Selecting boat kite size Location:

The site for your kiteboarding must meet the following criteria to ensure your safety and that of others: • No power lines within 3 line lengths (100 meters) of beach • No trees 1 line length (30 meters) from beach • Free from beach obstructions: logs, boulders, slippery seaweed, etc Select the right size kite for the conditions, your ability and weight. This chart is a rough guideline. Many factors can affect your decision of which size of kite to use: body weight; wind direction and steadiness; kiting ability; line length, etc should all be considered. When in doubt ask someone who is capable or, if there is no one to ask, err on the side of caution with a smaller sized kite! Safe site criteria Body Weight in LbsBody Weight in Kilos 16M FLAT KITE12M FLAT KITE9M FLAT KITE7M FLAT KITE Wind in MPHWind in MPHWind in MPHWind in MPH110 - 150 lbs 50 - 68 kg9 - 1812 - 2215 - 2518 - 30 150 - 200 lbs68 - 90 kg10 - 2014 - 2717 - 30+20 - 30+ 200 + lbs90 kg + 11 - 2416 - 3022 - 30+25 - 30+
Warning: This is just a basic guide. Wind range can vary greatly depending on abilty, board size and wind quality. 6