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Aussie Seeking advice on kiting in The Gorge

 
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Geoff

Since 06 May 2011
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PostFri May 06, 11 3:49 am    Aussie Seeking advice on kiting in The Gorge Reply with quote

Any advice on kite size for the Gorge early July?

I have a slingshot T3, 9m and use a North Crossride

Any thoughts are appreciated

Rgds
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MarkWorth

Since 02 May 2011
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PostFri May 06, 11 8:11 am     Reply with quote

A 9m will work some of the time.
How much do you weigh?
What is your skill level?

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tonyb

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PostFri May 06, 11 8:51 am     Reply with quote

9m should be fine. Pick your spot and time of day to suit your skill level. Further west for lighter winds, later in the day for smoother, lighter winds.

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Windance Crew

Since 18 Apr 2008
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PostFri May 06, 11 9:24 am     Reply with quote

I would normally have my 6, 8 & 10m2 in the truck and ready to go. Maybe skip the 6m2 if you have to.
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alien

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PostFri May 06, 11 1:01 pm     Reply with quote

You didn't say anything about your weight, but 9m will be good the majority of the time in the summer. I'm about 210 lbs (95 kilos) and an 8,10,12m quiver lets me kite 95% of the time it's blowing.

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LVDWD

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PostMon May 09, 11 12:49 pm    Kite for the Gorge July Reply with quote

If you are around 160 lbs with a Crossride you will need a 7 as well as a 9m. Of course on really light days a 12m would be handy but not necessary.

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