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Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:34 am
by 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.
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:44 pm
by sloughslut
11 or 12
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:13 pm
by peter19ue
gotcha. And would you say 7 wound be the smallest.
Thx
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:05 pm
by WindMuch
peter19ue wrote: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
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:07 pm
by 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.
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:02 pm
by le noun
Depends what you mean by lightest wind. Sherman can blow 10 knots on a midday lull...
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:34 pm
by 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!
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:13 pm
by le noun
peter19ue wrote: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.
Re: Biggest kite needed for Sherman Iskand
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:13 pm
by 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!!