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 Post subject: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:08 pm 
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Hi guys!
I need a good lightwind kite to get some more water time, especially during summer! Does anyone have a good one for sale, or any thoughts/reviews on which one is best? I've tried Blade Fat Lady and it was amazing, like being pulled by a truck!


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:45 am 
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I was going to recommend the Fat Lady. I tried most of the 2011 lightwind kites and chose the Fat Lady. It was the most fun to fly out of the bunch. Mainly becuase of the lighter bar feel and turning speed. Good luck with your search :D


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:48 am 
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You might look into the Griffin TRX 17. Great light wind kite and loops like a dream. Not sure what prices are in your area, but they are a really well built kite at an amazing price. I compared it to the ozone Zephyr and the zeph had the slight edge in bottom end, but the TRX turned way faster and much much better for relaunch in the surf. Good luck with your search, I would rather kite on a low wind day then not kite at all, any time on the water is good.


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:49 am 
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I second that...the Fat Lady has made my sessions way more powered and fun!
Took these shots tonight at my local spot.
Everyone else was slogging around on tt's and I was fricken lit on my directional!
You won't regret it 8)

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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:11 am 
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+1 for the fat lady


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:55 am 
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If you like the Fat Lady then for sure you are going to love the INFINITY v2. The only problem is that we are sold out of INFINITY v2 until June 6th, but I can sell you one of our INFINITY v2 demo ones.
We have been doing tons of demos here on the Outer Banks and every body that has tried the INFINITY v2 during the light wind session was very very impressed even people that owed other brand mentioned above could not beleive the INFINITY v2. It was blowing between 7 to 11 knots that day and people were demoing the INFINITY v1 and v2. (see bellow pictures plus some of the videos. And check all our "testimonials" from different riders under the www.epickites.com (media).)







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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 12:12 pm 
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alohasurfer73 wrote:
Hi guys!
I need a good lightwind kite to get some more water time, especially during summer! Does anyone have a good one for sale, or any thoughts/reviews on which one is best? I've tried Blade Fat Lady and it was amazing, like being pulled by a truck!

If you are on Oahu you can talk with Duane. He has a 13 meter charger for sale


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 12:50 pm 
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There have been quite a few topics about this. I think it comes down to what you want. Are you looking for ultimate low end on a raceboard in 7 knots, or something to have fun with in 9 knots?

High Aspect/Race kite = ultimate low end, biggest jumps, but slow turning (dyno, charger, edge)
Low Aspect kite = a little less low end, but easier reluanch and quicker turning (infinity, fat lady)


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 12:59 pm 
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You are 100% correct Mr. davesails7,
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There have been quite a few topics about this. I think it comes down to what you want. Are you looking for ultimate low end on a raceboard in 7 knots, or something to have fun with in 9 knots?
High Aspect/Race kite = ultimate low end, biggest jumps, but slow turning (dyno, charger, edge)
Low Aspect kite = a little less low end, but easier reluanch and quicker turning (infinity, fat lady)

But don't forget the RACER 17 which is part of the: (High Aspect/Race kite) such as the Dyno, Charger, Edge..)


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 Post subject: Re: Light wind kite for sale anyone?
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:07 pm 
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Haven't tried the Epic Racer but the big Renegades are good kites.

Besides the ones already mentioned other kites to try are:
SLEs...
- North Dyno
- Ocean Rodeo Flyte
- Core Riot LW
+ just about everyone has something...

Foils...
- HQ Matrixx
- Flysurfer Speed 3

For pure 'light wind' ability (i.e. getting you going at lower wind speeds) the foils generally win.

For pure 'fun kiting' ability plug into as many of them as you can get hold of and make your choice...

I think you should always look at using a different board (e.g. door, surf board, race board) too with your existing kites because it is amazing how much they can add to your light wind kiting.


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