What Size Kite Do I Need for Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing?

[@Ralfscho]

Got 5-7-9m Dice on 20 - 22m lines. I'm 65 Kg (145lbs), Jaime 133 and pro surf 5'8. Conditions: waves, wind 14 - 40 knots (16-45 Mph). I'd like to recommend to try flying smaller kites even in lighter wind once you're riding independently. Then you really learn to position your kite well and use the kite actively instead of becoming a lazy kiter.

[@MACkiteboarding]

Ralf Nice set up you have there. Thanks for sharing that gem of information too. 👊🏻- Rygo

[@707rudo]

Great advice thanks. Could you cover board sizing in the same way please?

[@MACkiteboarding]

Rudi Bosch You got it. I will be doing some updated videos on that soon. Here is one I did a while back but is still relevant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaeto2lsfauShtk - Rygo

[@crystalhuebner5713]

thank you so much! I'm baby new to this and absorbing every bit of information. Appreciate this so much!

[@MACkiteboarding]

That’s awesome. 😁Glad the video is helping. - Rygo

[@matt2great4u]

I'm 185lbs. I got an ozone zephyr 17m. It's the best kite I've ever owned, huge range.

[@limitlesssupermoto]

Glad you addressed 10m kites while hood river oregon was playing in the background. I'm 215lbs and live 30 minutes from hood river. Taking a class in hoodriver soon but was thinking about grabbing some of these kite deals. And found a 2019 10m rpm that I'm thinking about grabbing for my first kite

[@MACkiteboarding]

i5 riders cheers! I learned to love my 10 there too. That’s awesome you’re taking a class out there. You’re lucky to live so close to such an epic spot. The 10 RPM has been my most used kite this year. It’s fast and fun but actually has some power and range to it. I think the shop has 2019’s on sale right now. The 2018 and older lacked the range. - Rygo

[@danzbeard]

Great video! Thanks!

[@MACkiteboarding]

You're welcome!

[@Ken-vw9zk]

Thank you for the video. It helps a lot.

[@MACkiteboarding]

You're very welcome, Ken-thank YOU for commenting. 🤙🏽We'll do our best to keep em' coming, my friend.

[@rickharly2179]

Thanks for the video. I live in Valencia Spain, and I am 85kg. Any recommendations. Oh I am a total beginner too.

[@anthonykleber3815]

What is a good brand? reliable, durable, and price.

[@MACkiteboarding]

Thanks for asking, my friend. 🤙🏽 That's a bit of a loaded question, but check out the following kites that we offer, and let us know if you see anything that you'd like some more information about: www.mackiteboarding.com/kiteboarding-kitesurfing-kites/

[@linus0026]

Nice One! I Think it is explained well! Also choosing a kite depends on your skills I would say... I am about 70 kilos and I ride my 9m rebel from 18 to 40knots...

[@MACkiteboarding]

Linus 002 That’s a good point I forgot about. Nice one mate! -Rygo

[@linus0026]

@@MACkiteboarding No complains! Love your videos!

[@MACkiteboarding]

Thanks my friend!

[@WillMoody-crmstorm]

Great tips. Really encouraging. Thank you!

[@MACkiteboarding]

Thanks, glad you like it Will! - Rygo

[@rafacroce]

Great content, thanks for sharing!

[@MACkiteboarding]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cossackreverse603]

im on 10m and 14m at 200lbs wind at home 10 - 40mph overlap at 20-25mph wind but that has always covered everything although i would like a 7m for 40+

[@ed-roberts]

Nice! Where was that spot with the boat and the flats? Was it somewhere in the Keys?

[@MACkiteboarding]

Ed Roberts Yep, the keys backcountry. Do you ride the keys often? - Rygo

[@thesidewalksaint6236]

Great video 📹👍

[@TheSedasonic]

Hello. I am 54Kg and 158cm. My main goal is freerider / big air. The average air speed here in Portugal is from 12knots to 18knots. I am about to buy my first kite and have a budget to buy only one at moment. The kite I am looking for is the Duotone Rebel, but I don't know if I buy the 9m or 10m. May you please help me out? Thank you in advance.

[@bartden9668]

So, for me, as a man who never kited. I'm 1m86 and 90kilo. A 8m RPM Slingshot might be to little..?

[@jimmyjames1411]

I have found that my 17m kite is absolutely useless in waves where current is strong. It works in flat water or lagoons with no current. Even with opposing wind/current it is an awful kite.

[@MACkiteboarding]

Thanks for the feedback Jimmy! 17m² kites are not great surf kites and relaunching can be a pain. However, they are great for trying to extend your sessions into very light wind. Sometimes a 15m² could be a better option if you are a lighter rider because they will stay in the sky longer. - Cole

[@chrisbobryk9792]

Full send ⚒

[@vladrafikov104]

Get confused… My instructor advise me to buy 17m for my 200 lb, does it mean 17 m will be light wind only? Thanks in advance

[@MACkiteboarding]

It’s usually a good idea to listen to your instructor. They know your circumstances well. That said at 200 lbs 14m & 17m are common first kites. Many locations are lighter winds. Likely, they are trying to help you maximize your sessions. - Rygo

[@jamesking_]

19 meters is 65 ft? im confused

[@HuxxNL]

The rest of the world uses KG and CM instead of the US system... please keep that in mind for next videos. Thanks for the advice!

[@MACkiteboarding]

HugoBoss Cheers mate. Thanks for the feedback! I referenced kilos while reading it but I could probably add it to future charts as well. - Rygo

[@HuxxNL]

@@MACkiteboarding I know bru, just a tip for optimizing your vids. REgards

[@MACkiteboarding]

Appreciate it, my friend! It’s easy for us in the US to forget we’ve a weird measuring system 🤣. - Rygo

[@jamesmariani]

Hey Rygo! When you are EXACTLY between sizes (e.g. you own 8m and 10m, but it's a perfect 9m day) do you opt for the smaller kite set on more power (knot closest to kite) or the larger kite set on less power (knot furthest from kite). Thanks!

[@MACkiteboarding]

It depends on what I’m doing that day. If waves, I size down. If freestyle and the wind is smooth I may power up. If I’m leaning something, I’ll power down. If I want to stay hooked in and send it, I’ll power up. What are you practicing at the moment? - Rygo

[@jamesmariani]

@@MACkiteboarding 2nd year rider. Just happy to stay upwind and send a few small jumps. Even with a 5 kite quiver (19 Contra, 14, 12, 10, 8 Switchblades), I still find myself between kites - like I need a 9 and 11 in particular.

[@MACkiteboarding]

Wow! You’ve got quite the quiver. Since you are newer and on a Switchblade. Try practicing on the smaller size. You have the right kite for it and while it might be frustrating at first, your skills will improve immensely. It will pay off in droves in a solid season. 🤘🏻💥 - Rygo

[@vrso2]

160 lbs - 12m in 21 knots wind? ;) i would be carefull about those statements....

[@MACkiteboarding]

Yeah, I might err on the smaller size of the embedded size chart for this one. 🤙🏽 I always recommend a 10m for a 160lb rider in winds 15-25 mph. In RyGo's defense, he always rides boards with lots of rocker, which like more power. 🤣 Not always for the average Joe. Good catch, my friend. -Aaron

[@MrMartinonetto]

Hi! You forget to mention the board size!

[@MACkiteboarding]

Martin Onetto There are about 3 videos in our versus playlist breaking down board size and style 🤙🏻- Rygo

[@KITEFORUMcom]

not everyone has a quiver! Some only have one ;-)

[@MACkiteboarding]

KITEFORUMcom Bahahaha!!! This might be the best comment we’ve had yet. I am dying here. 😂😂😂- Rygo

[@r3trogam3rstudios83]

Only 145 pounds and carry a 2m... 3.5m ...5m ....7m... 7.5m lei... And a 10m.... For hydrofoil and kiting... Lmao

[@MACkiteboarding]

Right on-glad we could help.

[@mbkiteboarding]

I have 5,6,7,8,8,9,10,12,18

[@mbkiteboarding]

74kg

[@MACkiteboarding]

mbkiteboarding.com 🧐I can’t tell if you’re yanking my chain or that stoked. 🤘🏻- Rygo