BellyUpFish - 20-9-2014 at 08:21 AM
Hey guys-
Just thought I'd say hello.
I'm a complete and total newb. Bought a Snapshot 1.9 this past week while at the beach and had a blast.
I'm hoping we will have good wind locally to fly it and if so, I'm looking to get something with a little more pull.
Just a newb sayin' hello..
3shot - 20-9-2014 at 09:00 AM
Welcome to the forum and the kite addiction. It all starts now. Say good bye to any extra spending money you ever had. It all goes to more kites now!
Where are you from?
BellyUpFish - 20-9-2014 at 10:19 AM
Sounds like another money pit. LOL
I'm from NW Alabama.
3shot - 20-9-2014 at 10:33 AM
No not a pit. A pit has a bottom at some point. Buying kites is way worse. It never ends lmao.
IFlyKites - 20-9-2014 at 04:12 PM
Welcome! Looks like you mastered 2 line flying with your snapshot. For your first 4 line kite, I suggest a Peter Lynn Hornet 2-3m. HQ beamer is also a
very popular beginner trainer! Ozone Octane is a great choice as well. Although they aren't in production anymore as Ozone stopped with fixed bridles.
You will most likely find one somebody selling one here or you could check for a new one from some online shops. As you progress, you will find your
wallet becoming more and more empty so careful Here is a helpful guide you
might want to check out: http://www.coastalwindsports.com/101FirstFlight4LineHandles.... and for choosing a kite: http://www.coastalwindsports.com/ChoosingAKite.html You could search for other forum topics where newbies are looking for their first kites as
well. Hope that helps :D
Cheers, Ari
BellyUpFish - 21-9-2014 at 08:16 PM
I'm hoping to get out this week sometime and see if I can find some wind around here.. 
soliver - 21-9-2014 at 08:52 PM
I'm in NW GA, so if you ever come close to Atlanta, let me know and we can maybe meet up. Welcome aboard the addiction train!