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jody - 4-7-2013 at 08:06 AM

hi all

just got my self a blade 111 4m kite not used it yet are they any good ? also got my 10 year old boy a 1.7 sting i could learn myself on this first an suggesting on best for me and my son

alasdair macleod - 4-7-2013 at 10:52 AM

Welcome jody
Guys and girls on here are very helpful

shaggs2riches - 4-7-2013 at 11:18 AM

Welcome to the nuthouse. Take extra caution with that blade. Not to scare you away, and I could be wrong. The 4m blades have a nickname the widow maker. It has plenty of lift for great air, but not that much sail to float you back down softly. Maybe spend a bit of time with that smaller kite till you get your control and feeling for the wind.

jody - 4-7-2013 at 12:28 PM

That's what I was thinking that's why I got the boy the small kite for me to Learn me .I thought the blade three was a good kite

elfasa - 4-7-2013 at 12:51 PM

Blade purists reckon the mk3 is the best of the lot ! I reckon you've got yourself a good kite. Just be really careful, and start slow ! :D

rocfighter - 4-7-2013 at 04:01 PM

Welcome to the addiction. I'm glad your bringing your son in to. Don't worry this addiction is legal until your Missus finds the credit card receipts!! You may find yourself looking for more kites before you know it. Then there are all the accessories!!
Best of luck to you. And please start off slow and small. Then work your way up.

Bladerunner - 4-7-2013 at 04:20 PM

Welcome

Both are very good kites. Flexifoil is a top quality brand. The 1.7m Sting is a kite I would buy if the price was right. I have used one in 40+ mph winds and it was really well behaved. Worked amazingly well as an engine for riding.

Like folks mention the 4m Blade is a great kite but very high performance. Respect it or it will spank you !