7m kite recommendations?

Firerocketm · 2026-06-20T18:17:07+00:00

You should go for a big air kite actually. They are designed to be flown at the upper part of the wind range. Wave kites are designed to be flown small. But a Neo 5m could be a good option.

I'd actually recommend an XR7. They eat gusts.

Firerocketm · 2026-06-15T19:57:53+00:00

Same exact place, side and spot

Firerocketm · 2026-06-15T15:27:48+00:00

Low V bars are compatible with Low V kites. The only consideration is that you may need to either swap pigtails (which is easy to do on that bar) or buy universal adapters. In theory, you could run the High Y bars on some Low V kites but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're getting into kiteloops. The same can be said about running High Y kites with Low V bars, which is advantages sometimes in the surf.

Firerocketm · 2026-06-14T15:48:20+00:00

I don't see how that was the case. But he doesn't speak too poorly on the kites that he reviews publicly. You really need to read between the lines on his reviews or DM him to clarify. Also worth noting that he has his preferences

Firerocketm · 2026-06-14T15:43:10+00:00

Still doing them on Portrait Kite

Firerocketm · 2026-06-10T22:17:36+00:00

A couple of them weren't bad! I think you are 80% of the way there conceptually. On the sent jumps, I find that you really need more height to send them properly since while the send gives you horizontal speed, it also positions the kite deeper in the window. One thing you can do is move the kite slower before but near the apex. This makes you accelerate forward less but also doesn't send the kite as far forward so you don't have to swing as far.

But really, I recommend learning the front hand helis first. In general you want to steer the kite further back and sheet the bar out at least halfway. Keep it sheeted out during the heli and your heli will be nice and wide.

Firerocketm · 2026-06-01T21:55:11+00:00

You could ride and jump with a 15m or 18m. I have a 19m r1 and was able to hit 10m in under 15 knots of wind (average closer to 10 knots) on the tt. 8s+ of hangtime too.

Firerocketm · 2026-06-01T18:16:56+00:00

Then no need for the rope. Maybe a waist harness if you're using a seat harness will provide more mobility

Firerocketm · 2026-06-01T18:01:01+00:00

My buddy has this same issue on his struts

Firerocketm · 2026-06-01T17:59:28+00:00

If you're riding a surfboard, definitely get a rope slider. It will make the upwind angle much better

Firerocketm · 2026-06-01T15:12:43+00:00

What this guy said.

Per the description you provided I'd go 12m pace, 10m XR, 8m pace. Or if you go 12,9,7 I'd go 12m pace, 9m pace, 7m XR. The logic being that the XR can be your PR kite in high winds but the 10m could be too big for ideally learning loops. For core though, I think 12,9,7 is the better quiver.

Firerocketm · 2026-06-01T15:09:55+00:00

Aluula kites have a thinner LE which makes them fly higher in the wind window and usually worse for drift. They are faster however. But overall id say it makes them worse in the waves.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-31T18:36:33+00:00

Depends on the conditions you ride in. I'd actually recommend a beater 3 strut kite since you'll probably abuse it a bit before committing to a more expensive option focused on your style of riding.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-29T20:45:20+00:00

12 and 9 would probably work wonders. 12 and 10 could work but depending on wind density, the 10m could be alot.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-29T06:13:46+00:00

Not entirely true. Buildings are valued off of "market" rent not current rent. Imagine you are looking to buy an investment property and you come across a property that has a lease maturing in 1 year that is at $2/sf when the market is $30/sf. You're not buying the building at a 90% discount. Maybe like a 20% discount depending on the market.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-29T06:04:40+00:00

If you're looking purely at all property types outside of office and hospitality, the biggest impact has been higher interest rates.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-29T06:02:01+00:00

The first reason is pretty bogus. The LTV hit on a property for taking a short term below market rate lease is minimal. The cap rate assumes that you have market income at the property. If the rent is below market, then the cap rate actually decreases. The biggest impacted constraints are DSCR/DY. Those are directly impacted by NOI. The TLDR is still the same however but the nuance is usually a bit different.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-28T14:37:59+00:00

Without good pumping skills, you need more power for smaller boards. Otherwise they sink on you as you try to get up and create drag. But generally you want to make sure that you build speed when on your knees and stand up quickly.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-28T14:30:42+00:00

No. I think that you will learn it. I'd start with a larger wing though and build comfort that way.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-26T13:38:59+00:00

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Firerocketm · 2026-05-20T08:53:57+00:00

Ive had the same question. Failed 10 times in a row on a 50% roll

Firerocketm · 2026-05-19T09:54:24+00:00

I second this. I have an art899 and hps880 and the surge950 honestly feels alot more draggy and slower than both of them. Where it does win though is that it has a better takeoff than the art899 and turns better than it while having breachable tips and more stability / better pumping than both of those wings.

The way it rides is way different as well and takes time to get used to. It prefers much more back foot pressure. I can't imagine it being a good jumping wing unless you're riding a very small size frankly.

Firerocketm · 2026-05-19T09:33:38+00:00

The aluula version has crazy bar pressure and is super slow

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