nus - 3-7-2007 at 11:57 AM
So I'm looking to get a landboard and also looking to get a 3M as my 1.8M is a bit small to get moving on the land board and I'm a bit nervous to try
the 5M right away in the winds I've been seeing at the beach the last few weeks. So since I'm gonna be plunS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n down a bunch of cash at
once was thinking about trying a Pansh kite in the 3M range... does anyone have any suggestion? Currently looking at either Legend 3.0, Blaze 3.0, or
Ace 3.5
Bladerunner - 4-7-2007 at 09:48 AM
I haven't a lot of experience with them. It looks like the Blaze will be a bit more stable and forgiving. The legend looks like their idea of high
performance. I would go for the Blaze. Those flames on it look pretty cool flying.
If you are going to use the lines and handles supplied , watch for line stretch. They should all be equal in length.
Dagon - 4-7-2007 at 11:46 PM
I think you have it backwords, the blaze is supposed to be high performance and the legend is a lower aspect entry level kite.
I have flown both, the blaze is much more lifty
khooke - 6-7-2007 at 10:28 PM
And the Ace is much more lifty than the Blaze. I'd think twice about going for an Ace if you've just started out, since it's definitely not a
beginners kite. Read some of the reviews and comments online and decide if it's for you.
The Legend would be the 'safe' choice, the Blaze would give you a bit more excitement.
If you're looking for something with serious lift for your board then look at investing some serious cash on something like a Flexi Blade IV, or the
Ozone Haka. Since you mentioned you have a 1.8m though, I'd suggest both of those are something you should work up to when you feel you've got the
hang of something smaller first. Best be safe than sorry
nus - 10-7-2007 at 10:52 AM
Thanks all for the suggestions.... I am still undecided however.. i don't think I mentioned what types of kites I had before just sizes. My 1.8 is a
beamer and my 5 is a crossfire. My 1.8 is obviously very easy for me to fly I really have no issues what so ever, the 5M Crossfire I do well with
static under or around 10MPH and if it's a smooth wind I can do better. I think I'm leaning mostly toward the legend, am I correct at thinking it
would handle gusts better because of the lower AR.... I figure once I get a feel I'll be flying my 5M alot more, and really from everyting I hear I
shouldn't be jumping with a 3M so the lift probably isn't the best thing for me to start out with... and for $100 I don't know if I can really go
wrong.