So Im just looking to get an ACE just to play around here and there. Skydiving is my main hobby but I would like to get a kite to play around with when I cant make it to the dropzone. Im setting at 220lbs and I cant decide which size to get. I want to be able to get some air time. Winds around here are usually average 4 to 10mph. Last thing i wanna do is get one to small. Im thinking 7m or 8m.

I've flown a 7m, 10m, and 12m of other brands. (Scouts and Apex etc) But never with handles and I hear these ACE have a pretty good pull and can be lifty. Any advice would be great! Thanks!

I weigh 170lbs and I use my 6m Ace in like 12mph winds and that it usually too much for me
I would guess that a 6m or 7m would be good for you.

Are you talking about just for flying, or with a board/buggy?

I would go with the 6m, plenty of power in that kite. The 8m pulls like a train and turns like one too! But the 8m will definitely give you plenty of lift. Just be careful with those Ace kites, they will hurt you when you least expect it. They really like clean wind. I would not suggest flying them in gusty winds. Just my humble opinion! I have flown Ace kites from the 4.5 to the 8m and everyone of them has had me off the ground.

Just flying for now. I may do the 6m as it does have an almost 18ft wingspan.

same here i had the 5 . the ace got me into powerkiting, but a very needy kite.

honestly id go with the 5 but thats just me @ 180lbs

she will spank the sh** out of you.

it like flying a kite with A-D-D, needs 100% attention

New to the site. This rocks. Awesome and fast feedback. Just bought the 6M. Who knows, lets see if I get as addicted as everyone else seems to be.

This site is honestly what has kept me into the whole sport.
I bought my first kite from a guy on these forums about a year ago and they are still flyin fine.
The people here are so nice and will give you any sort of help that you need.

P.S. you will be addicted, prepare to spend all of your money on this hahaha

you might want to wear you parachute when flying that ace lol i wish i did

Blackhawk congrats on getting your first Power kite! You will grow to love it. Even flying the ACE. Make sure you have the brake lines about mid way up to start on the brake bridal knots, then adjust accordingly. Toward the kite for more brakes, away from the kite for less brake. Welcome to the club!

Good luck flying and Wear protection please!

blackhawk while you are waiting for your ace to arrive from China make sure you search around this forum to figure out how to adjust your kite when you get it. checking line lengths, making adjustments to the handles, etc. It may make your first trip out much more enjoyable with the ace. Also if your location is gusty be ready for its instant on and off again power.

Good luck and welcome to the addiction

make sure your health insurance premiums are up to date.Nothing spells hospital like a noob who wants air,who has never flown on handles. A scout and an apex aren't gonna teach you like an ACE is gonna. Make certain you do not go out alone! Someone needs to be able to call for help. Good luck!

Makes me worried about what you are going to do when the wind picks up ?

6m is a pretty low wind kite. I predict you will spend more time trying to protect yourself from this kite than actually controlling it. It's NOT an access !

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD make sure your health insurance premiums are up to date.Nothing spells hospital like a noob who wants air,who has never flown on handles.

Also, if you do get hurt and have to go to the hospital, DO NOT say that it was from a kiting accident.

1. they will laugh at you for flying "kites"
2. insurance company might not cover it.

Maybe a good time to invest in some good knee and elbow pads.

Plus a good helmet

One must remember the old biker adage.

If you have a 10$ head buy a 10$ helmet

^^I can't find a helmet for my $1,000,000,000 head.

Drew I have one I'll sell you!!:P
As an ACE owner I agree helmet, body armour, knee pads, and if your planning to jump shoes with good anckle support. And though these kites can be very lifty, They will drop you just as fast as they lift you. They are not your friend.

When I had mine I weighed about 140-150 and had the 5m. I got tossed around pretty quickly and had the handles
ripped from my hads plenty of time when the wind picked up when I was just lerning the kite.

I do however want another one now

So Ive got some tips for you....

1 USE KITE KILLERS
2 If it feels like the wind is getting to strong and you are not in control of the kite LET GO!
3 Post pics of the xrays...

I better come up with a better way to store the lines fast! Daisy chaining like I usually do with my parachute lines did not work. I have read several posts and their preferences, Ill have to try them. If I spend another day like today picking lines apart instead of flying I will flip out!

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Originally posted by blackhawk83 I better come up with a better way to store the lines fast! Daisy chaining like I usually do with my parachute lines did not work. I have read several posts and their preferences, Ill have to try them. If I spend another day like today picking lines apart instead of flying I will flip out!

try parapacking ...
http://vimeo.com/12388332

more patience figure of 8 lines around the handles

all will fall into place, dont rush chilllllllllllllll

When it all turns VERY bad I use this method to untangle fly lines.

Spike 3 of them and then pull the loose one out from the far end. It often means walking back and assisting the loose one to thread it's way out . It seems extreme but I found it ends up the fastest with least agro'.

Fortunaley you will get a pattern down. Now I only end up with this problem from loaning the kite out .