Who's leading the light wind category these days??

[Unimog Bob]

That's actually the reason I stopped riding foils in light wind in the first place.
A very long swim off the beaches of Sorrysota about 8 years ago (only went 100 yards, but took 1 hour) with a fully soaked 12m JoJo was enough for me.
I sold it within 5 minutes of hitting land to Rob Hassle and never considered placing myself in that position again.
I realize most kites won't re-launch in really light wind. But at least an inflatable can do as it's name implies.

I also realize that most ram-airs have sealed cells. So did the Jo-Jo.
It won't matter after ten minutes of soaking, I don't think. :-?

[Unimog Bob]

I should have clarified here what light wind means to me.
Less than solid 9 knots

I would feel totally safe on any foil relaunching in solid ten or better.
The problem (I found) is that some foils are so darn good in really light wind, that you don't realize just how little wind there is. Then, if your kite goes in the water, you suddenly realize... holy cow.. I was riding in THIS!

Just wanted to clarify. I am talking wind so light that it might drop to 4 (easy to do if only 7 or 8) and you might have to swim in.