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hopefall
Since 13 Feb 2009
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 Tue Jul 07, 09 5:57 pm Sauvies Kite |
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I'm looking to start hitting Sauvie's, and need a kite recommendation. I only have a 6 and a 9 right now for HR. Would a 12 or a 14 be best for most conditions there? What's the most consistent wind speed out there?
THX!! |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 6:05 pm |
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Shameless pimping:
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-13190.html
That kite really is a great Sauvie's kite though. You didn't mention your weight, but for the average guy a 14 or 15 works very well for a lightwind kite.
As you may have figured out, we don't do brand vs brand threads here. However, if you have a particular kite in mind, you can post a thread asking about that kite...
Your board choice will be critical too. Wide board, little or no rocker is what you're looking for. There's a thread on here somewhere about making your own lightwind board. |
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hopefall
Since 13 Feb 2009
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 6:35 pm |
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| Thanks. I'm 190 - 6' and the wife is 135 5'9". Im looking at a either a 12 or 14 LF Havoc. I'm wondering if she could ride the 9 LF Session in the conditions there. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 7:42 pm |
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she could prob make the 9 work most of the time....maybe consider getting her a skim or surfboard for the light days.
If you plan on riding the Gorge too go for the 12...14's are really needed |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 8:03 pm |
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| Bettyboarder wrote: | | .If you plan on riding the Gorge too go for the 12...14's are really needed |
I think she means "rarely needed" 
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 8:42 pm |
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yeah that's what I should of said  |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 9:19 pm |
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If you don't have a surf or skim then the 14m T2 is the MONEY light wind kite. It has a fair amount of bar pressure but I'm 190 and that thing is the absolute skunk preventer.
Its not the favorite kite in my quiver but I'll never sell mine. Never. |
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Blokt
Since 17 Nov 2008
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Hamlin rocks, doody-root-tuders!
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 9:49 pm |
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I think for SI, I'd have to lean toward a foil w/swim fins 
Brian, the skim does look like fun.
Have you done a grab tranny yet.
I bet you've already seen this a million times, but check ShimmSkim at this link:
http://www.kitefilm.com/eng/weeklytrick.asp
That 2010 SS Oct looks pretty schnazizzy!
I'm waiting for the FS S3 19M. It's supposed to turn faster than S2. |
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
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| Tue Jul 07, 09 11:49 pm |
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The most used kite gear is not a kite or a board, but comes in 12 oz cans 
Or you can find an old 20m Machine... |
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
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Aloha
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| Wed Jul 08, 09 6:31 am |
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| Blokt wrote: | I think for SI, I'd have to lean toward a foil w/swim fins
Brian, the skim does look like fun.
Have you done a grab tranny yet.
I bet you've already seen this a million times, but check ShimmSkim at this link:
http://www.kitefilm.com/eng/weeklytrick.asp
That 2010 SS Oct looks pretty schnazizzy!
I'm waiting for the FS S3 19M. It's supposed to turn faster than S2. |
That skim has fins like a twin tip. I think it has to be called a fat strapless twin tip now.
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eli_anderson
Since 04 Jun 2007
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| Wed Jul 08, 09 8:04 am |
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| My 15 Sport + and Flydunes SS plank thingy seems perfect for SI. Got me rethinking boards AGAIN. |
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Miner
Since 14 Sep 2008
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eli_anderson
Since 04 Jun 2007
507 Posts
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| Wed Jul 08, 09 8:31 am |
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that's right. my buddy Gabe s. had one of those Naish v-4 30m years ago. I vaguely remember mistaking it for a small forest in the desert....and I think I accidently whizzed on it.
No seriously. That was a super heavy kite. So exactly what I wouldn't want for light winds.
My Friend in the LBC uses a 12meter Light, says the lighter the kite the better for light winds. I'm trying to get the 17m " " coming out from Ozone that's Ultra LIght. I hear a lot of people are, so I likely won't see a demo for months.
In the mean time...I'd like to Demo the 14m Light 3 strut and see if the lighter weight improves things over my 15m sport |
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Miner
Since 14 Sep 2008
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| Wed Jul 08, 09 8:39 am |
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I don't know what naish was thinking that year, 30 meters just seams wrong.
Does anyone know what the wind range of that kite is, maybe like 3-6 knts? |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
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| Fri Jul 10, 09 12:54 pm |
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Might get to use it today; Scaptown is gusting 13N. Roll the dice; drink or ride 
With the BOG friday night "flats"; sauvies might be a good place... 8 ball? |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
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| Fri Jul 10, 09 12:56 pm |
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| i'll text drewB for an on-site. |
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hopefall
Since 13 Feb 2009
79 Posts
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| Sat Jul 11, 09 4:48 pm |
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| I'm checking out an 07 Best Waroo 13M for my Sauvie's kite. Seems like enough range to cover the gap between my 9 and a light wind kite. Any thoughts? |
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