Power Kite Forum

4m Kites for a beginner

Pete - 30-11-2004 at 09:46 AM

Tried my neighbors 3m kite and was immediately hooked. I would like to learn the basics of kiting, and then strap on a snowboard. I have been snowboarding for 5-6 years now, so I have that pretty much down. My question is, what do people recommend for a kite that will work both as a trainer, as well as have enough pull to pull my 210 lb body on a snowboard? Would a 4m be too much? I'm not looking to break any land speed records, I just want to be able to enjoy cruising through power fields with the odd small jump. (i don't want to be 15 feet in the air)
I have been lookng at a PKD Buster 4m,
and a powerfoil 4.0. Does anyone have any input on these kites, or what you think I should be using instead? any help would be appreciated.

gilligan - 30-11-2004 at 11:25 AM

The buster is a medium puller for it's size... with a low aspect ratio wing, it is very stable and not too lifty. But there are more powerful 4M kites out there. But for the price... a decent kite. I have one for sale in the "for sale" section... or other 4 meters if you're interested. I have too many 4m kites!

kites you have for sale

biggles - 30-11-2004 at 12:12 PM

hiya gilligan
i am curently looking for a 4m kite.
could you list a few that you are looking to dispose of with prices

many thanks

biggs

gilligan - 30-11-2004 at 12:56 PM

Biggles, I've sent you an e-mail

biggles - 30-11-2004 at 04:47 PM

many oppologise fella, haven't check my mail for a few days:rolleyes:
what would be the cost for shipping. $170 is about £80 in my money which i thinks a good price for your kite, just abit concerned about getting it here in one peice if you catch my drift.

biggs

gilligan - 30-11-2004 at 05:35 PM

I'll take care of the post... unless it's ridiculous. I'm guessing around 20 bucks.

ok sold :)

biggles - 1-12-2004 at 10:58 AM

hiya gilligan
ive had my think i would like to go ahead if you still have it.
could you email me on evans_mark1@hotmail.com so we can work out payment and shipping

Many thanx

biggs

gilligan - 1-12-2004 at 03:04 PM

Sorry we hijacked your thread, Pete!

kchunks - 6-12-2004 at 09:56 AM

Pete, Windzup (the North American distributor of Ozone Kites) is currently touring the country giving free clinics teaching people how to kite ski/board and letting people demo all of the Ozone kites for free. Get on their web page and shoot them an email (www.windzup.com). I have a schedule, but I don't know how to upload it nor do I want to put a blatant commercial advertisement on the web page. This is an opportunity to try different sizes and see what you like.