Little Butch - 16-11-2009 at 05:57 PM
Hi, I'm 17 and looking to get my first Kite! I'm only 9 Stone and want the Kite to eventually get some air and maybe get myself a cheap Mountain Board
to have a bash at that 
What do I need?
Bar vs Handles?
Harness?
Any help appreciated!
Butch
Kamikuza - 16-11-2009 at 06:22 PM
Welcome to the sport and the PKF! 
Whereabouts are you?
Is it your first time flying?
Any chance of getting some time in on a local person's trainer kite?
What's your ultimate goal - big air on the land board or speed in a buggy or kitesurfing?
What's your budget? 
Little Butch - 16-11-2009 at 06:29 PM
I'm In England and yep my first time flying.
Ultimately I'd like Big Air and fun on the Landboard!
Not sure on Budget, nothing too expensive though but I want quality kit and am prepared to go second hand to get It..
Butch
sofa king - 16-11-2009 at 07:11 PM
handles, bar is more expensive
you dont need a harness with handle
if you just plan on jumping around id reccommend a 5 meter beamer cost around $300
brplatz - 16-11-2009 at 07:15 PM
Size of the kite depends on weight and usual winds. General consensus around here is either a Peter Lynn Hornet or HQ Beamer in the 3-4 meter range.
Brian
Jolt - 16-11-2009 at 09:52 PM
Another thing people will advise you on is that you should go on handles before jumping onto a depower bar. Although for landboarding that is what you
will want to move on to in the long run, unless you plan on taking lessons. There are pleanty of people here that are in england, but im not sure what
exact locations.
Little Butch - 17-11-2009 at 07:02 AM
I've been told to go for either a Flexifoil Rage or an Ozone Flow.. What do you thinS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s the better Kite?
Butch
Jolt - 17-11-2009 at 10:37 AM
Flow is a nice kite, but most beginer kites are made so you can get your bearings right, and learn to control the kite.
Most of the kites that are trainers won't provide much lift (atleast designed not to, but under the wrong conditions anything will lift you) but will
help you get the hang of the kite.
Best thing to go for is a smaller 3m kite since you are pretty light, and learn with someone that knows what they're doing, it'll help you get through
the "learning curve" and on a board faster.
Little Butch - 17-11-2009 at 04:44 PM
I'm having a 4 Line Kite sent to me so I can learn the Basics for a Month when I'll buy my first Kite now :D
Butch
Jolt - 17-11-2009 at 05:29 PM
what kind of 4 line kite?
Little Butch - 17-11-2009 at 05:46 PM
Not sure, just a cheapo one that I'm getting for free to learn on..
Butch