13mtr 2006 Fuel

KGN · Since 14 Oct 2006 5 Posts ontario Kook

Im thinking im gonna pick up a 13mtr Fuel from 06,I weigh 135 to 140lbs
Does this kite have decent low end,i heard some people say the 15 doesnt have too much.But im light and im hoping the 13 can be my big kite.I had a 14 nitro before and it was a bit of a dog.Willing to ride a surfboard at the lowend too,
thought this would be a good place to ask cause it seems everyone on west coast owns a dog and a fuel Twisted Evil

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barfly · Since 31 Mar 2005 1210 Posts Seaside BRACKISH

I would recommend getting a 15m as your big kite if you want to kite alot this season in the Portland area or coast. You could probably get away with the 13m in the gorge.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

A couple years back when I weighed exactly what you weigh, I bought an '05 Fuel 11 and it's been my big kite ever since. Now I'm ~145, and I was thinking about going with a 13m, especially after riding Tucker's '06. I swear that thing turns faster than my 11 in low wind conditions. Still probably couldn't go much lower than ~12mph, even with my board that does halfway decent riding underpowered...

KGN · Since 14 Oct 2006 5 Posts ontario Kook

Ok thanks for the info.
I think ill try the 13 as biggest kite cause i really hate bigger kites.
I think with the surfboard i have and i may get a skim,that ill be ok.
Im not worried about sub 12mph riding

KITEADDICT · Since 13 Apr 2006 117 Posts PDX west side Stoked

Ill sell you an 11 meter fuel 2004. Great condition. Used maybe 10 times. $199 Great deal.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

13m and the skim - you will kill it. At 12mph you will switch to your small board.

KGN · Since 14 Oct 2006 5 Posts ontario Kook

Yeah i think ill be ok..More fun to ride surfboard or skim in lightwinds anyways.I never get along well with big kites,hate flyin em,hate pumpin em.From what I hear the kite turns pretty fast and is less grunty than the 05.