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lefty
Since 31 Jul 2005
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 Tue Jan 15, 08 10:44 pm advise on Cult quiver sizes for a 250lb newbie? |
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After borrowing gear for the last couple years I am finally ready to put down some money.
I will be riding primarily in the Gorge and Rio Vista/Sac delta areas.
I was thinking 10.5 - 13.5 -? but would 9 - 12 - 15 be better.
at my wieght I can hold down alot of kite.
I need advise.
thanks
drew
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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| Tue Jan 15, 08 10:47 pm |
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I say that Mark or Bam will chime in first!  |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Tue Jan 15, 08 11:40 pm |
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depends on what kind of kites your looking at.
In the bow world I think your looking at 9m and 13 with a surfboard (or fuse) and a twintip in the 137+ range. |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
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| Wed Jan 16, 08 10:56 am Re: advise on Cult quiver sizes for a 250lb newbie? |
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| lefty wrote: | After borrowing gear for the last couple years I am finally ready to put down some money.
I will be riding primarily in the Gorge and Rio Vista/Sac delta areas.
I was thinking 10.5 - 13.5 -? but would 9 - 12 - 15 be better.
at my wieght I can hold down alot of kite.
I need advise.
thanks
drew |
Always pinch a big loaf b4 u go out. Should cut down the kite size you need by 1 meter or so.  But seriously, longer lines do generate more power: I think it is about 3m worth of lines = 1 meter of kite. |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Wed Jan 16, 08 11:26 am Re: advise on Cult quiver sizes for a 250lb newbie? |
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| Sasquatch wrote: |
Always pinch a big loaf b4 u go out. Should cut down the kite size you need by 1 meter or so. But seriously, longer lines do generate more power: I think it is about 3m worth of lines = 1 meter of kite. |
lol... i was going to say if you're 250 and want a Cult, you should try contacting one of the old Koresh followers! 
i'm curious how far the equation goes... i.e. i have 23m lines on a 12m waroo, if I go 26m, will the kite have 2the equivalent of one more meter? I love that because I need the range to go just a little lower than it is right now. |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
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| Thu Jan 17, 08 8:59 am |
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Lefty,
Good choice in kites. For the gorge and your size I would recommend the 10.5 for your main "go to" kite. I would then get a 13.5 for your "lighter" wind kite. Mix in a bigger board and you should be dialed. When the Nukey time comes you can get a 7.5
As for Rio Vista area not sure of the winds. However I ride a 7.5, 9,12 combo. I mix in a surfboard and that covers all my wind needs.
Have fun
Mark
Ps I was out of town Adam
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