12m Wind Range

fridayguy · Since 18 Apr 2009 16 Posts Hillsboro

Hey so I am about 150 lbs and I've got a 2007 12m naish boxer and was wondering what kind of a wind range I can get out of it. I've been out to Sauvies a few times and have felt underpowered so I'm thinking about going to Hood River. I just don't want to go and get thrown around. What do you think?

JUMPIN JIMI · Since 11 Nov 2006 123 Posts Stoked

JUST LOOK UP THE WIND RANGE FOR THE KITE @ NAISH WEBSITE. IF YOU ARE ASKING THIS QUESTION THEN YOU BETTER STAY IN THE KIDDY POOL Exclamation

kitebot · Since 20 Feb 2007 251 Posts Obsessed

I have a similar kite that works from about 12mph with a skimboard to about 27mph, though it's not incredibly fun at either end of the spectrum. Typically I'm on a 9m about 75% of the time in HR.

mister_ed · Since 24 Jun 2009 12 Posts New Member

Here's a good wind range test. Get a soft cotton baseball hat and hold it to the wind. If the hat stands up, it is perfect for your 12. if it flops down, too light. if the hat flaps like a flag, get out your 9. if so much sand blows in your eyes that you can't see the hat, get out your 6.

westender · Since 09 Aug 2008 41 Posts Portland/Stevenson

I think I was going to buy one of those things but got a T2 11 instead, and I don't know jack S**t about kiting. If that Boxer doesn't do the trick from the first couple of white caps till well over 20 mph,, I'd get rid of it. Sorry if I didn't answer your question. Shocked

fridayguy · Since 18 Apr 2009 16 Posts Hillsboro

Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it.

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

Bettyboarder · Tue Aug 25, 09 1:28 pm

You wont be riding that 12 alot in HR....that's the perfect Sauvies kite...+ a skim board or surfboard and your set.

get a 9m if your thinking of riding in HR.