Richie - 30-6-2014 at 03:51 AM
im a big guy 19st, im not wanting a kite that will kill me just something that will make me work and pull me several feet, but something i can fly in
a whole rage of winds
i have been looking at these that are new but fit my budget,
(£230)
Flexifoil Rage 2.5m
Peter Lynn Hornet III 4.0m
Peter Lynn Twister III 3m
HQ Beamer V 4m
HQ Beamer V 5m
Ozone Octane 4m
HQ Toxic 3.0m
many thanks guys
ssayre - 30-6-2014 at 05:36 AM
If you don't have any experience, than any of those in the 2-4 meter range will work well. The toxic and the twister are higher performance and
faster kites than the others listed which means there could be a sharper learning curve initially but great kites down the road. Start off in winds
ranging from 7-10 knots until you get the feel for it. Welcome and buy one immediately!
Demoknight - 30-6-2014 at 06:24 AM
Yep, like Ssayre says, any power kite will drag you. Even the small ones. All of the kites you listed would work for a first kite, even the Toxic.
That one especially will teach you a bit more about brake control than the others might because it is fairly high aspect and demands a lot of brake
input for responsive steering.
Purely Luck - 30-6-2014 at 06:34 AM
I have a Rush 2.5m trainer that I use for stuff like that. In moderate wind it gets really grunty and fun.
I would highly recommend the Rush 3.5m pro for ya. It will do what you want, be easy on the wallet (£200), and has a third line so you can manage it
by yourself a little easier.
The guy in this video has a Rush 3.0m
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD52H6lwFok
You can do it with a few of the other kites listed. I have not flown those however and cannot really comment.
RedSky - 30-6-2014 at 06:03 PM
** Tip of the day **
Avoid wearing hiking/walking boots. They're a little too grippy for scudding and will trip you up. Flat shoes are best.
You're welcome.
Richie - 2-7-2014 at 04:02 AM
guys ill be buying my kite early next week, ive decided on which one it will be BUT im torn on which kite size,
do i get the Peter Lynn Twister 3 4m or the 5.5m?
many thanks
abkayak - 2-7-2014 at 05:17 AM
welcome...i vote 4m its more than enough kite...you did say you wanted something that wont kill you...this kite tends to only damage you...really you
should buy it today
Bladerunner - 2-7-2014 at 01:02 PM
I vote 4m as well. You can fly it every bit as early and it will allow you to fly in higher winds. More wind range means more fly time.
You will end up protecting yourself from the power of the 5.5m and not really mastering kite control. It is ALL about kite control and time on the
ropes.
You will be tempted to take the 5.5m out in too strong of winds if it is your only kite and odds are far greater that you will get hurt.
riffclown - 2-7-2014 at 01:07 PM
concur..
Richie - 4-7-2014 at 07:22 AM
cheers guys 4m it is! only have to wait until tuesday now!! 