looking for a nice cheap kite 4mtr or over for sckuding/jumping somert to drag me about abit can pay cash or swop for a verry friendly corn snake with full set up and an extra viv pluse fising set up

there is a post in the kite jumping section labelled "body armor/safety equipment" read it--you will find it most enlightening.......

There are a few good kites to start out with in the for sale area of this forum, usually there are more but it is a little lean right now. Just three OK ones at the moment from the last month or so.

However, the kite you learn on is not the one to jump on, so none of these options are good jumpers. You need to learn to fly well before jumping. There's an old thread on here about a dude who bought a 6m jumper as a first kite and broke both legs in his first fifteen minutes.

3,0 meter flow is the best all-round option for learning on this list, it would be my pick for teaching out of the lot.

You'll be tempted by the cheaper little devil 4.5, but it is a bit too big for a first kite, also it is more of a traction kite than a jumper. You'll put yourself at substantial extra risk if you pop for this one.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=16476

The samurai 2.4 is a high-quality but rather old traction kite, the size is perfect for learning (the 2-3m sweet spot) but the price is a bit high, however the kite sounds mint and is fully accessorized.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=16464

Hope that helps....

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Originally posted by furbowski There are a few good kites to start out with in the for sale area of this forum, usually there are more but it is a little lean right now. Just three OK ones at the moment from the last month or so. However, the kite you learn on is not the one to jump on, so none of these options are good jumpers. You need to learn to fly well before jumping. There's an old thread on here about a dude who bought a 6m jumper as a first kite and broke both legs in his first fifteen minutes. 3,0 meter flow is the best all-round option for learning on this list, it would be my pick for teaching out of the lot. You'll be tempted by the cheaper little devil 4.5, but it is a bit too big for a first kite, also it is more of a traction kite than a jumper. You'll put yourself at substantial extra risk if you pop for this one. http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=16476 The samurai 2.4 is a high-quality but rather old traction kite, the size is perfect for learning (the 2-3m sweet spot) but the price is a bit high, however the kite sounds mint and is fully accessorized. http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=16464 Hope that helps....

i can fly /controle them go out with a mate and his 16m just never owned one anythink over 4m or 5m will do just some think thatwill drag be about will do

What the hell is a corn snake?

a snake

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Originally posted by hawktrainer a snake

Corn Snake


ATB,
Sam

Why would anybody want to swop a kait for that or a viv pulse fis ...? I dig snakes and all but the last thing I want is something else to feed and not kill in the house ... perhaps though I could feed the cat to it. Or even the viv pulse fis.

lol it wood eat the cat lol

Bummer, I have a 4m Scout, but too many corn snakes at the moment.
This post had me lol. Wife had to check in to see what was so funny. I don't care who you are, that right there was funny.

Cooooooeeeeeeeeeeeee

Have PKD Buster 4m I can sell you 200AUD$ ONO plus shipping
Lines handles and stuff sack.
Only prob is one dirt out zip is shot

been looking at theas are they worth keeping an eye on ?
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No
No
Yes, NOT for jumping . Full on buggy engine ! LOVED MINE!
KOOL but not for you
Yes, Great trainer. Not for jumping. 3.6m ? never flown that size.

^^^

spot on!

#2 might be tempting, but don't go there.

what are the CYCLONE 3 METRE like

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Originally posted by hawktrainer what are the CYCLONE 3 METRE like

Not sure but suspicious. Looks cheaply made. Note that it is not listed on bonafide kite sites but gift shops. Odd shape, huge inlets (slug), all white lines. Beware.

how about the Peter Lynn C-Quad single skin, 3.2

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Originally posted by hawktrainer how about the Peter Lynn C-Quad single skin, 3.2

easy to break (rigid spar along leading edge), takes more skills, zero float if you get any air with it, hard to pack, difficult to store...

Do a google search, you'll find a few old reviews, also some videos.

I suspect you will be happier with a full-on foil even if you opt for a C-Quad down the road.

Some options for used kites on KiteCrowd (assuming you are in the UK):

Ozone Flow 4m (complete)- mint condition, used but very well looked after. No repairs. £110 including postage

£225 3.5m Flexifoil Punk Rage in brilliant crispy condition and come with lines, handles and rucksack. All prices include postage. Note/Caveat: Punk is Flexifoils limited edition Pink/White/Black canopy. Highly desirable in some circle (I have been hunting for years). It looks gorgeous in the sky.

Ozone Samuari 2 4m in Red/Grey/White. Very little use so in very good condition. Comes with Ozone lines and handles and Flexi killers. £175 o.n.o. + £15 P+P

If this is your 1st/2nd/3rd kite, stick to mainstream kites from name brands that have a established reputation. This will save you from being disappointed (best case) or hurt (less than best case). The initial price might seem high even used at first blush, but with a little care, the kite should last you a good long time, and provide hours/days/years of smiles. In the end it will be money well spent.

ATB,
Sam

kitecrowd non m8 posts on ther still wating for posts to be aproved been wating a week but ye i in uk

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Originally posted by hawktrainer kitecrowd non m8 posts on ther still wating for posts to be aproved been wating a week but ye i in uk

email the moderator, that might hurry it up... Kitecrowd def your best choice for used locally, a lot of kites move on there.