Hello Everyone,
Been away from kiteforum for a few years as I progressed from a beginner to an intermediate. I was given great advice on gear the last time around.
Recently started hydrofoiling and after 5 sessions I feel i have progressed to a decent level (Riding on the foil in ocean swell confidently, light wind launches not a problem, currently learning to air gybe but its a slow process and can touch down gybe at some level of consistency).
Now I feel my choice of kites is (11m shiva 3d and a 7m gastra spark) starting to become an issue. It is a large power gap to bridge on a foil and I often find the 7m is very heavy and does not lend itself well to foiling with frequent hidenburgs as I foil downwind towards it especially in 15-18 knots conditions.
Flysurfer foil kites are very popular at my local beach in particular with people riding hydrofoils but are currently out of my price range. I was thinking of a PANSH to try out foil kites and get a feel for them, the pricing is very attractive.
In particular if anyone has any comparisons between the Aurora II 8m and the A15me 9m. Which is the more modern kite and would be more suitable for foiling? Is the ultralight material needed at that size?
Also both appear to be 5 line kites but the 5th is not under tension? In that case can I just use a 4 line bar which flags to a single line?
Thank you for any advice!