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Kite size for Maui in November

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:04 pm
by Bill
7 + 9, or 9 + 12?

Only have room for two kites :-?

Going for three weeks.

Thanks

Re: Kite size for Maui in November

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:35 pm
by pmaggie
I've spent two weeks last august, always pumped my 7. Never been in November, anyway I will probably go for 7+9. I'm 75 kgs. riding a tt.

Re: Kite size for Maui in November

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 3:50 pm
by Eduardo
no room for a 7? come on that's a carry on!

anyway nov is not as crazy windy as summer. for me the 9 is always the money kite in maui and you could have a great year with only 1 kite.

if I had to bring 2 in summer it's 7-9 and fall 9-12 as it's a bit lighter than summer. but it also depends on your board and riding styles as the swell has arrived.

Re: Kite size for Maui in November

Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:59 pm
by rightguard
We have been having some strange weather lately, lots of non kiting days. If its like that a 12 is not going to help you. Maui is a strange place with lots of strong gusty days. I personally never use anything bigger than a 10 and spend most my time on an 8. I'm 170 lbs and ride a TT. I would bring the 7 9 as you are more likely going to use the 7 than the 12.

Re: Kite size for Maui in November

Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:56 am
by Bill
Thanks for the info. The airlines are very tight on what you can bring, so having to put all my kite gear in our hold bags/carry on bags which is why I'm a bit restrictrd.

Cheers............