pigryder - 5-6-2009 at 01:37 PM
Hi guys been checking out the forum the last two days and been finding alot of info and learning alot. There are so many choices of kites I kinda need
help so Im not gonna need to buy another kite in a few months, Im sure I will want to though because its soo addicting but you guys already know that
huh? Anyhow a few weeks ago while vacationing on the outer banks I bought a HQ Rush 200 and what a blast! Started looking on the internet and wham!
Landboarding! I have got to do this! Im a really good snowboarder been doing it for along time, Im 155lbs 5'10'' so Im not a big guy. I ordered and
picked up a MBS core 90 which I found recomended in numerous places including here as a good board to start on and have for awhile. I live in central
PA so the average wind is probally below 10mph but ever so often we get some good steady windy days. Ive already scoped out some really good places to
practice flying and when Im ready landboarding. I was riding the board lastnight and Im picking it up fast, my property is on a really nice hill for
mountain boarding and I have about 4 acres of woods with a small yard. I would like to stick to the HQ brand of kites they seem like there very
popular. Can you guys suggest some kites and I would prefer to buy used. Thanks
Bladerunner - 5-6-2009 at 05:05 PM
Do you want to snow kite as well ? You can do it with a stock snowwboard or skis.
If you do , the depower kites will better serve you . HQ make some good ones.
pigryder - 5-6-2009 at 05:59 PM
Im sure I will try that too
Bladerunner - 5-6-2009 at 07:39 PM
Depower kites are the kite of choice on the snow.
I suggest you look at a depower
With the normal wind around there you want a large kite. Depower kites are larger than fixed bridle in the same wind. You wouldn't want smaller than
a 10m. A bit smaller fixed bridle would do the job but wouldn't give you a lot of range if the wind picks up .
Wind under 10mph is tricky with depower kites in general.
canuck - 5-6-2009 at 09:23 PM
If you are looking for a used HQ stevep has some Beamer IIIs for sale on the forum
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=9546. HQ specs for Beamer IIIs are here
http://www.powerkites.de/index.php?option=com_content&vi...
I am 200lb & 5'-10" and found handles easier to learn with while landboarding - somehow being hooked in with a bar in gusty inland winds created
too many opportunities for face plants. I started with a 5.5m fixed bridle but wished I had a 4m.
powerzone - 5-6-2009 at 10:23 PM
you could pick up our demo Outlaw 8m....
pigryder - 6-6-2009 at 04:40 AM
thanks for the suggestions fellas, I know I want a depower kite for sure
Bladerunner - 6-6-2009 at 06:39 AM
That 8m Outlaw would probably be a good choice but ...... You have a problem with the 10mph and less winds. A bigger kite will suit the winds but you
will need to take a big leap up in size. Not many depower kites perform well under 10mph. The Flysurfer Silver Arrow is the King in that game.