kite size I would need for Sherman Island light wind days? I weight 180lbs. Thanks for your feedback.

[sloughslut]

11 or 12

[peter19ue]

gotcha. And would you say 7 wound be the smallest.
Thx

[WindMuch]

gotcha. And would you say 7 wound be the smallest.
Thx

No fair - you don't get to ask two questions in 1 thread ;^)

I've been out at Sherman on a 6m kite and there are some folks who have 5's in their quivers. When it gets *that* windy, you kind of have to decide what conditions you really want to be out in.

Kirk out

[peter19ue]

Ha! When it gets that windy I'm going to stick to windsurfing. So is seems that a 7, 9, and 12 should cover 90% of all conditions.

[le noun]

Depends what you mean by lightest wind. Sherman can blow 10 knots on a midday lull...

[peter19ue]

I'd say 14-16mph. Eventually I'd like to be on a foil so what is the least amount of wind you need for one of those. I want to get as much time on the water as possible!

[le noun]

I'd say 14-16mph. Eventually I'd like to be on a foil so what is the least amount of wind you need for one of those. I want to get as much time on the water as possible!

Easy there little grasshopper.
I haven't tried foil board yet but it's a whole different ballgame from what I've heard so far.
Judging from what I've seen, if I'm on a 12m and a surfboard I see people on 9m with a foil to give you an idea.
14mph, you'll be good on a 12m on a regular board.

[peter19ue]

I know right gotta get the twin tip down first but I foil behind a boat and the sensation is incredible! Seems like a 7,9 and 12 will cover all conditions. I'm heading to LaVentana for a week in February for more lessons and can't wait. Good times for sure!!