devon604 - 31-5-2011 at 12:46 PM
hey im new to kiteboarding and want to pick it up this summer
and im looking in to the hq neo 2 kite
does any one know if its a good kite for vancouver?
and any info that would be good to know about the kite?
thanks
see u all on the ocean :wee:
Drewculous - 31-5-2011 at 01:45 PM
talk to acampbell... hes a neo wiz!
I'm sure he'll chime in any moment
Are you new to kiting all together, or just the surfing end of it all?
welcome to da pkf!
Start reading here tho!!
devon604 - 31-5-2011 at 01:58 PM
im new to it all
and thanks man
mougl - 31-5-2011 at 02:02 PM
Acampbell is a wealth of information and a first class guy, much like a lot of people here. Welcome to the addiction!
devon604 - 31-5-2011 at 02:22 PM
haha sweet sence last year if wanted to get out there and try it this year thats all im gunna be doing
Drewculous - 31-5-2011 at 02:30 PM
Be warned.... A neo2 isn't really a newbie kite... You sould prolly start with a smaller fixed bridal kite till you get a feel for it all, then move
up to the neo, you'll progress faster and safer that way, rather then getting a big nasty and getting hurt right off the start...
Can you get lessons or demos where you fly?
Post up your location, maybe someone here can show you the ropes and save a few bumps and bruises
::edit::
Lol, vancouver, duh.... There are some canadians on here, maybe they'll let you demo a few kites
devon604 - 31-5-2011 at 02:43 PM
thanks man
ya that would be sweet and a smart idea
im gunna try and make some friends who kiteboard and see how it is
Drewculous - 31-5-2011 at 02:49 PM
Free lessons are always good! 
I had to start small and learn by trial and error here in nebraska.... Errors hurt...
acampbell - 1-6-2011 at 06:34 AM
Hey there.
The Neo is an easy kite to fly and fine for first de-power on water, assuming you had a lot experience with larger fixed bridles. Lessons are the
best idea, as stated above, as that will get you started faster and safer. Size depends on rider weight, board size and wind. For an average size
170-180 lb rider on a normal size board , the sweet spot in wind range is going to be in the low 20's mph. Anything in the teens unless you are are on
a big "door" board and you will have trouble staying upwind.
For winds in the mid teens for most rides, the 11m is a good choice and that can be ridden into the 20's by most riders.
The 14m Neo does not offer a lower wind range but offers more grunt and is better suited for 200+ lb riders.
I hope this helps.
Angus
tridude - 2-6-2011 at 03:14 AM
new to flying, you'll def need lessons which will on be their equipment not yours which will be more than likely use inflatables. You do have one
instructor in Belllingham, WA that uses Flysurfers for lessons............welcome, good luck, and dont bypass lessons...........