Great Day Kitesurfing Kailua on Cabrinha Drifter 11 and Cutlass 5'5

[@vikingh3008]

Looks beautiful there, How many knots wind do you need to get out on this board with the 11m ? And what is your body weight?

[@stevedale887]

Hi thanks, I'd say 15 to 20, maybe a bit less. Drifters are not very powerful, some say about 1M less than the number on the side, but this is a wide board made for light wind so that probably balances out. About 150 lbs.

[@vikingh3008]

steve dale so 11 drifter would be like a 10m switchblade Can you get up in less wind on the cutlass in a lot less wind compared to a twintip ? I’m around 215 lbs and need 20 knots with my 12m switchblade, you think switching to 5’5 cutlass would get me out in less wind ?

[@stevedale887]

Well it depends what size twin tip, but yes I think so. It has more buoyancy, and probably is less rocker than most twin tips. I have a slingshot vision 140 that it definitely outperforms in light wind.