Ocean Rodeo Aluula kites. They drift back like foil kites when you hit a lull, not fall out of the sky. They react/turn like kites much smaller. The Flight flies closer to the wind window for upwind, doesn't drag you downwind during gusts. Basically it has almost all the advantages of a foil kite but flies like kites several meters smaller with light bar feel.
It's incredible how the material has developed. With my 65kg, the North Reach 13m2 2024 (not a special super light wind kite) and the North Trace 145/45, I'm easily cruising and jump at 11-12 knots.
Had a CORE GTS 17m. Was great kite and got out in 11-12kts and had fun. My board and session saver is the Mako King 165cm by Ocean Rodeo. Fun, fast and incredibly smooth. Everyone who tries it wants one or buys one. Now switching to Soul 12m kite. Same winds as my 17 but much better for foiling. Another thing to mention is air temperature. As air increases in temperature its density decreases giving less lift. It is truly noticeable here in NW Australia where the average day can be plus 35C. Cheers
My light wind kite in the past was the Blade Fat Lady, used the V1 and V3. Super fun kites, had some of my best sessions on the V3. I recently traded it for 12m ozone hyperlink v1, which is now what I use for "light" wind with a big TT.
My best lite wind kite thus far was a flysurfer boost2 15m, I kited in 7 knots with a cf raptor 136 TT on flat water, I imagine I could have dropped a couple of knots on a big lite wind board. I verified the wind speed with a recording meter at the site thru ikitesurf. I'm only 140# which maybe makes it happen, plus I have almost 100 hours of practice in lite wind. Looking at a liquid force solo solo 17.5 with a litewave wing for sub 7 knot kiting, I know it will work
Great video brotha and great tips for those folks who are either new to kiting or dont fly in light winds very often. My lightwind kite is a Switch Helium H3 16m. i do have to disagree with one thing you said though, adding line length doesnt slow the kite down...it still turns at the same speed it just sets farther away therefor has a larger wind window. it will turn at the same speed with longer lines as shorter lines however with shorter lines the kite will cross through the wind window faster. i use 24m lines on both my 9m and 12m and 27m lines on my 16.
@@TheOKKiteboarder sorry man...i didnt mean to come off like an asshole. now that i reread my comment thats what it sounds like LOL. that was not my intention bro.
@@TheOKKiteboarder yes sir and i appreciate your channel and the work you put into make videos. its hard work to make decent videos and yours are really good. :)
Naish Fly 17m... Keeps me going from 12 to 18 knots. Sadly no longer created. The Naish boxer 16m is lighter, keeps me riding from 9 to 18 knots but it turns slower.
Last 3 years I used a Core XR3 17m, now switched to the newer model XR5 17m. With my 97kg, I’m able to ride (without a big walk back on the beach) from ca 11knts up with this kite, and a 160x46 light wind board. The Core is very powerful. However, I do not go out anymore when the wind is not stably above 9 knts, since the kite flyes stably from ca 8-9 knts up. For lighter persons, that are able to ride at 8-10 knts, it may be worth choosing a lighter kite with 1strut, or even a no-strut kite. Softkites are a different game - would not recommend them for beginners. Although water-restart improved in the most recent models, I would recommend to stick with a tube kite until you really are experienced.
Loving my Ocean Rodeo Flite 17m. Very fast turning kite for a 17. But if there is enough wind to get going on my Airush Ultra 15m, I prefer that over the Flite. And by the way, thanks for these videos. You are adding something unique to the world of kite vlogs. The Shinn boards are beautiful. I have a Nobile Flying Carpet for LW, which I love, but the King Gee was a definite close second for me.
@@TheOKKiteboarder I am a new kiteboarder so I am not particularly gentle with my kites, but it has held up very well so far - actually all my kites have held up well. We have mostly clean beach launch sites here in Florida though so that helps. All in all, I think its a pretty durable kite. A friend of mine who has flown probably hundreds of kites has 4 of them and likes them more than any other kite he has flown. And he rides them on a twin tip.
Oh man. Sure wish kiting was a thing when I lived in Tulsa. Was there for 12 years starting in 94. Windsurfer a bit. I’m home in Jamaica now and it’s been awesome kiting here and rediscovering the coast, etc. for launch spots. 13m Dice is my go to here with the 15m Mono (going to the Juice tho) when it’s light. Wind average here is 10-15kts and stronger about 45 minutes down the road where you can use 7-10m. Visit Jamaica some time.
You missed one big point. Riding slow will help you tack harder upwind given the apparent wind direction. I find many people try and get too much speed making it hard to get upwind angle. I use Cabrinha Contra 15m and a shinn 150
Airrush Ultra, Naish Fly, Ocean Rodeo Flight, Ozone Zepher and North Juice in that order. Also I have a Maui Cloud 17m for sale which is really really lite. NSW Australia. Great informative video mate. look forward to your next one.
