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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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 Tue Jun 12, 12 9:32 am Kite quiver advice? |
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I need to reduce my quiver to 3 kites.
What to do? Two options:
1) 6m, 8m, 11m or 2) 7m, 9m, 12m
All kites are 2011 or 2012 in great condition.
I'm 172lbs and ride both TT & SB.
Which 3 kites should I keep? Used in the Gorge and the coast.
TIA, Rob |
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mitchl3000
Since 19 Jul 2010
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 9:36 am |
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| i would personally go 6 9 12 or 6 8 11. a six is an important size to have in the gorge. on those smoke on the water days you will wish you had it! |
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lekaks
Since 02 Apr 2008
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Hood River, OR
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 12:31 pm |
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6 8 11
6 8 in the Gorge
11 everywhere else |
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
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Beaverton
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 1:15 pm |
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could always use the SB on the lower wind days  |
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 5:18 pm |
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| i vote for 7 9 12 |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 5:43 pm |
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Depends on the kites and how rangy they are. Also brand & model. The 6 an d 7 could be equivalent. 6 to 9 is a big jump, but some kites have enough overlap. If they did, I'd say 6, 9, 12. 12 to 9 is a 25% drop, 9 to 6 is a 33% drop. It's not all about "will the kites overlap" but can you hit the sweet spot for one of the kites for all wind conditions. Some kites have a large range for the sweet spot, some much smaller.
I agree the 6 is an important kite in the gorge. I've got 50# on you and I can't imagine not having a 6m. Hell, I've needed my 5m a few times... |
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 7:14 pm |
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I'm your same weight and also use a tt and sb. I have a 6, 8 10, 14. Gorge/coast time is 50/50. In the gorge, I use the 6 (10%), 8 (60%) and 10 (30%) without missing much water time. On the coast, I use the 8 (20%), 10 (40%) and the 14 (40%). If I had to go with 3 kites, I'd go 7, 9, 12. But you could sell three and buy another one to go 6/8/10/14 or 7/9/11/14. This is assuming all kites have corresponding wind ranges.
Nice problem to have. |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 7:47 pm |
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| UnBob.....knowing weight helps but it depends on how long you have been riding and how you like to ride. If you're competent on those 2 boards go with a 3 size spread at least: 6,9,12. Your boards will be your range. Run two bars with different lines (1 w/20M and one with 25M) and learn to ride a tad lit. Don't overthink it and let the apparent wind kick in and do the rest. |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 8:39 pm |
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| Sella wrote: | | If you're competent on those 2 boards go with a 3 size spread at least: 6,9,12. Your boards will be your range. Run two bars with different lines (1 w/20M and one with 25M) and learn to ride a tad lit. Don't overthink it and let the apparent wind kick in and do the rest. |
Thanks amigo! I'm just learning with the SB. I'm thinking 6, 8 and 11. But you give some very good advice. And, yes, I already have 2 bars with 20m and 25m lines. |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Tue Jun 12, 12 8:44 pm |
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| Nak wrote: | | Depends on the kites and how rangy they are. Also brand & model. |
Thanks for the feedback! These are North Rebels. |
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MKHR
Since 28 Aug 2007
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| Wed Jun 13, 12 2:12 pm |
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I had 2011 Rebels 7/9/11 last year. Got blown off the water several days on the 7m. The 2011 7m had a lot of power.
This year, I have 2012 Rebels, and went with 6/9/11. Love all three kites. The 11m is much faster than the 12m, so that is an obvious choice. 6m is perfect for the gorge (Rowena/Rufus). Could have gone either 8m or 9m. The Rebels have such good range on the high end that I went with the 9m.
I'm 200lbs with gear. |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Wed Jun 13, 12 2:50 pm |
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| MKHR wrote: | I had 2011 Rebels 7/9/11 last year. Got blown off the water several days on the 7m. The 2011 7m had a lot of power.
This year, I have 2012 Rebels, and went with 6/9/11. Love all three kites. The 11m is much faster than the 12m, so that is an obvious choice. 6m is perfect for the gorge (Rowena/Rufus). Could have gone either 8m or 9m. The Rebels have such good range on the high end that I went with the 9m. I'm 200lbs with gear. |
Yup, I'm definitely thinking 6, 8, 11! Thanks for your input! And, yes, I love my Rebels too - awesome kites! |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
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| Wed Jun 13, 12 3:00 pm |
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just out of sheer curiosity, and not trying to be nosey...................
what're the circumstances that have you cutting down the quiver size? Obviously cost, or having the fewest tools that still get the most done are things i think about. Im wondering what the other reasons might be.
This of course is just curiosity, keeps me from doing my job |
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
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| Wed Jun 13, 12 4:37 pm |
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ideal quiver. 1,2,3,3.5,4,4.5,5,5.5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,20.... now if i had enough room to take them with me... and enough money that the wife didn't mind that i bought them, and the bus/semi to haul them with me...
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kenja
Since 19 Jun 2008
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| Wed Jun 13, 12 7:17 pm |
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| I rode 7, 9, 12 Rebels for the last two years and held the 7 down in up to 40 knots. It's really nice to have a 12 for the coast. I'm 185 and ride a twinny. This year I switched to a 7, 9, 12 Vegas quiver and am happy as well. |
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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| Wed Jun 13, 12 9:12 pm |
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+1 for the 6,9,11
gets you the range and still puts you on the 9 as the money kite |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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| Thu Jun 14, 12 8:05 pm |
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| OG wrote: | | what're the circumstances that have you cutting down the quiver size? |
Just trying to get the job done with fewer kites. Be nice to raise some cash too! |
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