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"Every August and since the first Kite Surf event in August 2000, Martin's company, Kiteboarding School of Maui, has held an event for youth involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Martin wanted to give youth the opportunity to experience something they may never have had the chance to, while maintaining safety."

Rick Ortiz
Program Director-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui (BBBS)

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What is the typical wind range of a kite?

Different kite designs have different wind ranges but certain other factors have to be taken into consideration as well. Those factors include the person's physical size, skill level with the kite, surface conditions of the water, and board size. In general, for an individual weighing 160 lbs, intermediate in skill level, using a bow design kite with a 133 cm board in 25- 30 mph winds, the kite size would be 7.0. For the same individual kiting in 17-25 mph winds, the kite size would be 9.0, in 13-17 mph winds the kite size would be 12.0, and in winds 9-17 mph, a 16.0 would be the call. If the kite isn't flying well in the lighter wind range for a given size, the rider could take out a floatier directional board and still have a great time rather than call it a day.