The Maui Cloud 17m needs to be extremely/excessively inflated in an attempt to prevent unwanten fluttering at transition. Also water restarts are unfairly difficult even not possible, particulartly in deep water. I believe it is for the intermediate and above enthusiast that understands the nature of a struttless kite. I fully recomend the Brand, but the 17m has to be kept in the air. I did not mention it because it would not be fair to encourage or inspire a beginner etc to buy one that is all. Also can I just say my mind often recollects your tips n tricks whilst kiting. Look forward your next video. Keep well.
Hi bro , I took my first lessons back in Florida the wind was around 10 knots , the water was super flat the location key Biscayne FL , I was about 195 pounds , and 6.1 tall , I had my first session on a 12 m kite slingshot , and right after that the instructor brought a 17 m slingshot I 🤔 think it was call turbine , well the good thing I want to say Its that I was riding on my first session with a 17 m kite and the board I remember was big but didn’t pay to much attention 2 it , the kite I remember well how to fly it , launch it , and it was super easy 🤣 ok I’m done excuse my English it’s not the greatest! So 17 m 10 knots to 11 knots for a 195 pound guy 6.1 works good ! I’m a new Sub 👍
Mine is also 2015. The red one. Actually I did not have a chance to try other LW kite. I tried 2015 Velocity 18m. It felt havier than Contra and was terribly slow turning. I understand that as a bow race kite it is a different animal. It works perfetly on apparent wind. Much better than Contra, but I still prefer Contra for it´s playfulness. I noticed Appolo in your vid, which I think was only renamed Velocity, so you know the differences. Keep up the great work!
Mine is Airush ultra V2 17m Feels really smooth for free ride foiling and being so light It stays in the air very easily under 10 knots. It is true is quite thin so we will see after time how durable it is. For me it does not perform under 7 knots, thats a league for foil kites I think. But If you want a versatile inflatable kite to use it for foil, surf and twin-tip for very light wind conditions I really recommend it
I really like my Ocean Rodeo Flite. The 17m turns very fast for its size. There was a great comparison video a couple years ago, "Average Joe Kite Review - Light Wind Kite Test". I'd love to see a new version of it to include an airush kite.
@@DutchDashcamVideo that's interesting - I went out intentionally overpowered on the 17 in a very safe environment to get a sence for that and it was ridiculous how high of winds I could keep it out in. Not super fun, but in control and safe.
Ozone zephyr every time. I came here for recommendations on light wind boards. Although I don't wana buy a door because I'm still really interested in basic handle pass/wake style tricks.
Find a used one! Or an old surfboard. But you'll need strapless skills for the surfboard. I got a hybrid that has holes for straps. Haven't taken it out yet.
Boardriding Maui 17m would be ultimate LEI kite in the 15-18m range. I doubt there are any lighter LEI kites on the market. As for the board, my weapon of choice in light wind was BRM Paipo in pre foil days.
Ozone Zephyr V5, 17sqm, 27 mt lines, very big wind range 12-20knt, very smooth, maybe not the lowest low end, for lowest low end (with less wind range) Slingshot Turbine should be a good choice
Greg Pearcey. No issues with an accidental release from my experience. Would love to know if anyone has had this issue. It seems like a simple design that Prolimit just was ahead in the game on.
Ocean Rodeo Aluula kites. They drift back like foil kites when you hit a lull, not fall out of the sky. They react/turn like kites much smaller. The Flight flies closer to the wind window for upwind, doesn't drag you downwind during gusts. Basically it has almost all the advantages of a foil kite but flies like kites several meters smaller with light bar feel.
yeaa 0:25 😜💪 Good stuff and good explanaition. It‘s so much about the right technik in light winds...
It's incredible how the material has developed. With my 65kg, the North Reach 13m2 2024 (not a special super light wind kite) and the North Trace 145/45, I'm easily cruising and jump at 11-12 knots.
Had a CORE GTS 17m. Was great kite and got out in 11-12kts and had fun. My board and session saver is the Mako King 165cm by Ocean Rodeo. Fun, fast and incredibly smooth. Everyone who tries it wants one or buys one. Now switching to Soul 12m kite. Same winds as my 17 but much better for foiling. Another thing to mention is air temperature. As air increases in temperature its density decreases giving less lift. It is truly noticeable here in NW Australia where the average day can be plus 35C. Cheers
I think the walk of shame should be done at least once or twice a session. Great leg workout.
I don't even do it for the workout..
My light wind kite in the past was the Blade Fat Lady, used the V1 and V3. Super fun kites, had some of my best sessions on the V3. I recently traded it for 12m ozone hyperlink v1, which is now what I use for "light" wind with a big TT.
