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Joli · 15-10-2008, 04:45

I'm not a big fan of poly for kites. The material is more stable the nylon but not as durable. I have also seen it develop a shudder when sailing in lightish air and some chop, seems like the nylon kites have more dampening in that condition.

I do agree with Swagman though, buy a ligher sail, you don't need 1.5 ounce. You probably will not be flying the kite in 45 knots. Our 3/4 oz kites have regularly seen 30, once in a while they have seen mid 40's with no problem.

Our 3/4 assy is fine in the low 20's. We sail this boat with shy crew so we tend to be more conservative.

15-10-2008, 04:45	#5
Joli Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,588	I'm not a big fan of poly for kites. The material is more stable the nylon but not as durable. I have also seen it develop a shudder when sailing in lightish air and some chop, seems like the nylon kites have more dampening in that condition. I do agree with Swagman though, buy a ligher sail, you don't need 1.5 ounce. You probably will not be flying the kite in 45 knots. Our 3/4 oz kites have regularly seen 30, once in a while they have seen mid 40's with no problem. Our 3/4 assy is fine in the low 20's. We sail this boat with shy crew so we tend to be more conservative.