michael100385 - 5-5-2011 at 01:06 PM
Hi being new to this and prob be flying alone a lot. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on Anemometers ive seen some on E Bay, there
very differently priced was wondering what the difference was. surly they all do the same thing?.
I defo want to get some pads and helmet as like i said im new and will be flying alone. im kind of on a tight budget but want to get the best i can
prob looking about £50 on pads and the same on a helmet (will spend more helmet if need to). Any reviews on safety gear that you guys have bought.
Many thanks.:puzzled:
mougl - 5-5-2011 at 02:14 PM
I have a full faced MX helmet for the buggy and MBS pads and helm for the board. The MBS didn't break the bank but are very good quality. A far as an
anemometer goes, I dont use one.
Seanny - 5-5-2011 at 02:28 PM
Hey man, welcome to the forum. I ATB, and what I usually wear is a ProTec skate helmet, gloves, knee pads, and ankle braces. That's all you really
need. Anything more than that and I find that movement is very restricted. Plus, I live in Texas, and when it's 108 degrees outside I don't want to be
dressed up like a marshmellow.
As for an anemometer...
Take a look at this.
http://www.amazon.com/LaCrosse-EA-3010U-Handheld-Anemometer/...
Kamikuza - 5-5-2011 at 06:42 PM
Welcome!
I use this anemometer but it was cheaper on eBay - http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-HP816A-Handheld-Temper... - and now I don't use it much cos you quickly get a feel for the wind 
This helps too ... http://www.coastalwindsports.com/BeaufortScale.html
Protec helmet for me too, some random knee and elbow pads that I bought in a moto-cross shop ... largest size skater pads seem too small :o and wrist
wraps if I'm feeling paranoid
Hillbilly gear IIR the name C is good stuff.
f22warzone - 5-5-2011 at 07:15 PM
I am new to power kiting also, and agree with the above, you really dont need an anemometer. Just check the weather before you go
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?...
http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&am...
Thos are very good for wind reports, then you will quickly get a feel for the wind and how much is to much.
I do the ATB stuff and have found these pads to be adequate, they do their job and are pretty conferable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I45XCI
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UVY90Q
and helmet
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I47KTW