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Vegas kite quiver for Perth

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Created by Deeg > 9 months ago, 13 Jan 2015
Deeg
WA, 34 posts
13 Jan 2015 6:38PM
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Hi,
I'm looking at getting a new quiver of kites, as I have really started to get into freestyle riding (currently have a 11m C4 and 8m Rebel which ill let the old man use when I upgrage). Currently riding a 137 North Team Series and a 137 Nobile T5 and I weigh 80kg.

My question is which would be more suitable for me, a 7/9/12 or 8/10/13 quiver or something else?

Cheers

Lambie
QLD, 739 posts
13 Jan 2015 8:47PM
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1 post and asking a question like that ?? I reckon you already know the answer - so whats the angle ??

Deeg
WA, 34 posts
13 Jan 2015 8:22PM
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No angle.
I've only just started kiting in perth, up until a month ago I was kiting in port hedland where the wind is quite different to here, and I cant seem to make my mind up between those two quivers.

saltydawg
WA, 130 posts
13 Jan 2015 8:33PM
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At 80kg i would lean towards the 8/10/13. I think both quivers would work well however for a perth summer u would get way more use out of a 8m than the 7m. The 7m is fun for them nuking winter days although u wont be doing freestyle

Spitfire
WA, 396 posts
14 Jan 2015 8:38AM
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I would get the small quiver and buy a surfboard. Now you have moved down to Perth and there are some waves down the coast you might even change your riding style :) ?

RobT
WA, 28 posts
14 Jan 2015 10:03AM
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I've had a 7,9,12 Vegas quiver for 3 years at 75kgs in Perth. 9 is the most used kite, over 25kts the 7 is the go. Kites are 3 years old now so due an upgrade.

iti
QLD, 417 posts
14 Jan 2015 7:25PM
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U only need two kites
A 7 &11
Or 8 &12

Save yourself $2000. Plus don't need three

jamesperth
WA, 610 posts
14 Jan 2015 8:54PM
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samokta said...
I would get the small quiver and buy a surfboard. Now you have moved down to Perth and there are some waves down the coast you might even change your riding style :) ?


Second that. Unless you are driving to the Pond for a kite rethink what you'll be using 99% of the time.

Kraut
WA, 542 posts
15 Jan 2015 2:05PM
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Had a 7/9/12 Vegas quiver and been on the 9 70% of the time. Hated the 7 as it is too twitchy. Changed to a 8/10/12 and quite happy with it. Although from all the Vegases I had over the years the 9 was the most fun. As Salty said if you are mainly into freestyle then perhaps rather the larger size quiver anyway?

Deeg
WA, 34 posts
21 Jan 2015 11:11AM
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yeh I'm leaning to a 7/9/12 since Ill be on the 9 most days. Dont know how much use I'll get out of the 7 so I might go for a 9/12. I also heard that the 13 is quite a bit slower than the 12 so was leaning more towards the 12

kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
21 Jan 2015 6:59PM
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Is the pond the only flatwater spot in Perth?

Deeg
WA, 34 posts
21 Jan 2015 5:43PM
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some spots in the mandurah estuary are flat, ive heard woodies beach 3 is aswell but I haven't checked it out yet.



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