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. The 8 appears to cover a broader wind range (with a good overlap with my 12m^2 foil), and my GF should have an easier time in higher winds. On the other hand, (nearly) all the reviews and feedback I've seen talk about the 9m^2 foil. So which one do you think I should get? (Some of you may suggest a different brand, but circumstances limit me to Slingshot kites, and, besides, I quite fond of my 12 Rally. I was considering an RPM, but the conditions I usually encounter -- moderate chop and sometimes even moderate waves -- and my style are keeping me in the Rally camp).
Any feedback will be appreciated.
By the way, for reference, here are the wind ranges for the kites in question:
Rally 12 -> 10-22kt
Rally 9 -> 15-27kt
Rally 8 -> 17-30kt
I am ~77kg, and my GF is ~55kg.
Thanks