r.drinnan - 16-4-2008 at 02:50 PM
hey!
i am looking to start kite boarding, as it looks ace and plus i am moving to Jersey.
i am wondering what gear, i need to start myself off
i thought of
Scrub Vapour board
flexifoil blade IV 4.0m
i can skateboard pretty well and can snowboard ok.
hope you can help me.
;-)
Bladerunner - 16-4-2008 at 03:52 PM
Not a bad combo if the price is right.
Blades are notorious for their lift. Not exactly a beginer kite but one that should treat you well if you give it a HUGE amount of respect. While it
is a lifty kite it is a dangerous one to learn to jump on. Better to go for a kite over 5meters later for that !
leebrianh - 16-4-2008 at 03:56 PM
moving to Jersey, yey? Have you heard of NJ Buggy Club? 
I like your choice of kite and its size. Looks like you already know what you are running into. Can't go wrong with FlexiFoil Blade IV. I would say
do static flying (without a board) for a while until you get a hang of it and then move onto landboarding or even buggying.
Wildwood beach, NJ is a good place to go for kiting activity. We often gather there and ride together. Come on out and fly with us. Feel free to
try out my kites or landboard. It's always fun to ride with other kiters