Chris55 - 14-2-2017 at 08:36 AM
Hello, I am a newbie who is still waiting for some decent snow to try snow-kiting. I have flown kites for years, but just getting into traction kites.
I have an HQ Symphony 2.2 and also an HQ Rush 300 Pro for my technique learning. I am looking for something larger as my intent is to also fly in the
summer and try scudding. Eventually after retirement, I hope to move from WI to FL and maybe try a land board or a buggy.
I want to keep my feet either on the ground, or lift no more than a foot for a yard or so. My current weight is around 225# so wondering if a PKD
Century 7m would be a good investment or if you can recommend something else to give this older fool a good time and a challenge.
Thanks!
bigkid - 14-2-2017 at 09:23 AM
Going from a VW bug to a corvette and asking if it's possible to only get in trouble a little bit. Like saying you won't inhale if you smoke pot. I
could go on and on.
The century is a mild race kite, and subject to all the ups and downs of a full race kite. I wouldn't go from your previous kites to the century
without understanding that you're taking a huge step forward in your skills and your abilities and the possibility of injury from what you're wanting
to do as far as jumping a little bit.
The century is a great buggy engine but needs to be respected with more skills that what your 2 kites demand. If you purchase the century take it slow
and easy to begin with. Also as a race kite it will need a bit of brake to fly correctly as any race kite.
I use my century's to board with as well as the buggy. Just keep in mind it's a big step forward with the century.
slapbasswoody - 14-2-2017 at 09:31 AM
The Century is a fairly stable type of race kite but if you are looking at snow kiting I would personally look towards de-power kites.
The Century is a Fixed bridal kite and therefore most of the time you require both hands to be on the handles to control it.
Contrary to peoples beliefs putting these types of kites on a bar is pretty pointless. You loose the control that you get from a fixed bridal kite and
none of the de-power you get from a kite designed for bar control.
The Ozone access is a great kite to start with for the skills you have with it being stable and pretty forgiving.
Another choice would be the Flysurfer Peak which has unbelievable de-power and at a reasonable price.
The Century is more of a buggy kite and a good one too.
I hope this helps
All the best
Woody
Memopad - 14-2-2017 at 10:27 AM
Pick up my HQ Apex 3 7.5m kite! 