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Good Kite in Low Wind for ATB

dgkid78 - 24-5-2008 at 11:27 AM

I need a good Fixed bridle not too too crazy and not too lifty for Low wind days. I am still new to the ATB and need something predictable and practical. my Montana Turns into a sock on low wind days and i know Depowers are not really fun until about 12mph on ATB :borg:. So i am looking for maybe an 8m?? on low wind days 5mph-11mph. any advice??? I weigh 145lbs

tridude - 24-5-2008 at 12:29 PM

ACampbell @coastalwindsports has a 7m Beamer 3 demo listed @ $235 for sale. Shoot him a U2U. Also, Zloty has a 9m Riot for sale, a bit more aggressive than the Beamer but two nice low wind engines for the land board.

NPWfever - 24-5-2008 at 12:39 PM

If you want to go this route, my 8m Ace flies in like 4mph. That kite would be too lifty, but maybe the Blaze 1? I know Barnes has one, I'd U2U him and see what the low wind performance is like.

dgkid78 - 24-5-2008 at 05:56 PM

Thanks guys will look into that. Now what about the HQ Scout biggest size is the 5m. is that still too small for the low wind days? would be nice to still at least work with a bar system. :puzzled:

NPWfever - 24-5-2008 at 09:40 PM

5m is pretty small for low wind days, on a board, I would say like 10-15mph wind. Look into somthing in a 7-8m range. And yes any fixed bridle would work with a crossover bar.

Bladerunner - 24-5-2008 at 10:31 PM

The 9m Riot gets my vote. Nice predictable kite. ( I have only flown the 5m )

I found my 7m Bullet left me short. My 9m Blade works well and has a little bit of range.

acampbell - 25-5-2008 at 04:30 AM

My favorite low wind is the Peter Lynn Reactor 8.3m. Super stable and low lift like you want.

My used Beamer III 7m is near the wind range you want and a bargain (thanks Tridude)

The new Crossfire II's are out and the 10m size will be out soon- sure to be a low wind beast.

tridude - 25-5-2008 at 07:28 AM

hoping your right on the larger CF2s and Zloty's Riot has my attention as well. That kites surely mint due to the fact he cant fly it with his current sponsorship................

lunchbox - 25-5-2008 at 05:58 PM

Big fixed bridle is definitely the way to go...In low inland wind where there could be "holey" air you'll definitely want handles for the extra control....I know, I know, bar's are better on ATB's...

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My favorite low wind is the Peter Lynn Reactor 8.3m. Super stable and low lift like you want.


I second that opinion!!!

acampbell - 25-5-2008 at 06:27 PM

My Beamer III 7.0m sold this afternoon.

I flew the new 5.0m Flexi Blurr and the new 5.0m HQ Crossfire II this aftenoon in 15-20 mph.

My arms are tired and 3" longer. Both were awesome.

tridude - 25-5-2008 at 07:02 PM

how did the CF stack up against the Flexi?

acampbell - 25-5-2008 at 07:08 PM

Just posted on another thread

tridude - 25-5-2008 at 07:16 PM

just read it....thanx! who got your Beamer 3?

acampbell - 25-5-2008 at 07:33 PM

Good customer in Ardmore, OK.

These guys are a couple of machinists building a super slick buggy with solid SS back axle, aluminum split rims, adjustable fork rake. I'm hoping to smuggle a prototype down here to Jekyll for some PTE (Product Testing and Evaluation- at least that's what ai tell my wife...)

dgkid78 - 25-5-2008 at 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by lunchbox
Big fixed bridle is definitely the way to go...In low inland wind where there could be "holey" air you'll definitely want handles for the extra control....I know, I know, bar's are better on ATB's...

Quote:

My favorite low wind is the Peter Lynn Reactor 8.3m. Super stable and low lift like you want.


I second that opinion!!!




I live near and fly near ocean so gusts and "Holey" wind isn't too much of a problem :P (Sorry Fly over states lol ) ThANKS for all the advice guys I am def doing my homework......ok another question. I know i said I didn't want too lifty, But does anyone have any pros and cons on the Peter Lynn Twister 7.7m?