{"id":1620,"date":"2018-09-20T16:03:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T16:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2022-07-18T19:58:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T19:58:38","slug":"best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Best Kiteboard and Kite for Heavy Riders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much kite does a rider over 95kg need to get up and stay upwind in low winds of 12-13 knots? What about 15 knots?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What size board should that rider use and how will size impact his\/her riding ability?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming the rider is not a very experienced kitesurfer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A heavy rider needs either a very big kite (e.g. 17m) or a very large board (e.g 165cm) to stay upwind in 14-15 knot winds.&nbsp; A rider over 100 kg typically needs 2 -3 m2 more than an average (75 kg) rider in low winds.&nbsp; The higher the wind speed, however, the lower the difference in kite and board size needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These are 4 of the best kites for heavy riders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-switchblade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Switchblade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-contra-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Contra<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/ozone-zephyr-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Ozone Zephyr<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/lighwind-kites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Slingshot Turbine<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The top 3 kiteboards for heavy riders are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/litewave-wing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Litewave Wing<\/a><\/li><li>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-stylus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Stylus<\/a><\/li><li>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/ocean-rodeo-mako\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ocean Rodeo Mako<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/ocean-rodeo-mako\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">this section<\/a> for more about the above kites, or to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Kiteboards_heavy_riders_most_often_choose\">this section<\/a> for more about the above kiteboards.  But first, let&#8217;s go over the things to look for in an ideal kite and board for a heavy rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66137689aaaa7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66137689aaaa7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Best_learning_kite_size_for_a_heavy_rider\" title=\"Best learning kite size for a heavy rider\">Best learning kite size for a heavy rider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Kiteboard_size_wind_range_for_heavier_riders\" title=\"Kite\/board size &amp; wind range for heavier riders\">Kite\/board size &amp; wind range for heavier riders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Kite_issues_and_tips_for_heavier_riders\" title=\"Kite issues and tips for heavier riders\">Kite issues and tips for heavier riders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Kites_heavy_riders_like_the_most\" title=\"Kites heavy riders like the most\">Kites heavy riders like the most<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Popular_kites_for_heavy_riders\" title=\"Popular kites for heavy riders\">Popular kites for heavy riders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Kiteboards_heavy_riders_most_often_choose\" title=\"Kiteboards heavy riders most often choose\">Kiteboards heavy riders most often choose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/best-kiteboard-for-heavy-riders\/#Conclusion_the_right_kite_gear_for_a_heavier_rider\" title=\"Conclusion: the right kite gear for a heavier rider\">Conclusion: the right kite gear for a heavier rider<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_learning_kite_size_for_a_heavy_rider\"><\/span>Best learning kite size for a heavy rider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavier guys\/gals who take kiteboarding lessons are often given a 12m2 kite in 12-15 knot wind conditions, which greatly impairs their&nbsp;progression.&nbsp; Many kiteboard schools don&#8217;t have bigger kites available, or the instructor may be wary of the learner being overpowered and unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kite instructors typically don&#8217;t realize 12m2 will not allow a 120 kg person to get up and ride in such low wind.&nbsp; As a result, a lot of heavier learners are unable to learn, get frustrated and just give up the sport.&nbsp; Conversely, those who are able to use a 14m or 16m typically have a good learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12-15 knots is typically nice for learning to kiteboard, but a <strong>120-130 kg<\/strong> heavy rider will need a <strong>16-17m2 kite<\/strong> to get going when an average size rider will be using a 12m2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a heavy rider, you&#8217;ll also make much quicker progress if you have a very large board to get started on.&nbsp; Renting or borrowing a large <strong>165 x 50 kiteboard<\/strong> can get you from not being able to get up to riding upwind in a single session.&nbsp; After a couple sessions,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll be able to scale down to a &#8220;normal&#8221; sized board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiteboard_size_wind_range_for_heavier_riders\"><\/span>Kite\/board size &amp; wind range for heavier riders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Power-to-weight ratio<\/strong> is the key measure to keep in mind.&nbsp; As a heavier rider,&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because of your size most people don&#8217;t&nbsp;know how to assess your kite size.&nbsp; You need more kite than the&nbsp;average rider.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You typically need 2-3m2 more than an average kiteboarder, e.g. 12m when others are using 9m.