Power Kite Forum

Dirtsurfing

Brian - 30-3-2009 at 05:28 PM

I was wondering if anybody knows what these things can go on. I live on the prairies and was wondering if i would be able to go accross fields and gravel roads, pasture land and things like this with my kite on a dirtsurfer, or do they just need hard packed sand? Also if anyone out there has one some advice would be awesome.

SecondWind - 30-3-2009 at 11:52 PM

Dirtsurfers are a blast on smooth grass. I have owned the 20" Roadracer, 20" Flexi Pro and now a 16" GP.

However, for your all terrain needs, it sounds like a buggy would be the way to go.

dylanj423 - 31-3-2009 at 08:45 AM

Also, if the Dirtsurfer is your first board, it may be a bit hard to handle. I have way more fun in a buggy than I ever had on a dirtsurfer.

revpaul - 31-3-2009 at 09:29 AM

keep in mind that although certain terrain surfaces may not be harmful to tires/tread they can do a number real quick on your canopy.
case in point-lot's of open fields (farm sections) around here but 'landing/parking/crashing' kite on stubble is an overriding concern for me.

Brian - 2-4-2009 at 08:42 PM

Yes avoiding stubble fields are a chalenge here. I also had that thought that I should stay away from them. Not as much of a chalenge in the winter but since the snow started to go there is stubble everywhere.