My best lite wind kite thus far was a flysurfer boost2 15m, I kited in 7 knots with a cf raptor 136 TT on flat water, I imagine I could have dropped a couple of knots on a big lite wind board. I verified the wind speed with a recording meter at the site thru ikitesurf.
I'm only 140# which maybe makes it happen, plus I have almost 100 hours of practice in lite wind.
Looking at a liquid force solo solo 17.5 with a litewave wing for sub 7 knot kiting, I know it will work
My favorite light wind kite is my 19m Ozone Edge. I has amazing smooth pull, handles gusts like no other kite and boosts to the moon when you send it!
Great video brotha and great tips for those folks who are either new to kiting or dont fly in light winds very often. My lightwind kite is a Switch Helium H3 16m. i do have to disagree with one thing you said though, adding line length doesnt slow the kite down...it still turns at the same speed it just sets farther away therefor has a larger wind window. it will turn at the same speed with longer lines as shorter lines however with shorter lines the kite will cross through the wind window faster. i use 24m lines on both my 9m and 12m and 27m lines on my 16.
Thx for the input 3rD Coast!
@@TheOKKiteboarder sorry man...i didnt mean to come off like an asshole. now that i reread my comment thats what it sounds like LOL. that was not my intention bro.
Not at all. I’ll make plenty of technical mistakes along the way, I’m just the OK Kiteboarder. I appreciate the input.
@@TheOKKiteboarder yes sir and i appreciate your channel and the work you put into make videos. its hard work to make decent videos and yours are really good. :)
I’m riding a Cabrinha contra 17m with line extensions on a 155 twin tip and having a good experience with this set up. Good tips on your part.
Naish Fly 17m... Keeps me going from 12 to 18 knots. Sadly no longer created. The Naish boxer 16m is lighter, keeps me riding from 9 to 18 knots but it turns slower.
Last 3 years I used a Core XR3 17m, now switched to the newer model XR5 17m. With my 97kg, I’m able to ride (without a big walk back on the beach) from ca 11knts up with this kite, and a 160x46 light wind board.
The Core is very powerful.
However, I do not go out anymore when the wind is not stably above 9 knts, since the kite flyes stably from ca 8-9 knts up.
For lighter persons, that are able to ride at 8-10 knts, it may be worth choosing a lighter kite with 1strut, or even a no-strut kite. Softkites are a different game - would not recommend them for beginners. Although water-restart improved in the most recent models, I would recommend to stick with a tube kite until you really are experienced.
Ocean Rodeo Flite. Awesome light wind kite.
Depends on what kite you are you on
Loving my Ocean Rodeo Flite 17m. Very fast turning kite for a 17. But if there is enough wind to get going on my Airush Ultra 15m, I prefer that over the Flite.
And by the way, thanks for these videos. You are adding something unique to the world of kite vlogs. The Shinn boards are beautiful. I have a Nobile Flying Carpet for LW, which I love, but the King Gee was a definite close second for me.
Thx for the kind words. What are your thoughts on the durability of the Airush Ultra? It’s very light, but feels very thin as well.
@@TheOKKiteboarder I am a new kiteboarder so I am not particularly gentle with my kites, but it has held up very well so far - actually all my kites have held up well. We have mostly clean beach launch sites here in Florida though so that helps. All in all, I think its a pretty durable kite. A friend of mine who has flown probably hundreds of kites has 4 of them and likes them more than any other kite he has flown. And he rides them on a twin tip.
Great input Kiting Holger. Thx!
@@TheOKKiteboarder oops
Oh man. Sure wish kiting was a thing when I lived in Tulsa. Was there for 12 years starting in 94. Windsurfer a bit. I’m home in Jamaica now and it’s been awesome kiting here and rediscovering the coast, etc. for launch spots. 13m Dice is my go to here with the 15m Mono (going to the Juice tho) when it’s light.
Wind average here is 10-15kts and stronger about 45 minutes down the road where you can use 7-10m.
Visit Jamaica some time.
You missed one big point. Riding slow will help you tack harder upwind given the apparent wind direction. I find many people try and get too much speed making it hard to get upwind angle. I use Cabrinha Contra 15m and a shinn 150
Yes. Great point!
Airrush Ultra, Naish Fly, Ocean Rodeo Flight, Ozone Zepher and North Juice in that order. Also I have a Maui Cloud 17m for sale which is really really lite. NSW Australia. Great informative video mate. look forward to your next one.
Now that's a list. Thanks. Why did the Maui Cloud not make the list?
The Maui Cloud 17m needs to be extremely/excessively inflated in an attempt to prevent unwanten fluttering at transition.
Also water restarts are unfairly difficult even not possible, particulartly in deep water. I believe it is for the intermediate and above enthusiast that understands the nature of a struttless kite.
I fully recomend the Brand, but the 17m has to be kept in the air.