&nbsp; In higher winds, though, the difference shrinks, e.g. 9m when others use 7m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Board choice also plays a crucial role in determining your kite size for a given wind.&nbsp; <strong>A bigger board<\/strong> makes a huge difference in getting up and staying upwind.&nbsp; <strong>A flatter board<\/strong> also gets you riding with much less power than a rockered board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some concrete examples of kite size \/ board \/ wind from heavy riders :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>115 kg<\/strong>: 14m2 (Switchblade) from 14 knots on a 165 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-stylus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Stylus<\/a><\/li><li><strong>100 kg<\/strong>:&nbsp;12m from 18 knots to 28 knots on a normal board, down to 13 knots on a Spleene Monster Door (just need enough wind to get the kite up)<\/li><li><strong>100 kg<\/strong>: 17m2 from 12 knots to 22 knots on a 142 board<\/li><li><strong>125 kg<\/strong>:&nbsp; 17m2 from 15 knots to 20 knots on a 146 x 44 board<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, <strong>a bigger board with a smaller kite<\/strong> can be a good alternative.&nbsp; If you struggle in lighter winds, a bigger board, particularly a wider one, can help you pop up over the water faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you get better, using an appropriate size board, you can choose a faster and more efficient kite that you&#8217;ll work instead of a &#8220;park and ride&#8221; approach which typically requires more kite surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, many heavier riders invest in a <strong>17m \/ 12m \/ 9m kite size combination<\/strong> to cover most wind conditions.&nbsp; Their board quiver typically includes <strong>a huge door-style board (160+) and an all-around&nbsp;142-146cm board<\/strong> for use in higher winds or with the 17m kite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should typically <strong>start with the 17m2<\/strong>&nbsp;assuming a usual wind range of between 12-18 knots on most days at your local spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kite_issues_and_tips_for_heavier_riders\"><\/span>Kite issues and tips for heavier riders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most kites on the market are tested with riders that weigh around 65-75 kg.&nbsp; There aren&#8217;t that many 100kg kiteboarders, even fewer who weigh 120 kg or more, so kite manufacturers don&#8217;t tend to focus much on those users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the issues bigger heavy riders encounter when riding is &#8220;jellyfishing&#8221; i.e. the kite starts fluttering instead of the canopy staying rigid, which can lead to unsteady power in your kite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another, even more serious issue bigger riders tend to experience is the kite&#8217;s <strong>leading edge bending<\/strong> when power loaded for edging hard or during a jump, which very negatively affects the kite&#8217;s flight and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue affects a lot of kite brands, particularly kites that use bridles.\u00a0 Riders over 100kg, namely those in the 120-130 kg range, often have to cope with bending.\u00a0 Note that certain models like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/duotone-rebel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Neo Rebel<\/a> or the former Dyno are less likely to bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see your kite leading edge bend when the kite is powered up, one way around the issue is <strong>to pump your kite as hard as you can<\/strong>. You can pump it up to at least 9.5 without making the pump handles snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many riders are <strong>not pumping their kites up enough<\/strong>, typically up to around 7 psi.&nbsp; For bigger riders, not pumping the kite hard enough allows it to fold and can make it unflyable.&nbsp; Your leading edge should ping when you flick it.&nbsp; It should be hard (but not impossible) to fold the tips of your kite.&nbsp; Pumping the kite hard makes a big difference for the heavier rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to reduce the likelihood of bending is to choose a<strong> 5 or 6-strut kite vs a 3-struts<\/strong>.&nbsp; The North Dyno is a good example of a good 6-struts light wind kite.&nbsp; The extra struts add to the kite&#8217;s structure and stability while also reducing fluttering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kites_heavy_riders_like_the_most\"><\/span>Kites heavy riders like the most<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020CabrinhaSwitchbladeOrange.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020CabrinhaSwitchbladeOrange.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2020CabrinhaSwitchbladeOrange-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Right off the bat, a large number of heavy riders choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-switchblade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Switchblade<\/a>. The Switchblade has great low end, is very stable, very well-built, and lasts for years &#8211; read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommended-gear\/recommended-kites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">my own experience with the Switchblade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size riders choose obviously depends on the usual wind conditions at their local spot and which kiteboard sizes they have available.&nbsp; A typical example for a 100+ kg rider is to fly a 17-18m2 Switchblade in 9-10 knots when others are out on 12m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sb-resized.jpg\" alt=\"Cabrinha Switchblade best kite for heavy riders\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sb-resized.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/sb-resized-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At that size the Switchblade is slower, but it has high power and can pull your weight in light winds and get you through lulls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may choose to go for a smaller size, but <strong>for light <\/strong>winds<strong> a rider over 100 kg shouldn&#8217;t go below 14m<\/strong> using a larger board such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-stylus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Stylus<\/a>.