Maui - May

pmah21 · Since 11 Aug 2014 11 Posts Portland / Sauvies

Hey Folks - I am headed to Maui early May and was hoping to get some feedback/recommendations on what size kite(s) to bring. I will be kiting Kanaha and Kihei areas. Will be bringing just a TT board, and hope to bring just 1 kite, but open to bringing 2 if necessary. Appears winds should be 15-25 knots area, but not sure of the volatility of the wind. I have 6, 8, 10, 12 in my quiver, and weigh 150 lbs.

I would assume this question has been covered in previous posts but can't seem to find any solid info. Any feedback appreciated.

Thanks.

airon^ · Since 07 Aug 2013 289 Posts Durango Obsessed

gotta bring 2 kites, come on...

8 and 12 (I'm guessing at 150 you'll be kiting 8 more often)

but don't listen to me, I've only been HI a couple times

i just think you should bring more kites, and more m2 is better, always

have fun

AndyD · Since 17 Mar 2008 53 Posts Bend, OR

I'd take all 4, whatever you leave home is what you will want. I'm headed over today (waiting for the shuttle) and taking my 7/9/11. My 13 is staying at home so that I can hang out with my non kiting wife if its just breezy instead of windy. If you must just take 2, 8 and 12 is probably the best combo

1surfer · Fri Apr 10, 15 7:29 am **8 & 12**

8 and 12

ldhr · Since 21 Jul 2009 1471 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

May is a transitional month on Maui - the summer trades have not fully kicked in,,, the wind strength will be variable.
You don't specify is this primarily a kite specific trip or a family trip where you hope to make time for a kite session or 2.
Either way the chances of a single kite size being correct is a crap shoot.
If it's a kite specific trip - take 8, 10, 12.
If it's a family trip, take your 8,10. If it's light wind - enjoy another activity.
Finally - it can nuke in May..... you could end up needing your 6.

pmah21 · Since 11 Aug 2014 11 Posts Portland / Sauvies

Appreciate all the responses - will likely go with the 8 and 12 to get some kiting in on a fam trip. If the trip was strictly for kiting, I'd bring em all!

Thanks,
Pete

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 386 Posts Seattle Obsessed

So far, 10m has been the kite I'm on just about everyday in Maui during those dates. Would go with the 8m/10m and find something else to do on the lighter 12m days. Have fun and remember, the island has a lot to offer besides kiting. Happy wife=happy life!