ivan-d wrote:Hi everyone,
I'm currently riding on a Slingshot Rally 12 (2011 model), and because I've had quite a few sitouts with a strong wind (22kt+), and because my lady is getting into kiting too, I've decided to add a smaller foil to my quiver. I'm thinking of sticking with the Rally, but I'm not sure if I should get a 9 or an 8...
Ivan, I have ridden 2011 and 2012 Rallys for quite a bit, the sizes were exact from 2011 to 2012. I didn't get to ride 2013 but I got on 2014 for the first time this week. It's a great kite but is bigger than the 2011 for sure...
So, if you are going to get 2011 or 2012 kites, I'd go the 9/12 combo. As you probably know, the 2011 Rallys you have feel a size smaller than they are...I'm sure when you are comfortable on you 12 other people are on their 10. NOW, with the 2014s being a big larger (at least the 14M was, which I flew) I think your 8 (2014)/12 (2011) split would be fine.
If you are looking for an end of season deal on the 2013s, then someone else will have to chime in. I'm not sure if the size increase I'm seeing occurred in 2013 or 2014, but on my 2014 14M, there is definitely more low end.