Kitesurfing mistake - the kite size

You are right on spot. I have the same issue when I go for a session and friends are taking smaller kites out in for example 15 to 22 wind, they don't realize they are 50lbs+ lighter then I am. So I take out my larger kite in same conditions and I have just as good a session as they do on their smaller kites and they look at me like im crazy. Its all about your weight, wind and kite size. Just do what works for you in those conditions and not conform to kite to wind ratio and you will have good sessions. Initially, when beginning kiting, It may be a good industry standard practice which I think they use that scale for. but its not always the best for individual results. I guess that's the process and progression of kiting. you find what works for you individually and go with it. Keep up the good vids. Thx

TL;DR - 9 and 12 are for average weights, if you're lighter or heavier than that, your two kite's sizes needs to smaller or bigger than 9 and 12.

A day on the water is better than any day in the office. Great video with lots of helpful content! Pick the right kite and board for your size, skill and conditions. If you are a newbie, be careful watching the guys that are really good - they know how to get more of out their gear.

My brother and I share 19,17,14,12,10,9,8,7,5. I don’t like using big kites anymore especially since I got into foiling but I learned so much on those 17m sessions.

Haha this is exactly me I am around 90kg I live in gambia midle of senegal the wind is average 12 knots. I lirn kite surf like 4 years ago with very old material that I got for cheap (very difficult no school only youtube to lurn) then I bought a 17m then I enjoy ! First jump first bankroll etc.. now I just bought a 12 m for the 15knot plus and I love it so mush I use it maybe 7 times but it is an other world everything is so easy with it. Any way just to tell you and every one you are completely right, kite size and your own weight is the key. Too bad that kite company don't explain that and do a proper chart with wind and weight it will help a lot of beginners

well thanks man as a newcomer to the sport this helped (i m actually doing winging) ,kinda knew I need a bigger wing ,I weigh 90 kg ,from New Zealand .Quite alot of 10 knot days lately ,I dont really care as long as there is enough wind to have some fun.

"I haven't rolled and then I met you cat" i love these captionsxD

Besides weight and conditions, I think skill level also plays a big part in it. I started with a 12m (90kg) and felt overpowered pretty often, resulting in not much practice time. I'm now still going for a 9m kite so I can kite more comfortable in harsher weather and maybe one day when I'm experienced enough, I'll just fall back to the 12 completely. We get winds from 8-35 knots on a regular basis and I think a 9 and 12 are still a good combination to have for me. This video is much appreciated though, way too few people talk about this subject in their instruction videos.

I spent some seasons in Playa Copal CR with only a 5m and 7m... and 3 bars: 7m, 15m, 22m. That covered 15 knots all the way to 50 knots with a strapless surfboard.

I'm 15 years old and weigh around 55kg I'm able to ride a 9m kite from 12 to 18 knots, 7m 18 to almost 30 knots anything more than 30ish is a 5m🤙🏼🤙🏼

Im 95-100kg and have 9 11 13. 2x orbits and an ozone edge. I go for 30-50ft jumps, so I will use the edge up to 25kts sometimes and the 9 in 25-40kts. Over 40kts is... I need a smaller kite. In 12-18kts I get out with 27-30m lines. Bit more power. Huge swinging jumps in waves on the long lines is super fun if you haven't tried it!

Nice bombers! I always go visit Tommy to pick a few pairs up every year.

You are right about checking your weight compared to your kite size. I am flying Ventum too, 9 and 12m 90-95 kg. Sebastiaan offers a weight/kitesize chart with different weights on his page. And yeah they are amazing kites. I have the Xplore. Here in Holland i ride from 15-25knt with 12 and above I ride 9m.

I have 7 9 12 and 14 and weigh 100kg, i believe you should add one m2 per 10kg over average so from 75kg I can take 2or 3 sizes over the rest of the group I carry 9 and 12 because as they are Very popular sizes you can buy and sell them much more easily so they are still part of my quiver. But you are right learning with too small kites is a big issue for heavier guys like me as in schools they tend to pair you with the closest size or weights to you but i often end up 20kg heavier and the instructors rightfully choose for safety for the lightweight guy so...you can also combine board sizes to cover the kite sizes you miss. If I would have “Ideally needed a 10m “ i can take the 9 with bigger board or if gusts are limited i take the 12

Sounds basic but it's actually a really helpful video. I was hesitating between a 15m and 17m contra. I'm 90 kg and most of my sessions will happen in 10 to 17 knots. I already have a 12m switchblade for 17+ kn winds. I was fighting the 17 a lot because a lot of people call them not fun and way oversized but the more I research the more I'm confident it's what I need. Pick something for conditions and not what people think is right/cool

I started with 10 and 12, based on what I used most during lessons. Got a 14 later and now just bought an 8... It works well, only in really light wind it's a bit hard.

I'm 135 kg and 65 years young starting with kitesurfing lessons in the near future...prevailing winds 22 knots ,what size kite for me?

I have a 10m and a 14m i guess thats the same..... im 200lbs, wind speed the kites overlap at 20-25 mph top end for the 14 and low for the 10..... my home spot is 10mph to 40mph these two kites have always covered me except for 5mph that gets tough on the twin the foil is good tho.

The big issue for kite size isn’t so much the average wind but the gust speed! 🤔I often tried to fly my 15m foil kite in a perfect 12/13kts on a lake and suddenly someone opened the fan and pushed up to 30kts during a good quarter, sometimes from another direction. 🥶 I was just happy to come back alive without damaging my gear or myself😥 I would better have picked my 7m but there was no clear sign to tell me that !🥴 Any advise?

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