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WTB Used beginner kite

MisterFast - 11-7-2011 at 12:26 PM

Hello! This is my first post here; I'm looking at getting into this awesome sport. So I need a kite. Preferably smaller kites would be best (I'm from the windy land of Kansas).

Make me an offer!

indigo_wolf - 11-7-2011 at 01:12 PM

Typical winds in your area?
Good starter size is a 3M kite with a little variance, depending on weight (less weight.... a 3 meters in the wrong winds can fly you into the next zip code. More weight and you can generally hold a little more kite down).
Cold hard reality question: your approximate budget?

Among your options for used kites are (depending on winds and weight):

One of the Vipers Steve is selling might suit you.
The Core 3.0M might that Ricardo is selling work for you, if he can get you sorted for lines and handles (currely selling as Kite Only).
Mike Lebo is still selling a Rage 2.5
Windzup was selling an Ozone Imp 2.5 and 3.5 that might still be available.
No one has claimed the Sting II 2.4 that Brad is selling.

These are all kites that are located in the US. If you are elsewhere, you might want to specify location so don't take too much of a burn on shipping.

ATB,
Sam

MisterFast - 12-7-2011 at 03:05 PM

indigo_wolf:

Thanks so much! I am about 185lbs, and in Kansas it's almost never less than 10mph winds. Sometimes gusting to 35mph but usually between 15-20. I definitely want a kite that will be able to pull me around a little bit and eventually (as I gain experience) provide some hang time. Would a 3m kite be able to do that?

Thanks for your help!

opie - 12-7-2011 at 06:20 PM

Yes, a 3m kite will pull you around. Pulls me around and Im 275. But ultimately it all depends on the wind. A 1.4m kite will pull you around if the wind is howling enough!!

Message sent.

KsKiteAddict - 22-7-2011 at 06:52 PM

Greetings MisterFast: Nice to see someone else from Kansas interested in kiting. I live in the Kansas City/Overland Park area and so far have not met anyone else in my area who is involved in this sport (even though I know there must be others).

A member on PKF (Dino at DaKitez) sold me my first kite, a 2.6m Viper as was suggested for you. It is still one of my favorite kites. I am sure the other suggestions from Sam (indigo_wolf) are great as well.

Let us know what you decide to buy. What part of Kansas are you in (if you don't mind sharing that)?

shehatesmyhobbies - 22-7-2011 at 07:20 PM

I might be able to help you out with a PL 3m Hornet.

stetson05 - 23-7-2011 at 11:32 AM

Seems like there is another in KS, soccerflyer or something like that. I haven't seen him arround lately but if you search the member list you might find his email or u2u him and get a message through. Good to see you are willing to start with a smaller safer kite and not trying to jump right away. Lots of good kites out there. Good luck!

MisterFast - 25-7-2011 at 11:54 AM

Yes indeed! I am from central kansas, about an hour north of Wichita. Thanks for the offers, everybody!