Kite choice for 105kg rider in 15-17 knots: 13.5m Core Pace vs 12m Pace Pro vs foiling?

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Kotyara
Kotyara
SA
11 posts
SA, 11 posts
16 Feb 2026 4:08pm
Hey! I'm wondering what would work better for me: a 13.5m Core Pace, a 12m Core Pace Pro, or something else. I'm 105kg and struggling with my 12m RPM in 15-17 knot winds (it starts working at 18 knots, but not below). 15-17 knots are what we normally have at my new home spot. My current riding style: lots of heliloops and slides; I used to unhook, but I've shifted away from that and don't really worry about unhooking performance anymore. Or should I just give up looking for a fun twintip kite for this wind range and go foiling? :)
nikmcc
nikmcc
NSW
260 posts
NSW, 260 posts
16 Feb 2026 8:14pm
A 14m Ozone enduro might do the trick... I have one for sale, if you're interested send me a PM.
Kotyara
Kotyara
SA
11 posts
SA, 11 posts
16 Feb 2026 10:38pm
nikmcc said..
A 14m Ozone enduro might do the trick... I have one for sale, if you're interested send me a PM.


Thanks mate, let me do a bit more research into Enduro first.
Sandfoot
Sandfoot
VIC
573 posts
VIC, 573 posts
18 Feb 2026 8:48am
RPM would struggle with those wind speeds, North reach 14m could be a good option and a larger board. The obvious advantage to foiling is you don't have to constantly wait for the stronger winds although learning to foil in light winds takes time.
KBGhost
KBGhost
QLD
304 posts
QLD, 304 posts
20 Feb 2026 7:20am
I'm also 105kgs and 14-17kts is great fun wind with my 9m Airush ultra single strut. Powered foiling, wave riding, up to 25kts speed, small jumps if you want. Why grovel around on a TT when you can be having a ball at full speed on a foil?
Kotyara
Kotyara
SA
11 posts
SA, 11 posts
23 Feb 2026 10:23am
Sandfoot said..
RPM would struggle with those wind speeds, North reach 14m could be a good option and a larger board. The obvious advantage to foiling is you don't have to constantly wait for the stronger winds although learning to foil in light winds takes time.

Thanks! Yet another kite to look into. :)
Kotyara
Kotyara
SA
11 posts
SA, 11 posts
23 Feb 2026 10:26am
KBGhost said..
I'm also 105kgs and 14-17kts is great fun wind with my 9m Airush ultra single strut. Powered foiling, wave riding, up to 25kts speed, small jumps if you want. Why grovel around on a TT when you can be having a ball at full speed on a foil?



Yep, foiling - that's what I currently do with my old 8m Airush Lithium :)
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