Finally got round to buying my first kite, not sure if this could be a bit big for my first kite but i got tempted by the price of the beamer III,
then when the shop said they only had the newer ones, i thought i might aswell fork out abit more
any advise for first few flights? ive done power kiting before, just never had my own or used one ths size
i live inland and weigh about 130 poundsSCREWYFITS - 9-4-2009 at 04:37 PM
Wow, based on your weight that might be a tad too big but if you start slow you can make it work... This is a great kite to learn on and use for years
to come, and will probably be a solid back up kite for those days you are just unsure of, once you have a large quiver and more experience...
Start off in lighter winds, apx. 6-8mph, then work up to higher winds once you feel more confident...
Always wear a helmet and kite killers, other protective gear is highly recommended...
Start off launching the kite while sitting on your bum, it's recommended a friend be present and can help and also enjoy your new kite with you...
Be aware of your surroundings and start off upwind with nothing downwind...
I'm sure these are known factors by most but are always great to advise to those with questions...
Congratulations on your first powerkite, enjoy and be safe, always help others to be safe and be a good representative of your new found sport, look
forward to hearing about your progress...
ragden - 9-4-2009 at 05:00 PM
You weigh 130 lbs and you got a 4m. When I read that, I laughed. Thats a big kite for you to start with, I would think. As screwy said, stick to light
winds with that bad boy. Congrats and enjoy. SCREWYFITS - 9-4-2009 at 05:10 PM
I'd like to know if the shop recommended this kite to you or did you go in and ask for that kite in that size?
I'm not trying to bring you down (just would not agree with a shop recommending that size), I still stand by my first post, and believe you can
achieve what you are trying to do (I hope you have lots of lower winds to enjoy this kite)... If you could exchange it for a 3m I think you'll
progress faster, and be a better kite for your quiver later down the road...
This is only advise based on us not knowing your skill level, common winds and plans on future rides (ATB, Buggy, Snowboard or Kiteboard)...
Good luck, you are defiantly smart looking for advice in advance...
P.S. other great advise is if you can find other kiters in your area and try and fly with some experienced pilots that can help keep and eye on you,
plus, most will let you fly different kites so you can make a educated decision on future kites (believe me, "there will be more")!!!geojones - 9-4-2009 at 05:24 PM
PREPARE TO BE DRAGGED:wee:kiteNH - 9-4-2009 at 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by SCREWYFITS
Start off in lighter winds, apx. 6-8mph, then work up to higher winds once you feel more confident...
Always wear a helmet and kite killers, other protective gear is highly recommended...
Nuff said.BeamerBob - 9-4-2009 at 05:34 PM
I'm 230 lbs and got yanked out of my buggy 3 days ago by a 2m kite with a 35 mph gust. Don't fly it in heavy, or gusty and heavy winds and you'll be
alright if conditions are stable.Alexwilson - 9-4-2009 at 05:41 PM
no no i asked specifically for that size, they didnt reconmend it to me
to be honest id settled on a 3m for a long time, its only recently i decided to get the bigger one ( origionally becuase i found one for a bargain
price )
ive flown them a few times before and know how to control the kite and such, had some lessons in cornwall one time aswell lol so im not a complete
begginer, ill be sure to start in low winds though
so long as it wont be too powerful for me to even hold on to it!furbowski - 9-4-2009 at 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by Alexwilson
ill be sure to start in low winds though
so long as it wont be too powerful for me to even hold on to it!
you'll be fine, as long as the wind is below 8 mph. With some skills, you'll be OK up to about 12mph. 15-20 mph is the sweet spot for that kite for
skilled folks of your weight, but that will be later...
a couple things to consider: wind quality -- wiggly and gusty can be exciting at best, but more normally aggravating and a bit frustrating, at worst
just plain dangerous.
and your ground -- soft sand makes a big difference in safety and holding power, wet grass on hard soil will give you much less holding power.
have fun! as BB says give that baby enough wind and it WILL be lethal!SCREWYFITS - 10-4-2009 at 08:38 AM
Yeah, I'm feeling pretty confident you'll do just fine... Seems you have your head on strait and not wanting to just "JUMP" (pun intended) into the
sport like most we see, and I think you'll be a good influence on others starting out...
It's always tough giving advice to individuals that your unsure of how they will perceive your advice, because we are always trying to get beginners
to start small and work your way up... Most believe they can do what they've seen with no learning curve, and usually only have the budget for one
kite, when this is a multiple kite sport (so addicting)... Like Frito Lays "Bet you can't fly just one";-)
