Currently have the ‘09 Rise 12m and the ‘08 10m Rise… I absolutely love both kites and for my body weight, 165 lbs
(75 kg), I am covered for our local riding conditions with the 12 being the most used.  Trying to decide whether to
purchase a new 8m or 10m.. We rarely have those nukin’ days where the 10m cant handle it, but with the new efficiency
of the 2009 Rise’s, I am wondering if the 12m and 8m combo might be better?
South Florida conditions with wind ranges from 13kts to occasional 25kts, small waves and chop.  Thanks

The only thing I could say. The 10m Rise 2009 is the best kite ever. Yesterday I was on the water with the 10m Rise (30 knots), without pulling the adjuster.
It is my absolute power-fun kite.

But that´s for me (100kg).

So I hope this helps you.

Hi,
For my taste the 10 and 12 are to close. The 12 and 8 combo is just right for me. Even with only those two I find out many times I am using the 12 in winds that I could use the 8 and had better time on the water. I cant imagine I would have another 10 in between. The 8 Rise is just such a great kite. I am talking about 2008 kites.
Greetings,
Jaros

Yea, thats the reason I am inquiring the Ocean Rodeo crew for inputs because in my local riding area I am covered 98%
of the time with the 12-10 combo.  I love the ‘09 so much, now its just a choice between the new 10m or 8m.  My biggest
fear is to end up with too small a kite.  Also, seems everyone says that the 10m is the ‘sweetest’ kite in the line-up.

i rode the 8 for a little bit, and there wasnt a drastic loss in power over the 10, and it jumped better when ridden in about 25kts. low end was only a few knots less than the 10. i think that and your 12 would be a great combo

8m/12m or 10m/14m

The 10m & 12m are too close together, you get too much overlap there. Might as well just own the 12m.

I have a 6m/10m/14m combo @ 185 pounds

FlashJ

@ 185 on the MAKO wide the 10 is my usual ride 12-25 ... I have an 8, it’s a little quicker (turning etc.) but needs a little more wind say 15 knots as a minimum ... The reward is when the wind picks up of course ... My quiver is: 6, 8, 10, 14 ... I would say under 180 pounds a 12 is as large as you would require due to the quicker turning .... Next year a 9 will be available ... Consider a 9, 12 quiver ...“Next season we will offer the 2010 Rise in sizes 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16. The thought being that this would allow for a 7/10, 8/11 or 9/12 combo for those seeking the best 2 kite quiver or a 6/9/12 for those seeking a 3 kite quiver. John Z ”

Excellent!!  I was just discussing that a size 9 would compliment my 12 perfectly….
Thanks to all

i think a 10 and 12 combo would be a waste, the two kites are so close together. the 8 meter rise would be your best option alongside your 12. its a great kite with a surprising amount of low end for an 8. unless you have super light conditions regularly in which case the 14 would be a better choice. john mentioned waiting for a 9. that would be a great chioce as well but i think for a two kite quiver, to cover the low and high end, the 8 and 12 will be perfect. i have had a 6 and 10 rise combo for 08 and 09. the rise kites have such a huge range that i never feel the gap in sizes. some days i could be out on either kite and be fine. in 07 i had the 8 and 12 combo and it was great but its a bit on the windy side in the gorge so i went down a few sizes.

The ‘09 8m is magic, with probably the largest overall range of all the sizes and the most amount of grunt for its size. At your weight you’ll get a ton of use out of an 8m…of course the best of all worlds is the three kite quiver….. I disagree that there is not a significant difference in 2 sq m’s…..the 10 and 12 are night and day in terms of range, turning speed etc, and have significantly different wind ranges.

My point with the overlap is purely budget based… if I could afford it i would have a 6m/8m/10m/12m/14m but i doubt the sig other would be ok with that haha.

So… with a limited budget i skip the 8m and 12m gaining a good range without any holes

Cheers
FlashJ

jl - 26 May 2009 10:41 AM

@ 185 on the MAKO wide the 10 is my usual ride 12-25 ... I have an 8, it’s a little quicker (turning etc.) but needs a little more wind say 15 knots as a minimum ... The reward is when the wind picks up of course ... My quiver is: 6, 8, 10, 14 ... I would say under 180 pounds a 12 is as large as you would require due to the quicker turning .... Next year a 9 will be available ... Consider a 9, 12 quiver ...“Next season we will offer the 2010 Rise in sizes 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16. The thought being that this would allow for a 7/10, 8/11 or 9/12 combo for those seeking the best 2 kite quiver or a 6/9/12 for those seeking a 3 kite quiver. John Z “

Now, these are good news. 12 , 9, 6, perfect quiver for me and my girlfriend! Or 11, 9, 6.    I am confused already!