I don't reckon flying a kite bigger than 12m, in the waves, would be any fun at all.
You live in WA, be patient and wait for the wind. lol.

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the magic word was 'off'

any kite will work with a bit of 'off'

i'd sell my spare kidney for a bit of 'off'

17 meters Griffin Argonaut 2012. Rode it last long weekend in Tuross Head NSW in probably 14 -17 knots. Crashed it twice, but got it up again. Also didn't inflate it more than 6 psi, cause in case it gets washing machine in the waves the bladder has heaps of pressure left to absorb.

Mikedobee said...

17 meters Griffin Argonaut 2012. Rode it last long weekend in Tuross Head NSW in probably 14 -17 knots. Crashed it twice, but got it up again. Also didn't inflate it more than 6 psi, cause in case it gets washing machine in the waves the bladder has heaps of pressure left to absorb.

14 to 17 knots,,,surely a 12m would have done the job in 15knot winds, 14m if ya a bit on the heavey side. 17m is one hell of a tank to be trying to ride waves with when a smaller kite would do the job?
Most of us around here are up and riding in 15knots on our 10m.

but why fly a 17m when a smaller kite,12m, can get you powered enough?
or is the low end of the 17m not that good?

radman4 said...

Have got a Fury light 15m on order should be in in the next few weeks and am hangin out to try it in the surf,its the smallest of the Light series but if its anything like the 11m it should have a serious low end,will let u know if it was worth getting.

what is FURY LIGHT 15M ?

I designed a light wind specific wave kite, only had it for a few weeks, only 1 in Australia, Is a lot if fun from 8+ knots on a smaller 5ft3 surfboard 87kg rider, and is doable in less winds with larger boards or longer lines.

It feels light on the bar and light to turn, it drifts nicely, its fast enough and depowers enough to enjoy the wave without pulling you off.

Below video shot in about 6-7 knots, medium 53 cm bar
Kite was on the medium turning setting. Lines were 25m
Kite is designed for 25m lines for surf with a normal medium bar,

Sorry for the sucky video, the 17m has only been in Australia for a few weeks and I have been busy flying it, not filming it. Video was shot just to show the turning speed. 3 strut light 17m not high aspect designed to turn, drift, depower and feel light and fast and go upwind and relaunch easily in light winds.

Because I don't want to spend the money on another kite, but I also want to be on the water when I have only 8 knots. So the answer would be to cover as much wind as possible with a 10 and with a 17

lotofwind said...

but why fly a 17m when a smaller kite,12m, can get you powered enough?
or is the low end of the 17m not that good?

hahahah, yeah it feels like a 12m because its light on the bar and turning, that gets you going in 8 knots and is fun in 8 knots.

Plummet said...

GriffinKites said...

I designed a light wind specific wave kite, only had it for a few weeks, only 1 in Australia, Is a lot if fun from 8+ knots on a smaller 5ft3 surfboard 87kg rider, and is doable in less winds with larger boards or longer lines.

It feels light on the bar and light to turn, it drifts nicely, its fast enough and depowers enough to enjoy the wave without pulling you off.

Below video shot in about 6-7 knots, medium 53 cm bar
Kite was on the medium turning setting. Lines were 25m
Kite is designed for 25m lines for surf with a normal medium bar,

Sorry for the sucky video, the 17m has only been in Australia for a few weeks and I have been busy flying it, not filming it. Video was shot just to show the turning speed. 3 strut light 17m not high aspect designed to turn, drift, depower and feel light and fast and go upwind and relaunch easily in light winds.

hahaha. i like the end of that vid. feels like a 12... turns like a 12.... maybe its is a 12 with a 17 sticker.

Anyone sick of griffin pimping their rubbish everywhere? while i appreciate the effort theyre putting in to getting their product out there....where do you draw the line?

When will demo's be available? and what size to take at 75kg??

Berg K1t3r said...

Anyone sick of griffin pimping their rubbish everywhere? while i appreciate the effort theyre putting in to getting their product out there....where do you draw the line?

I notice you got the red thumbs of death - for what I consider pretty fair comment...
Interesting - Griffin don't sponsor the site, but they, or their 'agents' are constantly allowed to pimp/advertise their products here???
If any 'normal' member posts anything that is considered advertising, another member can red flag the post under the 'advertising' heading immediately...

Does anyone else think this is fair/right? Moderators?

lotofwind said...

^^^^Agreed, how many threads have they posted the 17m vid in??
Makes you wonder why they feel so desperate and pimp so hard ???
If they are that good,surely they wouldnt need the bs?
Feel sorry for the newbies that dont realise the bs hype that goes on in the "reveiw" forum,,,,,, maybe thats there market? and ebay with all their last years range

This time of the year is for the larger kites. (March to June)
Winter season is for the storm size kites.