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The minnow
Since 26 Jan 2009
395 Posts
argentina
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 Sat Jun 12, 10 9:09 am RPM |
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WOW, 2009 rpm is a proven and world wide ridden kite.
..........I Have road, the 14m & 10meter.
Everyone can bennifit from owning a rpm.
..... Aleandro, from kite beach in argentina. Would almost solo only his 10m.
............. A normal rider would really, be the only kite you would need.
.... I am hearing this from lots of the top people, one kite one board if it doesnt work am playing golf, the huge quiver days are over!!!! BEN wilson says 7-11m octanes,thats it,nothing more. A couple guys only have a 9m,octane. and a twin tip, or surf board, thats it.
::::::::: Point is, with a 10m RPM , a surfboard, and a twin tip, would cover most ridin conditions in all the worlds best locations.
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Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
355 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sat Jun 12, 10 11:37 am |
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| Yes but you would nedd it in freestyle mode on lightwind days. Not as much fun IMO as having the right size for the right conditions. I won't be selling my 14m Thruster anytime soon. |
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shakeonzo
Since 20 Jul 2009
4 Posts
Kook
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| Tue Jun 15, 10 11:56 am |
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I have a 2009 8m RPM fir sale $550 kite only. Selling it so I can get a fuel. Very small hole in canopy from a se
lf rescue only used a dozen times. Contact Dave at
562:355:0297 |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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FunShui
Since 16 Jul 2006
146 Posts
Really, really
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| Tue Jun 15, 10 3:14 pm |
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| Quote: | | the 6 RPM is my goto kite if there is wind |
I have been wondering about the 6 vs the 8 RPM. Strapless in the surf, I can go to a smaller kite but a 6M in 16-18mph? With Revs, my go to with any wind is a 9M. I have tried the 7 in that light of wind but I couldn't make it work. Is the RPM that much more efficient?
Sunday on the north coast I was on a 9m and could barely make it work (1/3 runs). Most other folks were on slightly bigger kites (except Chooch who was following in your footsteps and didn't go on the last run as it was dying, on his 7). Full disclosure, I had straps on my 5'9"
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Tue Jun 15, 10 3:20 pm |
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| FunShui wrote: | | Quote: | | the 6 RPM is my goto kite if there is wind |
I have been wondering about the 6 vs the 8 RPM. Strapless in the surf, I can go to a smaller kite but a 6M in 16-18mph? With Revs, my go to with any wind is a 9M. I have tried the 7 in that light of wind but I couldn't make it work. Is the RPM that much more efficient?
Sunday on the north coast I was on a 9m and could barely make it work (1/3 runs). Most other folks were on slightly bigger kites (except Chooch who was following in your footsteps and didn't go on the last run as it was dying, on his 7). Full disclosure, I had straps on my 5'9" |
I would need my 9m Rev in 16-18 (150lbs and surfboard)
I was on short lines 20m this weekend - 6 RPM - 20 to 30 mph
Toby was on 7m Rev and strapless surfboard
the local contingent - 5m and TTs (they put on a bit later as things where peaking)
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The minnow
Since 26 Jan 2009
395 Posts
argentina
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| Sat Jun 19, 10 9:17 pm stand on my words 10m rpm rocks |
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>>>>>>>>Hello, rode my 10m RPM today. Got to ride waves better then ever,
....................... My wieght is extreme, at least 300lbs. For me to ride the same size kite as other people is not normal. But thats whats been happening, sure I changed
boards got a newwer light wave 169, with a three stage rocker,and concave, its not a light wind board,,
............ So was really impressed by my abilty to ride waves with this set up, on one wave, was seriously in the pocket, wheres the camera?
;;;;;;;;;;The 10m size is perfect for most people. It also gave me a lot of speed to pass almost any section. sure at one point got worked and had to totaly eject everything and swim in, some guy rode in after it and grab it, before it hit the shore, thanks a lot to this stranger,,,,,, secret agent reports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
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| Sun Jun 20, 10 7:43 am |
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Nice day 4 sure .. Where were you at - 'C' street ?
Maybe another good one today ..
Thinking about a DW from @ Hobsons -> 'C' - All those beaches have some pretty tasty waves .. That DW would be super sweet on a larger swell - Ventura Overhead would be breaking - Hobsons, Faria & Emma Wood all could be SUPER nice. |
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