it's getting closer, but not yet. Down wind the kiters have it for sure, but on a course it would take a world class kite racer to beat an advanced intermediate formula racer.
I don't doubt that by next year's nationals that the riders and equipment will be equal to the best windsurfers around a course. It is funny to see however that in winds ranging from 6-9 knots that a kiter on a 16 CB IDS using 35 meter lines and a new race board would likely beat a formula windsurfer around a course. Haven't got to test that yet, but i'm 80% sure.
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