Best Kite Size for Learning New Tricks - VLOG #49

We asked our fellow riders what kite size is best for learning new kiteboarding tricks. Let us know what your favourite kite size for progression is in the comments!
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[@chrisstevens3776]

I took up kiting when I was 46 years old. So it was great to hear 'I am approaching 73 so there is not many tricks I want to learn except big air'. Plenty of years left.

[@moffmo]

You guys kite with Steven Akkersdijk?! Niiiceeeee. I have learnt loads from his SA masterclass videos - I always assumed he was European.
In Wellington we don't get much light wind - so my favourite size to learn new tricks is 9m lol :D

[@OurKiteLife]

Steven is European - he’s here on a trip. It’s been awesome seeing and filming him kite 😀

[@tomschuelke7955]

@@OurKiteLife belave this... he´s increadibly stylish and seems to be a nice guy

[@RebelwithaShotgun]

Yeah, another Dutchie.

[@vinny61389]

I like to practice new things in low wind, so the 12m is my choice. Still enough power for me, not super reactive steering, and lower consequence if I fall (which when learning new things is inevitable). Practicing in low wind also has the benefit of exposing any technique issues I may have, I can't rely on being over powered to mask my bad habits.

[@RebelwithaShotgun]

Nice to see you met Steven!

[@gBayCanada]

Another great Vlog from Kite Point, PEI! Big thanks. It would be nice to recognize some of these rock stars with a lower third name tag. And don't forget to include yourself!

[@sylvainmichaud2547]

I was wondering what was the spot for this vlog . Thank i need to there. Thanks again for the great video

[@gBayCanada]

@@sylvainmichaud2547 yes, you need to go. It’s kite point, on Malpeque Bay, PEI. It’s a world class spot, as you can see.

[@tuncherferad6128]

Hey beautiful family. I hope all is well. I really enjoyed this content; seeing @StevenAkkersdijk throwing some dope tricks was a bonus. Keep it up. Much love from Toronto.

[@OurKiteLife]

Thanks Tunch! Hope all is well with you too and that the wind is good in Toronto :)

[@mattmacdonald2769]

Saw you guys on the beach today. Just made the connection . Love the channel.

[@OurKiteLife]

Nice, hopefully you had a good session :) glad to hear you enjoy the channel!

[@mkesenheimer]

I like my 8m kite for learning jumps very much. Because it is fast and it has still enough pop to get you out of the water. Personally I like smaller kites more, because they are more responsive.

[@tomschuelke7955]

As allways very symphatic.
like me.. for learning stuff like frontrools, backrools, darkslides.. everything you doont need fast kietmovement i like my core xr 5 11m2 most.. ore even sometimes the 13 for double frontrools becaus you get so much tiiiiiiiiimmmmmmmmmeeee...
but starting with kiteloops i use my 9m2 core nexus.. it even catches you at about 3-4 m hight.. so you dont have to get up to 7 m and scare youre selfe to death...

[@turtlelina_kitesurf]

For airstyle definitely the SOUL 18M2 for me . The 12M2 is also good, but with the 18M2 there is more chance that no one is around. I want my space for crashing haha.

[@osher3949]

My Favorite kitesize Is Def Def 14,5 , im using 14.5 Aluula Flite . The Kite is so fast I even looped with him :)

[@eduardogmartins]

wow! jack nicholson is a kitesurfer! rad!!

[@alexanderwheeler4827]

Horses for courses, 11m C kite for handle passes, small bar.

[@KITEFORUMcom]

18.0 guys! The last guy got it right ;-)

[@Pimvr]

Steven!!

[@bradycarlson6061]

12m for any not loops trick. 9m for anything with a loop. I have learned a ton on a 14m. Mostly because that’s what the wind allows

[@gileshulm8852]

Yet again another great video! Is that Hatteras?

[@OurKiteLife]

Thanks! This is Prince Edward Island :)

[@Ryy22]

Was that steven akkersdijk!!!??

[@OurKiteLife]

Yes it was :)

[@platriercube]

10

[@youssefeissa9522]

can you please do a surfr pro review
Thanks

[@OurKiteLife]

Thanks for the suggestion - we will look into it :)

[@diar427]

7 to me

[@williamhenault2761]

12m 😀

[@dpwild328]

SA 🤙🏼

[@cirruspruchnicki5795]

Hey are you guys at kite point right now getting ready for the upcomeing race?

[@OurKiteLife]

We are! We will be filming a video of the event :)

[@andrewp7566]

Lauri what happened with you knee ? Be carful and take care of yourself. I had such problem with knee but hydrofoiling really much more comfortable for knee )

[@OurKiteLife]

Meniscus tear but it’s getting better, thanks :)

[@andrewp7566]

@@OurKiteLife OMG be very very carful it cost me surgery and 6 month recovery but now everything Ok. So better hydrofoilong) and I can recommend you to use Osser knee brace it really save you knees

[@geoffreycarman]

I am curious where your usual spot in canada is, thank you

[@2007dalin]

this is kite point pei

[@mikerogers2319]

Hey - I didn't see very many foil kites on this one... I guess you go with LEI in PEI ?🤣🤣

[@OurKiteLife]

😂

[@UseYourBrain7]

it depends on the tricks you want to learn.!

[@Pimvr]

Kiteloop with 12m

[@UseYourBrain7]

@@Pimvr best kite size for kiteloops start is 9 or 10

[@michielvanvelse]

11M SONIC 3

[@AB.Channel.1]

Wow, nice video. What's the location? Cheers

[@OurKiteLife]

Thanks! It’s kite point in PEI

[@andrewp7566]

My favourite size is 14 Becouse allula Rome terns much faster almost like my 11 switchblade cabrinha

[@OurKiteLife]

Have heard great things about the Aluula kites!

[@Sam-dg4lj]

Where is this spot?

[@OurKiteLife]

Prince Edward Island 🇨🇦

[@ramonanelson6254]

Nice spot to learn kite tricks!!!!

[@DavidHili]

Hello, what location is that?

[@OurKiteLife]

Kite Point, PEI

[@DavidHili]

@@OurKiteLife Just made my list, thank you!

[@MisterJDee]

10m is my one kite quiver for everything

[@OurKiteLife]

Nice!

[@JamesLamb]

Ha! After two seasons with my first kite, a 10m it's time for me to get a 12 definitely and an 8 maybe. Because I'm a slow learner, no tricks yet, but I like to arrive early and leave before the 5 o'clock crowd - so the wind's usually lighter earlier.

[@thebreak247]

Depends what trick you silly gooses! Obviously you’re not going to learn looping tricks on a big kite, and learning technical tricks (I.e. board offs) is easier on a big kite 😜

[@OurKiteLife]

Agreed - a few riders spoke to that in the video ;)

[@feritall]

So bigger is not better?
Nah 😅

[@kst157]

15 m for many usual progression tricks … perfect! 🪂👍