Power Kite Forum

Think I need a 3m ...

Kamikuza - 22-6-2009 at 09:50 PM

I find the Bullet 4.5m a bloody handful if we get a good blow here - usually it's gusty and the kite tends to luff a lot or jerk around, cos I'm trying to baby it I think. Wobbling around on a landboard ...

So I been looking through the For Sale and there's a Sting 3.3, Bullet 3.5, Hornet 4 and a Rage 3.5 ... suggestions?

I got a Peter Lynn Vibe 2.3 but if the winds up, I'm by myself I have no idea how to land a 2-line foil :lol: I suppose I could just nose-dive it and stake it, make a run to the kite ...?

dylanj423 - 22-6-2009 at 11:04 PM

avoid the sting, its a twitchy little kite.... niot very efficient, either

the rage is a good beginner kite, and kept me entertainede for a long time.... very stable.... the 6m was my most flown kite in 2008

the bullet is pretty good, but the rage is better...

i know nothing of the hornet

Kamikuza - 23-6-2009 at 12:06 AM

Ta ...

Next question ... what are the sizings? The names of the sizes, I mean ...
Looks like PL sizes the kites off the flat area or wing span and Flexi off the ... :puzzled:

The 4m Hornet has a projected area of 3.4m ... bah I'm going to do search :)

macboy - 23-6-2009 at 12:10 AM

I'll add my vote to the Rage. One of my all time favorites and the most used fixed bridle I own.

elfasa - 23-6-2009 at 03:34 AM

a bit off topic, but i also have the same problem, landing, and re-launching my 2 line foil. esppecially when its upside down or a bit twisted.

mougl - 23-6-2009 at 06:30 AM

Kam:


Taking my viper on its maiden voyage today. From what I'm told, this thing will pull like a 3m, its stable, and a TON of fun to fly. Overall rated as a good, stable engine from what I can find on it and the best part is: it won't break the bank! Ill update you after the flight....8 hrs of work b4 I can launch :(

Kamikuza - 24-6-2009 at 12:43 AM

I hate waiting :lol: