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borntofli
Since 29 Apr 2010
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 Sat Dec 24, 11 1:59 pm Anyone been in La Ventana, Las Barilles the recently? |
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According to wind reports, looks like its been light....
I am going there Monday for 2 weeks and need to decide which 2 kites to bring....
12 and 10, or 10 and 7.......
I'm thinkin 12 and 10 to make sure i get to ride alot....
The forecast looks light, but from past years experience, its not very accurate.... Stoked and ready to go!!!!! |
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Bailey
Since 13 Apr 2008
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 2:43 pm |
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| u will get more days for your 12 than your 7. |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 2:54 pm |
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Congrats on your upcoming trip!
I've been here in LV since Nov 3rd and weigh 170 lbs. Given your choice of kites, I'd personally go with the 7/10 combo.
I have a 2 kite quiver here myself - 8 and 11m Rebels - and I'm very happy with those sizes! I should also mention that I've only been riding a 133cm TT. I've mostly used the 8m.
One on-site observation - on any given day - it's "normal" to see at least a 4 or 5 meter range of kites being used at any one time (by guys) - sometimes even a 6 meter range. Commonly, it's 7m - 12m. Or 9m - 13/14m.
Guess I'd recommend making your choice based on whether you prefer being over-powered or under-powered if the perfect size is not available.
As I've recommended on this board previously, if only bringing one kite to LV, make it a 9m - two kites then 8 and 11/12m. Obviously depends on your weight and skill level and whether you're riding TT or surfboard.
As always, YMMV. |
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 3:30 pm |
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| Bring them all or you'll for sure need the one you left home. |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 5:12 pm |
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My wife and I just returned from 9 days in LV and LB.....
I used the 12 and she used the 10. One day she used the 8 (she weighs 110).
In 5 trips to LV I've never used anything smaller than a 10. I weigh 185.
By far the most used kite is a 12m. |
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Bailey
Since 13 Apr 2008
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 5:42 pm |
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| I get 2 kites in my carry on and can get a 6m rpm in my laptop bag ( minus the laptop) then your board bag is lighter and they won't toss it around as much. |
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 6:12 pm |
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| how much do you weigh, what board do you like to ride and how powered up? i just had off 2 days on a 7m powered up with nice swell and waves and happy as could be to not have to ride a 10m. |
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
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| Sat Dec 24, 11 9:46 pm |
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| Bailey wrote: | | I get 2 kites in my carry on and can get a 6m rpm in my laptop bag ( minus the laptop) then your board bag is lighter and they won't toss it around as much. |
yeah I was gonna say why not bring 3? I put 2 in a golf bag with my board and take one in a carry on. then yer covered fer sure
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borntofli
Since 29 Apr 2010
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 5:48 am |
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Here's what I am traveling with.....
2 kites 12-10
Surfboard, skimboard
Both bags are right at 50lbs ea...
unfortunately im getting hit 150$ each way for surfboard and 30$ each way for extra bag...I gotta pay if I want to play...
I will post pics for you guys to drool on while i'm down there.... |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 8:23 am |
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| borntofli wrote: | Here's what I am traveling with.....
2 kites 12-10
Surfboard, skimboard |
Can't you put the 7m in one of those vacuum bags where you suck out all the air and end up with a tiny bag? |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 8:24 am |
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| ldhr wrote: | My wife and I just returned from 9 days in LV and LB.....
I used the 12 and she used the 10. One day she used the 8 (she weighs 110).
In 5 trips to LV I've never used anything smaller than a 10. I weigh 185.
By far the most used kite is a 12m. |
Weird - I'm in the campground and IMO the most used kites here are 7,8,9,10. Sure, there are some 12-14m days but not that many. Obviously depends on rider's weight, skill level and board (TT or surfboard). |
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borntofli
Since 29 Apr 2010
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 9:35 am |
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Thanks unbob..... I vacuum packed my 12 and 7 together into one backpack for my carry on on the plane....the vacuum bags i have leak, but it squished it long enough to get into the bag....
I am now at max weight for everything....
Cant wait to get there and slip into super relax mode..
If anyone needs a ride from cabo to las barilles let me know as i drive back and forth 3-4 times per week...
The other days I drive to todos santos for surfing... Have not yet hit good wind there yet, but always take my kites just in case... |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 11:02 am |
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| I must be crazy but I dont see how one could fly on a 7 in La Ventana with the winds down there unless you weigh 100 lbs. . How can the winds require anything less than a 9 down there?? If you flew a 7 down there, dont come up here for windy conditions because you will be on the beach watching unless you have a 3 meter kite. Up here being the Gorge etc!! |
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borntofli
Since 29 Apr 2010
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 11:24 am |
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I just got a reply from exotic kite in LB and they said it has been 10 and 7m wind lately....
im bringin all 3 kites so all will be rosy....
Thanks all for all your input.... |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 3:05 pm |
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| KMG-365 wrote: | | I must be crazy but I dont see how one could fly on a 7 in La Ventana with the winds down there unless you weigh 100 lbs. . How can the winds require anything less than a 9 down there?? If you flew a 7 down there, dont come up here for windy conditions because you will be on the beach watching unless you have a 3 meter kite. Up here being the Gorge etc!! |
FYI - today was 3rd consecutive day of mostly 7m kites on the water! All weights and all board types. 7m gets used a lot here! 7/9m or 8/11m is a great LV combo! |
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 4:15 pm |
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don't come to the gorge, it will blow the color off your kites, bla bla bla...
170 lbs been on a 7m for the last 3 days in nice swell and waves, wind has been 24-26 gusts to 29. Los Barriles seems just fine on a 7m. |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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| Sun Dec 25, 11 4:52 pm |
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bla bla bla- 24-26 knots and gusts to 29 . huh on a 7 what u do when the wind really blows over 30+ = sitting on the beach. the wind today seems like 12 meter wind if you are heavy and 9 if you are light like I am not:-)
Anyway have a great time and I will come prepared in a month for good wind!! |
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