Anyone tried line extensions on the FAT LADY? 20M lines seem 2 short .

I found out on a website that it has 24 meters lines and not 20m

So it will still feel short to you especially when you compare it to the FLY by Naish on 20+10 = 30m

......................I think for you 3m ext would be good to add on

It will bring it closer also to your Dyno 18 on 25+2.5= 27.5m

Thank u SupaEZ.

I did try the fatlady with 10m line extensions and after that ride I decided not to buy it... I was really disappointed. I hope I get a chance to try the dyno.

Just came in from another super sweet ride on mu Fat Lady! That kite is just awesome! 10-15 knots of wind and I was going upwind like a rocket, doing unhooked tricks like raleys! I does come with 24 meter lines as standard! I wouldn't put longer extensions than 3-5 meters on it!

Alohasurfer : I totaly agree with you. The sweet spot for the Fat Lady lines lenght is 27 to 29 meters (so 3 to 5 meters extensions).

I've been riding the kite many times on 3 setups : without extensions (24m total), with 2m (26m) and 5m (29m) extensions.

1- no extension : kite turns very fast (it feels like a 12m) but low end is not excellent
2- 2m extensions : turns almost as fast as without extensions, low end slightly improved
3- 5m extensions : very good balance between turning speed and low end

With setup 5m extensions, the kite is fast enough to practice your kiteloops, you just have to keep your hands wider on the bar. I wouldn't go longer than that.

By the way, this is an amazing kite. My point of view was : if there's not enought wind for a 12m, stay home... till I've tried the Fat Lady in OBX. This kite saved me 3 days of kiting on a 1 week kitesurf trip!

Now, this kite is my freestyle progression kite :
- the pop is amazing for such a big kite
- perfect slack in the lines after the pop
- slow enough to forgive errors, fast enough to build confidence in kiteloops
- amazing hang time that helps to practice grabs and old school moves

Laughingman : that's unfortunate that you've tried the Fat Lady with the wrong setup. Give it a second try.

I think it should come with a slightly longer bar and lines. 23 in bar with 27m lines works the best for me. Better than the stock bar anyway.

I will definitely give it another try if the chance arises

guess i will need to get a set of extensions

totally agree with urss, i am also using the fat lady as my free-style progression kite

it really came as a surprise as i initially bought it as just a low wind kite to have some ridding with a low wind board

from all the gear i got this is probably the only one i would get it again without second thoughts

What do you guys use as your next size, if you have a Fat Lady or another light winder? I'm choosing between 12 and 14. I think I can hold the Lady until 18 knots.