I weigh 130lbs, and I have a 13M Waroo and 9M Switchblade. I replaced my 12M Crossbow with the Waroo. These two kites allow me to ride in almost all of the conditions we have here in NW Florida. Despite the similar sizes in the CB and Waroo, I found that the CB had much more depower than the Waroo, and I could hold down the CB in slightly higher winds (upper teens with gusts toward 25). With the Waroo, I am definitely more powered. But with either kite, as soon as I felt overpowered, I could jump on my 9M and have a blast. The only time that I had wished I had a 7M or 6M is with wind in the 30's, but I'm a bit intimidated by that, so I haven't kited in those conditions much. I guess it all depends upon your wind conditions, the type of kite you choose, and the board size. Good luck!!
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