Hi guys,
Ive been kiting (water) for about 6yrs. My son is 6 now and I want to teach him to kite. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion as to what size
foil to get him to introduce him to the sport. Im thinking of a 1.3m perhaps? Anyone have a good source?
Cheers!Bigbear97e - 23-11-2011 at 12:20 PM
look at the Peter Lynn Vibe IIflyguy0101 - 23-11-2011 at 12:40 PM
little younger than mine who started at 8, but i started him on a 2m scout found he picked up flying with the bar much easier than handles- FWIW
scottshehatesmyhobbies - 23-11-2011 at 02:10 PM
I taught my 8 yr old on a 1.4 Beamer! He loves it and flies it really well! He has watched me so much, I think that helped.
You are definitely in the right size range. Maybe take a look at the new Alpha from HQ. Beginner friendly kite on handles! They make it in a 1.5m!B-Roc - 23-11-2011 at 03:01 PM
My kids were 5 and 7, I believe when they started. Started them on a 1.2 sting and it was perfect - even too much at times, but mostly perfect.kiteyakker - 23-11-2011 at 04:32 PM
Slingshot B-2, super stable, reasonably priced, flies in next to nothing and built tough!Jaymz - 23-11-2011 at 07:13 PM
HQ Symphony 1.2m. 2 liner on a bar. Alot easier for a little ones to master then handles.Bigbear97e - 23-11-2011 at 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by B-Roc
My kids were 5 and 7, I believe when they started. Started them on a 1.2 sting and it was perfect - even too much at times, but mostly perfect.
I second the vibe. 1.3 or 1.6 ... the 1.3 need a bit more wind to get moving, and if there is alot of wind, you will want to fly it as its just a
hoot trying to keep up with it it is so fast.Bladerunner - 24-11-2011 at 07:40 AM
I would avoid 2 line. Unless you want to be constantly reseting the kite after crashes. Even at that young age they will pick up reverse launch pretty
quick.B-Roc - 24-11-2011 at 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by Bladerunner
I would avoid 2 line. Unless you want to be constantly reseting the kite after crashes. Even at that young age they will pick up reverse launch pretty
quick.
I'll second that. 4 line is the only way to go. Kids learn real quick and you don't want to be taking 120'+ round trips every time the kite crashes.krumly - 27-11-2011 at 06:23 PM
My son learned to fly 2 line stunters and then a 2-line ozone Imp at age 6-7. Went on to a 1.5 Ozone Lil Devil 4 line and a PKD Brooza 2m 4 line -
both fixed bridle - the winter he turned 8. All on handles. He could ski behind them.
krumlybobalooie57 - 27-11-2011 at 06:32 PM
Here's a six year old out on the water, for inspiration! pokitetrash - 27-11-2011 at 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by Bladerunner
I would avoid 2 line. Unless you want to be constantly reseting the kite after crashes. Even at that young age they will pick up reverse launch pretty
quick.
Amen! My kids and I flew 2 line stunters and foils for years before I discovered 4 line powerkites! I cant tell you how many times I yelled at my kids
for crashin... I'm in anger management now... :ticking:
