Im really glad that Light wind specific kites are being improved upon by some kite companies - to put the Fun Factor into riding twintips in Very light winds so we can still trick...

Not everyone wants to become 'The modern Poley' - drag racing back n fourth on big fin raceboards again...

**Oceanfire**

I have the Epic Infinity 2011 V1 lightwind kite.
In the video is the current 2012 Infinity V2 (wind rated at 6-12 knots on a TT) where a few doubtful bigger guys 95-100kg at the beach demo it on twin tips...

Be sure to check out the 2013 V3 Prototype in R & D at 13m.27secs thats even crazier - look at the water. Im ordering one one.

All Hype ??? KiteWorldmag '58' and SBC kiteboarding back it up with Very good Reviews and videos. Kiteworldmag tested it "depowered at 10 knots" !!!

So just another variation to add to your lightwind ideas "to maximize your time on the water this year"




Pics of the Infinty V3 Prototype in very windy conditions

If only people were selling these second hand already

PoleTroll said...
An interesting side affect to buying and using these kites in light wind is that your penis will become inverted and men will try and have sex with you.

So how'd that work out for you in the end?

oceanfire said...
Nice.
I'd not have expected that from a 12m kite.
It looks like a pretty good solution to the light-wind problem.

And if it's so powerful in light winds, surely it'd be a good racing kite too yeah?

That was a pretty entertaining vid too; LOL at the big guy getting pulled off his feet.

And what's up with that big guy kiting for 12 years and never doing a transition before?
Are there really people out there like that??

Hey Oceanfire

Its not a 12m.. he was joking, its just called the Infinity light wind kite because at 8 or 12 knots your only gonna grab your... light wind kite no number necessary..

Yeah he has some funny stuff - but Im really glad I dont know what car he drives ;) lol
Remember you were wondering about light wind kiteing in 10 knots.
The Infinety V2 is designed specifically for the intermediate to advanced rider as a 6-12 knot kite on a twin tip board that obviusly can be ridden to higher wind ranges.

As far as a lightwind race kite - Epic have their 11/14/17m 'Specific' Racer kite that I think are in R & D mode being designed for what the riders want a kite to do paired with a raceboard in race situations, some kites are being tested at overseas race comps and doing well already.

As far as the guy and transitions go lol dont know, but what i did like - is he had a good sized belly happening and it was gettin hauled around the bay. Thats what led me to buy the 2011 one... though its not as powerful as the latest V2&3.

By the way - the bar throw in the reviews is ok for the set wind range - could have been longer for more depower which I moded with a easy Naish smartloop kit conversion and it will let me stay on the water if gusting from 8-20knots so all good there.
But
at a steady 15 knots id pack it away and use my 11 or 12m - its more fun and faster loops

So if you want a Fun light wind/not racer kite - apart from relaunch, it better have that bottom end ...

oceanfire said...

PoleTroll said...
An interesting side affect to buying and using these kites in light wind is that your penis will become inverted and men will try and have sex with you.

So how'd that work out for you in the end?

Pretty good, you Kite boarders are nymphos

I use it with a 5'10 fish, for small surf its fun - and have used it with 15m lines which makes it turn very easily for a big kite down the line. You really have to get the timing right on longer the 27m lines as youd expect, and because it can do pivotal turns easily that sheds some power - it gives you time in transitions without getting pulled off your board.

Remember - even though its a quality built kite - its designed on the lighter side obviously for the low wind speeds rather than a 7m surf kite..

PoleTroll said...

oceanfire said...

PoleTroll said...
An interesting side affect to buying and using these kites in light wind is that your penis will become inverted and men will try and have sex with you.

So how'd that work out for you in the end?

Pretty good, you Kite boarders are nymphos

Well the main thing is you're enjoying it in the end