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Low cost trainer kite
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shehatesmyhobbies
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Of the ones you have posted, the Ozone IMP would be about the best deal. It comes with a two line bar with no braking system, but it does have the
reverse launch capability.
The Stylus is a two line kite, not bad for beginners, but usues straps like a stunt kite rather than a bar or handles.
The Eolo radsail, a little older but not a bad start.
The power kite 3m seems to be a knockoff, which I would stay away from. Deal with someone that sells kites on a usual basis, not some novelty store.
Rich
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shehatesmyhobbies
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Looks like it just sold though! No longer for sale.
Rich
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shortlineflyer
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check out ikitesurf.com
Elliot Kites sigma 360 --- Rev Blast 2-4 --- HQ Scout 5.0 --- HQ Crossfire II 10.0 --- HQ hydra 350
2010 Liquid Force Havoc 10m -- Slingshot ranger 12m -- Peter Lynn Scorpion 16m -- EH Cabarete Freestyle
MBS Elements mountainboard
MBS atom cruiser (stake trucks and wheels)
Peter Lynn XR+ kite buggy (std wheels and wide treads)
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shortlineflyer
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the Stylus can be flown on two lines or for lines
Elliot Kites sigma 360 --- Rev Blast 2-4 --- HQ Scout 5.0 --- HQ Crossfire II 10.0 --- HQ hydra 350
2010 Liquid Force Havoc 10m -- Slingshot ranger 12m -- Peter Lynn Scorpion 16m -- EH Cabarete Freestyle
MBS Elements mountainboard
MBS atom cruiser (stake trucks and wheels)
Peter Lynn XR+ kite buggy (std wheels and wide treads)
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bigkid
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shortlineflyer
the Stylus can be flown on two lines or for lines |
Right, the brake line needs to be taken apart from the power and connected to the brake line of the handle. Rather a wimpy 4 line kite.
I stacked 3 of the P-3's and fly them on 2 lines, 120" long. Now its fun. 
Appex buggy, Libre hardcore buggies.
Flexboardz. Blokarts.
PKD Century Soulflys. NPW's. Nasa Stars.
A few other less flown oddballs,
Line sets from 10" to 328" or 2m to 100m.
worlds only AQR that works.
North American distributor for PKD.
"Kite Bugging is not an addiction until you try to quit".
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soliver
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Big Mike (Big Mike's Kites) is selling a new brand called Cross Kites.
I don't know much about them at all, but they are supposed to be a super affordable alternative beginner level kite in multiple sizes. I think the
write up says it is in line with the HQ Beamer or PL Hornet. He probably has a lot more info on them, and he is great to work with. I have bought
several kites from him. Shoot him an email.
here is a link to his 4 line Cross Kites Quattro
http://bigmikeskites.com/CrossKites/CKQuattro.htm
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beachrights
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Don't forget about Pansh Kites- You could buy up to a 4.5 for under $150. Try looking at the Legend- Good 4 liner to start with and low priced too.
HQ Beamer II 1.8-
Flexifoil bullets 2.5- 3.5 mine, can\'t have it!
Pansh ACE 4.0- for sale $75
Peter Lynn Viper- 3.9
Naish Aero 10.0
Naish Aero 12.0
Rockville Kite Trike
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bigkid
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Angus at Coastal Wind Sports has some PKD Buster Soulflys that you can fly on a bar as a 2-line kite with a 3rd line for revers launching, they are
also flown as a 4-line kite on handles. They make Excellent trainers and later on you can have an Awesome high wind kite all for the same price. .
Appex buggy, Libre hardcore buggies.
Flexboardz. Blokarts.
PKD Century Soulflys. NPW's. Nasa Stars.
A few other less flown oddballs,
Line sets from 10" to 328" or 2m to 100m.
worlds only AQR that works.
North American distributor for PKD.
"Kite Bugging is not an addiction until you try to quit".
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mikellli
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HQ Scout2 is a great trainer kite. It comes with a bar, which you can also use with harness. Adjustable tension control. Easy revers launching, and in
my opinion an excellent safety. I really highly recommend this trainer kite.
Sorry for the bad English.
cheers
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