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High Wind: Arc, Foil or SLE?

Proletariat - 22-2-2013 at 04:56 PM

The one thing I'm completely unprepared for in DePower land is really high wind. I'm looking to pick up another 10m-16m arc that actually turns, but I could use your opinions on what TYPE of depower is best for 25+ mph winds.

I have only flown Arcs and LEIs to date. I always fly gusty inland winds, landboard, snow kite on skis and plan on Buggying.

Thanks in advance... Go!

erratic winds - 22-2-2013 at 06:46 PM

As your skill level increases what you consider high winds will increase.

With the insane punchy conditions that CO can deliver, I would recommend a LEI/ARC/Closed Cell Foil, in that order...
5-7m Lei(low aspect non C), 9-10m synergy/VII, 5-7m ccf....

Proletariat - 22-2-2013 at 08:35 PM

Nice. That's the direction I was leaning after flying the Guerilla / Waroo back to back, but I wanted to hear some old timers' opinions (like Nick)

:)

How long till you're back in action?

erratic winds - 22-2-2013 at 10:36 PM

Will be flying at the final Dillon Snowkite Event 3/2-3 for sure...