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Postby longobard » Sat Jun 08, 2002 5:02 pm
I'm a newbie, and i'm buying an used ar5 15.5 Any of you has used this kite? what's your opinion? Is it an easy kite or the AR is too high? I surf with 12/18 knots wind, and my weight is about 165 pounds (75 Kg.)
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Postby cglazier » Sat Jun 08, 2002 5:10 pm
I had one and it is a good kite overall. Of course most of the 2002 kites are improved, but there are a lot of AR5's in the air still.
The only real problem with these older Naish kites is that the chicken loop line wears out periodically.
Chris G
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Postby Guest » Sun Jun 09, 2002 5:57 am
This kite will be to big. A 11.5 or 13.5 would be better for this wind range.
I had a AR5 15.5 which I learn't with but as a beginner the max wind is around 13 or 14 knots.
Steve
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