Power Kite Forum

Looking for advice

opie - 27-6-2010 at 04:47 PM

Howdy all, first post. Little background first...

Not new to kites, Ive been flying, off and on, stunt kites for 20 or so years. However, I picked up a HQ Symphony 1.8 and I gotta say Im hooked on power kites. I just pulled the pin on a Prism Snapshot 2.5 that is 2009 NOS so I got a good deal on it. I fully realize that every new hobby is the start of a good addiction and Im already well on my way.

What Id like advice on is a decent entry level board for land surfing. I almost hijacked the thread below this one but didnt want to do that. Ive done some searching and I see all the same manufacturers making board parts that were making them when I was a kid.... but its been so long I dont know whats decent and whats not.

I am 6'3 and 275# currently. I have no ambition to jump or freestyle, just want some wheels under me for either on the sand or large open field.

Thank you.

Kamikuza - 27-6-2010 at 05:21 PM

Welcome! :thumbup:

MBS seem to be a popular brand of board ... also Ground Industries. I try not to look too much at boards cos then I'll want to buy another one :lol:
I use an old Flexifoil Kava that is big, long and heavy but also 13 ply - very strong and takes my weight fine. The newer decks just freak me out - all thin like they're going to break. Probably won't though :lol:

opie - 29-6-2010 at 04:48 AM

Thanks Kami... This will be further down the road than I had initially anticipated.

indigo_wolf - 29-6-2010 at 07:21 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kamikuza
I try not to look too much at boards cos then I'll want to buy another one


:lol: :lol: :lol:

I believe the "I can resist anything but temptation :sniff: :sniff:" bumpers stickers come in multiple colors and languages now.

35 pages of boards in various states of undress, adornment and sexy poses to tempt you.

:saint: :rolleyes:

ATB,
Sam