Power Kite Forum

Starting Out

Chirnside - 29-4-2010 at 10:09 AM

Hi
I am new to power kiting and landboarding however have flown stunt kites and mountainboarded in the past.

I am 16 and 58kg, and I am having problems choosing the right kite. I have looked at a couple including:
HQ Beamer 3m
Peter Lynn Hornet 3m
I only have a small Budget and would like a kite I can carry round easily and will provide a thrill on a kiteboard, while still being easy to set up and fly.

Any help or reviews would be great.

nocando - 29-4-2010 at 03:11 PM

Hi mate go to this site good info

www.coastalwindsports.com

BigMikesKites - 29-4-2010 at 06:32 PM

Those are both good beginner kites and you may have some fun with them. Another option near the same price range would be a twister 3m. Though would be probably on the high end as a first kite with your weight.

Superdog - 30-4-2010 at 12:07 AM

The ozone flow is definitely worth looking into... very good beginner kite

powerkiter82 - 30-4-2010 at 11:59 AM

I agree with Superdog. The Ozone FLOW is a great beginner kite. They are priced a little higher than the other two kites you mentioned, but are well worth the extra money. I own the 3m and 5m myself.

Chirnside - 2-5-2010 at 11:48 AM

I decided to get an Ozone flow as it was on ebay for a great price. Think i will just have to practice in low winds to start as it is the 4m.

ikemiester - 2-5-2010 at 01:00 PM

This kid sounds like me 2 years ago:singing:

Superdog - 2-5-2010 at 04:07 PM

Have fun with the 4m! Start in low winds and work your way up. Can pull like an absolute train in higher winds!

Chirnside - 8-5-2010 at 07:22 AM

had my first fly with the kite yesterday evening, must have been 12km winds and Superdog you are right it can pull pretty hard. Think i'm hooked on powerkiting now :)

powerkiter82 - 8-5-2010 at 07:38 PM

That's only the beginning next comes your second kite then a harness then the buggy or landboard, then more kites, etc........
I'm glad you liked the Flow, they are great kites.

Chirnside - 15-5-2010 at 05:26 AM

so true, I have already started scanning ebay for good
pre-summer deals