Suitable Kite for a 1.1 kg Rig

Vercingatorix

I currently use a 9 foot leviation delta kite for my KAP rig...I've just added a new power pack for the new pan and elevation on the rig - obviously this increases the weight of the rig and the kite now struggles with the additional loading.
Any recommendations for a bigger kite that could comfortably deal with a 1.1 kg load?

Dave Mitchell

I think you must have quite low winds - a 9' Levitation should be able to lift that rig in Bft 4+ I think. What sort of wind speeds do you normally experience?

Dave

Vercingatorix

Thanksfor responding. The kite will take the load but the extra weight has definitely affected its performance in lighter winds. Are there any larger levitation kites on the market?

Ningaloo

You'll need a big kite to lift 1.1kg in the lower wind range. What about a custom 3m Rok from one of our friends Smac or Piotr (Blue Kite Team)?

The danger with such a kite is that if the wind gets up then you'll have a hell of a fight on your hands.

I've lifted up to 1.35kgs before with both my PFK delta (6ft) in a solid force 5, and with the 'Shazam' 11ft delta in a strong 4/low 5. These are my most used kites by far. The 11ft delta is very forgiving when the wind blows harder. There is a lot of flexibility.

skysnaps99

Have you considered stacked deltas?

I often add the smaller Messa Delta Coyne a metre or so below my Levi Light for extra lift when the wind drops. It's very effective and is a great addition to my kite bag when the wind is expected to fall off as the day progresses.

I guess the larger Alpine DC below a Levi Light would work well too although I haven't tried this combination yet.