Calfox21 - 19-4-2008 at 06:43 PM
Hey Guys :bird:,
So, I’ve wanted to try out power kiting for awhile now, and I think it’s about time to just get out and do it. I’m looking for some help on choosing
my first kite, and this seems to be the place to get it. I’m in the northern part of AL and the lower part of central TN which are both landlocked, so
I’ll be on foot (and hopefully on a board a little down the road). I’m about 190lbs and in descent shape.
I’ve been looking through all the newbie threads, but I can’t really find anything that matches me. I think the average wind speed around here is
5-10mph with maybe a few days around 15mph. It seems like the favored first time kite is a 3m beamer, but would that work in such light wind (it seems
like most people are dealing with 10 – 20mph)? I was also looking at an Ozone Imp or a Flexifoil Rage. Any helpful advice or comments would be
amazingly appreciated.
One other thing
Calfox21 - 19-4-2008 at 07:19 PM
Also, if anyone knows any good shops or someone that flies in Nashville or Huntsville, I think you'll have made a friend for life. :singing:
Bladerunner - 19-4-2008 at 07:29 PM
BBREX has a 4m Buster for sale at a real cheap price. It is a nice fiendly kite to learn with and not too big an investment . If your winds are as low
as you suggest a 4m Beamer or Buster may be more useful .
The Rage is a kite better suited to Buggy than board. It has a lot of pull as compared to lift. A nice friendly kite to learn on but one you may
eventually want to sell.
BeamerBob - 19-4-2008 at 07:32 PM
Those are the perfect winds for you to learn and have a blast with a Beamer 3. There are many good dealers, but the one I started out with and has
since become a friend and resource for information is Angus (acampbell here on the forum) at www.coastalwindsports.com
He was a kiter first and dealer second. So, he does it for the passion. It tickled me when we were flying together last time and he went to get his
camera to take a picture of my Blade just sitting on the ground commenting about what a beautiful kite it is. I knew yet again that his heart drew
him into this, not the lure of fame and fortune.
Calfox21 - 19-4-2008 at 07:51 PM
Are there any big advantages or disadvandtages to going with the 4m? I'm leaning toward the 4m (not because I think i'm invincible) but because in
that 5 - 10mph range, we really tend more towards the low end because i'm in valley (the TN valley). When I read over the specs, it says the low end
for the 3m is 6mph, and I'd prefer to spend a little more (and be a bit more careful) rather than get borderline performance all the time.
If I go with the 4m, (other than being more careful) would there be anything that I'd really need to watch out for?
strictlycarved - 19-4-2008 at 08:53 PM
go for the beamer 3m its a great kite and will really help you learn alot. i see no probs going for a 4m but its your choice a 3 can get up in almost
any wind and will still pull a little. idk.
Bladerunner - 19-4-2008 at 09:03 PM
I think the 3 Beamer would start flying in almost the same wind as the 4m Buster. The trick with small kites in low winds is to keep them flying so
they are creating their own apparent wind. It is easier to fly and turn a 3m faster as a rule.
The 4m Buster is used and inexpensive and will do the job. It is a friendly kite + you have low winds so the extra size is less an issue.
The 3m Beamer is an excellent FULL beginers package with safety leashes, ground stakes , stickers, a dvd instruction booklet all in a quality pack pac
. A very good set-up!