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11-27-2007, 10:33 AM
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I think these might be some guesses, as no one has demoed the 13m 08 Waroo yet (have you guys?).
The 9m Waroo is awesome, imo. That doesn't guarantee the larger sizes will be good though. It seems to me most companies struggle to nail their larger kites. At your size, Jayson, I wouldn't consider the 12m Era, I would be thinking 14m. Unless you already have a larger kite you like and are going to keep. Chris Bigger rode his most of the day yesterday (with exception of testing his 10m Era out for a half hour). It was gusting easily to the low 20's. It was a piece of cake for him to ride the 14. 25 is pushing it as his/my size though. Myself and Bob ride the 14 in the low 20's as well. We weigh about 50 or more pounds less than you. I think our winds fall into 3 main types of days - We either have winds like yesterday (15 -22) or have sub 15, or have 25 to 35+. My point is, a 14m will work for a larger guy (yeah, you might be approaching top end at 25) for 2 out of the 3 types of winds we get here. Then, if it's 25 plus, you would probably ride a 10m (maybe smaller.... ? ). The 12m might be a 'tweener kite that you don't ride much, or more of a luxury for nailing those days that do stay right at 20 all day (never seen one  )The 12m would leave you wishing you had a bigger kite a lot of the time, I think. Also, at 25 plus, it'd most likely be too much. At my size, I have a 15m then drop all the way down to 9m. The low ends on a lot of the newer kites are quite phenomenal. My size doesn't hurt in being able to ride a 9m in 16 knots on my small board, either. That's free advice, so take it as that.  I could be totally off. I have just been watching Russky on his 15m Sonic ALL the friggin' time and it's left an impression on me.The Era is cool looking. Especially BLACK...
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11-27-2007, 10:49 AM
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I would also go with the bigger kite. I am 245 lbs and ride my 16M Thruster in almost EVERYTHING. Anything from 15 to 30 (no exaggeration, the guys out here can attest to that although not advisable as it was pushing the kites' limits). As Bayflite would say, all kites rock and though I do not have any direct experience on either kite, I am sure they are both great kites. I will, however suggest being a larger guy as well that you go with a bit of a larger size. I guess go with a 14M kite for your size is what I am trying to say. You can always then pick up a 10M or so for high winds and/or a 16M once you have the cash for extremely light wind. Bayflite can help with a good price on a Waroo, just PM him. Emerald Coast Kiteboarding or Ocean Extreme Kites can also help with either brand. I hope this helps...
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11-27-2007, 10:57 AM
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Damn, Toby. You are lighter than me now?
WTF??!!:-P Okay... back to my boring paper work..... this was a fun distraction.
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11-27-2007, 12:46 PM
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Had the 08 13m waroo out on beach sunday and also the new Nemi Hp 14 in the surf on offf shore conditions both worked great...really handled the offshore gust good in the surf. new 08 15 waroo just hit the shop also in Panama city at the Emerald coast kiteboarding shop...
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11-27-2007, 02:09 PM
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Yeah, REAL funny Scott!!! LOL!!! I edited my post, 245, not 145 (I WISH)!!! LOL!!!
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11-27-2007, 02:15 PM
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When u guys were flying the roo's and era's ...what were the conditions and how much do u weight...? Kinda thinkin id be better off gettin a 14/15.. I do prefer to ride Powered..tho still not sure..
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11-27-2007, 03:04 PM
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Era and Roo
I am 6'2" 200 pd and I have flown both the 08 Waroo 13 and currently own the 12 Era. I can fly the 12 era on a 138 07 UG in about 14 knots all the way up to 30 knots easily. I would own the 14 meter Era for light wind but my 15 HT RRD still flys great and can't see replacing it any time soon. When I was flying the 13 Roo it was about 16 knots gusting to about 20. Very stable kite and very smooth. It unhooked very nice too! Just seemed slow to my 12 Era. Other than that I really like the Roo. I think the range of the 13 Roo is very similar to the 12 Era. But if you are down in the tampa area I would look at getting the 14 meter Era! I know Scott and Bob have flown that kite from 10 knots all the way up to 25 knots! The range on that kite is insane for a big kite. With that range you can get away owning the 14 Era and the 9 meter 08 Roo. (I have flown that kite too, and it's freaking sweet)
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11-27-2007, 03:11 PM
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im looking at the 15m roo,
what setting did you fly the 13m roo on? have you flown the 14m era, if so did the new 13 roo turn faster then the 14m era thanx
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11-27-2007, 12:45 PM
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The Era 12M turns quite a bit faster than the 13M Roo. I know it is slightly smaller than the Roo, but compared to last year's 13M, the 08 seems a little bit slower. Had the 12M Era and 13M Roo out Sunday and it was the turning speed that was the most noticeable difference. The 14M Nemi was very impressive in the lighter wind as well. Turns much faster than the new Roo.
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