Hi guys,
Ive been kiting (water) for about 6yrs. My son is 6 now and I want to teach him to kite. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion as to what size
foil to get him to introduce him to the sport. Im thinking of a 1.3m perhaps? Anyone have a good source?
Cheers!
Originally posted by B-Roc
My kids were 5 and 7, I believe when they started. Started them on a 1.2 sting and it was perfect - even too much at times, but mostly perfect.
I second the vibe. 1.3 or 1.6 ... the 1.3 need a bit more wind to get moving, and if there is alot of wind, you will want to fly it as its just a
hoot trying to keep up with it it is so fast.
I would avoid 2 line. Unless you want to be constantly reseting the kite after crashes. Even at that young age they will pick up reverse launch pretty
quick.
Originally posted by Bladerunner
I would avoid 2 line. Unless you want to be constantly reseting the kite after crashes. Even at that young age they will pick up reverse launch pretty
quick.
I'll second that. 4 line is the only way to go. Kids learn real quick and you don't want to be taking 120'+ round trips every time the kite crashes.
Depower Quiver: 14m Gin Eskimo, 10m Gin Eskimo III, 6m Gin Yeti, 4.5m Gin Yeti (custom bridle and mixer)
Fixed Bridle Quiver: MAC Bego 400, JOJO ET Instinct 2.5 & 5.5, Lil Devil 1.5, Sting 1.2
Rides: Ground Industries
My son learned to fly 2 line stunters and then a 2-line ozone Imp at age 6-7. Went on to a 1.5 Ozone Lil Devil 4 line and a PKD Brooza 2m 4 line -
both fixed bridle - the winter he turned 8. All on handles. He could ski behind them.
krumly
Flying:
1.5 m Ozone LD Stunt
2.2, 3.2, 4.2 m C-Quads
2, 3, 4, 5.5, 7.5m PKD Broozas
9m PL GII, w/ adjustable rear strap mod
Dual mode mod PL GI 13, HArc 6, FArc 12
Cab 5m Convert, 7&9m Xbow, 12m SB
Lots of stunt kites and a Rev Supersonic
Riding:
Libre Special buggy, PL Comp buggy
Line skiboards, & Lib-Tech Park & Pipes
Cabrinha Prodigy kiteboard
Originally posted by Bladerunner
I would avoid 2 line. Unless you want to be constantly reseting the kite after crashes. Even at that young age they will pick up reverse launch pretty
quick.
Amen! My kids and I flew 2 line stunters and foils for years before I discovered 4 line powerkites! I cant tell you how many times I yelled at my kids
for crashin... I'm in anger management now... :ticking:
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