I did not mention it because it would not be fair to encourage or inspire a beginner etc to buy one that is all.
Also can I just say my mind often recollects your tips n tricks whilst kiting. Look forward your next video. Keep well.
15m Flysurfer Boost2 with trailing edge bridal. Sooo good
Hi bro , I took my first lessons back in Florida the wind was around 10 knots , the water was super flat the location key Biscayne FL , I was about 195 pounds , and 6.1 tall , I had my first session on a 12 m kite slingshot , and right after that the instructor brought a 17 m slingshot I 🤔 think it was call turbine , well the good thing I want to say Its that I was riding on my first session with a 17 m kite and the board I remember was big but didn’t pay to much attention 2 it , the kite I remember well how to fly it , launch it , and it was super easy 🤣 ok I’m done excuse my English it’s not the greatest! So 17 m 10 knots to 11 knots for a 195 pound guy 6.1 works good ! I’m a new Sub 👍
Thanks for the info Papa Roach!
My favourite LW kite is Contra 17. Usualy I see Contras are the first kites in the air when the wind starts and the last when the wind dies.
Andrej, what year is your Contra? I have a Contra, but it is a 2015 and very heavy.
Mine is also 2015. The red one. Actually I did not have a chance to try other LW kite. I tried 2015 Velocity 18m. It felt havier than Contra and was terribly slow turning. I understand that as a bow race kite it is a different animal. It works perfetly on apparent wind. Much better than Contra, but I still prefer Contra for it´s playfulness. I noticed Appolo in your vid, which I think was only renamed Velocity, so you know the differences. Keep up the great work!
hi, I'm Marco from Rome! for light winds I use a size 14 kite, would you please me with a board length? weight 72kg.
thank you
Hey Marco. Maybe 150-160cm in length for light conditions.
My lightwind kite is the 17m blade fat lady great kite. Gets me going at 10knots
...and thanks for great tips! They are spot on.
Where do you order the Prolimit impact vest in the US and how much is it? I don’t see any US stores.
Hey Dave, Live2Kite sells their lineup in US.
Mine is Airush ultra V2 17m
Feels really smooth for free ride foiling and being so light It stays in the air very easily under 10 knots.
It is true is quite thin so we will see after time how durable it is.
For me it does not perform under 7 knots, thats a league for foil kites I think. But If you want a versatile inflatable kite to use it for foil, surf and twin-tip for very light wind conditions I really recommend it
A lot of ultra believers out there.
I really like my Ocean Rodeo Flite. The 17m turns very fast for its size. There was a great comparison video a couple years ago, "Average Joe Kite Review - Light Wind Kite Test". I'd love to see a new version of it to include an airush kite.
I had the 14.5 Flite but overpowered too fast. Now I have the Sonic2 18m,.
@@DutchDashcamVideo that's interesting - I went out intentionally overpowered on the 17 in a very safe environment to get a sence for that and it was ridiculous how high of winds I could keep it out in. Not super fun, but in control and safe.
Ozone zephyr every time. I came here for recommendations on light wind boards. Although I don't wana buy a door because I'm still really interested in basic handle pass/wake style tricks.
Find a used one! Or an old surfboard. But you'll need strapless skills for the surfboard. I got a hybrid that has holes for straps. Haven't taken it out yet.
Good tips
Boardriding Maui 17m would be ultimate LEI kite in the 15-18m range. I doubt there are any lighter LEI kites on the market.
As for the board, my weapon of choice in light wind was BRM Paipo in pre foil days.
Ozone Zephyr V5, 17sqm, 27 mt lines, very big wind range 12-20knt, very smooth, maybe not the lowest low end, for lowest low end (with less wind range) Slingshot Turbine should be a good choice
Airush Ultra best low wind kind I've tested besides foils
Gong kite are great
Oh. I have a friend in OKC. Where can he go get lessons?
Good video. PLEASE DO ONE OF TRANSITION ON YOUR WEAK SIDE PLEASE.REGARDS
Help me out ivanolivardia? What do you mean?
How to kite in Low Winds... Buy a foil and single strut kite ! Biggest problem is being able to relaunch the kite if you drop it
Buy a hydrofoil and foil kite 😉
Ozone Zephyr (17 m)
Zephyr and Ultra seem to be the front runners.
Flysurfer Sonic2 18m2 does the job.
Gaastra spark 2019 12 m2 and a huge board
accidental belt release....?
Greg Pearcey. No issues with an accidental release from my experience. Would love to know if anyone has had this issue. It seems like a simple design that Prolimit just was ahead in the game on.
AIRUSH Lithium 17m for St Pete in the summer... I am 150
Thanks Dag Adamson!
hey I kite in st Pete haha I swear I've seen you before!
For sure. We usually spend some time in St Pete every winter. 👍
Contra 17