jumping_jim - 17-3-2006 at 02:05 PM
im saving for my next kite to go with my beamer II 3.6, and want a bitof lift for jumping and i have been offered a firebee at a very cheap price,
£65, and its in great condition. its my mates so i will be able to fly it first, just wondering what people think of them for jumping, etc. im 15 and
9stone and pritty experienced flyer. i know its not gonna be the most amazing of kites, but c'mon, £65
Scoopy - 17-3-2006 at 05:59 PM
great price, but what size is it?? Also, firebees are not beginner kites. They are 4 line biased, meaning they need constant input on the brake lines
to get the most from the kite. Although you can jump with them (as you can with any kite) its not recommended.
Only recommended jumping kites on handles- in order of preference-
Blades from flexifoil
Begos from Macpara
Riots from Ozone
Crossfires from HQ
I really dont recommend any kite much smaller than 5m for jumping, but no larger than 4 for learning. I see you have the learning down with your 3.6
and now its time to move on.
I hope this sheds a bit of light.
Scoop
jumping_jim - 18-3-2006 at 04:03 AM
well its a 6.5 firebee, i have been told that the original ones, not the firebee force, have quite a bit of lift, nothing like a blade or bego
obviously, but more than most budget kites like rad pros and busters, etc. i do not want too much lift anyway, as im moving onto buggying soon, so i
think the firebee might suit me well
Scoopy - 18-3-2006 at 11:06 AM
It very well could. It will be hard to beat for the money.
Scoop
harry.allerston - 21-3-2006 at 10:26 AM
i have the 7 its awesome