&nbsp; For higher winds, smaller Switchblades (9 or 10m2) work great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_kites_for_heavy_riders\"><\/span>Popular kites for heavy riders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Switchblade is probably the most popular, a few other kites are also well-liked by heavy riders over 100 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-contra-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Contra<\/a> 17m2 is one of them, even though it&#8217;s a 3-strut kite.&nbsp; That kite is specifically designed for light wind and comes only in larger sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/ozone-zephyr-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ozone Zephyr 17m<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is another favorite among bigger riders.&nbsp; Also a light wind specific kite, It has a bigger leading edge than other Ozone kites and doesn&#8217;t bend easily under heavy weight and power loading.&nbsp; It&#8217;s not as resistant as the Switchblade but is more nimble and handles softer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy riders also find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/lighwind-kites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Slingshot Turbine<\/a> to be a very good light wind kite with decent low end at 17m2.&nbsp; The Slingshot Rally also works for bigger guys as it&#8217;s more energetic and has better relaunch than the Turbine, but it doesn&#8217;t come in sizes bigger than 14m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the <strong>Best Roca 17m<\/strong> is popular amongst heavy riders, not just because of its competitive pricing, but also because of its light turning capability and low var pressure which makes it feel almost like a 12m2 &#8211; only slower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiteboards_heavy_riders_most_often_choose\"><\/span>Kiteboards heavy riders most often choose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some boards heavy kiteboarders often choose for light wind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/litewave-wing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Litewave Wing<\/a>: ultra light wind board with wide tips that give the board good pop and allow it to carve nicely with little power.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/cabrinha-stylus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Cabrinha Stylus 165<\/a>: optimized for extremely light wind planing and edging.&nbsp; Heavy riders often use the 165 version with a smaller kite.&nbsp; Also comes in 150cm<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/recommends\/ocean-rodeo-mako\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ocean Rodeo Mako<\/a>: a very pricey board, an all-time best seller among heavy riders and kiteboarders in general.&nbsp; Rounded shape, very good upwind capabilities.<\/li><li><strong>Spleene Monster Door<\/strong> 166 x 50: often considered the ultimate lightwind board for heavier riders, this big, flat and lightweight (but expensive) board offers very good upwind riding.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Aboards Glider<\/strong>: 164 x 50, 154 x 48 or 147 x 45.&nbsp; Popular light wind and heavy rider board with great floatation and unusual light weight.<\/li><li><strong>Liquid Force Libre<\/strong>: ultra light and ultra flat light wind board, works well for heavier riders.&nbsp; The 150cm is reasonably priced.<\/li><li><strong>Shinn King Gee<\/strong>: a light wind board from a Polish manufacturer designed for doing jumps despite a relatively flat shape thanks to the flex tips. Comes in sizes 146 x 46 and 150 x 50.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_the_right_kite_gear_for_a_heavier_rider\"><\/span>Conclusion: the right kite gear for a heavier rider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bigger kiteboarder, you don&#8217;t have to sit on the bench on light wind days! You do have to gear up properly, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though your kitesurf school instructor may have put a 12m2 kite in your hands when learning, in light winds you&#8217;ll probably need something bigger, at least 3m2 more than an average size rider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as important as your kite size &#8211; if not more- is board size and shape.&nbsp; The bigger and flatter your board, the broader the wind range you&#8217;ll be able to ride upwind for a given kite size.&nbsp; Another way to look at it is, a bigger kiteboard will let you go with a smaller and faster kite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though your weight may handicap you in light wind conditions &#8211; something you can work around with properly sized gear and by well-inflated kites, that disadvantage progressively fades away as the wind gets stronger &#8211; and of course, as you build up your riding skills.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">***<br>\n<em>Photo credits:<\/em><br>\nFeatured image &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/voght\/2288584447\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitesurfers (14 of 21)<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license noopener noreferrer\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/voght\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"cc:attributionURL noopener noreferrer\">stevevoght<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much kite does a rider over 95kg need to get up and stay upwind in low winds of 12-13 knots? What about 15 knots?&nbsp;&nbsp;What size board should that rider use and how will size impact his\/her riding ability?&nbsp;&nbsp;Assuming the rider is not a very experienced kitesurfer.&nbsp; A heavy rider needs either a very big [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1620"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1620\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3110,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1620\/revisions\/3110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kitesurfist.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}