Chirnside
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Starting Out
Hi
I am new to power kiting and landboarding however have flown stunt kites and mountainboarded in the past.
I am 16 and 58kg, and I am having problems choosing the right kite. I have looked at a couple including:
HQ Beamer 3m
Peter Lynn Hornet 3m
I only have a small Budget and would like a kite I can carry round easily and will provide a thrill on a kiteboard, while still being easy to set up
and fly.
Any help or reviews would be great.
Ozone Flow 4m
MBS core 90 (old)
NoSno Freestyle-Freeride lite
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nocando
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Hi mate go to this site good info
www.coastalwindsports.com
Experience is something you get, just after you need it!
Kites I own
PKD Century 1.8
PL ViperS 2.6
PL Reactorl ll 2.2
PL Vapor 2.7m
PL Reactor 4.9m
PL Vibe 1.6
HQ Apex 3m
HQ Apex 5m
Ozone Cult 3.5
Flexifoil Rage 2.5
PL bug
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BigMikesKites
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Those are both good beginner kites and you may have some fun with them. Another option near the same price range would be a twister 3m. Though would
be probably on the high end as a first kite with your weight.
Mike
Owner Big Mike's Kites
http://www.BigMikesKites.com
Kites: Most of them
Buggy: VTT BLACK WIDOW...The best
Peter Lynn XR+ w VTT Rail Kit
Landboard: Not a chance
Water: still trying
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Superdog
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The ozone flow is definitely worth looking into... very good beginner kite
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, 18m
Ozone Flow 2.0m,4.0m
Flexi Sabre 1 7.0m
Flexi Blade IV 8.5m
Scrub Regolith ATB
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powerkiter82
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I agree with Superdog. The Ozone FLOW is a great beginner kite. They are priced a little higher than the other two kites you mentioned, but are well
worth the extra money. I own the 3m and 5m myself.
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Chirnside
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I decided to get an Ozone flow as it was on ebay for a great price. Think i will just have to practice in low winds to start as it is the 4m.
Ozone Flow 4m
MBS core 90 (old)
NoSno Freestyle-Freeride lite
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ikemiester
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This kid sounds like me 2 years ago:singing:
Kiteboarding Team Rider
http://www.cleanlinesurf.com/
Looking For:
cheap old c kites in good shape
What I Fly:
Flysurfer Speed 3 19m, Switch Legacy2 12 and 9m, Radsail Sport 5m, HQ Beamer 1.8m
What I Ride:
mbs core 90, Cabrinha Rival 145, Cabrinha Ace 133
Go big or go home!
1920 Club
https://www.youtube.com/user/rydmiester
Established 1992, Flying multi-lines since 2001
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Superdog
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Have fun with the 4m! Start in low winds and work your way up. Can pull like an absolute train in higher winds!
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, 18m
Ozone Flow 2.0m,4.0m
Flexi Sabre 1 7.0m
Flexi Blade IV 8.5m
Scrub Regolith ATB
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Chirnside
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had my first fly with the kite yesterday evening, must have been 12km winds and Superdog you are right it can pull pretty hard. Think i'm hooked on
powerkiting now
Ozone Flow 4m
MBS core 90 (old)
NoSno Freestyle-Freeride lite
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powerkiter82
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That's only the beginning next comes your second kite then a harness then the buggy or landboard, then more kites, etc........
I'm glad you liked the Flow, they are great kites.
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Chirnside
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so true, I have already started scanning ebay for good
pre-summer deals
Ozone Flow 4m
MBS core 90 (old)
NoSno Freestyle-Freeride lite
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