Power Kite Forum

Beamer or Slingshot ???????

kitetim - 7-11-2008 at 10:43 AM

Anyone have thoughts on the choice between a Beamer and Slingshot kite? Probably 3m size. Primary purpose is a fun kite for the beach and also beginner kite for snowkiting. Is a 4 meter kite too large for playing on the beach?

USA_Eli_A - 7-11-2008 at 10:44 AM

beamer

DAKITEZ - 7-11-2008 at 10:59 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by kitetim
Is a 4 meter kite too large for playing on the beach?


Like Eli said beamer !!

how big are you and normal wind conditions ?

I recommend most people a 3m , but people over 200lbs I suggest the 4m.

acampbell - 7-11-2008 at 11:07 AM

Beamer for sure, and there are few used ones floating around, which is pretty rare. People just don't like to part with them.

DenisLaMenace - 7-11-2008 at 11:22 AM

Beamer 3 (4m) 200$ CDN which is maybe 170$ US

nice deal (not me)

http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-A-VEND...

kiteNH - 7-11-2008 at 11:29 AM

What model Slingshot? If you're talking a 2 line Slingshot trainer then definitely Beamer.

Saying Slingshot or Beamer is like saying Ford or Jetta.

Bladerunner - 7-11-2008 at 12:59 PM

What will you use it for ?

The slingshot B series come on a bar and the Beamer comes on handles.

The B series is better for a water / snow trainer. The beamer is better all round. It can be put on a bar but I don't think the B series works on handles ? I think they are 3 line ????

The Beamer will be easy to resell but I doubt you will want to.

Some great deals on here on used beamers and that is very rare. Move on them !!!

kiteon - 7-11-2008 at 02:43 PM

beamer!!!!

kitemaker4 - 7-11-2008 at 03:19 PM

sent you a u2u

Susan (npw goddess)

NPWfever - 7-11-2008 at 03:53 PM

I voted....for something...? lol :D

tridude - 7-11-2008 at 06:18 PM

beamer, then mod it with a zipper..........................

USA_Eli_A - 8-11-2008 at 04:35 PM

Bingo! find something you'll be comfy with...and learn 'when not to fly'




Quote:
Originally posted by DAKITEZ
Quote:
Originally posted by kitetim
Is a 4 meter kite too large for playing on the beach?


Like Eli said beamer !!

how big are you and normal wind conditions ?

I recommend most people a 3m , but people over 200lbs I suggest the 4m.

_____ - 8-11-2008 at 04:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by kiteNH

Saying Slingshot or Beamer is like saying Ford or Jetta.


haha. Which is which?