hmdeassis
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Kite for beginner
Hello-
I’m looking to purchase my 1st kite! I’ve been doing some research and found that the kites listed below are a good start for a beginner.
3 Line Trainer Rush 3m
PRO Ozone Imp 3.5M Trainer
What do you think of these choices?
I’m open to all suggestions please. My budget is around $250 and eventually I would like to get into kite surfing.
Thanks again.
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i see no one has answered,so i'll put my 2 cents forth.......i think they both would good-i think they both come w a bar,so that might be good
training for when you get a depower kite for surfing....but ive never flown these,so im not really sure--beamers are good--
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http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=10102
This may help. Theres a ton of reading about starting in the forum. Just keep on keeping on.
PL V19m, P15m, V13m
Ace 7M (FOR SALE) 130.00 plus ship. RTF
Ace 5M
Beamer 5m, 3m
Hydra 350
P3 and a few smaller kites
Flexifoil Buggy, E-Trex Legend
LF Proof 151,,,GI Flight93 ATB
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hmdeassis
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Thanks for your input
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That was his thread.
Those are 3-line kites. For $250 you can go 4-line, which is where you will be eventually anyway.
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hmdeassis
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How about the beemer Beamer IV 3m. Would that be a good starting kite?
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Henrique
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Quote: | Originally posted by hmdeassis
How about the beemer Beamer IV 3m. Would that be a good starting kite?
Thanks
Henrique
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cant go wrong with that one
PL: Twister II 5.6m, Phantom 15m / 12m, 10m Synergy, JIBE Viper 5.3m, Charger 19m
HQ: Montana 4 12.5m, Apex 3 5m
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Quote: | Originally posted by hmdeassis
How about the beemer Beamer IV 3m. Would that be a good starting kite?
Thanks
Henrique
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all together now.......
That would be PERFECT.
Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
Youtube link
Bob Muse
HQ Montana X 8m, Montana IX 12m, HQ Ignition LEI 5m,
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, Big Blu 24m+, Synergy 10m, Venom 10m, 13m , Phantom II 12m Vapors 3.8, 5.4, Crosskite Sonic 7m, PKD Combat 10.3m
Uturn Butane 2.5m PKD Buster 3m Genetrix Hydra 7m Ozone Yakuza GT 14m
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Probably the single most recommended kite for first timers. 3 meters is perfect. Others, in no particular order
Peter Lynn Hornet
Flexifoil Sting
Ozone Flow
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hmdeassis
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What I'm a bit confused about is that certain other sites recommend to learn on a two line+bar if you are taking the kite surfing route. Would this be
accurate or it will not matter, since 4 lines will teach me how to control the kite better? Or when I transition from a 4 line to a 2 line would be
easier to handle or control.
Sorry for so many questions. Just want to make sure I'm getting the right think.
Thanks for your patience.
Henrique
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I don't see you transitioning to a 2 line kite. Ever. Your kite skills will be learned on the Beamer you are thinking about. Learn to fly it with
your eyes closed and you will be days ahead at your kiteboarding lessons and able to think more about the board and the water.
Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
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Bob Muse
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PL Phantom 12m, 15m, Big Blu 24m+, Synergy 10m, Venom 10m, 13m , Phantom II 12m Vapors 3.8, 5.4, Crosskite Sonic 7m, PKD Combat 10.3m
Uturn Butane 2.5m PKD Buster 3m Genetrix Hydra 7m Ozone Yakuza GT 14m
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No Worries. Questions are good.
That recommendation is probably because most kiteboarding schools use a simple two line trainer on a bar. They are inexpensive and do the basic job
of teaching basic kite flight dynamics and the navigation of the wind window, but are otherwise not too exciting. They are not always easily
re-launchable without assistance if/ when you crash (or you interrupt your session to sort the kite out yourself, then relaunch). The bar used is not
a de-power bar, but more closely mimics the behavior of a true depower bar than handles do.
Any of the above mentioned kites can be fitted with a bar, and the Flow and Sting are available with a bar as an option instead of handles. You just
give up a little finesse in control.
Your three-line kites like the Rush Pro and Hydra offer the simplicity and economy of three lines but the utility of the third line of un-assisted
relaunch from a nose-down crash. The Hydra is notable because it is inflatable and therefore water-relaunchable. You can start to basci body drag
with it, which is another step in the kitboarding curriculum.
Four lines and handles simply allow more control and the finesse needed in light winds.
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A+ Angus. Couldn't have said it better myself.
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hmdeassis
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Thanks all! Beamer IV 3m it is.
If you know of anyone selling a used one or of a good reputable online retailer just send me a U2U.
I look forward to tell you some of my first outings, when I get my new kite. :wee::wee:
Thanks again.
Henrique
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