I have a bit of an issue with a 13 Metre 2010 Best Waroo i have recently purchased. I am 93kg and an intermediate rider.

I purchased the Waroo because i wanted a light wind kite to get me on the water between 13 - 20 knots. What i have found however is that i really struggle to relaunch the kite (particularly out of standing depth) in below 15 knots. I normally ride a 10 metre Rebel and can quite easily relaunch in 13 -15 knots (although clearly it wouldn't pull me out of the water on a TT at that wind range). I don't know why i am struggling and was wondering if anyone has any experience, advice or tips they can share.

I find that i can get the Waroo standing on its tip and at the edge of the window, but it doesn't seem to have the power to launch into the air. When i pull on the outside lines, it seem to just fall back into the water. I have had some success hot launching it, but this can get sketchy with a 13m kite.

I have considered that the wind has been too light to fly it. However, the other issue i have found is that if i try and fly it at the 16 - 20 knot wind range the kite is so powered up that i need to ride fully depowered and the bar length is so long that it makes the riding position difficult (read poo stance).

So in summary, if i take it out in 13 - 15 knots i am scared i will drop it and wont be able to relaunch. If i take it out in 15 - 20 knots i am overpowered and ride poo stance. Overall, not very happy with my purchase.

Anyone got any suggestions?