its 15.00 1.2m and it comes with the kite and the lines and the bag and the straps My thought is it could be a kite I could use until my ability to
control the kite improvesdylanj423 - 20-7-2010 at 10:06 PM
what kind of kite?
it might be more helpful to tell us what sport you want to do, what conditions you have, and how much you can afford to spend...
with these things in mind, maybe we can give you more direct advice...
btw, generally a $15 kite wont be worth itnoob kiter - 20-7-2010 at 10:53 PM
it was cruddy:bouncing:noob kiter - 20-7-2010 at 10:56 PM
any suggestions
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e:indigo_wolf - 21-7-2010 at 03:05 AM
Errrr.... ummm...
OK you just went from a
2-line 1.2 meter no-nameto a
6 meter RM 6 (Ray Merry's followup to the Flexifoil Stacker) to a
HQ 3.5 meter Hydra
Answering Dylan's questions really would help to move things along.
ATB,
SamBigMikesKites - 21-7-2010 at 05:38 AM
I recommend starting with a Peter Lynn Vibe or a HQ Symphony. Generally I prefer a starting point of the 1.9 Vibe or 1.8 Symphony but get what you
can afford. Just know that light wind days may not be as much fun with a 1.3m of these kites. But when the wind picks up.
:wee:noob kiter - 21-7-2010 at 02:29 PM
I'm not sure what I can afford to spend I want to do kite boarding but be able to test jumping my wind condisions are terrible I live in MA south of
Boston in nor well and the wind speeds i see stay bellow 20 mph all the timeDrewculous - 21-7-2010 at 02:31 PM
and somehow you managed to make the pkf frames look really strange :puzzled:syuzhak - 21-7-2010 at 03:09 PM
dude....just make up your mind and get a kite!!!!!!!
listen to what people tell you, and just get what they recommend. Dont think about jumping or any other crap like that, until you are experienced with
ACTUALLY flying a traction kite.
sorry about my rant WELDNGOD - 21-7-2010 at 03:36 PM
nuff said there:osyuzhak - 21-7-2010 at 03:59 PM
I would get a small 2m or 3m foil to get your traction kite skills down. (A stunt kite is useless for getting traction kite experience). As I said
before dont think about doing anything else before you are familiar with actually flying a proper kite. Only after you feel like the 2m or 3m is too
easy...then think about what you want to do.
-----if you want to kitesurf (as in the water) get a lesson or two from a licensed INSTRUCTOR. The lesson is key here, to minimize your chances of
getting hurt, and also after the lesson you'll know what kite and what size to buy, which will work best in your local area. Only then get a real kite
that will work well in the water, inflato or PL/ Flysurfer. Yes, a lesson is expensive but kiting as a whole isnt exactly a cheap sport either. Also
dont try to do the whole craigslist/ ebay $100 kite thing. A 2004 C kite isnt going to be any fun, and much more importantly really dangerous. (just
look up some kooky vids on youtube).
-----now if you want to do land stuff eg..jumping, buggy, landboard, snowkite then I would go up the powerkite ladder. Buy a 5m all arounder kite
(that is after you've finished with your 2m/3m!!!) start flying that in lightwinds and then go on from there.
Most importantly with all forms of kiting be safe, go out in high enough winds and you can get hurt or killed with pretty much any power kite. Hope
this long speech helps.Bladerunner - 21-7-2010 at 04:32 PM
If that beamer 3m is still for sale on here just buy it and get flying.
NO- Delta kite will not be good.
NO- a 2 line with straps will not be good.
No- a bargain brand 4 line foil will not be good.
NO- a larger kite won't be good.
NO- an inflatable won't be good.
YES- a quality 3m kite will be good !
Once you have the 3m start saving for a set of lessons.noob kiter - 21-7-2010 at 07:10 PM
thanks guys with this advice and with the knowledge I already have im going to get a 350 hq hydra trainer kite if any one I want this kite because I
think I want to be a kite boarder but maby after I try body dragging Ill want to do bugging or sometyhing thanks for the info any rants are totally
forgiven :saint:noob kiter - 21-7-2010 at 07:47 PM
One last question if a got a kite like the hydra that was the same size but a foil i wouldent be able to fly it near water because if it hit it would
ruin my hole day of kiting right:dunno:noob kiter - 21-7-2010 at 07:56 PM
like it would be impossible for me to do body dragging with the Rush III 350 ProWIllardTheGrey - 21-7-2010 at 09:15 PM
Not impossible but if you dump it you end up with a sea anchor.Bladerunner - 22-7-2010 at 06:46 AM
I think I told you in a previous thread that you CAN crash a foil on water . It just won't relaunch 99.9% of the time and you must take it to land ,
drain it , start over and then fly it dry.
If you can afford the Hydra I think you may enjoy it more ! It also may re-sell for a better price ?
how do you guys make enough money to buy these kites :shocked2:bobalooie57 - 22-7-2010 at 07:17 AM
Work over-time whenever possible! edit: +1for the hydra!dgkid78 - 22-7-2010 at 12:11 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by noob kiter
I'm not sure what I can afford to spend I want to do kite boarding but be able to test jumping my wind condisions are terrible I live in MA south of
Boston in nor well and the wind speeds i see stay bellow 20 mph all the time
Under 20mph terrible? Oi. Where are you in ma. I am south of Boston. Maybe you can play with what I have.Bladerunner - 22-7-2010 at 04:42 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by noob kiter
K so if I wanted a kite that would help me decide what type of kiting I would want to do I should use the hydra and the tread you were talking about
is this one http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=8474&pa...
how do you guys make enough money to buy these kites :shocked2:
My advice to folks on a low budget is to buy Quality used gear. Gear with Pro' repairs can be a great deal.
I think there is a 5m Scout on here ? If the wind is TRULY as low as you say , it may be worth a thought ? { edit } Scout is on a local forum . I can
send the link if needed.
3m Beamer on here is a good deal?
Maybe DJkid can confirm if it is a good choice + show you the ropes ?dgkid78 - 23-7-2010 at 05:54 PM
I think those are both great kites...but from what I gather from Noobs posts I dunno much about him. I personally would go for the 5m scout. I weigh
145lbs and think that would be fun in our coastal clean IMO best kind of wind to learn to fly a kite. Noob let me know where your at maybe sometime we could meet up. I am 45 min south of Boston :tumble:
Noob let me know where your at maybe sometime we could meet up. I am 45 min south of Boston :tumble: