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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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 Mon Jul 23, 07 10:27 am help me help my friend |
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So I got another person totally hooked on the kiteboard bug and unfortunately he is asking me what kites he should buy.
So of course I'll probably steer him towards some bows but what sizes?
He weighs 165lbs standing on the beach so I can't decide weather a 7-11, 7-12, or 9-12 combo would be best.
i'm fat so I never go below a nine but I don't want the poor guy pumping his kite on typical 20-24 know gorge days. Is a 7m enough for you sub 200 pounders?
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Mon Jul 23, 07 10:29 am |
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7/11 would work! That's like Tucker's weight...  |
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MIXWELL
Since 10 Mar 2007
496 Posts
LGP COUGAR HUNTING ChEETO SLAYER
Windmixer
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| Mon Jul 23, 07 10:43 am |
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Depending on how comfortable he is holding the kite down while being powered, I would think the 7-12 should work well in most conditions.
I wheigh 183 and I fly 9-12 meter waroo's. They are sweet and extremely easy to fly and learn on, not to mention CHEAP!! |
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
Spelling Expert
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| Mon Jul 23, 07 11:29 am |
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| I second the 7/11 combo, I weigh the same. |
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shredjim
Since 07 Jun 2006
186 Posts
Stoked
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| Mon Jul 23, 07 4:50 pm |
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With his weight if he plans on riding in the gorge most of the time, 7 & 10 would be the call. If he plans on riding in the ocean mostly have him get 9 & 12. Next month the 2008 North Rebel is due out.  |
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pura vida one
Since 22 May 2007
80 Posts
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| Mon Jul 23, 07 8:16 pm bows? |
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| why bows? i'm hooked on rrd 'types'. they should be repped in the northwest - sick kites. |
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kitebot
Since 20 Feb 2007
251 Posts
Obsessed
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| Tue Jul 24, 07 7:01 am |
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| I weigh exactly the same as your friend and have a 7/12 combo. I find the 12 gets big quick in the Gorge. I'd say a 7/11 SLE quiver would be perfect. |
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