Welcome,
There are a few folks on here from the L.A. area. I suggest you start another thread titled Kiters in L.A. or something like that. Not everybody
checks out the intro threads.
Probably the best advice I can offer is to try and get to Ivanpah dry lake for the IBX gathering in a bit less than 2 months.
It is only a few hours drive from L.A.. Rooms are dirt cheap and the lessons learned are priceless. You will get to see every type and size of kite.
The difference between the different kite buggies. Other ways of riding like boards and blades.
People at the event are super friendly and keen to talk about their gear and the sport. DON'T be shy and you will get to meet all sorts of great
people passionate about the sport. Many will let you try their stuff and most will be happy to give advice. Be forewarned though, if the wind picks up
it all changes. People will only care about getting out for a while.
Be prepared for a LOT more powerful and slower flying kite moving up to 5m. You won't be able to hold it down in near as high of winds as the 2.5m
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Im a big dude 300 lbs 6'4 and so far not too
much has made me budge. About IBX that sounds pretty cool, hope I can make it out! Thanks guys!