I'd have to say JN Prima Donna2 13m. For a rider of about 85kg plus they have a wind range of 15knots to 25knots +.

kite size: 13m
make / model: JN Prima Donna2
bar: JN standard
harness: Flying Objects
board: JN Honey 132 or Bonnie and Clyde 138

Have a look at www.jn-kites.com.au for pricing.

Cheers

Tino

Hey Cobbs, I can tell you right now, you could end up with about 15 different answers to your question. A general rule is to stick with the more well known brands. Generally they have better after sales service. And then i have heard a horror story how someone has been shafted by practically every kite company out there.

So here comes my PIMP
Kite. Cabrinha Switchblade 3, 10 or 12m depending on body weight.
Board. Nobile 555 or 666
Harness. What is most comfy and fits best.
Shop. Onboard at Glenelg, the guys know there stuff and are very helpful, and they have a huge range of kites and equipment to check out.

Also if you can, head to Henley just up from the Torrens river mouth when there is a good seabreeze and have a chat to any of the kiters down there. Im sure they will pimp the arse off what ever they are flying

Good luck in your quest, and see you in the water soon, Cheers Kitecroc

I'm sorry but I'm confused, is this a kite forum or a place for pimps and ho's to hang out?

jordy said...

I'm sorry but I'm confused, is this a kite forum or a place for pimps and ho's to hang out?

A little bit of coloum A and a little bit of coloum B. Come on Chris we need a SS PIMP bring it on!!!

Oompa loompa doompety doo
I've got a perfect puzzle for you
Oompa loompa doompety dee
If you are wise you'll listen to me

What do you get when you guzzle down sweets
Eating as much as an elephant eats
What are you at, getting terribly fat
What do you think will come of that

I don't like the look of it

Oompa loompa doompety da
If you're not greedy, you will go far
You will live in happiness too
Like the Oompa Loompa Doompety do
Doompety do

Ok well, I'll give it a go.

You really can't go past a Slingshot REV. More depower than Geoff on a 5 metre kite, will handle up to 25 knots with ease, chews gusts like Travis muching on a Wonka bar, pulls harder than Rhys Gardner on a Friday night at My Bar, built stronger than Rhys Higham in the gym, has colours like Crocker after a visit to the solarium, and is more user friendly than a hooker down Hindley St.!!

After all of that, what more can I say.?? The choice is clear!!

kite size: 13m
make / model: Slingshot REV
bar: Comes with the kite
harness: Mystic
board: Liquidforce whatever the hell it is I ride.

wipika classic 8.5m two lines no extra lines no chicken loops no fancy bridles of fifth lines pure power and stability oh yeh can't beat the perfection of the first kite ever made

Don't be a bunch of GOONS!!!

I sold all my gear (2 x Naish Boxers) and bought one kite, the Slingshot Missing Link 10.5m (special edition). Rigged it on 5 lines, took the battons out, and it's the only kite I use.

You can do anything you want mate. Either get a medium sized kite, around 10-12m and you'll ride most seabreezes in Adelaide, or you can get say a 13m and a 9m.

Eventually once you are a confident kiter (sorry, that's assuming you're not already), you'll probably go one way or the other, one kite and a couple of boards, or one board and a couple of kites.

There's no reason you couldn't use one kite for everything. I was out on my 10.5 in 35kts on Tuesday night. Yep, it was a little hairy, but I trusted her not to flip out on me, and when you take the battons out, they never invert (contrary to popular belief it seems)! Slingy all the way!!! Whoever it was above who said go with the known brands... well, Slingshot's one of the best (but not for everyone so I'll get off my high horse now).

But, I can get up and going in 12-15kts too... it's all in your head. Prep yourself and get something decent, and think about what you're doing, and you'll have no trouble kiting almost any conditions. Look at Andy Cas, the lad gets going on a smaller board than any of us, up wind, underpowered and against all odds... why, cos he knows what he's doing.

And finally, if the conditions are dodgey and you're not sure, hell, stay in bed man! There's plenty of opportunity to get out, just pick the good days.

I made up a callendar for this year to track my kiting. I've given away no less than 5 good days since new years, and I've still done 7 out of 15 days... not bad I reckon! Just my rant peoples... geez, I'm gona make some enemies if I don't settle down some...

Peace!

Or... how about the Genetrix Hydra V3 12m with a manufacturers and personally experienced wind range of 10-32knts

Cheers, the Windhogger

why can you only get one kite cobby? Surely two would be a better option?