Hi everyone,
I recently bought my first kite - Cabrinha Switchblade 12m + Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Recoil Control Bar Quickloop (both 2016).
I am a newbie who recently learned how to do transitions and to go upwind consistently (after wasting $2,000 on lessons). I plan to ride all over the world, mainly in conditions between 10 and 20 knots. I've had a few sessions in light wind and really enjoy riding with a 17m kite.
So my plan is to buy a 17m for those light wind days and a smaller kite for windier days (15-25 knots). I don't plan kiting in winds higher than 25 knots as I don't find it enjoyable.
My question is - what would be the best size to buy for my smaller kite? I weigh 80kg. I want to have the best wind coverage and I hate to be overpowered (had a lot of trouble during my lessons, almost gave up at some point).
I also need recommendations for a light wind 17m kite (2016-2017).
P.S.
I plan to try riding waves at some point as well, so might consider a freestyle kite for my smallest kite.
Please advise, thanks!!!